IBG-1 - Biotechnologie

Work placement

Your Job:

Our Modeling and Simulation Group offers an interdisciplinary and agile research environment within a dynamic and diverse group. The project is an excellent example for research at the interface of computational systems biology and mathematics/statistics with a strong attitude to open research software development. For more information visit www.fz-juelich.de/ibg/ibg-1/modsim or github.com/modsim.

Quantifying the activity of enzymes operating within the large-scale biochemical network is a fundamental challenge in Systems Bio(tech)nology. Here, the unknown parameters must be inferred from models that are incomplete and data that involve errors. For such challenges, Bayesian analysis using Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) has become the gold standard.

For addressing high dimensional parameter inference problems with Bayesian statistics, powerful MCMC methods have been proposed, for example the MCMC differential evolution and the Riemann Manifold Langevin Monte Carlo methods. Because of the specific structure of the inference problems occurring in metabolic models, direct application of these MCMC algorithms is, however, not possible.

In this project, you will bring MCMC methods into the setting of metabolic flux inference and, with inspiration from existing algorithms, develop tailored MCMC algorithms. You will implement the ensuing algorithms in an existing C++ framework, validate and benchmark them with a realistic case study.

The main focus of the project can develop either more in the mathematical theory of MCMC, the implementation of code for the Jülich supercomputers (GPU/CPU), or being combined with a practical modeling project.

Your Profile:

• You are highly motivated, with an interest in probability theory, mathematics, and data science.
  
• Very good practical C++ and Python programming skills allow you to make your ideas happen.
  
• You have strong interest in curiosity-driven multidisciplinary 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:

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented topics
  
• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your Master studies
  
• An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
  
• Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
  
• Qualified supervision and support
  
• The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
  
• Flexible working hours as well as working location
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: 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.

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

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:

• Investigate current challenges and bottlenecks in power flow analysis for large scale electrical distribution grids
  
• Apply machine learning/AI or surrogate modeling (e.g., neural networks, graph neural networks, physics-informed ML) to approximate PF results
  
• Train models using simulation results generated from conventional power flow solvers
  
• Evaluate AI-based approximators in terms of accuracy, generalization, and computational speed
  
• Integrate models with the existing synthetic grid package
  
• Optionally contribute to writing a scientific paper on AI-enhanced grid simulations
  

Your Profile:

Required Qualifications:

• Very good performance in your Master’s studies in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Geoinformatics, Energy Systems, or related field
  
• Very good knowledge of Machine Learning and AI algorithms
  
• Solid programming skills in Python and familiarity with machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  
• Experience working with geospatial data (e.g., geopandas, rasterio, shapely).
  
• Understanding of electrical power systems, especially power flow basics
  
• Experience or interest in applying machine learning to engineering simulations
  
• Strong analytical skills, ability to communicate and document research results clearly in English (B2)
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with GIS tools and libraries (QGIS, GDAL), power system simulation tools (e.g., PyPSA, pandapower, etc)
  
• Knowledge of surrogate modeling, GNNs or Physics-Informed ML
  
• Experience with academic writing or contributions to scientific papers
  
• High level of independence, motivation, and a structured, reliable work approach
  
• Good team skills and willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration
  

Please feel free to apply for the position even if you do not have all the required and desirable skills and knowledge.

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
  
• PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: With us, you will gain valuable practical experience alongside your studies and actively participate in interdisciplinary projects
  
• SCIENTIFIC ENVIRONMENT: You can expect excellent scientific equipment, modern technologies, and qualified support from experienced colleagues
  
• ONBOARDING & TEAMWORK: You can look forward to working in a dedicated, international, and collegial team. It is important to us that you quickly settle into the team and are given structured training for your tasks. We also support you from the very beginning and make your start easier with our Welcome Days and Welcome Guide: go.fzj.de/welcome
  
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE: We offer flexible working hours, possible 100% home office, to help you balance your professional and personal life. You also have the option of flexible working (in terms of location), which is generally possible after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
  
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working hours make it easier for you to balance work and study
  
• 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

Further information on the project is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/de/ice/ice-2/ice2-forschung/integrierte-infrastruktur/verteilnetze

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.

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.

