The Large Sized Telescope of CTA
Scientic Supervisor / Contact Person
Name and Surname
Jose Luis Contreras González
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Localization & Research Area
Faculty / Institute
Faculty of Physical Science
Department
Estructure of Matter, Thermal Physics and Electronics
Research Area
Physics (PHY)
MSCA & ERC experience
Research group / research team hosted any MSCA fellow?
No
Research group / research team have any ERC beneficiaries?
No
Research Team & Research Topic
Research Team / Research Group Name (if any)
Grupo de Altas Energías/ High Energy Physics
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Brief description of the Research Team / Research Group / Department
The High Energy Physics Group (Grupo de Altas Energías, GAE) at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) is a leading research group specializing in astroparticle physics and observational gamma-ray astronomy. Established in 1987, it was the first Spanish group to engage in high-energy astrophysics and has since played a key role in international collaborations. GAE's research focuses on the study of non-thermal astrophysical phenomena, particularly very high-energy gamma rays and cosmic rays, as well as the development of advanced instrumentation and analysis techniques. The group is actively involved in major projects such as MAGIC and the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO), with some members also contributing to Fermi-LAT. GAE is a founding member of the Institute of Particle and Cosmos Physics (IPARCOS) at UCM, further strengthening its commitment to fundamental research in high-energy astrophysics.
Research lines / projects proposed
Applications in Experimental Astroparticle Physics are welcome. Our work utilises the data from the Large-Sized Telescopes (LSTs) of the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) on the island of La Palma. As these telescopes enter production, they will become the world's leading observatory for high-energy astroparticle physics in the 10-200 GeV energy range.
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Application requirements
Professional Experience & Documents
A Phd: in Particle or Astroparticle Physics, together with an interest in data analysis.
Prospective candidates are invited to submit a brief cover letter outlining their motivation, along with a CV detailing their academic background and research achievements. Additionally, applicants should provide a concise summary (up to two pages) of their proposed MSCA project.
Prospective candidates are invited to submit a brief cover letter outlining their motivation, along with a CV detailing their academic background and research achievements. Additionally, applicants should provide a concise summary (up to two pages) of their proposed MSCA project.
One Page Proposal
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