Work placement

Das GFZ ist das nationale Zentrum für die Erforschung der festen Erde in Deutschland. Wir fördern das Verständnis dynamischer Prozesse zur Bewältigung globaler Herausforderungen - von der Milderung der Auswirkungen von Naturgefahren über die Bewahrung unserer Umwelt in Zeiten des globalen Wandels bis hin zum verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit natürlichen Ressourcen. Wir sind Mitglied der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft, der größten deutschen Wissenschaftsorganisation. Mit rund 1.200 Beschäftigten sowie ca. 500 Gästen tragen wir zum Helmholtz-Forschungsbereich Erde und Umwelt bei und verbinden Spitzenforschung mit gesellschaftlicher Relevanz und internationaler Zusammenarbeit. Unsere Arbeit integriert multidisziplinäre Studien über die Systeme der Erde und nutzt fortschrittliche Technologien und Infrastrukturen, um Lösungen zu erforschen und unser Wissen in die Gesellschaft zu tragen. Wir tun dies im Einklang mit unserer Vision: „Am Puls der Erde, um sie als lebensfreundlichen Planeten zu erhalten“.

Kennziffer 10508

Startdatum:  ab 1. Januar 2026
Praktikumszeitraum:  maximal 2 Wochen

Das Department „Geochemie“ mit seinen 5 Sektionen beschäftigt sich mit den geochemischen und mikrobiellen Prozessen und Stoffkreisläufen im System Erde. Hierbei stehen Bildungs-, Umwandlungs-, Transport‑ und Anreicherungsprozesse von anorganischer und organischer Materie in der Geo-, Hydro-, Atmo- und Biosphäre im Mittelpunkt der Forschung.

Das erwartet Dich:

• Einblicke in die Forschungsinhalte des GFZ im Allgemeinen und des Departments "Geochemie" im Speziellen
• Tätigkeit in einer oder in mehreren Sektionen des Departments „Geochemie“
• Bearbeitung eines Praktikumprojektes in den Laboren des Departments von der Probenaufbereitung bis zur Datenmessung an unterschiedlichen Analysegeräten oder in der Computermodellierung von Geosystemen
• Einblick in das Schülerlabor am GFZ
• Besuch der Bibliothek "Wissenschaftspark Albert Einstein"

Das bringst Du mit:

• großes Interesse und gute Leistungen in den naturwissenschaftlichen Fächern
• Interesse an wissenschaftlichen Experimenten und Analysen sowie an Computeranwendungen

Entscheidende Kriterien für die Vergabe der Praktikumsplätze sind die Qualität der Bewerbung und die Verfügbarkeit von Betreuer:innen zu den angefragten Themen und Terminen.

Haben wir Dein Interesse geweckt?

Dann freuen wir uns auf Deine aussagekräftige Bewerbung. Wir bitten Dich vorab eine Entscheidung für das entsprechende Department zu treffen und somit nur  eine Bewerbung bei uns einzureichen. Bitte sende diese ausschließlich über den in der jeweiligen Stellenanzeige enthaltenen "Bewerben-Button".

Deine Bewerbungsunterlagen sollten folgende Unterlagen umfassen:

• ein selbstständig verfasstes Motivationsschreiben
• Deinen Lebenslauf
• eine Kopie Deines letzten Zeugnisses
• den Praktikumsvertrag der Schule

Zusätzlich gibst Du uns bitte Dein Schuljahr und den genauen Zeitraum des Praktikums an.

Das GFZ setzt sich aktiv für Vielfalt ein und begrüßt ausdrücklich Bewerbungen aller qualifizierter Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion/Weltanschauung, Alter und körperlichen Merkmalen. Wir fördern ein inklusives Arbeitsumfeld, in dem jede:r die eigenen Talente voll entfalten kann. Anerkannt schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung und Qualifikation nach Maßgabe des Sozialgesetzbuches IX bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Bei Fragen zur Gleichstellung der Geschlechter kannst Du gern mit unserer Gleichstellungsbeauftragten Kontakt aufnehmen.

„Vielfalt in den Perspektiven“ ist einer der Kernwerte des GFZ. Als integraler Bestandteil der Unterstützung der Vielfalt in unserem Zentrum fördern wir aktiv Frauen in der Wissenschaft und in Führungspositionen, u.a. durch unseren Gleichstellungsplan und die Maßnahmen des Kaskadenmodells, um nachhaltige Chancengleichheit in wissenschaftlichen Karrierewegen zu ermöglichen. Das GFZ setzt sich damit engagiert für die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern in der Wissenschaft, auch in Führungspositionen, ein und ermutigt Frauen ausdrücklich, sich zu bewerben.

Deine personenbezogenen Daten werden zur Durchführung des Auswahlverfahrens auf Grundlage von Art. 6 Abs. 1 b, Art. 88 DSGVO i. V. m. § 26 BbgDSG verarbeitet. Nach Abschluss des Verfahrens werden Bewerbungsunterlagen unter Einhaltung der datenschutzrechtlichen Bestimmungen gelöscht.

Für nähere Informationen zum Aufgabengebiet steht Dir Claudia Engelhardt entweder per E-Mail oder per Telefon +49 (0) 331-6264-1781 zur Verfügung. Für allgemeine Fragen zum Bewerbungsverfahren wende Dich gerne an unser Recruiting-Team unter der Telefonnummer +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Work placement

Kennziffer 10703

Startdatum:  ab 1. Januar 2026
Praktikumszeitraum:  2 Wochen (ggf. auch 3 Wochen)

Das erwartet Dich:

• Einblicke in die Forschungsinhalte des GFZ im Allgemeinen und des Departments "Geoinformation" im Speziellen
• Einführung in die Programmierung mit Python sowie die Webentwicklung anhand aktueller Webstandards (HTML5, CSS3)
• Einblicke in die Tätigkeiten des Rechenzentrums (z.B. Installation eines Betriebssystems, Mitarbeit im Support, kleine Scripte programmieren)
• Einblicke und Einführung in die Tätigkeiten einer wissenschaftlichen Bibliothek und des Forschungsdatenmanagements

Das bringst Du mit:

• gute Leistungen in den naturwissenschaftlichen Schulfächern (Mathematik, Informatik)
• Englischkenntnisse
• Interesse an geowissenschaftlichen Themen

Entscheidende Kriterien für die Vergabe der Praktikumsplätze sind die Qualität der Bewerbung und die Verfügbarkeit von Betreuer:innen zu den angefragten Themen und Terminen.

Haben wir Dein Interesse geweckt?

Dann freuen wir uns auf Deine aussagekräftige Bewerbung. Wir bitten Dich vorab eine Entscheidung für das entsprechende Department zu treffen und somit nur  eine Bewerbung bei uns einzureichen. Bitte sende diese ausschließlich über den in der jeweiligen Stellenanzeige enthaltenen "Bewerben-Button".

Deine Bewerbungsunterlagen sollten folgende Unterlagen umfassen:

• ein selbstständig verfasstes Motivationsschreiben
• Deinen Lebenslauf
• eine Kopie Deines letzten Zeugnisses
• den Praktikumsvertrag der Schule

Zusätzlich gibst Du uns bitte Dein Schuljahr und den genauen Zeitraum des Praktikums an.

Das GFZ setzt sich aktiv für Vielfalt ein und begrüßt ausdrücklich Bewerbungen aller qualifizierter Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion/Weltanschauung, Alter und körperlichen Merkmalen. Wir fördern ein inklusives Arbeitsumfeld, in dem jede:r die eigenen Talente voll entfalten kann. Anerkannt schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung und Qualifikation nach Maßgabe des Sozialgesetzbuches IX bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Bei Fragen zur Gleichstellung der Geschlechter kannst Du gern mit unserer Gleichstellungsbeauftragten Kontakt aufnehmen.

„Vielfalt in den Perspektiven“ ist einer der Kernwerte des GFZ. Als integraler Bestandteil der Unterstützung der Vielfalt in unserem Zentrum fördern wir aktiv Frauen in der Wissenschaft und in Führungspositionen, u.a. durch unseren Gleichstellungsplan und die Maßnahmen des Kaskadenmodells, um nachhaltige Chancengleichheit in wissenschaftlichen Karrierewegen zu ermöglichen. Das GFZ setzt sich damit engagiert für die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern in der Wissenschaft, auch in Führungspositionen, ein und ermutigt Frauen ausdrücklich, sich zu bewerben.

Deine personenbezogenen Daten werden zur Durchführung des Auswahlverfahrens auf Grundlage von Art. 6 Abs. 1 b, Art. 88 DSGVO i. V. m. § 26 BbgDSG verarbeitet. Nach Abschluss des Verfahrens werden Bewerbungsunterlagen unter Einhaltung der datenschutzrechtlichen Bestimmungen gelöscht.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Work placement

Kennziffer 10708

Startdatum:  ab 1. Januar 2026
Praktikumszeitraum:  maximal 2 Wochen

Das Department 4 bündelt Kompetenzen, die sich mit der Dynamik von Geosystemen in der tiefen Erde, an der Erdoberfläche und der Nutzung des Untergrunds befassen. Dazu kombinieren wir geologische, geophysikalische und geochemische Methoden sowie Laborexperimente und Prozesssimulationen: wir erforschen, wie die Erde sich verformt, wie die Erdoberfläche sich infolge von Plattenbewegungen und Klimawandel verändert und wie der Untergrund nachhaltig genutzt werden kann.

Weitere Einblicke zum Department 4 "Geosysteme" und seine Sektionen findest Du hier.

Das erwartet Dich:

• Einblicke in die Forschungsinhalte des GFZ im Allgemeinen und des Departments
• Wissenschaftsalltag in möglichst großer Bandbreite
• Wissenschaftsbetrieb mit seinen Besonderheiten - im Unterschied zur Privatwirtschaft
• Einblick in das Schülerlabor am GFZ
• Besuch der Bibliothek "Wissenschaftspark Albert Einstein"

Das bringst Du mit:

• gute Leistungen in den naturwissenschaftlichen Schulfächern (wie Physik, Geografie, Mathematik, Informatik)
• sehr gute bis gute Englischkenntnisse
• Interesse an geowissenschaftlichen Themen

Entscheidende Kriterien für die Vergabe der Praktikumsplätze sind die Qualität der Bewerbung und die Verfügbarkeit von Betreuer:innen zu den angefragten Themen und Terminen.

Haben wir Dein Interesse geweckt?

Dann freuen wir uns auf Deine aussagekräftige Bewerbung. Wir bitten Dich vorab eine Entscheidung für das entsprechende Department zu treffen und somit nur  eine Bewerbung bei uns einzureichen. Bitte sende diese ausschließlich über den in der jeweiligen Stellenanzeige enthaltenen "Bewerben-Button".

Deine Bewerbungsunterlagen sollten folgende Unterlagen umfassen:

• ein selbstständig verfasstes Motivationsschreiben
• Deinen Lebenslauf
• eine Kopie Deines letzten Zeugnisses
• den Praktikumsvertrag der Schule

Zusätzlich gibst Du uns bitte Dein Schuljahr und den genauen Zeitraum des Praktikums an.

Das GFZ setzt sich aktiv für Vielfalt ein und begrüßt ausdrücklich Bewerbungen aller qualifizierter Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion/Weltanschauung, Alter und körperlichen Merkmalen. Wir fördern ein inklusives Arbeitsumfeld, in dem jede:r die eigenen Talente voll entfalten kann. Anerkannt schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung und Qualifikation nach Maßgabe des Sozialgesetzbuches IX bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Bei Fragen zur Gleichstellung der Geschlechter kannst Du gern mit unserer Gleichstellungsbeauftragten Kontakt aufnehmen.

„Vielfalt in den Perspektiven“ ist einer der Kernwerte des GFZ. Als integraler Bestandteil der Unterstützung der Vielfalt in unserem Zentrum fördern wir aktiv Frauen in der Wissenschaft und in Führungspositionen, u.a. durch unseren Gleichstellungsplan und die Maßnahmen des Kaskadenmodells, um nachhaltige Chancengleichheit in wissenschaftlichen Karrierewegen zu ermöglichen. Das GFZ setzt sich damit engagiert für die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern in der Wissenschaft, auch in Führungspositionen, ein und ermutigt Frauen ausdrücklich, sich zu bewerben.

Deine personenbezogenen Daten werden zur Durchführung des Auswahlverfahrens auf Grundlage von Art. 6 Abs. 1 b, Art. 88 DSGVO i. V. m. § 26 BbgDSG verarbeitet. Nach Abschluss des Verfahrens werden Bewerbungsunterlagen unter Einhaltung der datenschutzrechtlichen Bestimmungen gelöscht.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Work placement

Kennziffer 10753

Startdatum:  ab 1. Januar 2026
Praktikumszeitraum:  maximal 2 Wochen

Das erwartet Dich:

• Einblicke in die Forschungsinhalte des GFZ im Allgemeinen und des Departments "Geodäsie" im Speziellen
• Tätigkeit in allen Sektionen des Departments "Geodäsie"
• Einblick in das Schülerlabor am GFZ
• Besuch der Bibliothek "Wissenschaftspark Albert Einstein"
• der Wissenschaftsalltag in möglichst großer Bandbreite
• der Wissenschaftsbetrieb mit seinen Besonderheiten - im Unterschied zur Privatwirtschaft

Das bringst Du mit:

• gute Leistungen in den naturwissenschaftlichen Schulfächern (wie Physik, Geografie, Mathematik, Informatik)
• gute Englischkenntnisse
• Interesse an geowissenschaftlichen Themen

Entscheidende Kriterien für die Vergabe der Praktikumsplätze sind die Qualität der Bewerbung und die Verfügbarkeit von Betreuer:innen zu den angefragten Themen und Terminen.

Haben wir Dein Interesse geweckt?

Dann freuen wir uns auf Deine aussagekräftige Bewerbung. Wir bitten Dich vorab eine Entscheidung für das entsprechende Department zu treffen und somit nur  eine Bewerbung bei uns einzureichen. Bitte sende diese ausschließlich über den in der jeweiligen Stellenanzeige enthaltenen "Bewerben-Button".

Deine Bewerbungsunterlagen sollten folgende Unterlagen umfassen:

• ein selbstständig verfasstes Motivationsschreiben
• Deinen Lebenslauf
• eine Kopie Deines letzten Zeugnisses
• den Praktikumsvertrag der Schule

Zusätzlich gibst Du uns bitte Dein Schuljahr und den genauen Zeitraum des Praktikums an.

Das GFZ setzt sich aktiv für Vielfalt ein und begrüßt ausdrücklich Bewerbungen aller qualifizierter Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion/Weltanschauung, Alter und körperlichen Merkmalen. Wir fördern ein inklusives Arbeitsumfeld, in dem jede:r die eigenen Talente voll entfalten kann. Anerkannt schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung und Qualifikation nach Maßgabe des Sozialgesetzbuches IX bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Bei Fragen zur Gleichstellung der Geschlechter kannst Du gern mit unserer Gleichstellungsbeauftragten Kontakt aufnehmen.

„Vielfalt in den Perspektiven“ ist einer der Kernwerte des GFZ. Als integraler Bestandteil der Unterstützung der Vielfalt in unserem Zentrum fördern wir aktiv Frauen in der Wissenschaft und in Führungspositionen, u.a. durch unseren Gleichstellungsplan und die Maßnahmen des Kaskadenmodells, um nachhaltige Chancengleichheit in wissenschaftlichen Karrierewegen zu ermöglichen. Das GFZ setzt sich damit engagiert für die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern in der Wissenschaft, auch in Führungspositionen, ein und ermutigt Frauen ausdrücklich, sich zu bewerben.

Deine personenbezogenen Daten werden zur Durchführung des Auswahlverfahrens auf Grundlage von Art. 6 Abs. 1 b, Art. 88 DSGVO i. V. m. § 26 BbgDSG verarbeitet. Nach Abschluss des Verfahrens werden Bewerbungsunterlagen unter Einhaltung der datenschutzrechtlichen Bestimmungen gelöscht.

Für nähere Informationen zum Aufgabengebiet steht Dir Dana Felski entweder per E-Mail zur Verfügung. Für allgemeine Fragen zum Bewerbungsverfahren wende Dich gerne an unser Recruiting-Team unter der Telefonnummer +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Work placement

Kennziffer 10757

Startdatum:  ab 1. Januar 2026
Praktikumszeitraum:  maximal 2 Wochen

Das erwartet Dich:

• Einblicke in die Forschungsinhalte des GFZ im Allgemeinen und des Departments "Geophysik" mit seinen einzelnen Sektionen
• Wissenschaftsalltag in möglichst großer Bandbreite
• Wissenschaftsbetrieb mit seinen Besonderheiten - im Unterschied zur Privatwirtschaft
• Einblick in das Schülerlabor am GFZ
• Besuch der Bibliothek "Wissenschaftspark Albert Einstein"

Das bringst Du mit:

• gute Leistungen in den Schulfächern Physik, Mathematik, Informatik
• Englischkenntnisse
• Interesse an pyhsikalischen Experimenten, an Mathematik und an Computeranwendungen

Entscheidende Kriterien für die Vergabe der Praktikumsplätze sind die Qualität der Bewerbung und die Verfügbarkeit von Betreuer:innen zu den angefragten Themen und Terminen.

Haben wir Dein Interesse geweckt?

Dann freuen wir uns auf Deine aussagekräftige Bewerbung. Wir bitten Dich vorab eine Entscheidung für das entsprechende Department zu treffen und somit nur  eine Bewerbung bei uns einzureichen. Bitte sende diese ausschließlich über den in der jeweiligen Stellenanzeige enthaltenen "Bewerben-Button".

Deine Bewerbungsunterlagen sollten folgende Unterlagen umfassen:

• ein selbstständig verfasstes Motivationsschreiben
• Deinen Lebenslauf
• eine Kopie Deines letzten Zeugnisses
• den Praktikumsvertrag der Schule

Zusätzlich gibst Du uns bitte Dein Schuljahr und den genauen Zeitraum des Praktikums an.

Das GFZ setzt sich aktiv für Vielfalt ein und begrüßt ausdrücklich Bewerbungen aller qualifizierter Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion/Weltanschauung, Alter und körperlichen Merkmalen. Wir fördern ein inklusives Arbeitsumfeld, in dem jede:r die eigenen Talente voll entfalten kann. Anerkannt schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung und Qualifikation nach Maßgabe des Sozialgesetzbuches IX bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Bei Fragen zur Gleichstellung der Geschlechter kannst Du gern mit unserer Gleichstellungsbeauftragten Kontakt aufnehmen.

„Vielfalt in den Perspektiven“ ist einer der Kernwerte des GFZ. Als integraler Bestandteil der Unterstützung der Vielfalt in unserem Zentrum fördern wir aktiv Frauen in der Wissenschaft und in Führungspositionen, u.a. durch unseren Gleichstellungsplan und die Maßnahmen des Kaskadenmodells, um nachhaltige Chancengleichheit in wissenschaftlichen Karrierewegen zu ermöglichen. Das GFZ setzt sich damit engagiert für die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern in der Wissenschaft, auch in Führungspositionen, ein und ermutigt Frauen ausdrücklich, sich zu bewerben.

 Deine personenbezogenen Daten werden zur Durchführung des Auswahlverfahrens auf Grundlage von Art. 6 Abs. 1 b, Art. 88 DSGVO i. V. m. § 26 BbgDSG verarbeitet. Nach Abschluss des Verfahrens werden Bewerbungsunterlagen unter Einhaltung der datenschutzrechtlichen Bestimmungen gelöscht.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Diploma & Master Thesis

Your Job:

• Literature research on /Familiarization with the topic of tr-PL and TCSPC and perovskite PV
  
• Familiarization with the measurement equipment and set-ups
  
• Qualitative measurement of the tr-PL of charge carriers in a range of perovskite samples
  
• Qualitative TCSPC measurements for a range of perovskite samples under varying fluences
  
• Quantification of the information content measured via Shannon entropy or Kullback-Leibler divergence vs. measurement time
  
• Analysis and documentation of the results
  

Your Profile:

• Excellent academic performance in a master’s program in electrical engineering, materials science, physics, or a related field
  
• Basic knowledge of perovskite PV or semiconductor physics
  
• Initial experience in with an object-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, Matlab)
  
• Analytical and structured thinking
  
• Fluent written and spoken English or German
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• MEANINGFUL TASKS: Your thesis deals with a future-oriented, socially relevant topic with direct practical relevance in an international environment
  
• SCIENTIFIC ENVIRONMENT: You can expect excellent scientific equipment, modern technologies, and qualified support from experienced colleagues
  
• HEALTH & WELL-BEING: Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive company health management programme with a wide range of options, including a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counselling team are available to assist you on site
  
• FAIR REMUNERATION: We will pay you a reasonable remuneration for your thesis
  
• FIXED-TERM: The position is initially for a fixed term of 6 months
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options: go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

09.12.2025

We are looking for a personality (f/m/d) who will expand KIT's role in research, teaching, and innovation in establishing novel methods in the design, operation, and research of particle accelerators. This applies both to future accelerators, which can only be made possible through the development of new concepts, and to the efficient autonomous operation of existing accelerators.

The professorship works on topics such as innovative (including AI-based) methods for operating accelerators in a nonequilibrium state, the development of accelerator designs with reduced size, improved stability, and higher cost and energy efficiency of existing and novel systems, such as compact storage rings. Challenges include the diagnosis and real-time control of instabilities in accelerators across the entire scale, from heat to collective effects in electron bunches. The implementation and demonstration of research results at the test facilities of the Accelerator Technology Platform (ATP) at KIT and, if applicable, at cooperation partners is expected.

The successful candidate will establish and independently lead a working group on autonomous particle accelerators at the Institute for Beam Physics and Technology (IBPT). They will participate in the program-oriented funding of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, particularly in the “Matter and Technologies” program. Research topics and tasks in the program include new accelerator technologies, methods of electron beam control and diagnosis.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues of the ATP, particularly in the fields of physics, electrical engineering, and computer science. They will raise third-party funding from national and international sources and actively Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Human Resources (PSE) Kaiserstraße 12 76131 Karlsruhe www.pse.kit.edu support the transfer of scientific/technological results into applications. In teaching, appropriate participation in courses, special lectures, and export lectures is expected.

The candidate has acquired a junior research group in a competitive funding program (e.g., DFG Emmy Noether Junior Research Group, Helmholtz Junior Research Group, ERC Starting Grant, junior research group from ministries) no later than three years prior to this call for applications.

You will execute large-scale research tasks with a teaching obligation of 6 hours per week per semester, if you have been evaluated positively. In other cases, your teaching obligation will be 4 hours per week per semester.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)

Technical staff

Reference No. HI 2025/11

The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for

Talents Community - Technician (m/f/d) at HIPOLE Jena

Your Tasks

• Processing of battery materials (e.g., preparation of electrodes) as well as assembly of various battery cell types and systems (e.g., coin cells, Swagelok cells, pouch cells, redox-flow cells)
• Physical and electrochemical characterization of battery materials and cells, e.g., via impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and charge/discharge experiments
• Responsibility for support and maintenance of laboratory equipment and technical devices
• Contribution to method development for characterization
• Support in the procurement and setup of equipment, including consumables
• Responsibility for general order and cleanliness in the laboratory

• Completed vocational training as a technical assistant (CTA/PTA) or a comparable professional qualification
• Proven experience in the assembly and characterization of battery cells
• Very good knowledge of electrochemistry
• Strong technical understanding and willingness to familiarize with new topics
• General computer skills, including Windows and Office
• Good written and spoken English skills

You demonstrate a high level of motivation, initiative, and willingness to engage with a wide range of tasks. You are characterized by strong teamwork skills, reliability, independence, and good communication abilities. You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic environment.

Further Information

Anne Kürschner

+493641948589

Closing Date: 31.07.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Reference No. HI 2025/10

The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for

Talents Community - Postdoc, PhD Student (f/m/d) for Polymers in Energy Applications at HIPOLE Jena

Your Tasks

• Synthesis and characterization of novel molecules and polymers for use in energy storage and conversion devices (depending on the selected topic area)
• Assembly and electrochemical characterization of polymer redox flow batteries, polymer-based thin-film batteries, and encapsulated solar cells
• Summary, presentation and publication of the results (in English language)

• Successful master's degree in chemistry or a comparable field of study - for PhD Student Position
• PhD in polymer chemistry, electrochemistry, or a related field relevant to the chosen topic - for Postdoc Position
• Extensive and proven experience in organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry
• Experience with analytical methods for polymer characterization
• General computer skills, including Windows and Office
• Very good knowledge of electrochemistry
• Very good written and spoken English skills

You demonstrate a high level of motivation, initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to familiarize yourself with a wide range of tasks. You are characterized by your teamwork skills, reliability, independence, and communication abilities.