IBG-4 - Bioinformatik

PHD Thesis

Your Job:

• Develop methods and workflows to construct robust co-regulation networks from large single-cell and spatial transcriptomics datasets
  
• Integrate ontologies and metadata (e.g., tissue, cell type, developmental stage, treatment) to build tissue- and context-specific co-regulation networks
  
• Design and implement clustering and integration approaches (e.g., network-based and subspace clustering)
  
• Use co-regulation networks for gene function and protein–protein functional relationship prediction (guilt-by-association), and benchmark them against existing bulk co-expression resources
  
• Compare and optimise the developed methods on real biological datasets; work closely with experimental partners for interpretation and validation of results
  
• Contribute to the integration of the developed methods into open-source software tools and data portals of the institute • Collaborate with internal and external, as well as national and international, project partners
  
• Present your results at national and international conferences
  
• Prepare scientific publications and project reports

Your Profile:

• Genuine interest in data science and one or more of its application domains: life and medical sciences, earth sciences, energy systems, or material sciences
  
• A Masters degree with a strong academic background in mathematics, computer science, physics, material science, earth science, life science, engineering, or a related field
  
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, R, C++, Julia, …)
  
• Good analytical skills with a sound understanding of data evaluation
  
• Prior experience with single-cell data analysis, network analysis, or machine learning are a plus
  
• Good organisational skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  
• Effective communication skills and an interest in contributing to a highly international and interdisciplinary team
  
• Motivation for academic development, supported by bachelor’s and master’s transcripts and two reference letters
  
• Working proficiency in English for daily communication and professional contexts.(TOEFL or equivalent or exemption required)
  
• Knowledge of German is beneficial

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! This HDS-LEE PhD position will be located at Forschungszentrum Jülich, HHU Düsseldorf and Aarhus. We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
  
• Cutting Edge data are available for analysis
  
• Highly motivated groups as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
  
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisors
  
• Chance of participating in (international) conferences
  
• Unique HDS-LEE graduate school program (including data science courses, soft skill courses and annual retreats) www.hds-lee.de/about/
  
• Qualification that is highly welcome in industry
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. via a comprehensive further training program; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/judocs
  
• 30 Days of annual leave and flexible working arrangements, including partial remote work
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

The position is initially limited to three years, with a planned one-year extension. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich (including its various branch offices) is available at www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/phd

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 for 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.

IBG-1 - Biotechnologie

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

Microorganisms in the gut microbiome play a key role in health and disease, but their behavior in complex, dynamic microenvironments is still poorly understood. Within a Helmholtz collaboration, we are building a high-throughput single-cell analysis platform that combines microfluidics, advanced imaging and AI-based analysis to study gut microbial consortia.
You will drive the development of the next-generation image analysis and control framework for microfluidic live-cell analytics in close collaboration with partners at HZI, Helmholtz Munich and HHU.
Your tasks in detail:

• Establish deep-learning–based segmentation, species classification and lineage tracking workflows for multi-species time-lapse data
  
• Optimise models and pipelines for real-time performance, enabling adaptive imaging and feedback
  
• Develop active learning and retraining pipelines to adapt to new consortia
  
• Implement event-triggered, autonomous experiment control to steer imaging in space and time
  
• Provide FAIR analytics workflows and contribute open source tools for use in data analysis
  
• Present your results at international conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to training activities within the consortium

Your Profile:

• Excellent Master and subsequent PhD in computer science, engineering, biophysics, applied mathematics, computational biology or a related field
  
• Proven programming expertise in Python (PyTorch, scientific Python) with solid experience in scientific computing and software development; familiarity with C++ and Linux environments is an advantage
  
• Strong background in deep learning for image analysis / computer vision, ideally on microscopy or time-lapse data
  
• Experience in at least one of: tracking / time-series analysis, probabilistic modelling / uncertainty, real-time or streaming pipelines
  
• Strong mathematical / statistical background, with pronounced analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• No prior wet-lab experience is required; curiosity for biological questions and willingness to collaborate with experimentalists is sufficient
  
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, and enjoyment of working in an international, interdisciplinary research team
  
• Prior research experience (e.g. internships, thesis projects, open-source software contributions, or publications) is highly desirable
  
• Excellent English skills; German is a plus but not required

Our Offer:

We work on highly topical, socially relevant issues and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change! You can expect a wide range of opportunities:

• INTERDISCIPLINARY WORK: An exciting, interdisciplinary research environment at the interface of AI, imaging and microbiome research in an Helmholtz-wide collaboration
  
• CUTTING-EDGE INFRASTRUCTURE: Access to state-of-the-art imaging, microfluidics and computing infrastructure
  
• INNOVATION & TRANSLATION: Opportunities to engage in technology translation and spin-off preparation within FZJ’s innovation ecosystem
  
• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Comprehensive training and development opportunities for personal and professional development with support from experienced PIs.
  
