Become part of an international research effort in nuclear physics and precision experiments. We offer bachelor’s, master’s and PhD thesis projects across data analysis, detector development, simulations, and fundamental theory. We are always looking for highly motivated candidates that want to join our team. If you are interested contact or or stop by to discuss more details.

Detector Development

Development and Testing of Novel Diamond-Based Detectors

We are building next-generation diamond detectors for nuclear physics experiments. These detectors are used as active targets in LISA or as neutron or charged particle detectors in medical applications. This project involves hands-on laboratory work, source testing, and characterization measurements at the IKP Tandem accelerator.

Data Acquisition System for Transfer-Reaction Experiments at ISOLDE/CERN

We are developing a new detector system for transfer-reaction studies at ISOLDE. In preparation for deployment at CERN, the detector will be tested and characterized at the IKP Tandem accelerator. This involves development of the data readout and the integration of several systems. Data analysis of test experiments is also part of this project.

Data Analysis

Cross-Section Analysis for Exotic Nuclei at GSI

This project investigates charge and matter radii of exotic nuclei via reaction cross-section measurements. You will analyze experimental data from GSI using ROOT and python tools to extract the cross sections. theoretical reaction model calculations will be used to determine radii.

Simulations and Theory

Beam Simulations for FAIR Experiments

We perform Monte-Carlo simulations to model beam trajectories and optimize spectrometer settings for upcoming FAIR experiments. Students will work with beam-dynamics codes to support experiment planning and detector layout decisions.

Simulation Studies for Search of CPT-Violation

We aim to design a new experiment to test CPT symmetry in leptonic systems with unprecedented precision. This project involves feasibility simulations, ideally using Geant4 and ROOT, to evaluate signal channels, backgrounds, and detector concepts.