You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.

Further Information

Anne Kürschner

+493641948589

anne.kuerschner@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 30.06.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

• Engineering degree in optics, electronics or similar, and you should have worked with scientific instrumentation
• Experience to work both independently and in a team
• Ability to communicate and explain technical issues
• Standard software skills, basic knowledge on Windows/Unix/networks
• Very Good English knowledge (approximately equivalent to CEFR level C1)
• Driver’s licence

• Experience with long term observation systems is highly appreciated
• Proficiency in French, German and/or Norwegian will be an advantage
• Experience of working in an international context and HSE processes will be an advantage
• Knowledge of polar field safety is highly appreciated
• Motorboat license
• Knowledge in first aid

• Our scientific success - excellent research
• Collaboration and cooperation - intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
• Opportunities to develop – on the job and towards other positions
• An international environment – everyday contact with people from all over the world
• Flexible working hours
• Occupational pension provision (VBL)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

• Coordination and support of scientific projects at the station
• Interfacing between projects, station team and AWIPEV management team (AWI + IPEV).
• Execution of regular meteorological measurements and support of the long-term observation programs
• Public relations regarding station matters, visiting stakeholders and media
• Coordination and operation management

• A university degree in natural sciences
• Experience in scientific campaign work or organization of scientific expeditions
• Field experience
• Experience to work both independently and in a team
• Experience in public relations tasks
• Good knowledge in group management and information transfer
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, resilient
• Standard software skills
• Very Good English knowledge (approximately equivalent to CEFR level C1)
• Driver’s licence

• Proficiency in French, German and/or Norwegian will be an advantage
• Experience of working in an international context will be an advantage
• Knowledge of polar field safety is highly appreciated
• Motorboat license
• Knowledge in first aid and HSE procedures

• Our scientific success - excellent research
• Collaboration and cooperation - intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
• Opportunities to develop – on the job and towards other positions
• An international environment – everyday contact with people from all over the world
• Flexible working hours 
• Occupational pension provision (VBL)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

Your Job:

• Scientific analysis of additive manufacturing in the context of future production, material, and energy systems
  
• Research on the state of the art in additive manufacturing processes with a focus on costs, material usage, and energy requirements
  
• Investigation of materials used today and required in the future, as well as the underlying pre-chains and feedstocks
  
• Analysis of the extent to which conventional manufacturing methods and materials can be replaced
  
• Assessment of the impact of additive manufacturing on material flows, resource demand, and energy systems
  
• Classification of additive manufacturing in resource strategies and system models for evaluating long-term transformation paths
  

Your Profile:

• Excellent master`s degree in engineering, materials science, industrial engineering, energy systems, or a comparable field of study
  
• Strong interest in additive manufacturing, materials, and resource issues
  
• Analytical thinking and interest in systemic issues
  
• Basic knowledge of quantitative methods, data analysis, or modeling is an advantage
  
• Very good written and spoken English, German is an advantage
  
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary manner in an international research team
  
• Independent, structured way of working and motivation to pursue scientific research

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• TEAM & ENVIRONMENT: You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of Europe`s largest research institutions
  
• RESEARCH & INFRASTRUCTURE: You will have access to excellent scientific and technical equipment for your work
  
• NETWORKING & EXCHANGE: You will participate in (international) conferences and project meetings and actively expand your scientific network
  
• SUPERVISION & SUPPORT: Throughout your doctoral studies, you will receive continuous and expert guidance from your scientific supervisor
  
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STAFF: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
  
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE: We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and private life. There is also the option of flexible working (in terms of location), which is generally available after consultation and in accordance with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
  
• VACATION: You will receive 30 days of holiday with us
  
• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your further development is important to us – we provide targeted and individual support, e.g. through training and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral students (HITEC): www.hitec-graduate-school.de/home
  
• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. Additionally, you will receive a special payment (“Christmas bonus”) amounting to 60% of one month’s salary. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website (pay scale table on page 69 and following of the PDF download): go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed
  
• PERSPECTIVE: The position is initially limited to 3 years
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: go.fzj.de/equality and and on the targeted promotion of women: go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

• enrolled at an University 

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

• enrolled at an University 

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

FSR

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

10.02.2026

DESY

The brilliant synchrotron source PETRA III as well as the intense free-electron laser FLASH and our inhouse research groups at DESY CFEL offer a broad range of research opportunities, ranging from life science to the study of fundamental physical processes in various areas. DESY offers several career opportunities also in the enabling technologies like detector or laser physics and development.

About your role:

• Condensed matter physics
• Atoms, Molecules and Optics
• Laser physics
• Detector development
• Structural Chemistry
• Structural Biology

About you:

• Ph.D. completed within the last 5 years after your doctorate
• Experience in experimental or theoretical science in one of the areas of the DESY photon science division

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours and variable part-time. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Diploma & Master Thesis

• Production of water with high sediment load
• Use of the clarification tank
• Regular sampling to determine sediment load and dissolved methane
• Measurements using a gas chromatograph

• Enrolled at a university
• Studying environmental sciences
• Laboratory experience if possible

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

09.03.2026

The person appointed (f/m/d) will represent the fields of chemistry and process engineering of energy materials in research and chemical engineering in teaching. This professorship is associated to a deputy management position in the operational department “Energetic Materials” at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) in Pfinztal.

The professorship is expected to contribute to engineering and the natural sciences, particularly with regard to the fundamental chemical, reaction and process engineering aspects of developing, synthesising, characterising and processing new energetic materials. The focus will be on developing a molecular understanding of the structure-property relationships of energetic materials, modern synthesis and processing methods, and safety-relevant properties and concepts.

As part of the teaching duties, we expect you to contribute to the elective courses offered by the KIT Department of Chemical and Process Engineering in the bachelor's program and in the master's program in Chemical and Process Engineering. In line with KIT's research-oriented teaching approach, these courses should cover basic topics and specific applications of process engineering of energetic materials, as well as current developments from the aforementioned research topics. The teaching obligation associated with the professorship is 2 SWS.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

PhD Candidate (f/m/x) – Spatial Metabolomics & Imaging Mass Spectrometry

102918

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

The

Research Unit Analytical Pathology (AAP)

at Helmholtz Munich focuses on the development and application of advanced mass spectrometry-based methods for the spatially resolved analysis of biological systems. A particular emphasis is placed on imaging mass spectrometry to investigate molecular distributions in tissues and organs and to relate these findings to physiological and pathophysiological processes. The group’s work combines methodological innovation with translational biomedical research.

Your tasks

• You will develop and conduct imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) experiments to investigate metabolic processes in tissues
• You will work on the further development of methods in the field of spatial metabolomics (e.g., sample preparation, measurement parameters, workflows)
• You will analyze and integrate complex datasets using statistical and bioinformatics methods (e.g., Python, R)
• You will interpret results in the context of systemic metabolic processes and use them to develop new scientific questions
• You will present and publish your results and actively collaborate within an interdisciplinary team

Your profile

• Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, or a related field
• Interest in metabolic research and analytical methods
• Initial experience in experimental or data-driven research
• Good English skills and a passion for scientific collaboration

Desirable qualifications

• Experience with mass spectrometry, metabolomics, or imaging techniques
• Knowledge of data analysis (e.g., Python or R)
• Experience with tissue analysis or histological methods

This position provides the opportunity for you to build specialist knowledge whilst developing key professional experience, both of which will help you to make strides in your scientific career.

Remuneration and social security benefits are based on the German Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees at Federal Level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of receiving an allowance if the applicable conditions are met. The position has an (initial) fixed term of three years but may be extended under certain circumstances.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Benefits

• Scientific Training: Helmholtz Munich Graduate School
• Career counseling: Career Center for PhD candidates
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hr. Prof. Dr. Axel Karl Walch, axelkarl.walch@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• References from recent employers

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Research Unit Analytical Pathology
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Diploma & Master Thesis

Bachelor’s / Master’s Thesis – Minimal Residual Disease in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (f/m/x)

102911

Part time
20 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

Partial Home Office possible

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

At the

Institute for Intelligent Biotechnologies (iBIO)

our major goal is to accelerate biomedical research by developing and combining enabling technologies. Our major research fields are AI-based organ mapping, Tissue engineering and Precision medicine in cancer treatments. Sophisticated technologies such as 3D tissue imaging, molecular profiling are combined with AI tools to decode the complexity of tissues and shed light into cancer biology. Our interdisciplinary team — comprising biologists, engineers, computer scientists, and medical researchers — develops next-generation computational models to interpret complex biomedical data across multiple scales. Our innovations in tissue clearing, 3D microscopy, and AI-driven pathology have been featured in leading journals (Nature Methods, Nature Neuroscience, Cell, Nature Biotechnology) and major media (The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Süddeutsche Zeitung).

Your tasks

• Whole-body immunolabelling and tissue clearing
• 3D imaging and image analysis
• Proteomics sample preparation
• Cryosectioning and laser capture microdissection
• Basic immunofluorescence staining

Your profile

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
• Prior lab experience in tissue handling and immunostaining
• Structured, reliable, and independent work style
• Team player with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary science

This position has a fixed term, depending on the requirements of your study program.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stefanie Reitinger, stefanie.reitinger@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Contact details for at least two referees

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute for Intelligent Biotechnologies
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Diploma & Master Thesis

Bachelor’s / Master’s Thesis – Early Biological Effects of Smoking (f/m/x)

102910

Part time
20 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

Partial Home Office possible

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

At the

Institute for Intelligent Biotechnologies (iBIO)

our major goal is to accelerate biomedical research by developing and combining enabling technologies. Our major research fields are AI-based organ mapping, Tissue engineering and Precision medicine in cancer treatments. Sophisticated technologies such as 3D tissue imaging, molecular profiling are combined with AI tools to decode the complexity of tissues and shed light into cancer biology. Our interdisciplinary team — comprising biologists, engineers, computer scientists, and medical researchers — develops next-generation computational models to interpret complex biomedical data across multiple scales. Our innovations in tissue clearing, 3D microscopy, and AI-driven pathology have been featured in leading journals (Nature Methods, Nature Neuroscience, Cell, Nature Biotechnology) and major media (The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Süddeutsche Zeitung).

We are offering an exciting Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis project for a motivated student (f/m/x) with a background in the life sciences. You will contribute to a research project focused on uncovering early, whole-body biological changes induced by smoking.

Your tasks

• Whole-body immunolabeling and tissue clearing
• 3D imaging and image analysis
• Proteomics sample preparation
• Cryosectioning and laser capture microdissection
• Basic immunofluorescence staining

Your profile

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
• Prior lab experience in tissue handling and immunostaining
• Structured, reliable, and independent work style
• Team player with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary science

This position has a fixed term, depending on the requirements of your study program.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stefanie Reitinger, stefanie.reitinger@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Contact details for at least two referees

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute for Intelligent Biotechnologies
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Postdoc (f/m/x) in Spatial Metabolomics and Imaging Mass Spectrometry

102920

Part time
19 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

The

Research Unit Analytical Pathology (AAP)

at Helmholtz Munich develops and implements state-of-the-art mass spectrometry-based methods for the spatially resolved analysis of biological systems. A focus lies on imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) to investigate systemic metabolic processes, hormone distributions, and exogenous environmental chemicals such as endocrine disrupting compounds across tissues and organs. The group combines methodological innovation with translational biomedical research, providing a scientifically challenging environment for independently conducting postdoctoral research. This part-time Postdoctoral position (f/m/x) is designed to focus on clearly defined core research activities within the project. It offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact research in a flexible working model, allowing for combination with other academic, clinical, or personal commitments.

Your tasks

• Plan and perform imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) experiments to study metabolic and hormonal processes in biological tissues
• Develop and optimize spatial metabolomics methods, including sample preparation and analytical workflows
• Analyze and integrate complex datasets using statistical and computational approaches (e.g. Python, R)
• Interpret results in the context of systemic metabolism and environmental exposures, and derive new research hypotheses
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at international conferences
• (Optional) Contribute to the supervision of students and collaborate within an interdisciplinary research team

Note on part-time position
This is a 50% position with a strong focus on the core research tasks outlined above, enabling concentrated scientific work within a clearly defined scope.

Your profile

• Master or PhD or equivalent degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, or a related field
• Experience in mass spectrometry, metabolomics, or related analytical techniques
• Strong data analysis skills and interest in integrative, systems-level approaches
• Ability to work independently and drive research projects forward
• Good communication skills in English or German

Desirable qualifications

• Experience with imaging mass spectrometry or spatial omics
• Programming skills (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB)
• Experience with metabolite or hormone analysis, or environmental exposure research
• Experience in supervising students or contributing to collaborative projects

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). This position is for a fixed term of 3 years.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Benefits

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hr. Prof. Dr. Axel Karl Walch, axelkarl.walch@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• References from recent employers
• Contact details for at least two referees
• List of publications

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Research Unit Analytical Pathology
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Diploma & Master Thesis

• Participating in a year-long experimental time series with natural plankton communities from the North Sea
• Exploring short-term phytoplankton responses to increased alkalinity (e.g., photosynthetic efficiency, photosynthetic pigment analysis, etc.)
• Supporting sampling and analysis of phytoplankton community composition and biomass
• Assisting with measurements of biogeochemical parameters (e.g. alkalinity, dissolved organic carbon)
• Analyzing experimental data and interpreting ecological responses to alkalinity enhancement

• Snrolled at an University 
• Strong interest in marine ecosystems and climate change mitigation strategies
• Motivation to work in both laboratory and data analysis
• Basic experience with statistics or programming (e.g., R) is beneficial
• Strong English communication skills (written and oral).

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Diploma & Master Thesis

• You will design laboratory exposure experiments based on your own research question
• Using plastic litter collected in the Arctic, you will make your own microplastics for experimental use (e.g. grinding, size fractionation and particle characterisation)
• You will conduct laboratory exposure experiments with key Arctic copepod species such as Calanus hyperboreus and Calanus finmarchicus
• Biological endpoints could include:

• You will analyse and interpret your experimental data and present your findings in a written thesis and scientific presentation

• You are enrolled in a Master’s programme (e.g. Marine Biology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Science, or related fields)
• You are interested in experimental ecology, Arctic ecosystems, environmental stressors and marine zooplankton
• You have good organisational and problem-solving skills
• You are able to work independently and carefully in a lab environment, to conduct long-term lab experiments, including working at variable, low temperatures and carrying heavy equipment
• You have experience with laboratory work; experience with live animal experiments is an advantage
• You are comfortable working in an international working group

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Diploma & Master Thesis

• Elucidate trophic relationships of Weddell Sea fauna (zooplankton, fish) from different realms (ice-associated, pelagic, demersal)
• Biochemical analyses (fatty acids, highly branched isoprenoids, sterols and stable isotopes) from sample preparation to measurement
• Statistical analysis and visualization of your data in R or Python

• Enrolled in a Master’s programme (e.g., Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, or related fields)
• Experience in lab work
• Interest in marine ecology, biochemistry and polar biology
• Collaborative mindset
• Independent working style

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Postdoc (f/m/x) in Non-Invasive Optoacoustic Sensing

102892

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

The

Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI)

at Helmholtz Munich and the Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are an integrated, multi-disciplinary research unit, which provide bioengineering solutions to urgent societal needs. IBMI scientists develop next-generation imaging and sensing methods to measure previously inaccessible properties of living systems, hence, catalyzing breakthroughs in biology, medicine, and the environment. Comprising 12 inter-disciplinary laboratories and scientists from more than 25 countries, IBMI offers state-of-the-art infrastructure for innovative research and an ideal environment to accelerate your career. We now seek a highly qualified and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) to drive the development of the world’s first portable mid‑infrared optoacoustic sensor (MiROS) for non‑invasive in‑blood biomarker detection.

Your tasks

• Develop data analysis pipelines and signal processing methods for mid-infrared optoacoustic sensing
• Translate raw optoacoustic signals into robust, quantitative biomarker readouts
• Design and implement inference models for non-invasive in-blood biomarker detection
• Define and evaluate performance metrics, and validate results experimentally, including validation using experimental data
• Collaborate closely with engineering and research partners (e.g. KIT) to integrate methods into a portable sensing system
• Contribute to advancing the MiROS technology from prototype to real-world application

Your profile

• PhD (or MSc with strong experience) in electrical engineering, physics, biomedical engineering, computational science, or a related field
• Strong background in signal processing, data analysis, and statistical modeling
• Programming skills in Python and experience with reproducible workflows
• Experience working with experimental data (e.g. spectroscopy, imaging, sensing technologies)
• Hands-on experimental skills: ability and motivation to work in the lab, run measurement campaigns, and troubleshoot setups during data acquisition
• Good communication skills in English and ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams

Desirable qualifications

• Experience with machine learning methods for regression or signal interpretation
• Familiarity with optoacoustic, ultrasound, or biomedical sensing technologies
• Track record of scientific publications or contributions to applied research projects

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Benefits

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ivy Savannah Curren, ivy.curren@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• References from recent employers
• Academic transcripts of records
• Academic transcripts of records

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

02.04.2026

The university professorship is associated with the collegial position of Director of the Institute of Geography and Geoecology (IfGG).

The university professorship advances the field of human geography in research and teaching both conceptually and in terms of content. In doing so, the university professorship promotes a critical-analytical perspective on processes of socio-spatial change, with a particular focus on issues of power, inequality, and justice. These issues are examined in their social, political, economic, or ecological dimensions.

The university professorship takes on a central role in the research profile of the Institute of Geography and Geoecology. We are looking for an internationally recognized and enthusiastic personality from the field of human geography who will develop a theory-driven and transdisciplinary research program with high social relevance and who masters a broad spectrum of empirical methods. The successful candidate will provide excellent teaching in German and English-language courses and actively expand interdisciplinary cooperation at KIT.

In teaching, the university professorship is responsible for the content and conceptual design of the human geography components of the geography degree programs for secondary school teachers (B.Ed. and M.Ed.), including the design and implementation of field trips. Since the B.Ed. and M.Ed. programs are taught in German, the successful candidate is expected to have acquired sufficient German language proficiency within two years of appointment. The university professorship covers the entire spectrum of human geography in their teaching. Together with their team, the successful candidate is responsible for a significant part of the subject-specific and differentiated methodological training in these degree programs. This also includes active contributions to education for sustainable development. In addition, the university professorship participates in the master's program Social and Spatial Justice in Urban Transformations, and contributes human geography perspectives to geoecology and other programs at the KIT Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Sciences. The teaching load is 9 semester hours per week.

Candidates must hold a degree in geography and a doctorate. The appointment requires outstanding scientific achievements, demonstrated by relevant, internationally visible publications and proven expertise in human geography. Experience in acquiring third-party funding as well as teaching experience and didactic aptitude are expected, usually demonstrated by a habilitation or equivalent scientific achievements. The successful candidate participates in academic self-administration and acquires external funding for research and innovation. There are many opportunities for academic cooperations at KIT, namely in the KIT Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Sciences and in Division IV - Natural and Built Environment, as well as in the KIT centres "Humans and Technology" and "Climate, Environment and Resources." Participation in the KIT focus area on urban research is desirable. Experience in or willingness to participate in transdisciplinary formats, in particular real-world laboratories, is an advantage.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

We are looking for you to join the research group “Patient-Reported Outcomes and Health Economics (AG Michalowsky)” on a full-time or part-time basis (19.5–39 hours per week). The position is limited until March 31, 2029, with the option of extension. The group is a research unit of DZNE Rostock/Greifswald that brings together the research areas of “Clinical Research” and “Health Services Research” at DZNE through its focus on patient-reported and health economic outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to advance your own academic career by establishing your own research approaches and further increasing your scientific output. Personal and academic qualifications and development, such as a habilitation or international research stays, are explicitly supported.

In addition, you will actively contribute to the group’s research topics with a high degree of independence, while also developing and implementing new research areas of your own.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing your own research area in the field of health economics and/or patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) in neurodegenerative diseases by acquiring third-party funding, as well as contributing to joint grant applications
• Supporting and coordinating national and international studies (e.g., Living@Home, PROFA, DemCaps)
• Assisting in the planning, implementation, and management of externally funded projects, as well as coordinating and liaising between participating research groups and external partners
• Preparing study protocols, ethics applications, and reports
• Analyzing study data using standard statistical software (e.g., R, STATA, SPSS)
• Developing and validating instruments to measure health-related quality of life (PROMs)
• Evaluating innovative models of care with regard to their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness
• Publishing research results and presenting them at national and international conferences

• PhD in health economics, patient-reported outcomes research, health services research, or a related field
• Experience in publishing scientific work and acquiring third-party funding (e.g., DFG, G-BA, EU, BMFTR, etc.)
• Experience in coordinating multicenter research projects
• Very good knowledge of statistical data analysis (e.g., STATA, SPSS, SAS, R, or similar)
• A very high level of self-motivation in addressing scientific topics
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken

Your Role in Cutting-Edge Research

The research focus of the group includes, among others:

• Studies aimed at improving the understanding of patient-relevant and care-related outcomes in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, Parkinson’s disease, and ataxias
• Development and integration of innovative care models, as well as their evaluation in terms of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, including support for their translation into clinical practice through translational research approaches
• Methodological development and psychometric testing of instruments for assessing health-related quality of life and measuring patient-reported outcomes (PROMs)
• Integration and analysis of health economic and patient-reported measures within clinical cohorts

If you have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact PD Dr. Dr. Bernhard Michalowsky (Phone: +49 3834 868530).

For all other inquiries, our recruiting team will be happy to assist you.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this in line with our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.

Reference Number 11206

UPLIFT (Unlocking Petrothermal Lithologies through Innovative Fracture Technologies) brings together key European EGS industry and research institutions to demonstrate, at Czechia’s leading energy research site RINGEN, how multi-stage Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) stimulation can be efficiently implemented in Europe, while reducing technical, social, and environmental risks. 

This includes adaptive stimulation designs for more efficient and safe permeability enhancement and micro-turbine drilling for improved reservoir access. To support this, we will investigate the self-propping behaviour of European basement rocks through laboratory experiments and benchmark these results against acid and proppant-based stimulation methods, and we will compare water-only with proppant-based stimulation treatments in the Bedretto Underground Laboratory. Additionally, we will develop high-fidelity, physics-based Digital Twins to guide stimulation designs, as well as fast surrogate models for real-time operational decision-making.

As research scientist, you will have the unique opportunity to support the planning, supervision and analysis of innovative hydraulic stimulation treatments at the RINGEN Enhanced Geothermal System site in Litomerice, Czech Republic. 

Your responsibilities:

• Co-lead the stimulation works
• Analyse the hydraulic data in context with geology and seismicity 
• Compare different stimulation approaches and injection protocols including adaptive injection
• Contribute to detailed operational planning
• Contribute to techno-economic impact assessment
• Contribute to transferring the results to other geological settings

Your qualifications:

Essential qualifications: 

• A Master`s degree (or equivalent) and a PhD degree (or equivalent) in reservoir/petroleum engineering, drilling/completion engineering, applied geosciences, geology, environmental sciences, geophysics, or equivalent 
• Background in Enhanced Geothermal Systems or hydraulic stimulation
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• High motivation and creativity, as well as a result-oriented, structured and reliable working attitude
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable qualifications:

• German language skills are useful, but no requirement

What we offer:

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Public service benefits
• Extensive training opportunities
• Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
• Flexible working hours and conditions
• Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
• Institute day-care centre on site
• Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam 
• Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus  

Have we piqued your interest?

The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.

“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We, among others, do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures, which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Data protection information for applicants

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher / Bioinformatician (f/m/x) to join our research group “Population & Clinical Neuroepidemiology” in the group of Prof. Dr. Dr. Ahmad Aziz in Bonn.

• Supervision of acquisition and processing of data (including genotyping arrays, DNA/RNA sequencing and proteomic data)
• Supervision of graduate and PhD students
• Analysis of next-generation (long-read) sequencing data, including development of novel bio-informatic methods focused on assessing genomic instability and somatic mutations
• Writing and preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Maintaining contact with our internal and external academic and industrial partners
• Preparation of grant applications

• Highly talented, motivated, and ambitious researcher with strong social skills
• PhD in computational biology, molecular biology, (bio)medical sciences, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in bioinformatics and large-scale multi-omics projects, particularly in genomics and transcriptomics
• Demonstrated interest in quantitative research
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to think independently and critically
• Leadership capabilities
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English
• Proficiency in German is desirable

Your role in cutting edge research

Using deep (endo)phenotypic data obtained in the context of both population-based and clinical cohort studies, we aim to identify the risk factors, causes as well as trait and state markers of neurodegenerative diseases through application of epidemiological and bio-informatics approaches. 

