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Searching for ultra-high energy neutrinos in Antarctica

Research Group: Particle Physics Research Centre
Number of Students: 1
Length of Study in Years: 4 years
Full-time Project: yes

Funding

Funding is provided via the China Scholarship Council.  

  • Available to Chinese applicants only.
  • Applicant required to start in September 2025.
  • The studentship arrangement will cover overseas tuition fees for the duration of the studentship.

Project Description

The Payload for Ultra High Energy Observation (PUEO) experiment is a project that aims to detect ultra-high energy neutrinos and cosmic rays that exceed E18 eV. The experiment involves a payload that is flown over Antarctica to collect data. The next PUEO flight, scheduled for 2025, is an exciting opportunity for a student interested in astroparticle physics and data analysis. The student will work on the simulation to ensure that the detector design is optimised, they will test the hardware thoroughly, and (if possible) work on the commissioning and data taking.

Once the flight is concluded, the student will be responsible for developing data selection and clustering algorithms to analyse ultra-high energy neutrinos that originate from outside our galaxy. This challenging task will require the student to use their analytical skills to sift through vast amounts of data to identify the unique signals of these elusive particles. Overall, this project provides an excellent opportunity for a student to develop their technical skills, gain valuable experience in data analysis, and make a real contribution to the field of astroparticle physics.

Requirements

Application Method:

To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Physics programme (Full Time) please follow the instructions detailed on the following webpage:

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/spcs/phdresearch/application-process/#apply

Deadline for application - 31st of January 2025

Supervisor Contact Details:

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Professor Eram Rizvi with a full CV.

E-mail: L.Cremonesi@qmul.ac.uk

  • This project is only available to Chinese nationals eligible for China Scholarship Council Funding.
  • The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) and MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent).
  • You will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking) at the time of application to the CSC.

SPCS Academics: Dr Linda Cremonesi

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