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time ( go.fzj.de/near-full-time ), allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
  
• VACATION: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s)
  
• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed . The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 69 of the PDF download
  
• FIXED-TERM: The position is limited to 3 years
  
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
  

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 for 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.

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.

INW-1 - Nanoskala

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

• System design and implementation for an in-house X-ray beamline for long-term operando investigation of chemical hydrogen storage reactors
  
• Modeling and simulation of the beamline to analyze and optimize system behavior before physical implementation
  
• Development of algorithmus and control software for full automation of long-term and high-troughput operando experiments
  
• Implementation, operation, and optimization of SPS- and PLC-based control systems for experimental equipment and beamline instrumention
  
• Integration of hardware and software interfaces (motors, detectors, sensors, sample environments) into a unified control system
  
• Testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring reliability of automated beamline operations under extended deployment conditions
  
• Design and implementation of data acquisition workflows to ensure reliable storage, transfer, and handling of large experimental datasets in real time
  
• Development of online analysis and monitoring tools to provide rapid feedback during experiments, enabling automated decision-making and system optimization
  
• Close collaboration with synchrotron groups and in-house scientists for design, commissioning, and operation of experiments
  
• Collaboration with the INW-1 machine learning team on data handling, online analysis, design of experiments (DoE), and data categorization to enable efficient and automated evaluation of operando experiments
  
• Collaboration with other groups, in particular at INW and Forschungszentrum Jülich
  
• Participation in extended visits to synchrotron facilities (DESY, ESRF, or similar large-scale research facilities)
  
• Support in establishing the institute`s research infrastructure and laboratory operations

Your Profile:

• Bachelor or Master`s degree in physics, electrical engineering, control systems engineering, mechatronics, or a related discipline
  
• A doctoral degree would be considered an advantage, but candidates with strong practical experience are equally encouraged to apply
  
• Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with SPS/PLC systems, automation, and control engineering
  
• Experience in control and instrumentation of large-scale facilities, ideally synchrotron/FEL/neutron instrumentation or comparable complex systems
  
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus, Profibus, EtherCAT)
  
• Experience with programming and scripting languages (ideally Python, C/C++, or similar) for system integration and automation
  
• Knowledge of data acquisition and experimental control frameworks (EPICS, Tango, or similar)
  
• Fluent in written and spoken English
  
• Very independent and self-motivated way of working but also excellent teamwork skills
  
• High motivation to take on responsibility, ensure system reliability, and develop own research ideas
  
• Willingness for regular business trips and extended stays at partner facilities

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:

• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 10-11 or 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed. The monthly salaries in euros can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt
  
• ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to your basic salary, you will receive an annual bonus and capital-forming benefits
  
• PERSPECTIVE: After a two-year fixed-term contract, our goal is to hire you on a permanent basis. Let`s use this time to find out how well we fit together
  
• ANNUAL LEAVE: You will receive 30 days of annual leave plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s Day)
  
• WORK-LIFE-BALANCE: Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. Flexible working arrangements (including remote working) are generally possible upon agreement and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
  
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs. For more information, visit: go.fzj.de/near-full-time
  
• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your development is important to us – we provide targeted and individual support
  
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: go.fzj.de/benefits

Place of employment: Brainergy Park Jülich

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.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: go.fzj.de/equality

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.

