Research Group: Particle Physics Research Centre Number of Students: 1 Length of Study in Years: 4 Years Full-time Project: yes
• Available to Chinese applicants via the China Scholarship Council (CSC).• Applicant required to start in September 2024..• The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.• If English is not your first language 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).
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. PUEO detects neutrinos through the Askaryan effect, which is the production of radio waves by the propagation of particles in the Antarctic ice. The experiment also detects cosmic rays by observing the radio signals produced by the cosmic-ray showers in the atmosphere.
The next PUEO flight, which is 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.
Supervisor Contact Details:
For informal enquiries about this position, please contact: Dr Linda Cremonesi
E-mail: l.cremonesi@qmul.ac.uk
Application Method:
To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Particle Physics programme (Full Time) please follow the instructions detailed on the following webpage:
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/subjects/physics.html
Further Guidance: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/
The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
If English is not your first language 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).
SPCS Academics: Dr. Linda Cremonesi