The group’s main focus is on the assessment of the role of genomic instability, somatic mutations and retrotransposable elements in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. Supported by a technician, the candidate will be responsible for coordinating high-throughput bio-sample selection and preparation, design of probes and libraries for deep targeted next-generation DNA sequencing, as well as bio-informatic analysis of the resulting data, including development of novel methods for assessing genomic instability and somatic mutations.

The team

You will work in a large international team of scientists within the section of Population Health Sciences of the German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases. The team members have diverse backgrounds, ranging from epidemiology, psychology, biology and medicine to bioinformatics and machine learning. In addition, you will have ample opportunity to interact and collaborate with many other scientists (including other bioinformaticians) working at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases and the University of Bonn.

Interested? Please, send your application in a single pdf file (in English), including:

• A letter of motivation.
• A detailed and up-to-date CV, including a description of your relevant experience.
• A copy of your academic transcripts.
• At least two references

References may be taken up as part of the candidate selection and prior to interview. Applicants who do not wish referees to be contacted without prior notice and consent should make this explicitly clear in their application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

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Scientific / postdoctoral posts

15.04.2026

DESY

A Research Associate (postdoctoral researcher) position is currently open in the DESY Attosecond Science Group within the Center for Free Electron Laser Science (CFEL) in Hamburg. The position will focus on the development of a novel chiroptical platform for the study of molecular recognition dynamics in the gas phase and is funded under the ERC grant KEBAB led by Dr. Vincent Wanie. The contract has an initial duration of 2 years with a possibility of extension.

About your role:

• Design and implementation of laser-based studies of ultrafast processes in chiral matter, with emphasis on chiroptical observables
• Development of few-femtosecond light sources, including a high-repetition-rate VUV (<200 nm) source with variable polarisation
• Operation, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced experimental instrumentation, including ultrafast laser systems and vacuum-based detection setups
• Development and integration of novel measurement techniques, including charged-particle detection schemes for photoelectron circular dichroism (PECD)
• Acquisition, processing, and analysis of experimental data, supported by numerical modeling and literature-driven contextualisation
• Preparation of scientific publications and technical reports
• Active participation in international conferences and workshops, including presentation of research results
• Execution of experimental campaigns at large-scale facilities (e.g., synchrotrons and free-electron lasers), including preparation and on-site coordination
• Contribution to the strategic development of the ERC project, including identification of new experimental directions and collaborations
• Engagement with international collaborators, including coordination of joint experimental campaigns and integration of complementary theoretical and experimental approaches

About you:

• PhD in physics or a closely related field
• Ability to independently design and implement experimental approaches while working effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Proven experience in nonlinear optics
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: hollow-core fibers, optical parametric amplifiers, high-power femtosecond laser systems
• Experience with ultra-high vacuum technologies, molecular sources, and charged-particle detection (electrons/ions)
• Background in molecular spectroscopy and experience in the analysis of electron and/or ion data
• Strong interest in instrumentation development
• Excellent track record of scientific publications, demonstrating strong scientific writing skills
• Excellent knowledge of English

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours and variable part-time. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

01.09.2026

PhD Student (f/m/d) for bubble dynamics in water electrolysis

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.

The Department of Fluid Dynamics Resource Technology Processes is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) for bubble dynamics in water electrolysis. The position is subject to project approval.

Your tasks

# Carrying out experiments on gas bubble generation on micro electrodes
# Visualize and analyze bubble dynamics using advanced optical measurement techniques
# Measure the flow velocity and temperature distribution of the electrolyte
# Supervision of student internships and research projects

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related fields
# Very good knowledge of Electrochemistry and Optical Measurements
# Ability to cooperate across disciplines in an international environment
# Independent, structured and target oriented way of working
# Team work ability in an international group
# Software skills in Python and Matlab
# Excellent English skills
# Basic German skills

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.  

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

21.04.2026

You will work on the development of a next-generation elastocaloric microcooling system with an intelligent thermal switch for precise temperature control in photonic systems.

This includes the following tasks:

• Design and development of an elastocaloric microcooling system based on shape memory alloy (SMA) thin films
• Concept and development of an intelligent thermal switch for controllable heat transfer
• Integration of the thermal switch into the elastocaloric cooling device to enhance heat dissipation and reliability
• Rapid prototyping (optical lithography, 3D printing, laser technology)
• Development, characterization and control of cooling demonstrator variants
• Simulation-based design optimization

You will be embedded in the Hector Fellow Academy network and will collaborate closely with project partners from ETH Zurich and Fraunhofer IWM.

The position offers the opportunity to pursue a part-time doctoral degree.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

01.09.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) in Human Neuroimaging and Metabolic Research

102933

Full time
39 hrs./week

Tübingen

Partial Home Office possible

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

The

Institute of Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases (IDM)

at Helmholtz Munich in Tübingen provides a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and internationally visible research environment. Located in one of Germany’s leading academic hubs, Tübingen has a University of Excellence and hosts world-class research institutions, including several Max-Planck-Institutes and outstanding core facilities for neuroimaging research. At IDM, we aim to advance the prevention of metabolic diseases and the development of personalized therapies. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will directly contribute to this mission by studying the interaction between brain function and metabolism, with a particular focus on human neuroimaging and mechanisms linking metabolic dysfunction to brain health.

You will join the Division of Metabolic Neuroimaging and work closely with

Prof. Stephanie Kullmann

at the interface of neuroscience, metabolism, and translational medicine. We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) to join our team and drive these cutting-edge projects forward.

Your tasks

• Analyze human neuroimaging data, with a particular focus on fMRI
• Develop, implement, and optimize analysis pipelines using MATLAB, Python, and R
• Perform statistical analyses of multimodal human datasets (neuroimaging, metabolic and cognitive measures)
• Contribute to study design, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation
• Present findings at national and international conferences
• Collaborate closely with clinicians, neuroscientists, and metabolic researchers
• Contribute to the supervision of students and junior researchers where appropriate
• Contribute to grant writing for current and future projects

Your profile

• PhD in neuroscience, psychology, medicine, biomedical engineering, computer science, statistics, or a related field
• Strong experience in fMRI data analysis, (e.g. using SPM, FSL, fMRIprep)
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB and Python
• Good knowledge of statistical analysis in R
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative research environment
• Very good written and spoken English
• Publication record in the field of neuroimaging

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Benefits

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stephanie Kullmann, stephanie.kullmann@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Contact details for at least two referees
• List of publications

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute for Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases
Otfried Müller Str. 10
72076 Tübingen

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

01.09.2026

PhD Student (f/m/d) for HPC/GPU Computing

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) is a German-Polish research center for data-intensive digital systems research.

The Department of Scientific Computing Core is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) for HPC/GPU Computing. 

Your tasks

# Research in GPU programming and (highly) parallel programming for HPC and Scientific Computing
# Active contribution to Open Source Scientific Community codes
# Working with application field scientists from various fields and different levels of IT background and their ambitious HPC codes
# Own research focus and Ph.D. topic related to GPU programming such as

# Parallel programming models or programming abstraction
# Parallel algorithms
# Performance/scalability analysis and optimization or
# Exploration of AI assisted programming for parallel processing or GPUs

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in one of the fields of Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or a related field with a strong computational science focus
# Experience in numerical algorithms is a plus
# Practical experience and proven contributions (scientific publications or software development) are a plus
# Experience with libraries for scientific computing, parallel computing and GPU computing are a plus
# Strong motivation to work in a collaborative and international environment
# Excellent programming skills in at least one of C/C++, Fortran, or Julia; more are a plus
# Experience in parallel programming with at least one of CUDA/HIP, Alpaka or Kokkos, MPI, OpenMP, HPX, or similar
# Experience with development tools and build systems, git and collaborative development, debugging and profiling tools
# Experience with Linux and on the command line; working in HPC environments
# Excellent communication skills in English and in a professional context; German language skills are a plus

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.  

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

01.09.2026

Postdoc (f/m/d) GPGPU Computing

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) is a German-Polish research center for data-intensive digital systems research.

The Department of Scientific Computing Core is looking for a Postdoc (f/m/d) GPGPU Computing. 

Your tasks

# Research in GPU programming and (highly) parallel programming for HPC and Scientific Computing
# Active contribution to Open Source Scientific Community codes
# Working with application field scientists from various fields and different levels of IT background and their ambitious HPC codes
# Own research focus on one of the areas of

# Parallel programming models or programming abstraction
# parallel algorithms
# performance/scalability analysis and optimization or
# exploration of AI assisted programming for parallel processing

Your profile

# Completed university studies (PhD) in one of the fields of Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or a related field with a strong computational science focus
# Experience in numerical algorithms is a plus
# Practical experience and proven contributions (scientific publications or software development) are a plus
# Experience with libraries for scientific computing, parallel computing and GPU computing are a plus
# Strong motivation to work in a collaborative and international environment
# Excellent programming skills in at least one of C/C++, Fortran, or Julia; more are a plus
# Experience in parallel programming with at least one of CUDA/HIP, Alpaka or Kokkos, MPI, OpenMP, HPX, or similar
# Experience with development tools and build systems, git and collaborative development, debugging and profiling tools
# Experience with Linux and on the command line, working in HPC environments
# Excellent communication skills in English and in a professional context, German language skills are a plus

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.  

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Staff Scientist Genomics - Spatial Transcriptomics (f/m/x)

102936

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

Core Facility Genomics provides a wide range of cutting-edge genomics and spatial biology services to a diverse research community across academia and industry. Working together with colleagues from other in-house cores we support projects ranging from basic biology to translational research, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies including 10x Genomics Visium and Xenium platforms.

We are looking for a highly motivated scientist (f/m/x) with expert skills in spatial transcriptomics and NGS applications to join the team of the Genomics Core facility. You will play a central role supporting users with ongoing and upcoming spatial transcriptomics projects, as well as implement, optimize and further expand new application in this area. We are offering a unique multi-disciplinary position bringing together genomics, histology, and imaging data analysis. If you are thrilled by novel scientific challenges and would like to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary and cutting-edge team outside a traditional academic role, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Your tasks

• Support core customers in experimental design and troubleshooting
• Perform quality control of submitted samples (RNA, DNA, libraries, single cells)
• Perform customer experiments in Spatial Transcriptomics applications (Xenium and Visium) and NGS applications (Library prep and sequencing)
• Set-up and operate complex equipment (e.g., Xenium, pipetting robots, various Illumina sequencers)
• Establish and standardize methods for existing and upcoming spatial transcriptomics technologies
• Establish, maintain, expand cross-disciplinary workflows and collaboration across various core facilities (especially CF-PTA and CF-BIOS) to maintain a comprehensive workflow for spatial transcriptomics
• In collaboration with colleagues contribute to training users for spatial transcriptomics
• Support customers with SOPs, reports, publications and presentations
• Support maintenance of the LIMS systems and electronic data bases
• Support smooth operation of the core facility (ordering, storing, instrument QC etc.)

Your profile

• PhD-degree in biology or in a related field or MSc/senior technician with at least 10 years hands-on NGS experience; Postdoc with a relevant project (spatial transcriptomics) is a bonus
• Experience with Spatial Transcriptomics workflows (especially Xenium and Visium) is a must
• Advanced knowledge and hands-on skills in molecular biology and NGS applications (library prep, sequencing, basic data analysis)
• Proven skills in method development and workflow optimization
• Experience in writing scientific reports and SOPs
• Experience in cell culture, tissue preparation techniques and microscopy is a plus
• Good management, communication and organization skills
• Clear customer service mentality to support users of the core facility
• Able to work independently and as part of a larger team, attention to detail and rigor
• Proficient English language skills (both written and spoken), German language skills at least B2 level

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). This position is for a fixed term of 18 months (maternity leave cover).

Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Benefits

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Inti Alberto De la Rosa Velazquez, inti.delarosavelazquez@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Contact details for at least two referees
• References from recent employers

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Core Facility Genomics
Ingolstaedter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Reactor Post-Operation

Technical staff

Reference No. GF 2026/4

The Department Reactor Post-Operation is looking for

Techniker (w/m/d) für Elektro- und Leittechnik

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Nadja Borowic

+49 30 8062 42511

nadja.borowic@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 30.05.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

28.04.2026

Forests play a central role in the land-use nexus by providing carbon storage, biodiversity, and renewable resources, while being increasingly affected by land-use change and climate extremes. Robust, spatially explicit and temporally consistent information on forest biomass and structure is essential for assessing long-term land-use trade-offs and informing integrated modelling and governance frameworks. Recently launched Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite missions have been specifically designed to retrieve three-dimensional forest structure and above-ground biomass with high sensitivity, but their observational records are short. In contrast, established SAR missions such as Sentinel-1 offer dense and consistent time series extending back more than a decade, albeit with limited biomass sensitivity.

This PhD position is part of the International Research Training Group C4LaND and focuses on developing transfer learning approaches that link forest above-ground biomass and structure estimates from next-generation, biomass-oriented SAR missions to long-term SAR archives, thereby enabling spatially explicit reconstruction of forest dynamics at least back to the beginning of the Sentinel-1 era. The project will be hosted at KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology), Institute for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (IPF), under the supervision of Prof. Stefan Hinz. Your Melbourne co-advisor will be Dr. Jagannath Aryal.

Lines of research include

• Developing cross-sensor transfer learning frameworks based on multi-level SAR observables for above-ground biomass estimation by exploiting polarimetric SAR features across sensor generations and enriching them with higher-order structural information from Polarimetric InSAR and Tomographic SAR where available.
• Exploration of multi-modal and multi-model support using optical and hyperspectral data to improve robustness and generalizability of transfer learning between SAR sensors.
• Sensor-aware uncertainty characterization and error transfer, with emphasis on decomposing the error budget and estimating loss of precision associated with products derived from established missions compared to new biomass missions.
• Validation across long-term forest observatories in multiple regions, including Europe (TERENO), Australia (CSIRO Permanent Rainforest Plots), and potentially Brazil, ensuring transferability across forest types, climatic zones, and land-use contexts relevant to C4LAND.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Administrative staff

GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this in line with our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.

Reference Number 11234

• Organising, coordinating, and managing workflows and administrative processes for the section (appointment coordination, processing of mail and emails, filing, document management, and information research)
• Handling correspondence in German and English, including translation and editing of foreign-language texts as needed
• Monitoring the section budget, budget control, and management of third-party funded projects
• Processing and reviewing orders for the section
• Organising recruitment procedures within the section
• Assisting the section management, including scheduling and travel coordination
• Providing organisational support for national and international guests and visiting scientists
• Managing the section’s publications in the GFZ database
• Organising events such as conferences, workshops, outreach and social events
• Maintenance and updating of the section’s website

Required qualifications: 

• Completed training as a foreign language secretary or a commercial/administrative qualification, with proven (recognised certificate) ability to perform secretarial and administrative tasks in English (written and spoken), or a comparable qualification
• Proficiency in German and English (both at a minimum C1 level)
• Confident use of the internet, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software (e.g., MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as administrative software (e.g., SAP, Typo3)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent coordination skills and the ability to handle complex situations in a structured and goal-oriented manner
• Independent and systematic working style

Desired qualifications:

• Knowledge of additional foreign languages is an advantage

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Public service benefits
• Extensive training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and conditions
• Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
• Institute day-care centre on site 
• Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
• Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus 

The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.

“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We, among others, do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures, which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Data protection information for applicants.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

We are seeking for a motivated and innovative Scientist with PhD in life science or engineering sciences with a focus on nanomedicine in immunity/inflammation and experience with entrepreneurship. Your tasks include

• Drive the development and application of high-content imaging assays to profile immune responses
• Contribute to cutting-edge research in drug and disease profiling
• Engage in business development activities
• Communicate with external stakeholders
• Deliver presentations at conferences
• Support start-up stage activities

• PhD in life science with focus in immunology and bioengineering, biochemistry, molecular medicine
• Experience in a start-up environment, industry, business administration customer relations with focus on drug and biomarker discovery
• Background in immunity/inflammation and/or nanomedicine
• Experience with in vitro and cell-based assay development and validation
• Hands-on experience in laboratory automation, high-content screening & imaging (HCI/HCS) and single-cell data analysis, statistical computing, use of AI/ML models for data analysis
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, presentation, and team-working skills
• Fluency in English 

Your role in cutting edge research

A full-time Scientist position is immediately available in the Laboratory Automation Technologies (LAT) Facility at the DZNE in Bonn. The LAT is a Core Facility, which provides expertise and technologies for lab automation services within the DZNE. You will be part of the spin-off project team immunXnano that is funded by "Helmholtz Enterprise". immunXnano's mission is to decode the innate immune landscape, accelerating drug discovery and disease understanding through advanced imaging and data analytics.

For questions regarding the advertised position, please contact josephine.blersch@dzne.de 

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

29.04.2026

As part of the project “Breathing Data Center – Life Cycle Analysis for Data Center Infrastructures,” a comprehensive approach to the ecological, economic, and social evaluation of data center infrastructures is being developed. The aim is to apply suitable life cycle assessment (LCA) methods to existing and planned HPC and big data storage systems, develop a digital twin, and derive measures for decarbonization and efficiency improvement in the context of the KIT sustainability strategy. The project “District Data Center”, which is being carried out in parallel during the same period, is supported in an advisory capacity with a particular focus on ecological aspects.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

FS-LA-LAH

PHD Thesis

29.04.2026

DESY

Over the recent years, DESY has also become an international hotspot for cutting-edge laser science. With the advent of inertial confinement fusion (ICF) research in Germany, DESY will boost its activities in this thriving research field.We are seeking one PhD student to join the IGNYTe project which is funded by the German Ministry of Research, Technology and Space in the scope of the Fusion 2040 programme. After reaching scientific gain in laser-driven ICF experiments at the National Ignition Facility, there is a global endeavour to turn the scientific milestone into practical application. The IGNYTe project addresses the currently unresolved challenge of creating an efficient ultraviolet (UV) light source that can suppress spurious nonlinearities in direct drive fusion target compression. As part of the IGNYTe team, you will work with high energy nanosecond lasers on novel broadband third-harmonic generation schemes.

About your role:

• Your research project
• Implement nonlinear multi-pass cells for spectral broadening of UV light
• Investigate third-order nonlinearities for energetic temporally incoherent drive fields
• Specify together with the laser development team the laser parameters for optimized frequency conversion
• Simulate your experiments and adjust your setups to the numerical predictions
• General tasks
• Collaborate closely with other laser research groups at DESY and with our international partners
• Integrate your developments into the control system of the facility and advance their technology readiness levels (TRLs) as far as possible
• Present your work on conferences and in scientific publications

About you:

• Master’s (or equivalent) degree in physics, optics or related fields
• At least six months of laser laboratory hands-on experience
• Profound understanding of pulsed laser science and/or perturbative nonlinear optics
• Team player with good communication skills
• Good command of English
• High motivation to work on the project

• Advance one of the hottest topics in laser science and collect experience in the rapidly growing fields of optics and photonics
• Contribute to highly important fusion energy research
• Work in an excellently equipped research centre with cutting-edge laboratories and on-site computer clusters
• Enjoy the highly international work environment and benefit from our renowned collaborators across the globe
• No teaching requirement, you can use your work hours for research

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Postdoc Positions in Computational Health (f/m/x)

102928

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

Partial Home Office possible

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications.

The

Computational Health Center (CHC)

at Helmholtz Munich develops novel computational tools powered by AI to accelerate discovery and translation in human health and disease. The CHC has

open positions in its postdoctoral program

. The program offers you the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of machine learning and health sciences, with unique access to experimental and clinical data. Embedded in Munich’s thriving AI landscape, postdoctoral researchers benefit from world-class facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, career development events, networking initiatives, industry placements, and research stays.

Your tasks

Candidates are expected to conduct independent and collaborative research, contribute to publications and grant writing, and support the supervision of students and junior researchers. The available positions are focussing on:

• Computational oncology
• AI drug discovery
• Statistical genetics, single-cell genomics, virtual cell models
• Graph-based neural networks, optimal transport
• Agentic systems, large language models
• Generative AI, probabilistic models
• Representation learning, self-supervised learning, foundation models
• Data analysis, non-linear statistics, knowledge management

Your profile

• PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics or related field
• Excellent research track record
• Interest in interdisciplinary research
• Applied experience with machine/deep learning methods
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Strong interest in medical and/or biological questions

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). These positions are for a fixed term of 2 years.

Prof. Dr. Dr. Fabian Theis, Director Computational Health Center: "With AI we can imagine a future where diagnosing and treating diseases is more affordable, widely available, and thus more democratic."

Benefits

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Julia Schlehe (julia.schlehe@helmholtz-munich.de) or Mara Kieke (mara.kieke@helmholtz-munich.de), who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• Statement of motivation
• References (if available)
• List of publications with highlighting the top 3 publications
• CV
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Statement of motivation
• References (if available)
• List of publications with highlighting the top 3 publications

01.06.2026

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
AI for Health
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Oberschleißheim

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Infrastructure

IT - Computing

Reference No. IT 2026/3

The Department Infrastructure is looking for

Netzwerkadministrator / Network Engineer (w/m/d)

Your Tasks

Your Profile

Further Information

Mrs. Diana Lange

diana.lange@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 03.06.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Vocational training

04.05.2026

Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. In den nächsten Jahren wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.

Die Abteilung C-IT sucht in Zusammenarbeit mit der Hochschule Darmstadt für das Wintersemester 2026/2027 eine*n duale*n Student*in für

Informatik dual (B.Sc.) KoSI (d/m/w)

(Kooperatives Studium Informatik)

Kennziffer 26.02-AUS-8120

(Ausbildungszeit beträgt 3,5 Jahre)

Die Abteilung IT betreibt und entwickelt die IT-Infrastruktur für GSI und FAIR. In den von ihr betreuten zwei Rechenzentren betreibt sie, zusammen mit den zuständigen Fachabteilungen, umfangreiche IT-Systeme für alle Geschäftsbereiche von GSI und FAIR. Darüber hinaus entwickelt sie, zusammen mit nationalen und internationalen Partnern, fortschrittliche Software und Services für die vielfältigen und einzigartigen Anforderungen von GSI und FAIR.

Deine Aufgaben:

Als Schlüsseltechnologie für alle Bereiche des Alltags und über alle Branchen hinweg ist die Informatik ein Studiengang mit besten Berufsaussichten. Die Hochschule Darmstadt bietet den Bachelorstudiengang Informatik auch als dualen Studiengang an, der eine enge Verzahnung mit der Praxis bietet. Bereits während deines Studiums im Rahmen eines Arbeitsvertrages bei dem GSI Helmholtzzentrum in der Abteilung IT arbeitest du an einer Vielzahl von IT-Projekten des High Performance Computing.

Deine Qualifikationen:

• Du möchtest studieren und gleichzeitig an IT-Projekten aus der Praxis mitarbeiten
• Du bist teamfähig, flexibel, motiviert und arbeitest selbstständig
• Du hast Interesse an der Arbeit im wissenschaftlichen Umfeld
• Du bringst vielleicht schon erste Programmier- und Linuxkenntnisse mit
• Du hast die (Fach-)Hochschulreife oder eine entsprechende berufliche Qualifizierung als Voraussetzung für das Duale Studium oder:
• Du bist bereits im Informatikstudiengang der h_da immatrikuliert und möchtest zu KoSI wechseln (in diesem Fall verringert sich die Ausbildungszeit)

Wir bieten:

• eine interessante und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einer international angesehenen Forschungseinrichtung
• ein vielfältiges Aufgabenspektrum
• in enger Abstimmung mit der Hochschule Darmstadt die Möglichkeit, die erworbenen theoretischen Kenntnisse direkt in der Praxis anzuwenden
• ein Beschäftigungsverhältnis während deines Studiums: Du verdienst von Anfang an Dein eigenes Geld und sammelst bereits während des Studiums praktische Berufserfahrung

Weitere Informationen über FAIR und GSI erhältst Du unter www.fair-center.eu und www.gsi.de.

GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.

Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.

Deine Bewerbung mit den üblichen Unterlagen richtest du bitte unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.02-AUS-8120 bis zum 31.05.2026 über unser Online-Bewerbungsformular oder per E-Mail(ausbildung(at)gsi.de) an:

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

ABTEILUNG PERSONAL

PLANCKSTRASSE 1

64291 DARMSTADT

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

The Department of Translational Neuroscience at DZNE in Munich is offering 1 PhD position. Starting date is January 1st 2027.