IBG-1 - Biotechnologie

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

In the Vi(MA)²C project, we are building a lab-on-chip system where structured “microbial arenas” are created and manipulated in real time. Microbes and tailor-made microgels are observed and moved by laser-based optical tweezers in a closed action–perception loop. Your work will help transform current observation-only live-cell imaging microscopy into actively controllable, automated vision-based platforms. You will work at Forschungszentrum Jülich, in close collaboration with bioimage analysis partners at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Your tasks in detail:

• Develop and extend deep-learning–based segmentation, classification and tracking for microbes and microgels in phase-contrast and fluorescence images
  
• Optimise these models and pipelines for real-time performance and integrate them into an action–perception loop that drives the optical tweezers
  
• Use and further develop simulation tools to design and benchmark control strategies before deploying them on the microscope
  
• Integrate your software with the microfluidic live-cell imaging platform and provide Python/Jupyter-based tools for collaborators, contributing to FAIR datasets and open-source software
  
• (Co-)Supervise student projects at BSc, MSc, and PhD level
  
• Write research articles, as well as grant proposals, and present your own work at international conferences

Your Profile:

• Master / Diploma and excellent PhD in computer science, engineering, physics, biophysics, applied mathematics, computational biology or a related quantitative field
  
• Strong background in deep learning for image analysis / computer vision, ideally on microscopy time-lapse data
  
• Proven programming expertise in Python (scientific Python, PyTorch or similar); experience with C++ and Linux environments is an advantage
  
• Experience in at least one of the following is highly welcome:
  
• Real-time or streaming pipelines
  
• Control / robotics / feedback systems
  
• Optical systems / optical tweezers / laser-based manipulation
  
• Probabilistic modelling / tracking
  
• Software in the loop (SiL)
  
• Strong mathematical / statistical skills and pronounced analytical problem-solving abilities
  
• Curiosity for microbial life science questions and enthusiasm for working closely with experimentalists (no wet-lab experience required)
  
• Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of working in an agile, international and interdisciplinary team
  
• Very good English skills; German is a plus but not mandatory

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:

• ENVIRONMENT: A world-leading, interdisciplinary and international research environment at the interface of AI, microscopy and life sciences in a high-visibility Helmholtz Imaging project
  
• INFRASTRUCTURE: State-of-the-art experimental equipment, support from experienced PIs, and versatile opportunities to grow as a curious researcher
  
• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Comprehensive training offers and individual opportunities for personal and professional development
  
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE: Very good conditions for work-life balance and a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working hours and the possibility to partly work remotely from home
  
• VACATION & WORKING TIME MODEL: Full-time position, with the option of slightly reduced working hours, and 30 days of annual leave
  
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
  
• CAREER CENTER: You will receive explicit support with regard to your career development opportunities: go.fzj.de/careercenter
  
• FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: The position is limited to 2 years
  
• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed . The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 69 and following of the PDF download
  

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 for 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.

PGI-14 - Neuromorphic Compute Nodes

PHD Thesis

Your Job:

You will participate in an international team in an EU-funded Doctoral Network project called MINDnet. The project consists of 15 PhD students at 7 universities, one research center and two companies. The project has partners from eight different EU countries. All 15 PhD projects are within the overall theme of neuromorphic computing and analog signal processing, targeting applications in the fields of communication, sensing, geolocalization, space and biomedical.
This PhD project will take place at PGI-14 Research Center Jülich. Apart from the time at PGI-14 there will be secondments of 3 months at HPE Belgium (Brussel), Spincloud Systems GmbH (Dresden), and Technical University Ilmenau. There will also be regular meetings with the other 14 PhD students in the doctoral network, including 4 training schools and two workshops.
As a participant of the project, you will become part of the group ‘Adaptive In Memory Computing Group’ at PGI-14.

Background MINDnet
The exponential surge in artificial intelligence (AI), internet traffic, and online services demands a revolutionary leap in devices, computing architecture, and integration technologies. As digital computing struggles to keep up with the growing demand, in MINDnet will investigate neuromorphic computing as a promising solution to support such a demand by getting inspired by the brain’s powerful and energy-efficient processing capabilities. MINDnet aims at addressing the challenge through a holistic optimization - from individual computing devices to the overall architecture, including a focus on applications, and training methods - across multiple technological platforms - photonics, electronics, biological neurons.

