Post-doctoral position on CTA NectarCAM calibration, data analysis, and science preparation at IJClab, Orsay, France

IJCLab ( https://www.ijclab.in2p3.fr/ ), a laboratory that is part of the French IN2P3/CNRS institute and of the Paris-Saclay University, is launching a call for applications for a post-doctoral position to work in the field of high-energy gamma-ray observations with the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA). The post-doctoral fellow will in particular contribute to the NectarCAM camera calibration system commissioning, to the analysis of the first data from the Medium-Sized Telescope (MST) that should be installed at La Palma site in 2023, and to CTA science preparation. 

The position will be available 1st of November (with a negotiable starting date) and it is funded for a period of two years. Candidates must hold a PhD, obtained less than 2 years before the start of the position. Application and selection will take place from July 2022, until the position is filled. 

Data analysis experience in high-energy astroparticle physics, and programming skills (in particular with Python), as well as knowledge in very-high-energy Galactic science, will be valued. 

More information and applications on the French CNRS Job Portal: 

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR9012-SYLPRA0-043/Default.aspx?lang=EN 

• Submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the position and a detailed curriculum vitae (containing a description of their research experience with a list of publications highlighting their personal contributions); 

• Have referrals to send at least 2 recommendation letters.