• Active participation in experimental work, experimental design, data generation, data analyses, and interpretation of results
• Prepare and write manuscripts for publication in international scientific journals
• Oral presentation of results on local, national, and international conferences
• Experimental work includes immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, molecular biology and especiallyin vivo research methods (imaging, behaviour, etc.)

Successful candidates may have the opportunity to obtain their doctoral degree by applying to the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences. 

• A keen interest in neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases
• Experience in the work with live animals (mice), surgical procedures
• Experience with in vivo two-photon imaging microscopes is a must
• Experience with in vivo miniscope imaging, fiber photometry, or opto- and chemogenetics is a plus
• A master’s degree in biology or neuroscience (or a master’s degree in a related field)
• Fluency in English

Your role in cutting edge research

We are seeking for a 1 PhD to elucidate early pathogenetic mechanisms in neurodegenerative disease, with the aim to better identify patients at risk and improve therapeutic and preventive strategies. To this end we perform preclinical neuroscience research in mice using transgenic disease models in combination with custom-built models of cell-type specific pathology upon which we seek to translate our findings into human patients1–5 . We offer projects ranging from the interaction of cortical cell-types and glia to subcortical modulatory systems, such as the Locus Coeruleus, over to hypothalamic control of CNS and peripheral metabolism and behaviour. The group is embedded in DZNE at the Center for Stroke and Dementia on the LMU research campus in Großhadern in close proximity to LMU clinics. We offer cutting-edge systems neuroscience techniques including ultra-fast in vivo two photon imaging in awake mice over the time course of several month, miniature-endomicroscopy in freely behaving animals, fiber photometry, opto- and chemogenetics, patch-clamp electrophysiology, near super resolution microscopy and 3D reconstruction of high- resolution optical images. We maintain a friendly and respectful environment of PhD-students and Postdocs envision themselves as a bigger team.

If you are interested in our research and group, we invite you to review the following publications for further insight into our work.

• Niedermeier, T., et al. (2025). Neuron subtypes have distinct mitochondrial transport in axons and vulnerability to tau in vivo. doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7628051/v1
• Meyer, C., et al. (2025). Early Locus Coeruleus noradrenergic axon loss drives olfactory dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease. Nature Communications, 16, 7338.
• Blumenstock, S., et al. (2021). Cortical circuit dysfunction in a mouse model of alpha-synucleinopathy in vivo. Brain Communications. doi.org/10.1093/braincomms/fcab273
• Marinković, P., et al. (2019). In vivo imaging reveals reduced activity of neuronal circuits in a mouse tauopathy model. Brain, 142, 1051–1062.
• Shi, Y., et al. (2022). Long-term diazepam treatment enhances microglial spine engulfment and impairs cognitive performance via the mitochondrial 18 kDa translocator protein (TSPO). Nature Neuroscience, 1–13. doi.org/10.1038/s41593-022-01013-9

If you have questions please contact Dr. Lars Paeger.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

04.05.2026

We are seeking you to support our research on generative AI methods for improving weather radar data processing. You will be part of the DFG-funded project EuRadCA (Improving rainfall estimation across Europe through advancements in radar data processing, use of crowdsourced data, and AI). Additionally, your work will be embedded into the ongoing research on AI-method developments within the research group Hydrometeorological Sensing and Machine Learning at the KIT Campus Alpin.

The overarching goal of the project EuRadCA is to improve quantitative precipitation estimation (QPE) from weather radar on a European scale with the help of advanced radar data processing, new radar-gauge adjustment techniques, AI methods, and observations from personal weather stations (PWS). The project will be carried out in cooperation with the project partners at the University of Stuttgart, who focus on the PWS data quality control and merging with radar, and partners at TU Delf, who focus on classical radar data processing and a scalable reproducible processing pipeline for Europe-wide data. Your work will focus on the development of new generative AI methods to improve QPE from radar data and from a combination of radar and station data. Additionally, AI-based quality control and an application of the new methods the European OPERA radar network is planned.

Your main tasks will be to:

• Develop a generative artificial neural network (ANN) for probabilistic radar QPE using single- and dual-pol radar data.
• Extend the developed generative ANN to allow additional conditioning on rain gauge data to provide a merged radar-gauge product.
• Develop an AI-based quality control method for radar data
• Apply and evaluate the developed methods on the European scale to data from the OPERA radar network

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Technical staff

05.05.2026

Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. Derzeit wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.

Sie sind auf der Suche nach einer spannenden Herausforderung in der Welt der Teilchenforschung? Dann haben wir genau das Richtige für Sie!

In der Gruppe „Vacuum Operations“ in unserer Abteilung „Vacuum Systems“ (VAC) sind Sie Teil eines dynamischen Teams, das sich um die Betreuung, Wartung und den Betrieb aller Beschleuniger-Vakuumanlagen kümmert. Sie werden mitwirken an der Installation, Inbetriebnahme und dem späteren Betrieb der zukünftigen FAIR-Anlage eine Herausforderung, die weltweit ihresgleichen sucht! Hier haben Sie die Möglichkeit, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau aktiv mitzugestalten!
 

Zur Verstärkung unserer Gruppe suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n talentierte*n Absolvent*in

staatl. geprüfte*r Techniker*in Mechatronik / Elektrotechnik / Automatisierungstechnik oder vergleichbar (d/m/w)

Kennziffer: 26.74-6230

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Konzeptionierung, Aufbau und Betreuung von Upgrades/Erweiterungen an den Vakuumkontrollsystemen und Ausheizsystemen bei GSI
• Mechanische und elektrische Montage von Vakuumanlagen, deren Steuerung und Ausheizvorrichtungen
• Betreuung und Überwachung der Vakuumanlagen, deren Steuerung und Ausheizvorrichtungen
• Mechanische und elektrische Instandhaltung, Störungsanalyse, Reparatur, Optimierung und Dokumentation der Vakuumanlagen, deren Steuerung und Ausheizvorrichtungen
• Wartung/Reparatur von mechanischen Vakuumpumpen (u. a. Ölwechsel)
• Qualitätssichernde Maßnahmen (u.a. Lecksuche, Messungen zur Restgaszusammensetzung und Ausgasrate)
• Wartung und Reparatur von elektrischen/elektronischen Komponenten
• Teilnahme an der bestehenden Rufbereitschaft

Was Sie mitbringen:

• Eine abgeschlossene Ausbildung zum/zur Techniker*in Mechatronik/Elektrotechnik /Automatisierungstechnik oder vergleichbar
• abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung Mechatroniker*in, Elektroniker*in für Betriebstechnik, Elektroniker*in für Geräte und Systeme oder vergleichbar
• Anerkannte Ausbildung als Elektrofachkraft
• Grundkenntnisse analoger und digitaler Schaltungstechnik
• Kenntnisse der einschlägigen Normen und Richtlinien
• Begeisterung für Technik und ein gutes Gespür für komplexe Systeme.
• Teamgeist und die Fähigkeit, auch in herausfordernden Situationen einen kühlen Kopf zu bewahren.
• Gute Kenntnisse der deutschen und englischen Sprache in Wort und Schrift
• praxisbezogene IT-Kenntnisse, vorzugsweise MS-Office
• Bereitschaft zur Übernahme von Rufbereitschaften
• Grundkenntnisse der Vakuumtechnik sind vorteilhaft.

Wir bieten Ihnen eine vielseitige, abwechslungsreiche und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit an einem überdurchschnittlich gut ausgestatteten Arbeitsplatz mit interessanten und vielfältigen Aufgaben. Teamarbeit und der Wille zur Weiterbildung sind für uns unerlässlich. GSI bietet weiterhin verschiedene Angebote zur Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf, mobiles Arbeiten, Angebote im Bereich des betrieblichen Gesundheitsmanagements, betriebliche Sozialberatungsangebote, persönliche Weiterbildungs- und Qualifizierungsangebote, Job-Ticket, Leistungen zur Rentenzusatzversorgung, zusätzliche Betriebliche Freizeit, sowie einen Betriebssportverein „Schnelle Ionen“.

Die Stelle ist unbefristet. Das Gehalt richtet sich nach dem Tarifvertrag TVöD (Bund).

GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.

Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.

Weitere Informationen über GSI und FAIR erhalten Sie unter www.gsi.de sowie www.fair-center.eu.

Wenn Sie das beschriebene Aufgabenfeld als persönliche Herausforderung ansehen und Interesse haben, in einem außergewöhnlichen internationalen, stark technisch geprägten Umfeld zu arbeiten, senden Sie bitte Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen inklusive Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellungen, mit Angabe Ihres frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins und unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.74-6230 bis spätestens 02.06.2026 über das Onlineportal auf unserer Webseite:

Online-Bewerbungsportal

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

Abteilung Personalmanagement

Planckstraße 1

64291 Darmstadt

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

05.05.2026

The KIT-Department of Architecture – allocated to the Division "Natural and Built Environment" – of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) invites applications for a University Professorship (W3) for Urban Design at the Institute for Urban and Landscape Design (IESL) to be commenced in the summer semester 2027. The university professorship is part of the institute's collegial leadership.

We are seeking candidates (f/m/d) from the fields of architecture, urban design, and urban planning who, based on their professional experience and research to date, have demonstrated outstanding achievements and a high level of expertise, and who wish to contribute these skills to teaching and research at the KIT-Department of Architecture.

The teaching responsibilities of the university professorship include instructing students in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in architecture in both German and English, as well as participating in new English-language Master’s programs and courses with a focus on urban design and urban planning. You will execute university tasks with a teaching obligation of 9 hours per week per semester.

The goal is to establish a research profile focused on the development and transformation of complex urban structures against the backdrop of changing social conditions, technological advancements, environmental imperatives, and economic factors. Interdisciplinary collaboration within and across disciplines, as well as international networking, are strongly encouraged.

The holder of the university professorship will be fully responsible for representing the field of Urban Design both within and beyond the university. The position requires close collaboration with the institutes for regional, spatial, and earth sciences at the KIT-Department of Civil, Geo, and Environmental Engineering, participation in academic self-governance, internationally recognized publications, and a willingness to secure external funding.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

ALPS

PHD Thesis

05.05.2026

DESY

In the MAGO project we will develop the detection and control of RF fields of a superconducting cavity to be used to search for high-frequency gravitational waves. This interdisciplinary project is carried out together in our particle physics group and the group which is responsible for the controls, feedback regulations and synchronization of the particle accelerators at DESY.

About your role:

• Further development of high-precision RF field control of superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavities used in gravitational wave search experiments.
• Further development of carrier suppression interferometer (CSI)-based techniques and their integration to the low-level RF (LLRF) system
• Development, production, test and operation of state-of-the-art RF measurement devices, to be installed at our cavity test stands
• Development of algorithms to assess and automate the calibration of the RF control and measurement system
• Performing measurement studies using the developed system on SRF cavities with a very high quality-factor

About you:

• MSc. degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent qualification
• Experience in RF design and measurements is beneficial
• Familiar with the theory of SRF cavities, interest in particle physics experiments
• Computer science skills e.g. Linux, Python, Matlab (competence in firmware and software is a plus)
• Strong motivation and pragmatism towards problem solving, teamwork as well as highly proficient English skills

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

• Explore the role of freshwater in Southern Ocean – Antarctic climate system
• Apply innovative statistical techniques to identify and quantify links between ice, ocean, and atmospheric variability
• Lead original research project within the broader scope of the CYCLES group
• Present results at international conferences and in scientific journals
• Supervise bachelor and master students
• Contribute actively to the CYCLES group and Physical Oceanography team meetings

• PhD in climate science, physics, mathematics or a related discipline
• Strong background in ocean and climate dynamics
• Strong programming skills (ideally Python)
• Statistics and basic machine learning skills or an interest to acquire these
• Strong communication skills and publication record including first-authorships
• Very good English knowledge (approximately equivalent to CEFR level C1)

• Experience in conducting fieldwork and / or analysing oceanographic datasets is desirable

• Excellent research environment with access to globally unique infrastructure, comprehensive datasets, and international expeditions
• Opportunity to develop and pursue independent scientific ideas and innovative research approaches addressing societally relevant questions
• Close scientific collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation within the institute as well as with national and international partners
• An international working environment with daily interaction with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working for up to 50% of regular working hours
• 30 days of annual leave (full-time), plus additional days off on December 24th and 31st
• Annual special payment in accordance with the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD Bund)
• Occupational health promotion and company fitness programme with Hansefit
• Support services and an established culture promoting work–life balance, e.g. through our family office offering childcare services (e.g. holiday programmes) as well as advice on family and care responsibilities
• Occupational pension scheme (VBL)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

01.08.2026

Postdoc (f/m/d) Biophysical Research in Proton Therapy

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

At the Institute of Radiooncology – OncoRay scientists (f/m/d) specializing in medicine, physics, biology and IT work together to crucially improve the treatment of cancer by administering radiation therapy that is biologically-personalized and technically-optimized.

The Department of Medical Radiation Physics is looking for a Postdoc (f/m/d) Biophysical Research in Proton Therapy, the position is initially for a fixed term of 24 months, with the aim of extending the contract beyond that period.

Your tasks

# Planning, setup, conducting and analysis of physics and biology experiments, in particular at the Dresden proton therapy facility
# Supervision of graduation theses (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
# Teaching within the master program Medical Radiation Sciences including the radiation protection modules
# Acquisition of third-party funding (independent and contributory)

Your profile

# Completed PhD in the field of Physics, Medical Physics or related discipline
# Relevant professional experience in the specified area
# Excellent knowledge in radiation and medical physics, in particular acceleration, transport, detection and interaction of particle beams with matter
# Very good experimental skills and substantial practical experience in irradiation and dosimetry, preferably with proton beam
# Strong interest in multidisciplinary and translational research and interest in radiation protection
# Knowledge in radiation protection and radiation biology is a plus
# Ability to work independently, efficiently, goal-oriented and proactive
# Ability to work as a part of an international team
# High motivation and personal commitment
# Experience with Monte Carlo simulation codes is a plus
# Excellent English skills

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.  

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Institute of Metallic Biomaterials

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

06.05.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

Reference Number 11270

The Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) at GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam conducts research with the aim of investigating, identifying, and advancing development pathways for transformations towards sustainability. Its research approach is transdisciplinary, transformative, and co-creative. The Institute cooperates with partners in science, political and administrative institutions, the business community, and civil society to develop solutions for sustainability challenges.  

The Fellow Programme is among our defining features: Each year, about ten people (depending on the available budget and costs per fellowship) are invited to join the Institute from across the world. Working closely with our research groups, projects and other fellows, they pursue innovative ideas and topics to advance sustainability transformations. Supported by the Institute in their work and aspirations, fellows are invited to develop their ideas in a supportive international community drawn from all sectors of society. RIFS helps fellows to extend their networks at the national and international levels and provides organisational and financial support for their activities. 

We welcome applications from all parts of society, including science, public administration, the private sector, civil society, media and the arts, and from all parts of the world. 

The proposed project must be complementary to the Institute’s work programme and at least two of our research groups. This year, we are especially interested in soliciting proposals that address the following theme: 

Sustainability in Tough Times – How to Move Forwards in Times of Backlash?

Sustainability transitions are unfolding unevenly across the world, while the political contestation of their direction, pace, and distributional effects has become increasingly visible. We are especially interested in proposals that explore issues such as: 

We strongly encourage applicants to contact researchers at RIFS before submitting an application to ensure that their proposal aligns with our work.  

Fellowships are usually granted for between six and twelve months, and can be extended for up to 24 months, depending on the availability of funding and the intended work during the possible extension period. Fellows are granted a stipend, with the exact amount determined by their relative seniority and family circumstances. Other benefits may also be provided. Please see our FAQ section for details. 

The Institute also has a limited number of apartments at its disposal in Potsdam, which can be requested by fellows not living in Germany/Europe at the time of their application. We are happy to support fellows in finding appropriate housing in Potsdam/Berlin and in other resettlement matters (such as finding school placements, health insurance, procuring visa/residence titles, etc.). Please contact the Head of the Fellow Programme, Achim Maas for an individual assessment. 

Have we piqued your interest?

• Project proposal: This is the core document describing your work, as well as your motivation to join the institute as a fellow. Only applications using the official template will be accepted and submitted to the review process.
• CV and achievements (max. 3 pages): Please list your educational background, and important career steps and achievements.

You may submit an optional annex, where you can list additional information, e.g. a full list of publications, an artistic portfolio, or any other information you would like to add. Please note that this is entirely optional, and the external reviewers (see below) will only receive the project proposal. 

All documents must be submitted in English. Applications that do not comply with the above requirements may be rejected without review. 

The deadline for applications is 23:59 CET on 21st  June 2026. Applications must be submitted via our application portal (see 'Apply' button below). Applications submitted by e-mail will not be accepted.

Applications are reviewed in a three-stage process: In a first step, applications are reviewed internally. The Institute will select a shortlist of applications for external review (incl. motivation, professional background, quality and complementarity of proposal to our work). In the second step, only the project proposals from the shortlist are subjected to an external review by a jury. In the third step, interviews may be conducted with the most promising candidates if open questions remain. This last stage is scheduled to take place in November 2026. A decision will be made in November or early December 2026. Successful candidates will begin their fellowships approx. in Spring 2027 (with 1st April 2027 being the earliest starting date). 

RIFS holds two webinars to provide additional guidance for applicants. These will take place on 18th May 2026 and 1st June 2026 and will also be announced on our website. Please check our FAQ beforehand, as it may answer most of your questions. 

In case of any further queries, please contact the Head of the Fellow Programme, Achim Maas.

Diversity and equal opportunities are integral components of our human resources policy. The RIFS actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. Anyone who has been recognized as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX.  In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.

‘Diversity in perspectives’ is a high value for us. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We among others do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. We are thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations. The selection process will involve a committee including external advisors who will receive the applications. Your personal data will, of course, be treated confidentially and will be communicated to the involved person exclusively for the purpose of evaluating your professional suitability within the framework of this selection procedure. Once the procedure has been completed, the personal data will also be deleted there in compliance with data protection regulations.

In case of any further queries, please contact the Head of the Fellow Programme, Achim Maas.

The Research Institute for Sustainability at GFZ (RIFS) conducts research with the aim of investigating, identifying, and advancing development pathways for transformation processes towards sustainability in Germany and abroad. The institute was founded in 2009 as the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) and has been affiliated with the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences under its new name since the 1st of January 2023 and is thus part of the Helmholtz Association.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

• Analysis of geochemistry, natural radionuclide content, pore waters and solid sediment phases in polymetallic nodules and surrounding surface sediments collected from different areas in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Northeast Pacific Ocean
• Mapping the spatial variation of 230Th, 226Ra and 231Pa in both polymetallic nodules and surface sediments based on existing data and on data obtained from additional samples collected during planned CCZ expeditions
• Connecting the observations to biogeochemical and depositional characteristics in the different areas to identify the factors that are controlling radionuclide enrichment and its observed spatial variability both in the nodules and surface sediments
• Constructing a risk map that addresses the implications of nodule radioactivity for human health
• Working in an interdisciplinary and international team of inorganic and organic geochemists, biogeochemists, microbiologists, geophysicists, petrologists, geologists, oceanographers and modellers both at the AWI in Bremerhaven and in the framework of the MiningImpact3 project consortium
• Using an extensive set of samples and state-of-the-art sampling and laboratory equipment and instrumentation (e.g. SF-ICP-MS, ICP-OES, alpha-, beta-, gamma- spectrometry, GC-MS, GC-irm-MS, microscale AMS for radiocarbon analysis, lab for sequential sediment extractions- as required)
• Contributing actively to novel and innovative research in marine geochemistry and natural radioactivity

• Master in geology, geosciences, geochemistry, geophysics, or a closely related discipline
• Experience and analytical background in (marine)(geo)chemistry and a basic understanding of natural radionuclides
• Good communication skills
• High degree of motivation and independence and the ability to work well in a team environment
• Willingness and ability to work in a lab environment, adhering to strict safety rules
• Willingness and ability to participate in seagoing expeditions
• Very good English knowledge (approximately equivalent to CEFR level C1)

• Experience in handling and visualising spatial data
• Experience in data analysis with R, Python, Matlab or similar
• Experience in seagoing expeditions
• Experience in analysing or interpreting radioisotope data

• Excellent research environment with access to globally unique infrastructure, comprehensive datasets, and international expeditions
• Opportunity to develop and pursue independent scientific ideas and innovative research approaches addressing societally relevant questions
• Close scientific collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation within the institute as well as with national and international partners
• An international working environment with daily interaction with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working for up to 50% of regular working hours
• Annual special payment in accordance with the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD Bund)
• Occupational health promotion and company fitness programme with Hansefit
• Support services and an established culture promoting work–life balance, e.g. through our family office offering childcare services (e.g. holiday programmes) as well as advice on family and care responsibilities
• Occupational pension scheme (VBL)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Technical staff

07.05.2026

Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. Derzeit wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.

Wir suchen für die Stabsabteilung Sicherheit und Strahlenschutz, Gruppe „Beschleunigerstrahlenschutz“ zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt zwei

Technische Mitarbeiter*innen bzw. Techniker*innen (d/m/w)

der Fachrichtung Strahlenschutz oder anderer technischer Fachrichtungen

Kennziffer: 26.80-9200

mit Schwerpunkten im operativen Strahlenschutz des Beschleunigerbetriebs und weiteren Strahlenschutzaspekten in einem Forschungsinstitut.

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Strahlenschutzüberwachung / Dosimetrie an den Beschleunigern, den Experimentiereinrichtungen und den angrenzenden Bereichen
• Betrieb und Instandhaltung der Zugangskontrollsysteme für die Beschleuniger- und Experimentierbereiche
• Messung der remanenten Dosis an und in Strahlführungskomponenten sowie Kontaminationsüberprüfungen / Dekontaminationen in den genannten Bereichen
• Wartung von Messgeräten zum Strahlenschutz.

Ihr Profil:

• abgeschlossene technische Berufsausbildung sowie eine Weiterbildung als staatlich geprüfte*r Techniker*in oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation
• idealerweise Vorkenntnisse im Strahlenschutz; gern geben wir jedoch auch Berufseinsteiger*innen oder -wechsler*innen eine Chance
• möglichst praktische Erfahrungen im elektrotechnischen, mechanischen oder informationstechnologischen Bereich
• hohe Zuverlässigkeit und hohe Einsatzbereitschaft
• ausgeprägte Kommunikationskompetenz
• gute Englischkenntnisse für den verbalen Austausch z.B. mit Gastwissenschaftler*innen
• hohes Verantwortungsbewusstsein und ein überdurchschnittliches Maß an Eigeninitiative.

Darüber hinaus erwarten wir die Bereitschaft zur Teilnahme am Schicht- und Rufbereitschaftsdienst.

Wir bieten Ihnen eine vielseitige, abwechslungsreiche und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit an einem überdurchschnittlich gut ausgestatteten Arbeitsplatz mit interessanten und vielfältigen Aufgaben. Teamarbeit und der Wille zur Weiterbildung sind für uns unerlässlich. GSI bietet weiterhin verschiedene Angebote zur Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf, Angebote im Bereich des betrieblichen Gesundheitsmanagements, betriebliche Sozialberatungsangebote, persönliche Weiterbildungs- und Qualifizierungsangebote, Job-Ticket, Leistungen zur Rentenzusatzversorgung, zusätzliche Betriebliche Freizeit, sowie einen Betriebssportverein „Schnelle Ionen“.

Die Stellen sind unbefristet. Das Gehalt richtet sich nach dem bei GSI geltenden Tarifvertrag TVöD (Bund).

Weitere Informationen über GSI und FAIR erhalten Sie unter www.gsi.de sowie www.fair-center.eu.

GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.

Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.

Wenn Sie das beschriebene Aufgabenfeld als persönliche Herausforderung ansehen und Interesse haben, in einem außergewöhnlichen internationalen, stark technisch geprägten Umfeld zu arbeiten, senden Sie bitte Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen inklusive Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellungen mit Angabe Ihres frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.80-9200 bis spätestens zum 04.06.2026 an unser Bewerberportal:

Online-Bewerbungsportal

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

Abteilung Personalmanagement

Planckstrasse 1

64291 Darmstadt

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Diploma & Master Thesis

Master’s Thesis Candidate (f/m/x) – Multimodal Brain Mapping in Nicotine Addiction

102949

close to full time
35 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

Partial Home Office possible

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

At the

Institute for Intelligent Biotechnologies (iBIO)

our major goal is to accelerate biomedical research by developing and combining enabling technologies. Our major research fields are AI-based organ mapping, Tissue engineering and Precision medicine in cancer treatments. Sophisticated technologies such as 3D tissue imaging, molecular profiling are combined with AI tools to decode the complexity of tissues and shed light into cancer biology. Our interdisciplinary team — comprising biologists, engineers, computer scientists, and medical researchers — develops next-generation computational models to interpret complex biomedical data across multiple scales. Our innovations in tissue clearing, 3D microscopy, and AI-driven pathology have been featured in leading journals (Nature Methods, Nature Neuroscience, Cell, Nature Biotechnology) and major media (The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Süddeutsche Zeitung).

