This PhD project focuses on the development of advanced silicon radiation sensors with applications in materials analysis, high energy physics and astrophysics. Silicon detectors are widely used in modern experiments and differentiate design and process according to the main key parameter for the application, spectroscopy, timing, imaging/tracking and the spectral region addressed.

The study will involve sensors for charged particles timing and X-ray spectroscopy, in particular: – Characterization of large-area sensors for timing (Low Gain Avalanche Diodes, LGADs) – Development and characterization of slim edge/active edge silicon drift detectors (SDDs)

The experimental activities will encompass electrical characterization using probe stations, functional characterization using pulsed lasers and radioactive sources, data analysis. The candidate is expected to participate in the design and simulation of the silicon sensors.

This PhD opportunity is a collaboration between Fondazione Bruno Kessler and the University of Trento – Space Science and Technology. For more information on this call and how to apply, please visit the website of the University of Trento (https://www.unitn.it/it/dottorati/dottorato-di-interesse-nazionale-space-science-and-technology-sst).