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August 21, 2025

**Job Description**
This Ph.D. position focuses on fundamental research in theoretical particle physics, closely linked to experimental observations. The project aims to develop theory predictions and new searches for dark matter bound states within the ATLAS experiment at the LHC, as part of the NWO-funded research project ‘Reconstructing 25% of the Universe with New LHC Triggers’. The role involves collaboration with experimental particle physicists and includes opportunities for international travel and teaching assistant duties.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Curious, communicative, critical, enthusiastic, proactive, and excited to learn about new developments in theoretical physics
• Able to work in a team as well as independently
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Physics (with a clear emphasis in theoretical particle physics)

**Experience**
Other:
• Successfully completed courses on quantum field theory and the Standard Model of particle physics (or equivalent demonstrated knowledge)

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Experience
Other: • Successfully completed courses on quantum field theory and the Standard Model of particle physics (or equivalent demonstrated knowledge)
Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Full-time, Scholarship, Temporary
Salary
Annual Salary: €36,708 - €46,572 Position Classification: Salary scale P Benefits: 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, Dual Career Coaching, 30 or 41 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, various leave arrangements, possibility of working from home, option to compose part of employment conditions (e.g., exchange income for extra leave, reimbursement for sports membership), 34% discount on sports and cultural activities at Radboud University, good pension plan, various training and development schemes.
Valid Until
September 28, 2025
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: 4 years Remote Work: Hybrid Location Requirement: Campus-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Faculty of Science • High-Energy Physics Department • Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP)
Supervisor(s)
Dr Susanne Westhoff Dr Flavia de Almeida Dias
Supervisor Email
s.westhoff@science.ru.nl
Radboud University
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