We are seeking a highly motivated Master’s student (f/m/x) to investigate brain-wide circuit mechanisms underlying nicotine addiction and smoking cessation using state-of-the-art tissue clearing, light-sheet microscopy, and proteomics. The project combines experimental neuroscience with computational analysis to identify novel therapeutic targets in addiction-related circuits.

Your tasks

• Perform whole-brain tissue clearing and light-sheet microscopy experiments
• Analyze large-scale imaging datasets using computational pipelines
• Conduct molecular profiling (e.g., spatial proteomics/transcriptomics)
• Integrate multimodal datasets (imaging, connectivity, molecular data)

Your profile

• Enrolled Master’s student in Neuroscience, Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field
• Strong interest in systems neuroscience and addiction research
• Experience in programming/data analysis (e.g., Python, FIJI)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team

Desirable qualifications

• Background in imaging, molecular biology, or histology is a plus

This position has a fixed term, depending on the requirements of your study program.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stefanie Reitinger, stefanie.reitinger@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Contact details for at least two referees

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute for Intelligent Biotechnologies
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Finances and Accounting

Administrative staff

Reference No. A 2026/3

The Department Finances and Accounting is looking for

Buchhalter (w/m/d)

Your Tasks

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Jacqueline Musall-Burandt

jacqueline.musall-burandt@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 07.06.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

01.10.2026

PhD Student (f/m/d) ImmunoFLASH: Enhancing anti-tumor CAR T immunotherapy with FLASH radiotherapy

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The application of ultra-high-dose-rate radiotherapy (FLASH RT) promises reduced normal-tissue side effects while maintaining tumor cure rates similar to those of conventional radiotherapy. There is evidence that a combination of FLASH RT and immunotherapy may be synergistic. This interdisciplinary project is a collaboration among three HZDR institutes (Institute of Radiooncology – OncoRay, Institute of Radiation Physics and Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research). The project aims to evaluate the efficacy of combined proton FLASH radiotherapy and CAR T-cell immunotherapy in vitro and in vivo and to characterize the molecular pathways and biomarkers explaining these effects.

At the Institute of Radiooncology – OncoRay scientists (f/m/d) specializing in medicine, physics, biology and IT work together to crucially improve the treatment of cancer by administering radiation therapy that is biologically-personalized and technically-optimized.

The scientists (f/m/d) at the Institute of Radiation Physics conduct research on states of matter under extreme conditions and in very small dimensions.

At the Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research scientists (f/m/d) from the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, immunology, medicine and IT develop innovative radiopharmaceuticals and novel tools for functional characterization, improved imaging and personalized treatment of tumors.

The Department of Radiobiology, the Department of Laser Particle Acceleration, and the Department of Radioimmunology seek a PhD Student (f/m/d) for the project ImmunoFLASH: Enhancing anti-tumor CAR T immunotherapy with FLASH radiotherapy.

Your tasks

# Formulating scientific objectives and hypotheses within the project
# Preparing the animal study protocols
# Continuous update on the scientific literature in the field of study
# Planning and conducting laboratory in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments
# Data recording and managing according to good scientific practice
# Evaluation and interpretation of the experimental results
# Building a strong collaboration within multidisciplinary scientific groups at HZDR working on this project
# Presenting research at the institutional seminars, national and international conferences
# Preparing research reports and writing papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Cancer Biology, Immunology or Biomedicine or related field
# Strong expertise in Tumor Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology Techniques
# Experience in working with laboratory animals (mice) is desirable
# Expertise in working with patient-derived models is desirable, but not mandatory
# Personal commitment, high motivation and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment also as a part of a team
# Fluency in spoken and written English

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.  

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

01.07.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Undulators

Scientific support staff

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Reference No. WI 2026/4

The Department Undulators is looking for

Studentische Hilfskraft (w/m/d) Laborbetrieb & Messsystemtechnik / Softwareentwicklung

Your Tasks

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Mr. Dr. Carsten Kuhn

+49 (30) 8062 - 13167

carsten.kuhn@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 07.06.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

11.05.2026

The GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the world’s leading particle accelerator facilities for fundamental research. Together with international partners, GSI is currently building FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research), one of the largest research projects worldwide. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work in an international environment within a dedicated team committed to scientific excellence.

Within the framework of the research project LAser Simulation for Enhanced FUSion Efficiency (LASE-FUSE), we are seeking at the earliest possible date:

PhD Position (f/m/d) – Modeling and Experimental Evaluation of Focal Zooming in High-Energy Laser Systems for Fusion
Reference number: 26.78-1700

Project Context (LASE-FUSE)

Nuclear fusion has long been pursued as a sustainable and virtually inexhaustible energy source. Despite significant breakthroughs—such as the net energy gain achieved at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) through inertial confinement fusion (ICF)—the path toward an economically viable fusion power plant remains highly challenging.

A key limitation of current approaches, particularly those based on indirect laser drive of fusion fuel capsules (“indirect drive”), is the inefficient conversion of laser energy into fusion-relevant conditions.

Direct-drive concepts promise to overcome this limitation by eliminating the intermediate step of X-ray conversion. However, they place exceptionally high demands on existing and future laser technologies.

Focal zooming is a critical technique in direct-drive inertial confinement fusion for maintaining efficient energy coupling during the dynamic implosion of fusion targets. As the target capsule shrinks during compression, a fixed focal-spot size can lead to significant energy loss. Furthermore, overlapping laser pulses in plasma may trigger cross-beam energy transfer (CBET) instabilities, massively complicating controlled implosions.

The objective of this PhD project is to investigate, model, and experimentally evaluate methods for dynamically adjusting the focal spot during implosion to optimize energy coupling. This includes both numerical simulation and laboratory-based validation of focal zooming approaches for coherent as well as spectrally/temporally and spatially incoherent laser pulses.

In the broader context of LASE-FUSE, this position contributes to the development of a holistic digital twinof high-energy laser systems and focuses on the conceptual and technical integration of focal zooming with other smoothing techniques, ultimately aiming to enhance the efficiency and robustness of fusion-relevant laser systems.

Your Responsibilities:

• Development and extension of simulation codes for modeling focal zooming in the relevant range of target-compression within LASE-FUSE.
• Implement numerical models to investigate laser-parameter manipulation for focal zooming, including spatio-spectral phase and/or intensity modulation.
• Explore the integration of focal zooming with spatially and temporally incoherent pulses, analyzing the influence of incoherence on robustness, stability, and energy coupling efficiency.
• Conceptually design optical setups for implementing focal zooming in laboratory environments, compatible with both coherent and incoherent beams.
• Construct and operate experimental test setups for validation of focal zooming concepts and their combination with incoherent pulses and smoothing techniques.
• Perform experiments and analyze data to benchmark and validate optical simulation models.
• Close collaboration with internal project partners (postdocs, PhD students) as well as external partners from academia and industry.
• Documentation of developed models and software components, as well as publication of results in scientific journals and at international conferences.

Your Profile:

• Completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in physics, ideally with a focus on optics, photonics, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge in at least one of the following areas: laser physics, nonlinear optics, or wave optics.
• Basic programming skills (e.g. Python, Rust, C/C++ or similar) and interest in developing scientific software.
• Experience with numerical methods or simulation of physical systems is an advantage.
• Ideally, hands-on experience in optical laboratories, particularly in setting up and characterizing optical systems and amplifiers.
• Motivation to work on both theoretical/numerical and experimental topics.
• Independent and structured working style, as well as the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Good command of English (written and spoken); German language skills or willingness to acquire them are an advantage.

The duration of the position is limited for 3 years

GSI supports the vocational development of women. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply for this position.

Handicapped persons will preferentially be considered when equally qualified.

Further information about FAIR and GSI is available at www.gsi.de and www.fair-center.eu.

For questions, please contact Dr. Yannik Zobus (y.zobus@gsi.de, Tel. +49 6151-71-3381).

If you consider this position an exciting personal challenge and would like to work in an outstanding scientific environment, please submit your complete application documents, including your earliest possible starting date and the reference number 26.78-1700, by June 8th  via our online application portal.

Online-Bewerbungsportal

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

Abteilung Personalmanagement

Planckstraße 1

64291 Darmstadt

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Administrative staff

Foreign Language Assistant (f/m/x)

102945

Full time, close to full time
35-39 hrs./week

Dresden

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

Your work provides the foundation for scientific discoveries with real impact, shaping the future of health.
The

Institute for Pancreatic Islet Research (IPI)

has the mission to protect and restore the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas to prevent and cure diabetes mellitus. IPI is part of the Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden (PLID), which is a collaboration between the University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine “Carl Gustav Carus” at TU Dresden and Helmholtz Munich, aimed at consolidating their joint activities in diabetes research. The goal of our institute as partner of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) is to make a significant contribution to the successful, personalized prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes mellitus through a novel, integrative research approach.

Your tasks

• Planning and organization of business trips, including completing travel authorization requests, booking travel after identifying the most cost-effective connections, and reserving accommodations
• Ordering of lab consumables and equipment, including all required documentation for the assigned working groups
• Budget management for the assigned working groups, including maintaining records of consumables usage
• Organization of scientific seminars and workshops in English
• Handling general and scientific correspondence, as well as various writing tasks in English

Your profile

• Completed business training or a comparable qualification
• Experience and knowledge in administrative work and in organizing business travel
• Confident command of English, both written and spoken
• Proficient use of MS Office applications

Desirable qualifications

• Initial experience with SAP

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 8. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 21 months but may be extended under certain circumstances.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Benefits

• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible working hours and flexi-time models
• Personal Development: Continuous education and training
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• Family Support: child care, holiday care, care for the elderly
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
• Retirement Provision: Company pension plan

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Fr. Katja Pfriem, Katja.Pfriem@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• References from recent employers

07.06.2026

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Pancreatic Islet Research
Fetscherstraße 74
01307 Dresden

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Gerics - Climate Service Center

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

11.05.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

11.05.2026

• to conduct field- and laboratory-based research in at least one of our research foci;
• to publish in international peer-reviewed journals and present research results at scientific meetings; 
• teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in geochemistry or economic geology (in German after 2 years);
• to develop an own research portfolio and research group with PhD, Master and undergraduate students at the Chair of Geochemistry and Economic Geology;
• preferably taking a lead in the stable isotope lab including further method development,
• to generate multidisciplinary collaboration nationally and internationally and to apply for research grants from public funds and industry.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this in line with our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.

Reference Number 11261

How does hydrological connectivity interact to influence water storage, runoff generation, groundwater recharge, and streamflow across the landscape?

This position is part of the project “Securing Terrestrial Water Cycles: the Helmholtz SOlution Lab Elbe RiVEr Basin (SOLVE)” (funded by the Helmholtz Association). We are looking for a candidate to investigate the hydrological/hydrogeological connectivity in the Elbe River basin to assess groundwater resilience under climatic and water management scenarios. Activities will rely on coupled hydrological and groundwater modelling combined with machine learning techniques to quantify groundwater recharge and resilience to climate variability, predict possible developments under future climate change, and thus provide guidance for its sustainable management. The successful candidate will closely interact with other partners in SOLVE and, in particular, in the WP HYDROCONNECT, where soil moisture connectivity and its relationship with streamflow will be quantified using satellite data, and gravity-based terrestrial water storage observations will be integrated with isotopic tracer methods and geophysical monitoring.

• Develop a hybrid framework to approximate groundwater recharge from a distributed hydrologic model and translate it into groundwater table fluctuations (WTF) for its direct use in groundwater modelling
• Employ xAI to uncover the key climatic, land surface, and hydrogeological drivers underpinning the recharge WTF-dynamics and to reduce uncertainty in recharge estimation
• Introduce groundwater resilience analysis by linking recharge dynamics with aquifer response under stress scenarios 
• Use of explainable AI to identify factors influencing groundwater resilience under different demand-recharge scenarios
• Interpretation and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals 

Essential Qualifications:

• A PhD degree in Physics, Mathematics or Geosciences is mandatory 
• Knowledge of thermal-hydraulic physical processes 
• Knowledge in 3D hydrological and hydrogeological modelling and numerical methods

Desirable Qualifications:

• Programming skills are an advantage 
• Very good communication skills 
• Very good English language skills 

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Public service benefits
• Extensive training opportunities
• Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
• Flexible working hours and conditions
• Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
• Institute day-care centre on site
• Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
• Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

• CV (with scientific publication list, if applicable) 
• Cover letter on research interests and motivation (letter of motivation)
• Names and contact information of two referees 
• Transcripts and diplomas for MSc and PhD degrees (certificates/grades); if not available, a confirmation from your institution on the completed degree by the application deadline 

The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.

“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We, among others, do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures, which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.

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This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Solar Fuels

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Reference No. CE 2026/8

The Institute Solar Fuels is looking for

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) Ambient Pressure XPS at BESSY II

Your Tasks

• Conduct fundamental investigations of semiconductor/electrolyte interfaces used in photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical chemical conversion.
• Develop a new droplet train experiment to investigate semiconducting/nanoparticle interfaces used in photocatalytic reactions as well as the kinetics of photocatalytic reactions and nanoparticle nucleation and growth.
• Support users (internal and external) of the SpAnTeX end-station and BElChem facility.
• Maintain and upgrade the SpAnTeX end-station.
• Disseminate experimental results at domestic and international conferences as well as in scientific journals.

• Highly motivated and open-minded scientist holding a PhD degree in chemistry, physics, or materials science with experience working at a synchrotron
• Knowledge and experience using X-ray spectroscopies, in particular XAS and XPS
• Experience in the design, construction and implementation of instrumentation used for X-ray spectroscopy
• Strong interest in conducting research on photo(electro)catalytic materials and processes
• Fluency in English (C1 level); knowledge of German is an advantage
• High level of intercultural competence and ability to work effectively in a team

• Letter of motivation with a description of your research interests highlighting your experience working at a synchrotron
• Curriculum vitae outlining the stages of your career to date, publications to date, research experience and the contact details of at least two scientific references
• Certificates and grades

Dr. David Starr

+49 (030) 8062 – 42320, 14767

david.starr@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 02.06.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Gerics - Climate Service Center

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

12.05.2026

Ihre Aufgaben

die Durchführung von Stadtklimasimulationen (Beschaffung und Aufbereitung der Eingangsdaten; Durchführung von Simulationsläufen; textliche und visuelle Ergebnisaufbereitung)

Erprobung und Validierung innovativer Anwendungsfelder wie z.B. Agenten-basierte-, Innenraumklima- und hydrologische Modellierung

konzeptionelle (Weiter-) Entwicklung von Service- und Support Angeboten sowie die Betreuung bestehender Angebote

kontinuierlicher und enger Austausch mit Schlüsselakteuren aus Forschung und Praxis

die Unterstützung von Praxisnutzern in der Selbstanwendung des Modells (Durchführung von Anwenderschulungen; Technischer Support)

Diese Aufgaben erfordern eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit weiteren an der Verstetigung beteiligten Kollegen, sowie externen Kooperations- und Praxispartnern.

Ihr Profil

Hochschulabschluss aus den Bereichen Meteorologie, Physik, Geographie oder vergleichbarer Studiengänge

Reisebereitschaft im In- und Ausland wird vorausgesetzt

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sehr gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in Wort und Schrift in deutsch und englisch

Kenntnisse der Stadtklimatologie und Stadtplanung sind von Vorteil

Eigeninitiative und die Bereitschaft, sich eigenständig in neue und vielschichtige Themengebiete einzuarbeiten

Erfahrungen im Bereich numerischer Modellierung auf HPC Systemen inkl. virtueller Rechencluster, insbesondere Fortran, MPI, NetCDF, GIS

Spaß an der Datenanalyse im Bereich der Geowissenschaften, insbesondere python (numpy, xarray, pandas)

fundierte Erfahrungen im Arbeiten an der Schnittstelle von Forschung und Anwendung

Weitere Informationen zu den beiden Phasen der Fördermaßnahme finden Sie unter uc2-program.org, spezifischer zu Modul C unter uc2-klimoprax-useuclim.org/en/ und www.uc2-propolis.de. Für weitere Auskünfte wenden Sie sich bitte an

Dr. Jörg Cortekar

joerg.cortekar@hereon.de

Wir bieten Ihnen

einen gut angebundenen Forschungscampus (ÖPNV) und beste Möglichkeiten zur Vernetzung, Zuschuss zum Deutschlandticket bei vorliegenden Voraussetzungen (Jobticket)

Sozialleistungen nach dem Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes und Vergütung bis zur Entgeltgruppe 13 nach TV EntgO Bund

individuelle Möglichkeiten zur Weiterbildung

6 Wochen Urlaub im Jahr; Betriebsferien zwischen Weihnachten und Neujahr

kostenloses Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

eine spannende und abwechslungsreiche Aufgabe in einem Forschungszentrum mit rund 1.000 Beschäftigten aus mehr als 60 Nationen

eine hervorragende technische Infrastruktur und eine moderne Arbeitsplatzausstattung

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Corporate Benefits

Schwerbehinderte und diesen gleichgestellte behinderte Personen werden bei gleicher Qualifikation und Eignung im Rahmen der gesetzlichen Bestimmungen bevorzugt berücksichtigt.

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This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Institute of Coastal System Analysis and Modeling

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

12.05.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation under public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the State of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine research.

Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we contribute significantly to the preservation of the function and protection of the ocean for future generations.

GEOMAR leads the ‘Ocean Centre of Excellence for West Africa’ (Ocean-CofE) project, funded by the Helmholtz Association. The aim is to bring together existing infrastructure and projects at the Cabo Verde research site under one umbrella. Through the targeted expansion of scientific and technical infrastructure (including seagoing platforms and a molecular biology laboratory) at the Ocean Science Centre Mindelo (OSCM) and the development of funding measures, scientific cooperation with West Africa at GEOMAR is to be sustainably strengthened across all departments. The development of a digital twin and other innovative formats are intended to strengthen the interface between science, politics and society.

The central facility “Ocean Science Centre Mindelo” at GEOMAR is seeking a

Engineer (m/f/d) for Seagoing Technologies

to start as soon as possible, subject to approval.

Job Description:

• Preparation and maintenance of seagoing scientific equipment (including underwater gliders and scientific payloads for both moorings and ship-based platforms) in Kiel for deployment in Cabo Verde
• Operation and further development of existing seagoing platforms (including integration of scientific payloads into autonomous measurement platforms, integration of new measurement sensors on a small research vessel)
• Development and implementation of best practices for equipment deployment in collaboration with on-site staff in Kiel and Cabo Verde
• Programming and use of software for controlling autonomous platforms and processing near-real-time data
• Support with the processing and quality control of measurement data
• Procurement of scientific equipment and materials, support with logistics and inventory management both in Kiel and Cabo Verde
• Training of OSCM staff in the operation and maintenance of the seagoing platforms in the Cabo Verde

Qualification:

Required

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics, Maritime Technologies or equivalent training in a relevant technical field
• Several years’ professional experience in handling scientific measuring equipment in marine oceanography or related fields, and in the maintenance and further development of sensors and measuring instruments
• Experience in offshore fieldwork, including logistical preparation and follow-up, loading and handling of scientific equipment
• Knowledge of the application and programming of software for the operation and remote control of scientific measuring instruments
• Willingness and ability to undertake business trips lasting several weeks to Cabo Verde as well as at sea
• Very good command of spoken and written English
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Reliable and highly responsible
• Professional experience in an international environment / international team
• Driving licence class B

Desirable

• Experience in handling underwater gliders, oceanographic moorings, marine sensor technology and real-time telemetry of measurement data
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Professional experience in an international environment/team

At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer you:

• Good conditions for work-life balance: We offer, among other things, the possibility of mobile working and individual working time arrangements, vacation courses for the children of our employees, and good support in finding a place in a daycare center at the Kiel site
• Support services for professional and personal life situations
• An exciting work environment with the opportunity to provide important impetus for the development of sustainable solutions
• Exciting topics in an international environment
• Work in the field of marine and climate research, a forward-looking area with social significance
• 30 vacation days + additional time off at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits

The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis until 31 December 2030.

The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class 11 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees. This is a full-time position. The position can’t be split, flexible working arrangements are generally possible.

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. GEOMAR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.

Please send your application for this post (including a cover letter, CV and certificates) not later than 9 June 2026 under the following link:

Online application

As soon as the selection procedure has finished, all your application data will be removed according to data protection regulation.

For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Dr Björn Fiedler (bfiedler(at)geomar.de).

We will answer all your questions if you send us an e-mail to bewerbung(at)geomar.de. In doing so, please refer to the keyword “ST_Ocean-CofE”.

For further information on GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel or the Helmholtz Association, please visit www.geomar.de or www.helmholtz.de.

GEOMAR is committed to an objective and non-discriminatory personnel selection. Our job advertisements address all people. We expressly renounce the submission of application photos.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a public-law foundation jointly funded by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the state of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the world’s leading institutions in the field of marine research.

Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we make a significant contribution to preserving the function and protecting the ocean for future generations.

GEOMAR is leading the ‘Ocean Centre of Excellence for West Africa’ (Ocean-CofE) project, funded by the Helmholtz Association. The aim is to bring together existing infrastructure and projects at the Cape Verde research site under one umbrella. Through the targeted expansion of scientific and technical infrastructure (including seagoing platforms and a molecular biology laboratory) at the Ocean Science Centre Mindelo (OSCM) and the establishment of funding measures, scientific cooperation with West Africa at GEOMAR is to be sustainably strengthened across all departments. The development of a digital twin and other innovative formats are intended to strengthen the interface between science, politics and society.

The central facility “Ocean Science Centre Mindelo” at GEOMAR is seeking a

Technical Laboratory Manager (m/f/d)

to start as soon as possible, subject to approval.

Your responsibilities:

• Establishment of a molecular biology laboratory at the OSCM, including procurement and commissioning in collaboration with local staff
• Independent execution and quality assurance of sampling and measurements at GEOMAR, at the OSCM in Cape Verde and at sea, with a focus on molecular biological and chemical measurements
• Training OSCM staff in the operation and maintenance of analytical systems used in the laboratory
• Ensuring efficient and safe procedures in the various laboratories at the OSCM in collaboration with on-site staff
• Independent processing and quality control of measurement data
• Procurement of scientific equipment and consumables for the OSCM laboratories
• Support in logistics management and inventory administration for the sites in Kiel and Cape Verde

Your profile:

Required

• Training as a technical assistant (TA) or laboratory technician in the field of biology or chemistry, or an equivalent qualification (e.g. BSc) in a relevant technical or scientific field, such as life sciences, molecular biology or genetics
• In-depth knowledge and experience of molecular biology methods and analysis (including DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing)
• Several years’ professional experience in molecular biology laboratory work
• Experience in the technical management of a molecular biology or chemistry laboratory
• Independence and a high degree of reliability in the organisation and execution of measurement operations
• Willingness and ability to undertake business trips lasting several weeks to Cape Verde as well as at sea
• Very good command of spoken and written English

An advantage

• Experience in handling the sampling and analysis of eDNA samples as well as other meta-barcoding methodologies
• Experience with laboratory work in the field of chemical analysis
• Experience in conducting field campaigns, including logistical preparation and follow-up
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Professional experience in an international environment / international team
• Driving licence class B

At a workplace situated directly on the Kiel Fjord, with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer you:

• Excellent conditions for balancing work and private life: we offer, among other things, the option of remote working and flexible working hours, holiday courses for our employees’ children, and good support in finding a nursery place in Kiel
• Support services for professional and personal life situations
• An exciting work environment with the opportunity to provide important impetus for the development of sustainable solutions
• Exciting topics in an international environment
• Work in the field of marine and climate research, a forward-looking sector of social significance
• 30 days’ holiday + additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
• Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits

The position is initially to be filled until 31 December 2030.

The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class E9b (TVöD-Bund) of the German tariff for public employees. The regular weekly working hours correspond to those of a full-time employee. The position can not be split, flexible working time arrangements are generally possible.

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. GEOMAR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.

Please submit your complete application documents (including a cover letter, CV and references) not later than 9 June 2026 via our application portal under the following link:

Online application

Once the selection process has been completed, all application documents will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations.

