PhD Position: Offline Commissioning and Online Experiments at DESIR
Contribute to the installation and commissioning of the PIPERADE double Penning trap at GANIL for high-precision mass measurements.
Best for:Best for physics graduates with a strong background in nuclear instrumentation or mass spectrometry seeking a foundational PhD experience.
Overview
This doctoral position focuses on the PIPERADE double Penning trap project, which is being developed for installation at the DESIR facility at GANIL. The research centers on performing high-precision mass measurements of exotic nuclei and high-resolution mass selection to support studies in nuclear structure and stellar nucleosynthesis. The successful candidate will actively participate in the offline commissioning of the instrument, investigate systematic mass uncertainties, evaluate purification techniques, and take part in initial online experiments. The project offers a collaborative environment bridging advanced nuclear instrumentation and fundamental physics research.
What you'll do
- Contribute actively to the installation and offline commissioning of the PIPERADE instrument.
- Investigate systematic uncertainties related to mass measurements using stable ion beams.
- Analyze and optimize different ion purification techniques.
- Participate in the first online physics experiments conducted at DESIR using PIPERADE.
- Analyze online mass spectrometry data from collaborating facilities such as IGISOL/JYFL as project timelines permit.
Requirements
Degree required: Master 2 in Physics or equivalent
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English or French proficiency for professional communication and documentation
Instruction: English and French
- Strong background in experimental nuclear physics or related instrumentation
- Familiarity with mass spectrometry principles
- Data analysis and numerical processing skills
- Ability to work in a large international laboratory environment
- Holders of a Master 2 degree or equivalent qualification allowing enrollment in a doctoral school
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-24
Interested candidates should submit their application through the ABG portal by logging in and following the application instructions provided on the official job posting page.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Master 2 transcripts
Contact
Stéphane Grevy· PhD Supervisor
https://www.ganil-spiral2.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Piperade-thesis2027.pdf
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