Responsibilities and tasks
This PhD project aims to optimize the design of hybrid electrical–optical computing architectures:

• Investigate and design optimal computing and communication architectures for hardware acceleration of large-scale machine learning workloads
  
• Perform characterization and modeling of electronic and optical devices
  
• Develop hardware-aware machine learning models incorporating electronic and optical device constraints
  
• Design and implement hardware-efficient training methodologies for machine learning systems
  
• Conduct comparative benchmarking and performance analysis against state-of-the-art studies
  
• Perform numerical modeling and validation of brain-inspired and neuromorphic algorithms
  
• Design, set up, and operate experimental systems for circuit-level measurements and data analysis

Your Profile:

• IMPORTANT: You must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before your recruitment date (mobility rules of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie program)
  
• Masters degree in electrical/electronic engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or related fields
  
• Experience with emerging memory devices
  
• A strong electronics background, including experience in the analysis and simulation of analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuits, including SPICE and related tools (LTspice, Cadence, MATLAB, Python)
  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team are essential
  
• Strong English skills will be required for the international working environment
  

Further obligations
You are expected to travel to network partners on three assignments, each typically lasting 2–3 months. Additionally, you are expected to participate in outreach activities including, but not limited to, YouTube videos, social media updates, participation in public events and campaigns, as well as dissemination to popular press.

Our Offer:

We work on cutting-edge research topics with a high potential to positively impact society. We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE: You will participate in a world-leading, international research environment with state-of-the-art equipment
  
• RESEARCH & TEAM: Opportunity to work in the highly interdisciplinary and exciting field of neuromorphic and brain-inspired computing, collaborating with physicists, neuroscientists, materials scientists, and engineers
  
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE: We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life. You also have the option of flexible working (in terms of location), which is generally possible after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
  
• VACATION: 30 days of annual leave as well as an arrangement for bridging days (e.g. between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
  
• KNOWLEDGE & DEVELOPMENT: Your professional development is important to us – we support you specifically and individually e.g., through training and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral candidates (JuDocS): go.fzj.de/JuDocs
  
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
  
• 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 for a fixed term of 3 years but with the prospect of longer-term employment 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

Place of employment: Aachen

Start for the grant : January 1, 2026.
Preferred start of employment: between May and September 2026

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and innovation Programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No. 101226674

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.

Diploma & Master Thesis

• You will explore machine learning–based methods for super-resolving – translating low-resolution into high-resolution fields – paleoclimate simulations.
• Using paired climate model simulations of a past warm climate state (mid-Holocene), you will train deep learning models – such as convolutional neural networks or diffusion models – to learn the statistical relationship between coarse and fine spatial scales. 
• The focus will be on physically relevant variables such as sea surface temperature or near-surface winds.

• Enrolled at an University 
• Backgorund in Physics, Oceanography/Meteorology, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science
• Experience with Python
• Interests in Machine Learning and Climate Science

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.

Internal Services

Vocational training

Reference No. FM 2026/1

The Department Internal Services is looking for

Trainee/Apprentice Chef (f/m/d)

Further Information

Mariola Nadolski

+49 30 8062-42661

nadolski@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 10.05.2026

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.

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

06.03.2026

We seek a candidate (f/m/d) who will expand KIT’s role in the research field of experimental astroparticle physics. The activities of the position are focused on the direct search for Dark Matter and on the development of technologies and instruments for building ultra‑sensitive experiments. The Tenure‑Track professorship will be integrated to strengthen and complement the existing experimental and theoretical activities at KIT in the research areas of astroparticle and particle physics.

You will establish and independently lead a Dark Matter research group at the KIT Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP). You will participate in the program‑oriented funding of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, particularly in the program “Matter and the Universe” (MU). At KIT, the research topics and tasks of the program include, in addition to the search for Dark Matter, the determination of the neutrino mass and other neutrino properties as well as the investigation of ultra‑high‑energy particles and radiation from the Universe.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues from other institutes and the program “Matter and Technologies” (MT), especially for the development of suitable detection technologies and detectors. You contribute in the acquisition of third‑party funding from national and international sources.

A participation in the KIT Center for Elementary Particle and Astroparticle Physics (KCETA) and in the Karlsruhe School for Elementary Particle and Astroparticle Physics: Science and Technology (KSETA) is desired.

An appropriate participation in the teaching duties of the KIT Faculty of Physics is expected. You will perform large-scale research with a teaching load of 4 lecture hours per week per semester and after a positive mid-term evaluation of 6 lecture 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.