For further information regarding the advertised position, please contact Dr Björn Fiedler at (bfiedler(at)geomar.de).

We would be happy to answer your questions by email at bewerbung(at)geomar.de, quoting the reference “TA_Ocean-CofE”.

Further information on GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and the Helmholtz Association can be found at www.geomar.de or www.helmholtz.de.

GEOMAR is committed to an objective and non-discriminatory personnel selection. Our job advertisements address all people. We expressly renounce the submission of application photos.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a public-law foundation jointly funded by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the state of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine research.

Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we contribute significantly to the preservation of the function and protection of the ocean for future generations.

GEOMAR leads the ‘Ocean Centre of Excellence for West Africa’ (Ocean-CofE) project, funded by the Helmholtz Association. The aim is to bring together existing infrastructure and projects at the Cabo Verde research site under one umbrella. Through the targeted expansion of scientific and technical infrastructure (including seagoing platforms and a molecular biology laboratory) at the Ocean Science Centre Mindelo (OSCM) and the development of funding measures, scientific cooperation with West Africa at GEOMAR is to be sustainably strengthened across all departments. The development of a digital twin and other innovative formats are intended to strengthen the interface between science, politics and society.

The central facility “Ocean Science Centre Mindelo” at GEOMAR is seeking a

Data Scientist (m/f/d)

starting as soon as possible, subject to approval.

Your responsibilities:

• Harmonisation, integration and quality control of scientific data from various sources across different spatial and temporal scales
• Fusion of heterogeneous, interdisciplinary datasets from different fields of marine science (biogeochemical, physical, biological, geological)
• Management and integration of near-real-time (NRT) data streams
• Application of machine learning and/or artificial intelligence methods for data fusion, pattern recognition, prediction or anomaly detection
• Contribution to the conceptual and technical development of a digital twin for the Cabo Verde region through the integration of model, satellite and observational data (including sample and measurement data from ship-based expeditions as well as from autonomous devices in near-real-time)
• Management of scientific data using Helmholtz data infrastructures and adherence to the FAIR principles
• Design and implementation of a data management structure at the OSCM to ensure the quality of scientific data collected in Cabo Verde
• Supporting the training of OSCM staff to implement the data management concept in Cabo Verde

Your profile:

Required

• A completed university degree, including a PhD, in data science or a natural science subject with a focus on data science
• Extensive proven experience in handling and integrating geoscientific data from various sources
• Excellent programming skills in data processing and analysis (e.g. Python, REST APIs, MATLAB, R or similar)
• Knowledge of machine learning/AI techniques applied to marine science or environmental data
• Independence and a high degree of reliability in organising and carrying out work
• Willingness and ability to undertake business travel abroad
• Excellent written and spoken English

Desirable

• Experience with the processing, quality control and archiving of marine science data
• Experience in developing or contributing to digital twin applications
• Interest in stakeholder-oriented applications and interfaces between science and policy
• Experience in interdisciplinary projects in the fields of physics, biogeochemistry, biology and geology
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Professional experience in an international environment / international team
• Design and implementation of interactive data interfaces, visualisations and dashboards for exploration and analysis by scientific users, decision-makers and the general public

At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer you:

• Good conditions for work-life balance: We offer, among other things, the possibility of mobile working and individual working time arrangements, vacation courses for the children of our employees, and good support in finding a place in a daycare center at the Kiel site
• Support services for professional and personal life situations
• An exciting work environment with the opportunity to provide important impetus for the development of sustainable solutions
• Exciting topics in an international environment
• Work in the field of marine and climate research, a forward-looking area with social significance
• 30 vacation days + additional time off at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits

The post is to be filled on a fixed-term basis until 31 December 2030.

The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class 13 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees. This is a full-time position. The position can’t be split but flexible working arrangements are generally possible.

GEOMAR is committed to promoting the advancement of women. Applications from women are therefore expressly encouraged. GEOMAR is committed to the employment of people with severe disabilities. Consequently, applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they are suitably qualified.

Please send your application for this post not later than 9 June 2026 under the following link:

Online application

As soon as the selection procedure has finished, all your application data will be removed according to data protection regulation.

For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Dr. Björn Fiedler (bfiedler(at)geomar.de).

We will answer all your questions if you send us an e-mail to bewerbung(at)geomar.de. In doing so, please refer to the keyword “DTO_Ocean-CofE”.

For further information on GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel or the Helmholtz Association, please visit www.geomar.de or www.helmholtz.de.

GEOMAR is committed to an objective and non-discriminatory personnel selection. Our job advertisements address all people. We expressly renounce the submission of application photos.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

• Analysis of the functional interactions of Calanus circadian clock components, including the use of cell culture assays (e.g. Drosophila S2 cells)
• Establishment of Calanus mutant strains via CRISPR-based targeted mutagenesis, including the development/optimisation of microinjections and genotyping protocols
• Phenotype characterisation of Calanus circadian clock mutant rhythmicity
• Possibility to participate in student supervision and teaching activities

• PhD in molecular biology, genetics, marine biology, biotechnology or a related field
• Experience with cell culture work
• Experience with molecular work (e.g. cloning, sequence analysis, gene editing)
• Motivation to explore a new topic (marine chronobiology)
• Ability to work in a team
• Good English knowledge (approximately equivalent to CEFR level B1+B2)

• Experience in chronobiology
• Experience with marine and/or non-model organisms
• Experience with in situ stainings (FISH, immunohistochemistry, HCR)
• Experience with physiological and/or behavioral analysis
• Experience with marine biological field work and/or eDNA

• Excellent research environment with access to globally unique infrastructure, comprehensive datasets, and international expeditions
• Opportunity to develop and pursue independent scientific ideas and innovative research approaches addressing societally relevant questions
• Close scientific collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation within the institute as well as with national and international partners
• An international working environment with daily interaction with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working hours 
• Annual special payment in accordance with the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD Bund)
• Occupational health promotion and company fitness programme with Hansefit
• Support services and an established culture promoting work–life balance, e.g. through our family office offering childcare services (e.g. holiday programmes) as well as advice on family and care responsibilities
• Occupational pension scheme (VBL)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

• How might projected changes in sea-ice cover and other environmental variables affect the diet composition, availability, and distribution of commercially important fish species and their preferred prey?
• How could cumulative stressors — such as climate-driven dietary shifts that alter patterns of pollutant bioaccumulation and biomagnification — affect the feeding ecology of key ecological species and the functioning of entire ecosystems?
• Based on model output, what is concrete advice for stakeholders and decision-makers regarding the sustainability of potential future fishing activities in the central Arctic Ocean?

• Simulate and model the results of various pressures on the current and future structure of polar ecosystems, including results from the two PhD projects in the working group, by using different ecosystem models, such as Ecopath
• Formulate predictions on the resilience vs. vulnerability of polar ecosystems to cumulative stressors, e.g., warming, sea-ice loss, species migration, biodiversity loss, pollution, shipping, etc.
• Present research results to experts and non-experts (conferences, workshops, outreach)
• Publish your research in renowned peer-reviewed scientific journals

• PhD degree (or equivalent) in marine ecology, marine ecotoxicology or a related field
• Experience in ecosystem modelling
• Understanding of polar marine food webs and the impact of climate change
• Independent and creative working style
• Goal-oriented and persistent working style 
• Proficiency in spoken and written English (approximately equivalent to CEFR level C2)

• Excellent research environment with access to globally unique infrastructure, comprehensive datasets, and international expeditions
• Opportunity to develop and pursue independent scientific ideas and innovative research approaches addressing societally relevant questions
• Close scientific collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation within the institute as well as with national and international partners
• An international working environment with daily interaction with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working for up to 50% of regular working hours
• Annual special payment in accordance with the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD Bund)
• Occupational health promotion and company fitness programme with Hansefit
• Support services and an established culture promoting work–life balance, e.g. through our family office offering childcare services (e.g. holiday programmes) as well as advice on family and care responsibilities
• Occupational pension scheme (VBL)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Reference No. HI 2026/5

The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for

Postdoc (m/f/d) in Digital Catalysis at HIPOLE Jena

Your Tasks

• Development and application of data-driven methods for catalyst research within the CARE-O-SENE project
• Use of artificial intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs), e.g., for text mining of scientific literature
• Development of methods for the analysis of experimental data, e.g., from spectroscopy
• Collaboration with experimental partners within the CARE-O-SENE consortium
• Publication and presentation of research results

• Completed doctoral degree in chemistry, materials science, computer science, physics, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in machine learning and/or data analysis, preferably applied to chemistry or materials science
• Programming skills in Python; experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn) and/or LLM APIs
• Interest in or experience with catalysis, spectroscopy, or related experimental methods
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.

The employment contract is fixed-term until December 31, 2027.

Further Information

Anne Kürschner

+493641948589

Closing Date: 15.06.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Reference No. HI 2026/6

The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for

Postdoc (m/f/d) “Lignin-based Carbon Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries” at HIPOLE Jena

Your Tasks

• Synthesis of carbon materials, preferably based on lignin or other sustainable carbon sources
• Application of various coating processes, such as liquid coating or chemical vapour deposition (CVD) on the produced carbon materials
• Scaling up the synthesis and coating processes to a scale of >100 g
• Structural characterization using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, SEM and physisorption, and evaluation of the results
• Conducting electrochemical tests (e.g. cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, galvanostatic charging/discharging) in Swagelok cells, evaluating the results and interpreting them in relation to structural properties
• Presenting the results at seminars, project meetings and conferences, and publishing them in scientific journals

• Completed PhD in chemistry, materials science or a related field, with a focus on electrochemistry or carbon materials
• Proven expertise in the characterization of carbon materials (e.g. XPS, Raman, SEM) and adsorption methods
• Experience with alkali-ion batteries or capacitors, as well as the manufacture and testing of electrodes
• Solid knowledge in electrochemical methods (e.g. GCD, CV, EIS)
• Excellent written and spoken English

You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.

The employment contract is limited to 24 months. There is the possibility of extension.

Further Information

Anne Kürschner

+493641948589

Closing Date: 15.06.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

We are looking for a new team member for our IT department.

• Design, operation and continuous development of the central HPC and scientific computing systems of the DZNE with Linux Operating System.
• Participation in the planning and construction of BeeGFS cluster, Slurm workload manager and InfiniBand switches.
• Design and implement NVIDIA GPU solution for scientific calculation.
• Operation of the central data center and site data centers of the DZNE.
• Rack and stack of data center servers and storage hardware.
• With your experience, you will be also responsible for medium/long term projects and coordinate external providers.

• University degree in Computer Science or relevant studies in a related field.
• Experience managing Linux-based systems in a research or academic environment
• Relevant experience in the areas of HP high performance computing systems hardware, GPU systems, and InfiniBand switches.
• Knowledge of the following technologies: Linux HPC, Slurm, Parallel cluster file system, HP high performance computing hardware compute and storage nodes.
• Willing to work in data center on physical servers, storage, rack and stack, cabling and labeling.
• Monitor, manage and prepare plan for power/cooling requirements of data center scientific computing hardware.
• Experience with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategies.
• High level of responsibility, initiative and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail of data center operation.  Strong communications skills and collaborative approach.

Your role in cutting edge research 

The DZNE operates a central IT located in Bonn, which provides the central network, server and storage infrastructure, and services for the entire research center distributed across 10 sites, supporting the work of scientists and administration. We operate a virtualization infrastructure, with Linux and Windows servers.  

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

• Locate sites of light receptor (opsin) and clock gene expression within the Calanus body
• Characterize the spectral sensitivity of selected opsin light receptors
• Explore how different light characteristics (intensity/spectrum) affect Calanus diel rhythms of clock, physiology, and behavior
• Possibility to participate in student supervision and teaching activities

• MSc in either molecular biology, marine biology, genetics or a related field
• Experience with in situ stainings/imaging and/or cell culture work
• Experience with molecular work (e.g. cloning, sequence analysis, qPCR)
• Motivation to explore a new topic (zooplankton chronobiology)
• Ability to work in a team
• Good English knowledge (approximately equivalent to CEFR level B1+B2)

• Experience in chronobiology
• Experience with marine and/or non-model organisms
• Experience with physiological and/or behavioral analysis

• Excellent research environment with access to globally unique infrastructure, comprehensive datasets, and international expeditions
• Opportunity to develop and pursue independent scientific ideas and innovative research approaches addressing societally relevant questions
• Close scientific collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation within the institute as well as with national and international partners
• An international working environment with daily interaction with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working hours 
• Annual special payment in accordance with the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD Bund)
• Occupational health promotion and company fitness programme with Hansefit
• Support services and an established culture promoting work–life balance, e.g. through our family office offering childcare services (e.g. holiday programmes) as well as advice on family and care responsibilities
• Occupational pension scheme (VBL)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Technical staff

15.05.2026

Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. In den nächsten Jahren wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.

Wir suchen für die Abteilung „Superschwere Elemente Chemie“, welche die schwersten Elemente erforscht, zum 01. August 2026 eine/n

Softwareingenieur*innen (M.Sc./M.Ing.) (oder vergleichbar) als Softwareentwickler*innen für Kontrollsysteme und Automatisierung

Kennz.: 26.79.1220

• Ihre Aufgaben:
• Entwicklung und Automatisierung von Kontrollsystemen, insbesondere für den Ionenseparator TASCA und dessen Detektionssysteme.
• Umsetzung hardwarenaher Softwareprojekte im Bereich Datenlogging und Einführung von Methoden der künstlichen Intelligenz/des maschinellen Lernens zur Experimentdatenauswertung
• Entwicklung semiautonomer Systeme mit Methoden des maschinellen Lernens zum automatisierten Betrieb der Experimentapparaturen

Ihr Profil:

• Abschluss als Softwareingenieur (M.Sc./M.Ing.) oder vergleichbar aus den Bereichen Physik/Informatik.
• Programmierkenntnisse in Python, C++, Java, LabView
• Praktische Erfahrung in der Entwicklung von Kontrollsystemen
• Windows- und Linux-Kenntnisse
• Kenntnisse von Anwendungen des maschinellen Lernens/künstlicher Intelligenz
• Gute Kenntnisse der deutschen und englischen Sprache

Wir bieten eine interessante und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einer international angesehenen Forschungseinrichtung. Das Gehalt richtet sich nach dem TVöD (Bund).

Die Stelle ist unbefristet.

GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.

Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.

Weitere Informationen über GSI und FAIR erhalten Sie unter www.gsi.de sowie
www.fair-center.eu.

Wenn Sie diese Position interessant und herausfordernd finden und gerne in einem außergewöhnlichen, internationalen und wissenschaftlich exzellenten Umfeld arbeiten möchten, senden Sie bitte Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen unter Angabe Ihrer frühestmöglichen Verfügbarkeit und der Kennziffer 26.79-1220 bis spätestens 12.06.2026 über unser Online-Bewerbungsportal ein:

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GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

ABTEILUNG PERSONAL

PLANCKSTRASSE 1

64291 DARMSTADT

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

15.05.2026

You are responsible for:

• establishing and maintaining a system for the archiving and publication of large volumes of experimental and simulation data at IMVT (research data management, big data)
• designing, implementing, and maintaining an electronic document management system for the digitalization of the institute’s entire administration in coordination with the relevant departments at KIT
• carrying out the duties of the institute’s data protection officer
• procuring and installing computer hardware and software

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Administrative staff

18.05.2026

Das Helmholtz-Institut Mainz (HIM) ist ein physikalisches Forschungsinstitut, das sich mit der Struktur, Symmetrie und Stabilität von Materie und Antimaterie beschäftigt. Es ist eine institutionelle Kooperation der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz und des GSI Helmholtzzentrums für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt. Das HIM verknüpft die akademische Welt einer Universität mit den wissenschaftlichen Möglichkeiten eines international renommierten Großbeschleunigerzentrums für Ionen. In den nächsten Jahren wird in Darmstadt die internationale Beschleunigeranlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research), eines der größten Forschungsprojekte weltweit, gebaut.

Für den Bereich Administration am Standort Mainz suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine

Teamassistenz (d/m/w) in Teilzeit 50%

Kennziffer 26.70-4300

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Selbständige Organisation des Sekretariatsablaufs, Terminplanung, Koordination von Besprechungen und internen sowie externen Kommunikationsprozessen.
• Begleitung und Abwicklung von Personalprozessen.
• Sprachlich präzise und sachgerechte Übertragung in die jeweils andere Sprache (deutsch/englisch).
• Erstellung, Pflege und Ablage von Dokumenten, Protokollen und Korrespondenzen.
• Übersetzung von fachbezogenen Dokumenten, Schriftstücken und Korrespondenzen mit physikalisch-technischem Hintergrund.
• Erstellen und Bearbeiten von Schriftstücken unter Verwendung fachsprachlicher Terminologie.
• Bearbeitung vertraulicher Unterlagen und Aktenführung.
• Überwachung und Meldung von Urlaubs- und Krankheitszeiten innerhalb der Sektionen.
• Pflege der entsprechenden Nachweise und Meldungen an die zuständigen Stellen.

Ihr Profil:

• Ausbildung im kaufmännischen oder administrativen Bereich
• Berufserfahrung im Sekretariat oder als Teamassistenz (wünschenswert)
• Kenntnisse von Hochschulstrukturen und Erfahrung in der Veranstaltungsorganisation (von Vorteil)
• Selbstständige, strukturierte und zuverlässige Arbeitsweise
• Hohes Maß an Planungsfähigkeit und ausgeprägtes Organisationstalent
• Professionelles und serviceorientiertes Auftreten in einem internationalen, wissenschaftlichen Umfeld
• Sichere Beherrschung von allen MS-Office-Anwendungen und Bereitschaft zur selbstständigen Einarbeitung in weitere Softwarelösungen
• Sehr gute mündliche und schriftliche Kommunikationskompetenz in deutscher und englischer Sprache

Wir bieten einen vielseitigen und interessanten Arbeitsplatz in einem dynamischen und gut ausgestatteten Forschungsumfeld. Die Stelle ist unbefristet. Das Gehalt richtet sich nach dem Tarifvertrag TVöD (Bund).

Weitere Informationen über HIM, GSI und FAIR erhalten Sie unter www.hi-mainz.de,www.gsi.de und www.fair-center.de.

Fragen zu dieser Ausschreibung beantwortet Ihnen gerne Herr Prof. Dr. Kurt Aulenbacher (Tel. +49 6131 39 25804) oder Herr Prof. Dr. Hartmut Wittig (+49 6131 39 26808).

GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.

Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.

Ihre Bewerbung mit den üblichen Unterlagen inklusive Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellung richten Sie bitte unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.70-4300 bis zum 15.06.2026 über das Onlineportal auf unserer Webseite:

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64291 Darmstadt

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

IT - Computing

A full-time Technical Assistant (f/m/x) position is available in the Laboratory Automation Technologies (LAT) Facility at the DZNE in Bonn.

• Optimize and execute experimental procedures focused on, but not limited to, cell culture, immunohistochemistry, and high-plex immunohistochemistry
• Maintain structured documentation of procedures and experiments, ensuring organized and accurate data management
• Manage daily laboratory operations, including inventory management and sample tracking
• Coordinate consumables and reagent ordering, and support selected equipment maintenance
• Contribute to quality control processes, reproducibility, and compliance with laboratory standards
• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure efficient and timely experimental workflows
• Enthusiastic to learn and contribute

We are looking for a motivated Technical Assistant (f/m/x) with strong organizational skills, a passion for cutting edge development, and a focus on standardization and reproducibility.

• Completed training as a Technical Assistant or a comparable qualification in biology, biotechnology, or a related life sciences field
• Demonstrated experience in mammalian cell culture, including routine maintenance of cell lines, aseptic handling, passaging, and cryopreservation under sterile conditions
• Interest in and openness to lab automation
• Experience in immunohistochemistry (IHC) and related staining techniques. High-plex IHC experience is a plus
• Experience in validation experiments, specifically for antibodies or antibody panels, is advantageous
• Experience in tissue handling/histopathology techniques is favourable but not required
• Effective time management and organization in multi-step, parallel experimental procedures
• Strong attention to data integrity and documentation skills, enabling full reproducibility
• Teamwork in multidisciplinary and international research environments.

Your role in cutting edge research

The LAT is a Core Facility that provides expertise and technologies for lab automation and standardization within the DZNE. We are looking for individuals who can work independently within defined technical areas, perform and document routine tasks efficiently, and contribute to the optimization of experimental procedures. Your tasks will include validation of antibodies and development of panels for multiplexed spatial imaging. You will join a preclinical neuroscience research team dedicated to developing high-quality resources for Parkinson’s disease, embedded in a highly collaborative international research network that promotes open science, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rapid knowledge exchange.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Dr. Philip Denner or Dr. Dominik Stappert.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

13.05.2026

As part of the BMFTR collaborative project LangRes – Long-term behaviour of coupled reactive transport processes in deep hydrothermal reservoirs – you are conducting flow experiments using geothermal reservoir rocks from Germany. In doing so, you are collecting data to improve our understanding of dissolution, precipitation and particle transport processes. Changes in the reservoir rocks over the operational lifetime of hydrothermal systems play a central role in this context. The experimental data collected form the basis for further reactive transport models using innovative AI modelling approaches.

You will be working on a collaborative project with national partners from academia and industry. The LangRes consortium aims to improve process-related predictive capabilities for reservoir utilisation through simulation calculations.

There is an opportunity to pursue academic qualifications with the aim of obtaining a PhD within an international team of scientists.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

01.07.2026

PhD Student (f/m/d) Mechanical characterization of ion-irradiated layers as part of a materials acceleration platform for the use of high-entropy-alloys as nuclear structural materials

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Resource Ecology performs research to protect humans and the environment from hazards caused by pollutants resulting from technical processes that produce energy and raw materials.

The Department of Structural Materials is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) Mechanical characterization of ion-irradiated layers as part of a materials acceleration platform for the use of high-entropy-alloys as nuclear structural materials.

High-Entropy Alloys (HEA) have great potential to fulfil the demanding requirements regarding tolerance against irradiation, high temperatures and corrosion posed by next generation nuclear power plants. While this resulted in rising interest in such alloys as nuclear structural materials, conventional methods of alloy development with a focus on the iterative refinement of specific compositions have proven too time prohibitive when faced with the vast number of possible HEA compositions and resulting material properties.

A recently started European joint research project aims to address this challenge by developing a materials acceleration platform (MAP) for nuclear structural materials. It will combine numerical simulations, ion irradiations and fast screening tests to facilitate the targeted search for HEAs with high resistance to irradiation and corrosion to be used as structural materials in a lead cooled fast reactor (LFR). Special emphasis will be on acceleration of the alloy development process and researching methods to investigate the transferability of ion induced irradiation damage towards neutron induced damage.

The offered phd position will focus on the irradiation induced damage of the HEA candidates withing the scope of the nuclear MAP.  This includes the development and implementation of screening tests for irradiation induced embrittlement and swelling as well as cooperation with colleagues at HZDR and European partner institutions working on other aspects of the MAP.

Recruitment is subject to final approval by the project sponsor.

Your tasks

# Planning and conduction of screening-tests to evaluate irradiation tolerance of high-entropy alloys
# Hardness measurement of thin ion-irradiated layers by nanoindentation, including numerical evaluation of the results
# Characterization of irradiation induced swelling using profilometry
# Independent concept development and experimental validation
# Documentation, analysis and scientific publication of results (publications, conferences, dissertation)

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master/ Diploma) in the field of Materials Science, Physics, Materials Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related field
# Solid knowledge of materials characterization, particularly regarding microstructure and mechanical properties
# Initial experience or strong interest in ion irradiation and irradiation induced effects (embrittlement, hardening, swelling)
# Basic knowledge of micro- or nanohardness measurement is an advantage
# Experience with microstructure-based modelling of mechanical properties is desirable
# Scientific curiosity, openness to new topics and willingness for further development
# Willingness to communicate and collaborate with scientific partner institutions
# Enthusiasm for tackling challenging and complex scientific questions
# Willingness to present research results at national and international conferences
# Ability to work in a team, independent, structured and solution-oriented working style
# Proficiency in scientific software (Origin, Matlab, Python) and good command of MS Office
# Basic knowledge of scientific data analysis and statistical evaluation
# Excellent written and spoken English skills, German skills desired

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.  

