Single spin asymmetry of J/ψ production in STAR experiment and EIC Full-time

Offer Description

The spin structure of proton is one of the most puzzling questions of current particle physics. The role of orbital angular momentum of partons is not well constrained. Studying transverse single-spin asymmetries (TSSAs) in J/ψ production offers a unique window into the spin structure of the proton. These asymmetries provide critical insights into the transverse momentum-dependent parton distribution functions (TMD PDFs), particularly the Sivers function, which describes the correlation between the spin of a nucleon and the transverse motion of its partons. Understanding TSSAs helps us probe the role of gluons and their spin-related dynamics in hadronic processes. Measurements of TSSAs in J/ψ production can test the universality and factorization properties of TMDs across different processes. Experimental data from polarized proton collisions at RHIC measured by STAR experiment can validate or challenge current theoretical models, helping to refine our understanding of non-perturbative QCD effects. This area of research is also essential for future experiments at facilities like the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), where spin phenomena will play a central role.

The project focuses on the experimental task of measuring the transverse single spin asymmetry of J/ψ production in existing p+p data and performing the studies of this process for ePIC experiment at future EIC.

Where to apply
E-mail
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Requirements

Research Field Physics ” Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Education, research experience and publication record in areas relevant to the research topic

Specific Requirements

Required documents to be uploaded to the Application form webpage

1. CV including a list of
   a) Invited presentations to conferences and/or international advanced schools,
   b) Organisation of International conferences (membership in the steering and/or programme committee),
   c) Prizes, Awards, and Scholarships
   d) Projects funded and/or active participation,
   e) Examples of participation in industrial innovation, if any.
2. List of publications
   Journal papers first, conference papers second, followed by patents.
3. Research proposal
   Select one of the topics offered
   Describe the scope, objectives and foreseen research and training activities, including cooperation with the Associated partner.
   Required sections: 1) Excellence, 2) Impact incl. expected outputs of the project, 3) Quality and Efficiency of the Implementation 4), Personal motivation: description of career goals, foreseen advancement in research and professional skills of the Applicant.
   Consult your proposal with the respective Mentor. You are encouraged to communicate with the mentor before you submit the application.
4. PhD diploma (or certificate of defense)

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

Benefits

Gross monthly salary of 83 531 CzK/month*
Family allowance 9044 CZK/month (for applicants with dependent family members)
Travel support for conferences and secondments
Research costs1

*The gross monthly salary CZK is under the standard scheme in the Czech Republic and includes mandatory social and health insurance. Therefore, the gross salary contains an employee contribution to social and health insurance of 11% and it is standardly taxable (15 % rate). Some tax discounts are given to e.g. employees with children.

Example: a single researcher would get 61 813 CzK as net salary

The offered salary is equivalent to the standard MSCA individual postdoc award, and it is highly competitive (double the average salary in Czechia, the typical salary of an Associate professor)

Eligibility criteria

Experience :
* PhD degree at the time of beginning of the contract
Applicants who are close to the defense of their doctoral thesis will also be considered eligible to apply

* maximum of 8 years experience in research , from the date of the award of their PhD degree till the time of the Call opening (July 26, 2025) . Years of experience outside research and career breaks will not count towards the above maximum.

* previous studies compatible with the project they intend to apply with

Mobility : applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the Czech Republic for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to the Calls’ deadline (career breaks not counted).

Selection process

2-stage

Applicants should select one topic from the List of topics and prepare their own Research proposal.
It is recommended that the applicants contact the Mentor of the relevant topic and consult their proposal in advance.

The Application form is open for modifications until the deadline.

Website for additional job details

https://physics.fjfi.cvut.cz/en/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of Physics Country Czech Republic City Prague 1 Postal Code 110 00 Street Břehová 78 Geofield