FS-ML

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

06.03.2026

DESY

The Advanced Multilayer X-ray Optics group at CFEL is one of the leading research groups developing novel X-ray lenses, also known as multilayer Laue lenses (MLLs). Such optics have opened up new opportunities for breaking barriers in focusing, dispersing, and otherwise controlling X-ray pulses in space and time, which enables exciting new applications in imaging, spectroscopy, and nonlinear optics. We are developing efficient X-ray optical elements to build up the functionalities by controlling the 3D structure of materials over large volumes and on nanometre scales, such as nanofocusing lenses, gratings, pulse compressors, waveplates, and beam splitters. We are making the highest resolution X-ray lenses in the world. Here is an opportunity for highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to join our team and be part of these exciting developments.

About your role:

• Prepare and conduct scientific experiments at various radiation sources
• Develop, apply and test new imaging modalities such as ptychography and projection imaging techniques to characterize and improve X-ray lenses (MLLs)
• Explore feasibility of MLLs for various experiments and for their increased use at lab, synchrotron and XFEL sources
• Communicate findings via publications and presentations, and form connections with facilities and laboratories
• Mentor students in the group

About you:

• PhD in physics, applied physics or a related field
• Sound knowledge of Fourier optics, X-ray physics, metrology and ptychography
• Experience in experimental methods or development of instrumentation
• Experience with synchrotron and XFEL experiments is an advantage
• Good programming skills, especially Python
• Proficient in English and in writing scientific articles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High self-motivation and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
• Interested in exploring prospects of new technologies

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.

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.

IT - Computing

Cyber Security Specialist (f/m/x)

102896

Full time, close to full time
35-39 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, improving lives.

Your work provides the foundation for scientific discoveries with real impact, shaping the future of health.
Helmholtz Digital Services for Science (HIFIS) aims to provide excellent, seamlessly accessible IT services for the whole Helmholtz Association.

Your work will help both Helmholtz Munich and HIFIS to secure the foundation for scientific discoveries with real impact, shaping the future of health.

Your tasks

• You will collaborate closely with partners in the Helmholtz Association and HIFIS (Helmholtz Digital Services for Science) to design, develop, and implement comprehensive security solutions across the cloud federated services architecture used at Helmholtz sites and partner organizations.
• You will assess and continuously monitor the current security posture of Helmholtz Munich’s infrastructure (including network, storage solutions, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing systems) and recommend improvements in design and implementation aimed at strengthening the overall security posture of the center.
• You will assess the application security posture, offering guidance on integrating secure coding practices, performing threat modelling and code reviews, and embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle for both in-house and third-party applications.
• You will evaluate policies, standards, procedures and recommendations to enhance adherence to national and international security standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, BSI C5, BSI IT-Grundschutz), ensuring regulatory compliance and security best practices.
• You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate security risks through risk management processes, including threat modelling and risk assessment.
• You will support incident response activities, vulnerability management, and forensic investigations, helping to minimize impact and strengthen defenses.
• You will provide technical guidance, training, and awareness programs to colleagues and partners on security best practices, emerging threats, and compliance requirements, fostering a strong security culture across the organization.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity or a related field and relevant security certifications (e.g., OSCP, CCSP, CISSP, CISM) from a university with internationally recognized quality standards.
• Good understanding of networking, storage, cloud computing, virtualization, and application technologies, and their associated security principles and controls.
• Interest with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies (such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and similar standards), including designing and implementing secure authentication and authorization systems.
• Interest in application security, including secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), vulnerability assessment, code review, and mitigation of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, endpoint/server protection solutions, and encryption technologies.
• Familiarity with open-source tools applicable for securing corporate environments.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO 27001, BSI C5, BSI IT-Grundschutz, and similar regulatory requirements.
• Ability to perform security risk assessments, threat modelling, and develop risk mitigation strategies within complex technical environments.
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

We value passion and potential!

So please consider applying even if your experience does not match every line of the description.

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 until 31.12.2028 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 Dr. Alf Wachsmann, +49 89 31872488, 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)
Scientific IT
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.

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.

Student assistants

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.

