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What does HighRR Research Training Group stand for?

The goals of the HighRR RTG (High Resolution and High Rate Detectors in Nuclear and Particle Physics Research Training Group) are to optimally train doctoral researchers in detector science and to support them in their corresponding research work. The HighRR qualification concept is set up accordingly, and several measures are introduced to guarantee an effective and comprehensive education in this important field.

Four main objectives underlie the HighRR research, training and qualification program:

1. Exclusive focus on pure detector science

2. Training of detector physicists for both academia and industry

3. Close supervision and graduation as early as possible

4. Increased acceptance of detector research work

Why do I need a mentoring team?

The introduction of mentoring teams with third-year PhD students serving as one of the day-to-day advisors fosters a smooth transition between different generations of doctoral researchers; at the same time it supports the advanced HighRR doctoral researchers in their independence. Within the HighRR, all PhD students undergo a development from being intensely guided during the first phase of their studies to guiding younger PhDs towards the end of their doctoral research. This concept requires a balance between first-, second- and third-year students.

Which Training Elements are required

Several specific training elements have been introduced

• start-up courses on mechanics, electronics, soft- and firmware programming and computer-aided design,
• lecture weeks on detector science
• hands-on training events
• the HighRR bi-weekly seminar.

The particular aim of these training elements is to provide special education on topics relevant for detector science and to foster communication and knowledge exchange between all protagonists of the HighRR. In addition, all HighRR doctoral researchers have access to introductory and advanced lectures from the master program and to the courses offered by the Heidelberg Graduate School for Fundamental Physics (HGSFP) during the Heidelberg Graduate Days (HGSFP Graduate Days participation highly recommended - see HGSFP website).

Start-up courses (possible on request - see HighRR website)

Start-up training on mechanics, FPGA programming, basic electronics, microfabrication and computer-aided design, CAD courses etc. can be offered on request by the students.

Lecture Week (compulsory - yearly)

The Lecture Week will take place in Bergen (Norway) or Heidelberg and offers a mix introductory and expert lectures with a certain freedom of choice for the participating students.

Hands-on courses (compulsory - yearly)

Once per year a week of hands-on training will be prepared mainly by the third-year HighRR doctoral researchers (but strongly accompanied by postdocs in order to find the right level for all participants). In most courses, two different topics will be offered, like parallel programming, SiPM characterization, track fitting, particle identification techniques and system-on-chip device testing.

Bi-Weekly Seminar (compulsory - see Indico Page)

The most important element of the HighRR qualification and training program is the bi-weekly seminar. In this seminar, a regular knowledge exchange takes place and the HighRR PhD students have the opportunity to present and discuss their problems and findings in detail. The seminar is organized throughout the year, including term breaks, and only suspended for conference periods or other HighRR-related training events. Concerning the seminar program itself particular emphasis is put on the introductory character of all talks, be it by the HighRR students or by guest lecturers.