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Vocational training

Das GFZ ist das nationale Zentrum für die Erforschung der festen Erde in Deutschland. Wir fördern das Verständnis dynamischer Prozesse zur Bewältigung globaler Herausforderungen - von der Milderung der Auswirkungen von Naturgefahren über die Bewahrung unserer Umwelt in Zeiten des globalen Wandels bis hin zum verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit natürlichen Ressourcen. Wir tun dies im Einklang mit unserer Vision: „Am Puls der Erde, um sie als lebensfreundlichen Planeten zu erhalten“. Ausgezeichnet als "Top-Ausbildungsbetrieb“ bieten wir Dir ein internationales Arbeitsumfeld. Bei uns lernst Du mit modernsten Geräten und hochqualifizierten Ausbilder:innen und hast die Möglichkeit zu einem Auslandspraktikum weltweit. 

Kennziffer 11278

Du möchtest Abläufe und Prozesse eines internationalen wissenschaftlichen Arbeitsumfeldes kennenlernen und diese aktiv mitgestalten und organisieren? Dann warten bei uns viele spannende Themen auf Dich!

Deine Ausbildung:

• aktive Mitarbeit in einem unserer Elektronik-Teams
• Herstellung, Inbetriebnahme und Instandhaltung von Geräten und komponentenmechanische Tätigkeiten wie das Konfektionieren von Geräten und Komponenten
• elektrische Tätigkeiten wie das Verdrahten von Systemkomponenten
• elektronische Tätigkeiten wie das Erstellen von Schaltplänen, Layouten, Bestücken und Testen von Leiterplatten
• Installation und Konfiguration von Programmen
• Funktionsprüfung technischer Geräte und Systeme
• Funktionsweise, Aufbau und Handhabung von geophysikalischen Sensoren
• zusätzliche Kenntnisse wie z.B. der SPS-Technik, der Regelungstechnik oder elektropneumatischer Steuerungen werden in ein- bis zweiwöchigen externen Lehrgängen erworben

Das bringst Du mit:

• mittlerer Schulabschluss, Fachhochschulreife, allgemeine Hochschulreife
• gute Leistungen in den Schulfächern Mathematik, Physik, Englisch, Werken/Technik und Informatik
• sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift, ggf. mind. C1 Zertifikat (damit Du den theoretischen Teil der Ausbildung verstehen und effektiv anwenden kannst)
• gute Konzentrations-, Team- und Kontaktfähigkeit
• Lernbereitschaft und Engagement
• Selbstständigkeit
• Interesse an geowissenschaftlichen Themen
• offen Neues zu lernen

Ausgezeichnet als „Top-Ausbildungsbetrieb“ bieten wir Dir:    

• eine praxisnahe Erstausbildung in einem modernen wissenschaftlichen Umfeld*
• stetige Unterstützung durch kompetente und engagierte Ausbilder:innen
• 30 Urlaubstage pro Jahr
• Jahressonderzahlungen
• die Möglichkeit zum Auslandspraktika 
• externe und interne Fortbildungen (z.B. interne Sprachkurse)
• Bereitstellung eines Laptops für die Dauer der Ausbildung
• Betriebssport (z.B. Fußball, Volleyball, Tischtennis, Yoga etc.)
• betriebliche Altersvorsorge
• Zuschuss zum Jobticket/Deutschlandticket

*Diese Position richtet sich insbesondere an Bewerber:innen im Rahmen einer Erstausbildung.

Diversität und Chancengleichheit sind integrale Bestandteile unserer Personalpolitik. Das GFZ setzt sich aktiv für Vielfalt ein und begrüßt ausdrücklich Bewerbungen aller qualifizierter Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion/Weltanschauung, Alter und körperlichen Merkmalen. Anerkannt schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung und Qualifikation nach Maßgabe des Sozialgesetzbuches IX bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Bei Fragen zur Gleichstellung der Geschlechter nimm gerne mit unserer Gleichstellungsbeauftragten Kontakt auf.

Datenschutzhinweise für Bewerber:innen

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

The Geomicrobiology Group within the Research Unit Marine Geosystems is seeking, at the earliest possible date, a

Student Assistant (m/f/d)

to support technical and experimental work in the laboratory and during fieldwork.

The position is initially limited to three months, with the possibility of extension upon mutual agreement.

About us

As part of the Li-Mare research consortium, our group investigates how novel technologies for extracting critical raw materials from seawater may affect marine microorganisms and ecosystems. We conduct laboratory and incubation experiments with seawater and sediments to analyze shifts in microbial communities under simulated reactor conditions. Our work includes microbiological and molecular biological methods, cultivation experiments, as well as microscopic and chemical analyses.

Your tasks

• Support incubation experiments with sediment cores and water samples
• Assist with sampling campaigns and the preparation of environmental samples
• Support microbiological and molecular biological laboratory work
• Perform basic cell counting and laboratory analyses
• Assist with data documentation and analysis (e.g. Excel or R)
• General support of the laboratory team and technical staff

Your profile

• Enrolled student in biology, marine sciences, environmental sciences, or a related field
• Interest in microbiological, molecular biological, or marine research, as well as marine fieldwork and experimental research
• Careful and reliable working style
• Initial practical laboratory experience with microbiological or molecular biological methods is advantageous
• Experience with Excel or R is desirable

We offer insights into current research in marine geomicrobiology and the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary and motivated team.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Anton Jaklin (phone: 0431 600-2233) or Stefanie Böhnke-Brandt (phone: 0431 600-1234).

Please send your application, quoting the reference “GMB-Hiwi-LiMare”, by email to ajaklin(at)geomar.de and sboehnke-brandt(at)geomar.de no later than June 7, 2026.

Further information about the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and the Helmholtz Association can be found at www.geomar.de or www.helmholtz.de.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

• Implementation of first experiments to document the existing internal and external rhythms of suitable foraminiferans (e.g. Heterostigina depressa) and the diatom symbionts on amolecular and behavioral level, including diel/circadian and lunar/circalunar periods
• Identification and investigation of putative light (sensory) receptors and (core clock?) genes that drive these rhythms
• Backup plan will include the chronobiological work on model diatom species, such as Phaeodactylum triconutum, with an experienced collaborator, as the work on foraminiferans involves many technical establishments

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in marine biology, molecular ecology, or related fields
• Experience in the work with foraminiferans both on a behavioral and molecular level
• Proficiency in the use of molecular and bioinformatic tools to produce and analyze gene expression and genomic data
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team 
• Very good German and English knowledge (approximately equivalent to CEFR level C1)

• Excellent research environment with access to globally unique infrastructure, comprehensive datasets, and international expeditions
• Opportunity to develop and pursue independent scientific ideas and innovative research approaches addressing societally relevant questions
• Close scientific collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation within the institute as well as with national and international partners
• An international working environment with daily interaction with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working for up to 50% of regular working hours
• Annual special payment in accordance with the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD Bund)
• Occupational health promotion and company fitness programme with Hansefit
• Support services and an established culture promoting work–life balance, e.g. through our family office offering childcare services (e.g. holiday programmes) as well as advice on family and care responsibilities
• Occupational pension scheme (VBL)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

20.05.2026

As part of your position, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Application of FIB-SEM systems for the highly precise micro- and nanoscale characterization of metallic materials
• Use of FIB techniques in transmission electron microscopy for the highly precise characterization of neutron- and ion-irradiated metallic materials on the micro- and nanoscale
• Sample preparation and subsequent analysis using transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
• Planning and execution of scientific projects
  • Evaluation, interpretation, and documentation of results
  • Presentation of findings

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this in line with our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.

Reference Number 11253

UPLIFT brings together key European EGS industry and research institutions to demonstrate, at Czechia’s leading energy research site RINGEN, how multi-stage Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) stimulation can be efficiently implemented in Europe, while reducing technical, social, and environmental risks. This includes adaptive stimulation designs for more efficient and safe permeability enhancement and micro-turbine drilling to improve reservoir access. To support this, we will investigate the self-propping behaviour of European basement rocks through laboratory experiments, benchmark these results against acid and proppant-based stimulation methods, and compare water-only with proppant-based stimulation treatments in the Bedretto Underground Laboratory. Additionally, we will develop high-fidelity, physics-based Digital Twins to guide stimulation designs, as well as fast surrogate models for real-time operational decision-making.

The PostDoc position offers the opportunity to develop a high-fidelity, adaptive Digital Twin (DT) prototype of an EGS to support planning of field operations and to demonstrate near-real-time simulations of stimulation treatments and system responses via an AI-physics-based surrogate DT of the EGS.

• Collect and coordinate with the partners available data on the local geology, material properties, and boundary conditions of the investigated site
• Integrate the data into a multi-physics reservoir simulator to provide a high-fidelity and physically-realistic digital representation of the reservoir’s thermo-hydro-mechanical response
• Validate the model against operational data from the project partners 
• Construct a representative data set of expected system variability to train and validate a physics-preserving AI-driven surrogate model for real-time use in the field demonstrator
• Use the surrogate model to identify the most influential parameters and properties to quantify the resulting system uncertainties to inform and steer the stimulation strategies for the targeted reservoir
• Seamless integration (input) of the acquired field data into the simulation environment to help identify best operation practices
• Seamless integration (output) of the DT results to the operations team and seismic team to assist optimal and flexible control algorithms to steer the field experiments

Essential Qualifications: 

• Master's degree and PhD in Earth, Environmental or Physical Sciences, or in a related field
• Advanced expertise in numerical modelling (specifically relevant for thermal hydraulic and mechanical reservoir analysis) and complex simulation environments (familiarity with HPC concepts is an asset) 
• Familiarity with basic coding concepts (e.g. basic control and data structures, object-oriented programming, troubleshooting and debugging) specifically for C++ and Python (Julia) programming languages
• Demonstrated capacity for international teamwork and excellent communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:

• Creative and critical thinking, and the ability to publish, are demonstrated by a record of original and innovative publications
• Proficiency in spoken and written English. German language skills are useful, but no requirement
• Excellent communication skills

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Public service benefits
• Extensive training opportunities
• Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
• Flexible working hours and conditions
• Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
• Institute day-care centre on site
• Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam 
• Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

• Letter of motivation detailing your background, interest in the position and general career goals
• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic credentials (mark sheets and degree statements/certificates)
• Short abstract of the PhD thesis or equivalent
• References: the names and contact details of at least two referees

The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.

“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We, among others, do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures, which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Data protection information for applicants

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this in line with our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.

Reference Number 11282

This position is part of the Research Unit “RING: Rotation in Physics, Geodesy, and Geophysics”, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). RING brings together expertise from several universities, research institutions and a Federal Agency across Germany to improve measurements with laser-optical instruments to observe changes in Earth rotation. The overall goal is to use these observations for enhancing geodetic and geophysical applications, such as quantifying mass variations in the Earth system by climate variability and change. The open position is part of the RING project P6, which analyses the effects of atmospheric and hydrological dynamics on long-period rotational measurements, as a joint effort of GFZ, the German Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

We are looking for a candidate to investigate the hydrological dynamics in the surroundings of a ring laser at the Geodetic Observatory Wettzell, operated by BKG. The goal is to assess if and how groundwater storage variations and soil moisture changes affect the ring laser measurements through mass-attraction effects and due to tilts caused by surface deformation. The research will be based on hydrological and hydro-geophysical monitoring on the grounds of the observatory and on hydrological modelling of water fluxes and storage variations at local and regional scales. All tasks will be carried out in close collaboration with BKG. 

• Deploy a hydro-geophysical monitoring system at the Wettzell observatory, including soil moisture sensors and transects for Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT)
• Derive spatial and temporal variations of water storage from new and existing sensor data
• Implement a local physically-based hydrological model (preferably HYDRUS) to simulate water fluxes and storage dynamics in the surroundings of the ring laser
• Adapt methods for modelling the hydrological mass attraction effect on tiltmeters that are co-located with the ring laser, and develop correction methods for these effects
• Contribute to project activities and deliverables
• Interpret, publish and present findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and workshops

Essential Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in geophysics, geodesy, hydrology or related fields
• Understanding of hydrological processes
• Knowledge of environmental process models such as physically-based hydrological modelling (e.g., HYDRUS)
• Very good command of spoken and written English
• Programming skills, preferably in Python
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills for collaboration in an interdisciplinary environment

Desirable Qualifications:

• Expertise with hydrological, geophysical or geodetic monitoring devices
• Experience in potential field modelling with elementary bodies
• Willingness to work in the field (adverse weather conditions included)
• Driver’s license

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Public service benefits
• Extensive training opportunities
• Professional career advice is offered by our in-house Career-Centre
• Flexible working hours and conditions
• Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
• Institute day-care centre on site
• Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
• Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus 

• CV
• Letter of motivation
• Grades, transcripts and certificates for your master's degree in a single document - if not available, a confirmation from your institution on the completed degree by the application deadline

The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.

“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We, among others, do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures, which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Data protection information for applicants

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Student assistants

• enrolled at an University 

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Administrative staff

21.05.2026

Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. In den nächsten Jahren wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.

Für Geschäftsbereich Facility Management (FAM)/ Abteilung Campusentwicklung (CAM)und Bauprojektmanagement (BAU) suchen wir zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n

Teamassistenz (d/m/w)

Kennziffer: 26.88-102010

zur Unterstützung und Optimierung der Arbeitsabläufe in den Abteilungen.

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Sie Unterstützen die Abteilungen bei allgemeinen Verwaltungsaufgaben
• Sie digitalisieren die Prozesse, optimieren und gestalten die Schnittstellen zu den anderen Fachabteilungen der GSI
• Sie erstellen und pflegen Listen, Formulare und Vorlagen und werten diese zielorientiert aus.
• Sie dokumentieren Prozesse und Aufgaben und stellen Sie als Standard auf der internen "Wissensplattform" allen Nutzern zur Verfügung
• Sie organisieren und betreuen kleine bis mittlere Veranstaltungen, Workshops und Seminaren der Abteilungen und sichern damit deren Durchführung
• Sie organisieren und managen Dienstreisen und unterstützen bei der Abrechnung
• Sie übernehmen eigenverantwortlich die klassische Sekretariatsaufgaben (Terminplanung, Materialbeschaffung und -Verwaltung, Controlling von Sachmittel)
• Sie unterstützen bei der Schlüsselausgabe

Ihr Profil:

• Ausbildung zum*r Bürokaufmann*frau oder vergleichbare Ausbildung oder Quereinsteiger*in aus dem Bereich Planung, Bau- und Betrieb von Immobilien
• Berufserfahrung als Assistenz und/oder Teamassistenz
• Berufserfahrung im Umfeld der Planung, Bau- und Betriebs von Immobilien von Vorteil
• Sie haben sehr gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten sowie ein serviceorientiertes und wertschätzendes Auftreten gegenüber internen und externen Ansprechpartner*innen
• Hohes Maß an Selbstständigkeit und Zuverlässigkeit, sowie die Fähigkeit analytisch und vernetzt zu denken
• Fähigkeit komplexe Vorgänge zu strukturieren und in geeigneter Form darzustellen und zu verschriftlichen
• Vertiefte Kenntnisse in Office-Anwendungen (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) sowie die Fähigkeit zur selbständigen Einarbeitung in weitere Softwarelösungen
• Sehr gute Deutsch und gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift

Wir bieten Ihnen eine vielseitige, abwechslungsreiche und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit an einem überdurchschnittlich gut ausgestatteten Arbeitsplatz mit interessanten und vielfältigen Aufgaben. Teamarbeit und der Wille zur Weiterbildung sind für uns unerlässlich. GSI bietet weiterhin verschiedene Angebote zur Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf, mobiles Arbeiten, Angebote im Bereich des betrieblichen Gesundheitsmanagements, betriebliche Sozialberatungsangebote, persönliche Weiterbildungs- und Qualifizierungsangebote, Job-Ticket, Leistungen zur Rentenzusatzversorgung, zusätzliche Betriebliche Freizeit, sowie einen Betriebssportverein „Schnelle Ionen“.

Die Stelle ist unbefristet. Das Gehalt richtet sich nach dem bei GSI geltenden Tarifvertrag TVöD (Bund).

GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn Frauen sich durch diese Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.

Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.

Weitere Informationen über GSI und FAIR erhalten Sie unter www.gsi.de sowie www.fair-center.eu.

Wenn Sie das beschriebene Aufgabenfeld als persönliche Herausforderung ansehen und Interesse haben, in einem außergewöhnlichen internationalen, stark technisch geprägten Umfeld zu arbeiten, senden Sie bitte Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen inklusive Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellungen mit Angabe Ihres frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.88-102010 bis spätestens zum 18.06.2026 an unser Bewerberportal:

Online-Bewerbungsportal

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

Abteilung Personalmanagement

Planckstrasse 1

64291 Darmstadt

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Technical staff

21.05.2026

Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. Derzeit wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.

Wir suchen für die Stabsabteilung Sicherheit und Strahlenschutz, Gruppe „Sicherheit & Entsorgung“ zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n

Brandschutzbeauftragte*n (m/w/d)

Kennziffer:  26.83-9850

Schwerpunkte der Tätigkeit sind die Beratung sowie operative Aufgaben im Bereich des Brandschutzes und des Notfallmanagements.

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Sicherheitstechnische Beratung, insbesondere in Bezug auf Brandschutz
• Unterstützung und Erstellung von Gefährdungsbeurteilungen bezüglich des Brandschutzes
• Organisation und Durchführung von Brandschutzbegehungen
• Bearbeitung von Brandmelder-Abschaltungen und Heißarbeits-Anträgen sowie Kontrolle der Wirksamkeit und Einhaltung von festgelegten Schutzmaßnahmen
• regelmäßige Teilnahme an Jour-fixe-Terminen auf der FAIR-Baustelle als fester Bestandteil der Projektabstimmung
• Prüfung und Bewertung von Brandschutzkonzepten auf Vollständigkeit, Plausibilität und Umsetzbarkeit, Sicheres Lesen und fachliches Verstehen von Brandschutzunterlagen, Plänen und Gutachten, Abstimmung mit internen Fachabteilungen sowie externen Planern, Sachverständigen und Behörden
• Planen, Organisieren und ggf. Durchführen von Schulungen und Unterweisungen:
  • Brandschutzhelfer*in-Ausbildung gemäß DGUV Information 205-023
  • Evakuierungshelfer*in-Ausbildung
  • Brandschutzunterweisungen
• Überwachen der Einhaltung von sicherheitsrelevanten Vorschriften, z.B. Freihalten von Flucht- und Rettungswegen, Sicherheitskennzeichnungen
• Sicherstellung der Umsetzung geplanter Maßnahmen im Brand- bzw. Gefahrenfall und Mitwirkung in der Notfallrufbereitschaft.
• Vertretung anderer Brandschutzbeauftragter bei Abwesenheit.

Ihr Profil:

• abgeschlossene technische Berufsausbildung sowie idealerweise eine einschlägige Weiterbildung zum/zur Meister*in oder Techniker*in
• Ausbildung zum/zur Brandschutzbeauftragten gem. vfdb-Richtlinie 12/09-01 oder gleichwertig
• mehrjährige einschlägige Berufserfahrung im vorbeugenden Brandschutz ist wünschenswert
• Idealerweise Erfahrung in der Kommunikation mit Behörden und sicheres Auftreten innerhalb von Jour-fixe-Terminen
• Führungsqualifikation der Freiwilligen Feuerwehr, mindestens Gruppenführer*in, mittlerer feuerwehrtechnischer Dienst oder vergleichbar
• idealerweise weitere relevante Ausbildungen und Fachkunden, z.B. für Feuerwehrpläne, Flucht- und Rettungspläne, Strahlenschutz, tragbaren Gaswarngeräten, Feuerwehrgerätewart, etc.
• gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.

Wir bieten Ihnen eine vielseitige, abwechslungsreiche und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit an einem überdurchschnittlich gut ausgestatteten Arbeitsplatz mit interessanten und vielfältigen Aufgaben. Teamarbeit und der Wille zur Weiterbildung sind für uns unerlässlich.

GSI bietet weiterhin verschiedene Angebote zur Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf, Angebote im Bereich des betrieblichen Gesundheitsmanagements, betriebliche Sozialberatungsangebote, persönliche Weiterbildungs- und Qualifizierungsangebote, Job-Ticket, Leistungen zur Rentenzusatzversorgung, zusätzliche Betriebliche Freizeit, sowie einen Betriebssportverein „Schnelle Ionen“.

Die Stelle ist unbefristet. Das Gehalt richtet sich nach dem bei GSI geltenden Tarifvertrag TVöD (Bund). 

GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.

Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.

Weitere Informationen über GSI und FAIR erhalten Sie unter www.gsi.de  sowie

www.fair-center.eu.

Wenn Sie das beschriebene Aufgabenfeld als persönliche Herausforderung ansehen und Interesse haben, in einem außergewöhnlichen internationalen, stark technisch geprägten Umfeld zu arbeiten, senden Sie bitte ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen inklusive Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellungen mit Angabe ihres frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.83-9850 bis spätestens 18.06.2026 über unser Bewerberportal:

Online-Bewerbungsportal

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

ABTEILUNG PERSONAL

PLANCKSTRASSE 1

64291 DARMSTADT

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Reference No. HI 2026/4

The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for

Postdoc (m/f/d) for Polymer and Colloid Characterization at HIPOLE Jena

Your Tasks

• Characterization of novel materials for use in energy storage systems (e.g., redox flow batteries) using hydrodynamic and light scattering methods
• Building fundamental expertise in energy research and assisting with the supervision of degree theses (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)
• Conceptual development of characterization methods in solution, particularly with regard to the institute’s needs
• Summary, presentation and publication of the results in English
• Active development of your academic profile and expertise in an exciting new field of work and research

• Successful Master's degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related field, as well as a Ph.D. in macromolecular chemistry, physical chemsitry of polymers, engineering, or related fields
• Excellent understanding of fundamental physical principles and their practical application
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry/polymer physics is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of analytical techniques and methods
• In addition to general computer skills, including Windows and Office, an affinity for programming and the use of advanced software is a plus
• Very good written and spoken English skills including experience in presenting scientific content in English
• Very good publication record and, ideally, experience in securing external funding

You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.

The employment contract is limited to 24 months. There is the possibility of both an extension and a permanent position.

Further Information

Anne Kürschner

+493641948589

Closing Date: 18.06.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

01.08.2026

Scientific Employee (f/m/d) as a parental leave cover

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Radiation Physics conducts research for states of matter under extreme conditions and in very small dimensions.

The Helmholtz International Beamline for Extreme Fields (HIBEF)is looking for a Scientific Employee (f/m/d) as a parental leave cover. 

Your tasks

# Preparation and support of experimental HIBEF setups for user operations on the HED-HIBEF instrument at EuXFEL, specifically laser shock compression and associated diagnostics.

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master) in the field of Physics or related field
# Relevant professional experience in the fields of high-energy science and laser physics
# Excellent communication skills, particularly when providing user support
# Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, in a structured and solution-oriented manner
# Excellent written and spoken English

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.  

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

01.09.2026

PhD Student (f/m/d) Numerical analysis of solidification processes in continuous casting of steel

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.

The department Computational Fluid Dynamics at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf develops CFD-models and frameworks for multiphase flow simulations. The target are multiphase flow processes in medium and large industrial applications, focussing mainly on the Euler-Euler approach. We are seeking a PhD Student (f/m/d)to contribute to the “Numerical analysis of solidification processes in continuous casting of steel”, which is one sub project in the European Training Network COMBINE, where a total of 17 PhD positions are available at the premises of 14 European institutions from academia and industry: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/401249.

Your Mission

The aim of this PhD project is to a develop a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model for analyzing the complex multiphase flow processes in the upper part of the mould during the steel casting process. In this region, molten steel and molten oxides interact with a moving wall and partially solidify. A model experiment to simulate the physical processes involved is being set up and run by another PhD student within the network at the HZDR. A close collaboration with this PhD student is desired. The CFD model should be based on OpenFOAM and integrated into an existing GitLab-based development platform to ensure sustainability and reuse of the results.

Within the project duration of 36 months transnational secondments of six months in total are planned to acquire further knowledge and foster scientific exchange.

Your tasks

# CFD-model development and validation based on OpenFOAM (Foundation release) reflecting the physical processes in the upper part of the mould including partial solidification
# Close cooperation with the PhD student preparing and conducting the related experiment
# Compilation of project reports and scientific publications
# Close collaboration with project partners
# Participation in secondments with industrial and academic partners: 1 month at Tata Steel Europe Ltd. (Netherlands), 5 months at University of Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Mechanical or Process Engineering or a comparable subject
# Affinity to CFD modelling and open-source code development
# Excellent communication skills and motivation to work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment
# Willingness to travel and participate in international secondments
# Excellent written and spoken English skills
# C++ programming skills and ecperiences with OpenFOAM would be helpful

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Multi-sectoral research and multi-national collaboration with fellows in the network
# Comprehensive network-wide and local training in technical and soft skills
# Attractive secondments at leading academic and industrial network partner institutions
# Salary in accordance with the EU MSCA regulations for Doctoral Researchers (page 118ff) - MSCA regulations
# Numerous company health management programs
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# Employer subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket

Additional information

The candidate will be registered as a doctoral student at Dresden University of Technology. The EU Mobility Rule applies. That is, the candidate must not have resided or carried out her/his main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the host country (in this case Germany) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account.

