Axions and Dark Sectors: Synergies between Astrophysics and Laboratories

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Padua

Posted on: 26/05/2026 Elapsing!

Deadline: 05/06/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

02/PHYS-02 - Theoretical Physics Of Fundamental Interactions, Models, Mathematical Methods And Applications

Description

An exciting possibility in the near future of particle physics is the potential discovery of “feebly interacting particles” (FIPs). Potential searches for axions and other FIPs include both laboratory and astrophysical signals. The IR will be expected to perform original research on the possibility of probing FIPs in direct detection experiments and astrophysics. The IR will require the acquisition of expertise in:- astrophysical simulations;- state of the art in FIP direct detection;- knowledge of astrophysical data;- analytical and numerical calculation for astrophysics and terrestrial direct detection experiments

Job posting website

https://www.dfa.unipd.it/servizi/amministrazione-trasparente/bandi-di-concorso/bandi-didattica-ricerca-e-altre-tipologie/incarichi-di-ricerca/selezioni-aperte-o-in-svolgimento/

Number of positions

Maximum duration

24.0

Funding body

Università di Padova - Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia

How to apply

Other

Selection process

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The assignment will be awarded based on the evaluation of expressions of interest received by the Research Supervisor Dr Edoardo Vitagliano according to their competencies in: • theoretical astroparticle physics; • analytical and numerical calculations related to signals of FIPs in astrophysics and terrestrial laboratories. Competencies in: • theoretical astroparticle physics; • analytical and numerical calculations related to signals of FIPs in astrophysics and terrestrial laboratories.

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