About the opportunity
The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Experimental Physics I – FFN at Ruhr-Universität Bochum is offering a part-time student assistant position. The selected candidate will support the analysis of signals from an existing Detection of Internally Reflected Cherenkov Light (DIRC) detector used in the P371 experiment at CERN to investigate antiproton production polarization. Responsibilities include particle identification, separating pions and antiprotons, and creating machine learning analysis software using Cherenkov and ToF data.
Salary and benefits
- Hourly wage of 17.60 EUR based on § 6 Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG)
- Challenging and varied tasks with high personal responsibility
- Employment at one of Germany's major universities within the University Alliance Ruhr
- Collaboration in a dedicated and appreciative team
- Qualified induction and onboarding
- Green workplace with direct access to the botanical garden of Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Who can apply?
- Hold a bachelor's degree
- Proficiency in English
- Experience with Python and C++
- Knowledge of nuclear and particle physics, particularly particle identification through Cherenkov radiation
Required documents
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificates (such as work references, degree certificates, and training certificates)
When to apply
- Application deadline is October 30, 2026
- Employment begins as soon as possible
How to apply
- Prepare your application documents including cover letter, CV, and certificates
- Submit your application quoting reference number ANR 6222 via the online application portal by October 30, 2026
Additional information
- The position is part-time at 7.5 hours per week and is fixed-term for 1 year.
- The workplace is located in Bochum, Germany.
- Interview travel expenses, accommodation costs, and loss of earnings cannot be reimbursed.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Strong background in physics with specific knowledge of Cherenkov radiation and particle identification
- Practical programming skills in Python and C++ applied to machine learning or data analysis
- Currently holding a bachelor's degree and seeking hands-on research experience in experimental particle physics
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is a fixed-term contract limited to one year, requiring you to plan your subsequent academic or professional steps accordingly
- The workload is part-time at 7.5 hours per week, which suits students but offers limited working hours
- Relocation to or local presence in Bochum, Germany, is required as the workplace is on-site at the university campus
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role fits well for recent bachelor's graduates in physics or related fields who want to build applied data science and machine learning competencies within an active experimental high-energy physics research group.
Our take
Bachelor graduates with programming skills in Python and C++ and an interest in particle physics should apply before the October 30, 2026 deadline. It is less suitable for candidates seeking full-time employment or those without a background in nuclear and particle physics.
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