The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researcher positions in Nuclear Structure and Astrophysics within the newly funded Collaborative Research Center (CRC) “Hadrons and Nuclei as Discovery Tools”. As part of a large research community, successful candidates will have access to cutting-edge local research infrastructure. The position includes funding for research and travel, with opportunities to participate in CRC activities such as lecture courses, workshops, retreats, and social events.
Our Projects
Our group if focused on laboratory measurements of astrophysical impacts as neutron skin extraction for the determination of the Equation of State of neutron rich matter and the measurement of absolute cross-section of nuclear reactions. We have developed various detectors and methodologies for this purpose and actively collaborate with theory groups worldwide.
One project involves working on high-impact precision experiments using the P2 spectrometer at the MESA accelerator to extract the neutron skin of 208Pb, enhancing our understanding of neutron star matter. A second project focuses on using high-intensity electron beam to study time-reversed radiative-capture processes, providing critical insights into late burning stages of stars.
Candidates with experience in parity-violating electron scattering, or charged-particle and neutron detection, or photo-dissociation reactions will find this an exciting opportunity to apply their skills to groundbreaking research.
David Ternes successfully completed his bachelor thesis "Simulation of the cross section of the neutron capture reaction of 204Tl and possible measurement of the inverse electro-disintegration in the MESA accelerator" as well as his final exam and was awarded the title of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).
Laura Klöpper successfully completed her bachelor thesis "Aufbau eines Teststands und Charakterisierung von Li-Glas-Neutronendetektoren" as well as her final exam and was awarded the title of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).
The next two weeks will be dedicated to taking more data on our precious 208Pb target. Together with the last beam time, this will, hopefully, allow us to extract the 
The German Research Foundation (DFG) approved the establishment of the CRC 1660 "Hadrons and Nuclei as Discovery Tools" at Johannes Gutenberg Unversity. This newly granted Collaborative Research Centre will allow for an interdisciplinary approach to the search of new physics phenomena, and it will significantly sharpen our understanding of strong interaction processes.