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.  

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

21.05.2026

• Leadership of the Chemical Analytics working group
• Sample preparation, sample analysis, and data evaluation
• Methodological planning and execution of analytical work in accordance with international quality management standards
• Support of scientific projects from an analytical perspective
• Preparation of scientific publications in the field of analytics

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

21.05.2026

• Setup and installation of instruments for generating and characterizing aerosols at the new AIDAc2 atmospheric simulation chamber
• Development, test and implementation of new measurement systems for the selective sampling of total aerosol, interstitial aerosol, and the residues of cloud droplets and ice crystals at AIDAc2
• Contributing to the design of components for the installation and operation of the new measurement systems at AIDAc2, taking into account the operational requirements at the new simulation chamber
• Conducting test measurements and contributing to first scientific experiments with AIDAc2
• Technical documentation, functional specifications, and operating instructions for the new measurement systems

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

21.05.2026

• Installation and commissioning of proven TDL, FTIR, and light scattering measurement systems at the new AIDAc2 atmospheric simulation chamber
• Development of new or enhanced TDL, FTIR and light scattering measurement systems for the AIDAc2, taking into account the operational requirements at the new simulation chamber and utilizing state-of-the-art technology in spectroscopy and opto-mechanics
• Contributing to the software development for controlling the new measurement systems and integrating them into the central facility control and data acquisition systems
• Conducting test measurements and contributing to first scientific experiments with AIDAc2
• Technical documentation, functional specifications, and operating instructions for the new measurement systems

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this in line with our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.

For section 1.1 Space Geodetic Techniques  (department “Geodesy”), we are looking for a:

Reference Number 11262

GNSS reflectometry methods rely on the use of signals from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) to remotely sense the Earth’s atmosphere and surface, primarily using ground- and satellite-based techniques. The research involves processing data from regional and global ground networks, specialised flight experiments, and low-orbit satellites. The research assistant supports the research team in innovative research tasks with operational aspects in an international environment involving interdisciplinary partner institutions.

• Further development of remote sensing methods for GNSS reflectometry in meteorological applications, particularly for determining wind speed and direction over oceans, as well as for analysing vegetation, soil moisture, and snow/ice properties under operational conditions using signals from all GNSS systems (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou)
• Validation of GNSS-based reflectometry data products through comparison with other remote sensing data (e.g., satellite radar) as well as in-situ measurements to improve data quality, quality assurance, and error characterisation
• Investigation and application of machine learning methods for data analysis, as well as the use of innovative GNSS reflectometry products to improve meteorological and hydrological models and forecasts
• Active collaboration with international and interdisciplinary partner institutions, as well as support for the use of GNSS reflectometry data in atmospheric research, weather forecasting, and climate research

Required qualifications: 

• A Ph.D. in geodesy, meteorology, physics, geophysics or related fields, ideally with a focus on GNSS reflectometry
• Proven experience and scientific publications on the development and geophysical application of GNSS reflectometry techniques, particularly in operational applications
• GNSS data processing and the handling of ground- and satellite-based GNSS remote sensing data

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of machine learning methods for processing and analysing GNSS reflectometry data is desirable
• Experience in developing scientific software, e.g., in Python and/or MATLAB, as well as in-depth knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments
• Experience in securing external funding is an advantage

• Challenging and varied work in a dynamic, international research environment
• Modern workstations with state-of-the-art infrastructure
• Additional benefits in accordance with public service regulations
• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development
• Individual career counselling through the in-house Career Center
• Flexible work schedules and opportunities for remote work
• Measures to improve work-life balance, including through benefit@work
• On-site daycare centre on the research campus
• An attractive workplace in the Albert Einstein Science Park on Potsdam’s Telegrafenberg
• Easy access to Potsdam Central Station—both on foot and by shuttle bus

The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.

“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We, among others, do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures, which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Data protection information for applicants

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this in line with our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.

Reference Number 11292

The successful candidate should have a track record of excellent research in Landscape Evolution in the biodiversity hotspot of Central America and/or Colombia to lead research initiatives we have started in that region. Job responsibilities will include a variety of tasks related to scientific research, including but not limited to:

• Conducting excellent scientific research - furthering understanding of landscape evolution using combined and/or novel approaches (e.g., numerical simulation, data assimilation and collection of new data, satellite data analysis, stratigraphic and sedimentary analysis)
• Writing proposals for research funding to start a research group (e.g., Emmy Noether grant, ERC Starting Grant)
• Writing and submitting scientific papers
• Assist and co-supervise students in the analysis of digital elevation datasets, designing sampling strategies, and analysing data
• Participating in teaching courses such as Surface Processes and Active Tectonics
• Presenting work at scientific conferences

Essential Qualifications: 

• A PhD and Master's degree (or equivalent) in Geology, Geomorphology, Tectonics, or related field
• Excellent track record of scientific research and publication
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis and/or numerical simulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in English (written and oral), Strong competency in Spanish
• Familiarity with cosmogenic and thermochronologic data analysis
• Experience with organising and conducting field work in a tropical setting

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working in a clean laboratory
• Driver’s license 

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Public service benefits
• Extensive training opportunities
• Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
• Flexible working hours and conditions
• Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
• Institute day-care centre on site
• Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam 
• Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.

“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We, among others, do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures, which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Data protection information for applicants

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

FTX

PHD Thesis

22.05.2026

DESY

The FTX group shapes the physics case and develops detector technologies and concepts for future accelerator-based particle physics experiments. It has strong expertise in the preparations for a future electron-positron collider and its detectors as well as for laser-electron experiments to study Quantum-Electrodynamics in the yet unexplored regime of strong fields. PhD students in FTX become members of the PIER graduate school and through this receive offers for academic training, soft skills, and career planning. In the context of the ERC Synergy project "NP-QED", DESY will plan and conduct experiments to probe strong-field QED up to the non-perturbative regime using electron beams and intense laser boosted by plasma mirrors. The FTX group is driving the development of key parts of the experiment, designing and building the detection systems based on detailed simulations of the strong-field QED processes. Among the applications of strong-field QED is the collision of highly focused electron and positron beams in future high-energy colliders, where it influences the experimental environment in terms of background conditions and the luminosity spectrum.

About your role:

• Simulate strong-field QED effects in laser-electron collisions
• Develop an optimised detection systems based on simulations and test measurement campaigns
• Conduct measurement campaigns at CEA Saclay and DESY
• Analyse the resulting data and evaluate the impact on the design of high-energy colliders

About you:

• Master in experimental physics
• Advanced knowledge in particle physics as well as in detectors and/or accelerators
• Experience in programming (C++, python, ... ) and hands-on laboratory work
• Team ability and very good English language skills

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Administrative staff

22.05.2026

Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. Derzeit wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.

Wir suchen für die Abteilung Einkauf und Materialwirtschaft zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n

Einkäufer*in (m/w/d)

Kennziffer:  26.87-8200

für Beschaffungen von Dienst- und Sachleistungen nach Maßgabe des öffentlichen Vergaberechts.

Ihre Aufgaben umfasst insbesondereden Einkauf von Betriebs- und Geschäftsausstattung, Dienstleistungen, Laborbedarf, Hilfs- und Betriebsmitteln mit folgenden Aufgaben:

• Erstellung von Anfragen auf Basis der fachseitigen Anforderungen
• Einholung und Auswertung von Angeboten, auch mittels bestehender Vergabemanagementsysteme
• Erstellung von Preisspiegeln, Kalkulationen und vergaberechtlichen Beurteilungen
• Vertragsbetreuung und -Monitoring inkl. Mahnwesen

Sie sind darüber hinaus der*die kompetente Ansprechpartner*in für die Fachseite in beschaffungsrelevanten Themen.

Ihr Profil:

• eine abgeschlossene kaufmännische Ausbildung oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation

• mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im Einkauf
• idealerweise Kenntnissen im öffentlichen Vergabe- und Vertragsrecht
• SAP- und MS Office-Kenntnissen, sowie guten Englischkenntnissen.

Sie arbeiten außerdem mit einem Auge fürs Detail und verfügen über eine ausgeprägte teamorientierte Arbeitsweise. Gute kommunikative Fähigkeiten, Zuverlässigkeit und ein sicheres Auftreten runden Ihr Profil ab. Ein grundlegendes Verständnis der Zusammenhänge und Prozesse zur Erfüllung der Anforderungen großer Forschungsinfrastrukturen ist wünschenswert.

Wir bieten Ihnen eine vielseitige, abwechslungsreiche und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit an einem überdurchschnittlich gut ausgestatteten Arbeitsplatz mit interessanten und vielfältigen Aufgaben. Teamarbeit und der Wille zur Weiterbildung sind für uns unerlässlich. GSI bietet weiterhin verschiedene Angebote zur Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf, mobiles Arbeiten, Angebote im Bereich des betrieblichen Gesundheitsmanagements, betriebliche Sozialberatungsangebote, persönliche Weiterbildungs- und Qualifizierungsangebote, Job-Ticket, Leistungen zur Rentenzusatzversorgung, zusätzliche Betriebliche Freizeit, sowie einen Betriebssportverein „Schnelle Ionen“.

Die Stelle ist auf 2 Jahre befristet. Das Gehalt richtet sich nach dem Tarifvertrag TVöD (Bund).

GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.

Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.

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This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

01.08.2026

PhD Student (f/m/d) Experimental Investigation of Hydrodynamics in Turbulent Flotation Cells

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.

The Department of Fluid Dynamics Resource Technology Processes is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) Experimental Investigation of Hydrodynamics in Turbulent Flotation Cells. 

Your tasks

# Apply and further develop optical and sensor-based measurement techniques to capture key hydrodynamic parameters in flotation cells
# Analyze multiphase flow behavior, including turbulence, gas dispersion, bubble size distributions, and time-resolved flow structures
# Integrate, document, and communicate experimental findings through data interpretation, reports, scientific publications, and project meetings

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a comparable discipline
# Experimental background in fluid dynamics, particularly in bubbly and multiphase flows
# Hands-on experience with optical or sensor-based measurement techniques for hydrodynamic characterization, such as PIV, PTV, LIF, vibro-acoustic sensors, or fiber-optic sensors
# Basic to good programming skills for data analysis and image processing (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
# Strong problem-solving skills in experimental setup, instrumentation, and measurement campaigns
# Good teamwork and communication skills in an interdisciplinary project environment
# Good written and spoken English

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.  

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

PHD Thesis

Conduct research in ophthalmic epidemiology of aging in humans, with a focus on age-related macular degeneration. In particular, we expect you to:

• Perform integrative analyses combining multi-omics data with eye imaging data
• Contribute to ophthalmic data collection and processing
• Contribute to omics data processing, statistical analyses, and the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Present research findings at national and international conferences
• Actively participate in project-related meetings, documentation, and reporting of project progress
• Contribute to ongoing projects within the group and develop independent research ideas

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, such as epidemiology, bioinformatics, medicine, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline
• A genuine interest in scientific research and quantitative analysis
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English
• Statistical knowledge and experience with programming in R
• Experience with epidemiological research or large-scale observational studies, particularly involving omics and eye imaging data, including the application of machine learning methods for pattern recognition and predictive modeling is desirable but not a prerequisite
• Strong analytical skills, independent and critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and enjoyment of working in an interdisciplinary and international team
• Proficiency in written and spoken German

Your Role in Cutting-Edge Research

The PhD project will be supervised by Dr. Dr. Petra Larsen, scientific lead of the ophthalmic epidemiology team. The research is embedded in the large population-based Rhineland Study, a comprehensive long-term cohort investigating determinants of brain health. We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious early-career researcher with a strong interest in investigating multi-omic and eye imaging signatures in the context of age-related macular degeneration, starting by 01.08.2026 at the latest. 

The Ophthalmic Epidemiology research team investigates deep phenotyping of retinal ageing, preclinical changes and disease, as well as the comprehensive assessment of risk factors driving the onset and progression of both preclinical and clinical disease. These include genetic, molecular and environmental factors.

The PhD thesis will focus on the relationship between ageing and age-related macular degeneration and encompass the full breadth of scientific work, including the development and implementation of study protocols,  coordination and supervision of data collection, and data analysis and publication.

The project will leverage data from the Rhineland Study, a deeply-phenotyped, large-scale population-based cohort study. Available data include comprehensive multi-omics data, including (epi)genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, and proteomics; eye imaging data, advanced MRI data as well as extensive behavioral and clinical data, including cognitive and neurological assessments, cardiovascular assessments, medical history, and medication use. The study currently includes over 14,000 individuals, of whom more than 6,000 already have longitudinal data. Additional baseline and follow-up data collection is ongoing.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, a CV, and transcripts in one single PDF file. The cover letter should describe the motivation to apply for this position and outline how research interest and experience align with the with the work  conducted in our group. Please highlight any relevant projects, publications, or collaborations. Note: We highly value authenticity in applications and discourage the use of AI-generated cover letters.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Dr. Petra Larsen petra.larsen@dzne.de.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

27.05.2026

• Development and synthesis of battery materials (electrolytes and electrodes) for calcium batteries, along with their comprehensive chemical and electrochemical characterization, and optimization of processes for upscaling
• Manufacture of laboratory battery test cells and their comprehensive electrochemical characterization
• Investigation and development of stabilizing interfaces and functional coatings for electrodes
• Chemical and electrochemical characterization using NMR, XRD, SEM, potentiostatic and galvanostatic measurement methods, cyclovoltammetry, and impedance spectroscopy
• Collaboration with project partners and other research groups
• Publication of the research results in relevant journals and presentation at national and international conferences 
• Scientific supervision of bachelor’s and master’s students 

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Other

27.05.2026

• Application of novel machine learning methods to problems in atmospheric dynamics and predictability
• Research contributions to the Helmholtz program "Changing Earth" (Earth and Environment - Helmholtz - Association of German Research Centres) of the IMKTRO 
• Technical and scientific support for other members of the research group
• Development of research proposals for external funding
• Publication of results in the form of articles in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at workshops and conferences
• Support for the research group leadership in organizational matters
• Networking with colleagues in mathematics and computer science
• (Optional) Contributions to the BSc/MSc degree programs in "Meteorology and Climate Physics"

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Das GFZ ist das nationale Zentrum für die Erforschung der festen Erde in Deutschland. Wir fördern das Verständnis dynamischer Prozesse zur Bewältigung globaler Herausforderungen - von der Milderung der Auswirkungen von Naturgefahren über die Bewahrung unserer Umwelt in Zeiten des globalen Wandels bis hin zum verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit natürlichen Ressourcen. Wir sind Mitglied der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft, der größten deutschen Wissenschaftsorganisation. Mit rund 1.200 Beschäftigten sowie ca. 500 Gästen tragen wir zum Helmholtz-Forschungsbereich Erde und Umwelt bei und verbinden Spitzenforschung mit gesellschaftlicher Relevanz und internationaler Zusammenarbeit. Unsere Arbeit integriert multidisziplinäre Studien über die Systeme der Erde und nutzt fortschrittliche Technologien und Infrastrukturen, um Lösungen zu erforschen und unser Wissen in die Gesellschaft zu tragen. Wir tun dies im Einklang mit unserer Vision: „Am Puls der Erde, um sie als lebensfreundlichen Planeten zu erhalten“.

Kennziffer 11249

Werden Sie Teil unseres IT-Teams am GFZ – Gestalten Sie die digitale Zukunft der Geoforschung

Im Rechenzentrum des GFZ entwickeln und betreiben wir moderne IT-Infrastrukturen für datenintensive Forschung. Für die Weiterentwicklung unseres DataOrganizers (DOG) – einer webbasierten Anwendung zur Nutzung von S3-kompatiblem Objektspeicher – suchen wir Verstärkung.

Der DataOrganizer ermöglicht es Wissenschaftler:innen, große Datenmengen einfach zu verwalten, zu teilen und zugänglich zu machen. Er bietet u.a. Funktionen wie Projektverwaltung, rollenbasierte Zugriffssteuerung und einen integrierten Dateibrowser.

• Entwicklung, Betrieb und Weiterentwicklung des webbasierten Tools DataOrganizer (DOG) zur Nutzung von S3-kompatiblen Objektspeichern
• Umsetzung von Anforderungen in bestehenden Softwarearchitekturen (Frontend und Backend)
• Implementierung und Pflege von Schnittstellen (z. B. REST APIs, S3)
• Weiterentwicklung von Funktionen zur Datenverwaltung, Zugriffskontrolle und Nutzerinteraktion
• Integration des Systems in bestehende IT-Infrastrukturen und Dienste des GFZ
• Durchführung von Tests, Fehleranalyse und Fehlerbehebung
• Unterstützung bei Deployment, Betrieb und Monitoring der Anwendung
• Erstellung und Pflege technischer Dokumentation
• Unterstützung von Nutzer:innen bei technischen Fragestellungen

Erforderliche Qualifikationen:

• abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium (Bachelor) in Informatik oder einem vergleichbaren Fach oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation mit relevanter Berufserfahrung
• Erfahrung in der Softwareentwicklung (Frontend und/oder Backend)
• Kenntnisse in modernen Webtechnologien (z. B. JavaScript/TypeScript, Vue/Nuxt oder vergleichbar)
• Erfahrung mit APIs und Webschnittstellen (REST, HTTP)
• Kenntnisse im Umgang mit Datenbanken (z. B. PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Erfahrung mit Versionskontrolle (Git)
• Grundkenntnisse in Linux, Docker und Deployment-Prozessen
• Interesse an Datenmanagement und datenintensiven Anwendungen
• nachgewiesene Deutsch- (mind. B2) und Englischkenntnisse (mind. B1)

Wünschenswerte Qualifikationen:

• strukturierte und selbstständige Arbeitsweise
• Teamfähigkeit und Kommunikationsstärke
• Interesse an wissenschaftlichen Anwendungen und Forschungsdaten
• Bereitschaft, sich in neue Technologien und Themen einzuarbeiten

• spannende Aufgaben an der Schnittstelle von IT und Wissenschaft
• modernste Ausstattung der Arbeitsplätze im Umfeld moderner Forschungsinfrastrukturen
• die Möglichkeit, aktiv an der Weiterentwicklung eines zentralen DataHub-Dienstes mitzuwirken
• ein kollegiales, interdisziplinäres Team
• Zusatzleistungen des öffentlichen Dienstes
• umfangreiche Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten
• eine flexible Arbeitszeit- und Arbeitsplatzgestaltung
• Unterstützung zur besseren Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Privatleben durch benefit@work
• eine Betriebskindertagesstätte auf dem Forschungsgelände
• einen Arbeitsplatz im Wissenschaftspark Albert Einstein auf dem Potsdamer Telegrafenberg
• eine gute Erreichbarkeit zum nahegelegenen Potsdamer Hauptbahnhof, sowohl fußläufig als auch mit Shuttlebus

Dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung bis zum 23/06/2026.  

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Erforderliche Unterlagen: Motivationsschreiben, Lebenslauf, (Arbeits-) Zeugnisse

Das GFZ setzt sich aktiv für Vielfalt ein und begrüßt ausdrücklich Bewerbungen aller qualifizierter Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion/Weltanschauung, Alter und körperlichen Merkmalen. Wir fördern ein inklusives Arbeitsumfeld, in dem jede:r die eigenen Talente voll entfalten kann. Anerkannt schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung und Qualifikation nach Maßgabe des Sozialgesetzbuches IX bevorzugt berücksichtigt.  Bei Fragen zur Gleichstellung der Geschlechter können Sie gern mit unserer Gleichstellungsbeauftragten Kontakt aufnehmen.

„Vielfalt in den Perspektiven“ ist einer der Kernwerte des GFZ. Als integraler Bestandteil der Unterstützung der Vielfalt in unserem Zentrum fördern wir aktiv Frauen in der Wissenschaft und in Führungspositionen, u.a. durch unseren Gleichstellungsplan und die Maßnahmen des Kaskadenmodells, um nachhaltige Chancengleichheit in wissenschaftlichen Karrierewegen zu ermöglichen. Das GFZ setzt sich damit engagiert für die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern in der Wissenschaft, auch in Führungspositionen, ein und ermutigt Frauen ausdrücklich, sich zu bewerben.

Datenschutzhinweise für Bewerber:innen

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This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

MSK

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

27.05.2026

DESY

The MSK group is responsible for real-time data analysis and fast-feedback control for beam stabilisation systems, radiofrequency cavity control, specialised diagnostics, and precise synchronisation of particle accelerators at DESY. We are an international team of technicians, engineers, and scientists who develop, install, and operate complex instruments and embedded systems for EuXFEL, FLASH, and PETRA.With the PETRA IV project, DESY is launching one of the most ambitious and innovative large-scale research projects worldwide. PETRA IV, the most brilliant synchrotron radiation source of the next generation, will be the ultimate 4D X-ray microscope, setting new standards in precision and performance. To implement the project, we are looking for motivated employees who want to get involved in a complex project with international appeal. More information about PETRA IV: PETRA IV

About your role:

• FPGA implementation of signal processing and control algorithms for RF applications
• Configuration optimisation for AMD RFSoC-based high precision hardware platforms
• Analysis, design, verification, documentation and maintenance of Low Level RF and Multi Bunch Feedback systems
• Support for particle accelerator operation

About you:

• MSc or PhD degree in electronics engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or related fields
• Proven experience in embedded systems development with a strong focus on FPGAs and SoCs from AMD (Xilinx)
• Expertise in Hardware Description Languages (VHDL required), C/C++, and scripting languages (Tcl, Python)
• Expertise in designing FPGA interfaces for the peripherals
• Experience with RFSoC devices and UltraScale architecture
• Experience with the Yocto Project and real-time operating systems is beneficial
• Experience with particle accelerators or synchrotron radiation storage rings and with the MicroTCA standard is beneficial
• Proficiency in Linux and version control systems such as Git
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Excellent English skills

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

FS-ATTO

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

27.05.2026

DESY

We are opening a new post-doctoral position in the Attosecond Science Group at the Center for Free Electron Laser (CFEL) Science in Hamburg. In the CFEL-ATTO group, we develop advanced laser technologies with the aim of tracking and controlling electron dynamics in matter.

About your role:

• You will drive the development of synchronised ultrashort UV and NIR sources at the CFEL-ATTO labs for testing a setup for concurrent angular streaking of high and low kinetic energy electrons, ultimately to be used at the European XFEL
• Beginning with a state-of-the-art femtosecond laser system and mid-infrared optical parametric amplifier, you will develop a compression scheme to reach few-cycle pulse durations, and subsequently use them to drive deep UV resonant dispersive waves in a hollow core fiber
• You will design an optical setup to combine the sources spatially and temporally inside a multi-electron-spectrometer setup
• Carry out experiments on various samples in collaboration with an expert team
• In addition to the experiments at DESY, you will take part in experiments and the final commissioning of the setup at the European XFEL

About you:

• PhD in physics or equivalent degree
• Proven experience in nonlinear optics
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: hollow core fibers, optical parametric amplifiers, high power ultrashort pulse laser systems, experiments on samples using short laser pulses
• Experimental skills and interest in instrumentation development
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Ability to work as part of a team

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours and variable part-time. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

• What does our choice of words reveal about the way we think about marine biodiversity conservation?
• How do people communicate about the sea and it’s protection?
• How does the power of naming impact biological research and conservation policy?

• PhD in a relevant subject (e.g., human geography, anthropology, or linguistics)
• Openness to mathematical and computational approaches
• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research
• Interest in the marine environment and marine biodiversity
• Very good English knowledge (approximately equivalent to CEFR level C1)

• Excellent research environment with access to globally unique infrastructure, comprehensive datasets, and international expeditions
• Opportunity to develop and pursue independent scientific ideas and innovative research approaches addressing societally relevant questions
• Close scientific collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation within the institute as well as with national and international partners
• An international working environment with daily interaction with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working for up to 50% of regular working hours
• 30 days of annual leave (full-time), plus additional days off on December 24th and 31st
• Annual special payment in accordance with the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD Bund)
• Occupational health promotion and company fitness programme with Hansefit
• Support services and an established culture promoting work–life balance, e.g. through our family office offering childcare services (e.g. holiday programmes) as well as advice on family and care responsibilities
• Occupational pension scheme (VBL)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts