Experimental nuclear astrophysics: underground cross-section measurements and study of nuclear properties of astrophysically relevant nuclei

The position is part of the experimental nuclear astrophysics activities carried out in Padova within the LUNA experiment, at the INFN Gran Sasso National Laboratories (LNGS), and the GAMMA experiment, at the INFN Legnaro National Laboratories (LNL). The programme foresees the measurement of cross sections of astrophysically relevant nuclear reactions at the energies of stellar processes, exploiting the strong background reduction of the underground environment, and the study of nuclear properties of nuclei involved in nucleosynthesis by means of gamma-ray spectroscopy. The fellow will contribute to the preparation and running of the experiments, to data analysis, to the development of Monte Carlo simulations of the experimental setups and to the interpretation and dissemination of the results

Selection process

The selection is carried out through the comparative evaluation of qualifications, scientific-professional curriculum, scientific productivity and an interview by a Selection Committee appointed by the Director of the structure. The Selection Committee shall be composed of three effective members, including the Scientific Supervisor and/or the Tutor, and at least one substitute member - for qualifications 20 points: degree, PhD, specialization diploma, certificates of attendance of post-graduate specialisation courses (obtained in Italy or abroad);- for the scientific-professional curriculum 20 points: documented research activity carried out at public and private entities with contracts, scholarships or assignments (both in Italy and abroad) relevant to the research activity subject of the announcement;- for scientific productivity 20 points: quantity and quality of scientific publications, including master's or single-cycle master's or doctoral theses;- for interview 40 points.

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