23.03.2026

The Helmholtz Institute Jena (HI Jena) is a joint institution of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research GmbH in Darmstadt. The institute is mainly focused on applied and fundamental research at the borderline of high-power lasers and particle accelerators.

For a PhD position established in Darmstadt, we are looking for a

Scientist / Researcher (m/f/d)
in Atomic and Quantum Physics
and Spectroscopy of Highly-Charged Ions

Part time (65%)

Posting ID: 26.49-4200

Highly charged ions are ideal for research in atomic and nuclear physics, fundamental physics and the search for previously unknown physics beyond the Standard Model of particle physics. In such ions, the remaining electrons are extremely strongly bound to the nucleus, which makes these systems highly sensitive to fundamental effects. Furthermore, highly charged ions are robust against external disturbances, also due to the strong binding of the electrons to the nucleus. This favours highly sensitive tests of fundamental physics.

As part of the HiTHOR project funded by the European Research Council ERC, the SPECTRAP Penning trap experiment at the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt plans to perform spectroscopy of hyperfine transitions in heavy, highly charged ions in order to test quantum electrodynamics in strong fields. Another motivation is to measure the clock transition of the thorium nucleus for highly-charged ions (Th89+) for the first time in a Penning trap.

The work at the Helmholtz Institute Jena will focus on

• the operation of a precision ion trap, including the vacuum and cryogenic technology, as well as ion optics used there,
• characterising the trap with ions from an offline source, using both electronic and optical detection,
• developing and installing laser systems for thorium spectroscopy,
• conducting initial complex laser spectroscopy experiments.

We are looking for a doctoral candidate with

• a university degree (master’s or equivalent) in physics with very good grades,
• a high level of motivation and commitment to tackling new challenges,
• the ability to work independently, reliably and carefully,
• a talent for practical work in the laboratory,
• ideally basic knowledge of a programming language (e.g. Python) and electronics, and/or the willingness to learn or deepen these skills,
• who likes to work in an interdisciplinary team,
• and possesses excellent communication skills in English.

What we offer:

A 3 year contract embedded in Germany’s largest research foundation, with the salary and benefits based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund) effective at GSI. The position will be established in Darmstadt; as a part of it, the pursuit of a doctorate at Friedrich Schiller University in Jena is expected.

GSI promotes the professional development of women and expressly welcomes applications from women. Handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified.

Information about the Helmholtz Institute Jena, GSI and FAIR is available at www.hi-jena.de, www.gsi.de and www.fair-center.eu.

For any questions, please contact Dr. Stefan Ringleb (stefan.ringleb(at)uni-jena.de)   or Dr. Rima Schüssler (r.schuessler(at)gsi.de).

If you find this position interesting, please submit your full application documents, including your desired salary, your earliest possible starting date and the posting ID 26.49-4200 by Mai 20 at the latest

through our online portal

or to:

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.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

25.03.2026

The Helmholtz Institute Jena (HI Jena) is a joint institution of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research GmbH in Darmstadt. The institute is mainly focused on applied and fundamental research at the borderline of high-power lasers and particle accelerators.

We are looking for a

Doctoral Scientist / Researcher (m/f/d)
in Atomic and Quantum Physics
and High-Precision Mass Spectrometry of Highly-Charged Ions

Part-time 65%

Posting ID: 26.50-4200

to be filled as soon as possible.

The mass of particles is a fundamental property, and its precise determination allows contributions to be made to a wide variety of areas in atomic and nuclear physics. The most accurate mass measurements are achieved with individual, highly charged ions in a Penning trap, where relative accuracies of 10-12 are achieved. Such measurements are used in the search for new physics (Phys. Rev. Lett. 134, 063002 (2025)), determining the neutrino mass (Nature Physics 20, 921–927 (2024)), and determining excited states in the atomic shell (Nature 581, 42–46 (2020)).

However, high-precision mass measurements have so far been limited to light and medium-heavy ions or medium charge states. A Helmholtz Investigator Group has therefore been established at the Helmholtz Institute Jena, with an experimental site at GSI in Darmstadt, to extend this technology to the heaviest ions in the highest charge states and, among other applications, perform precise tests of quantum electrodynamics in strong fields. At GSI, such ions can be generated using the heavy ion accelerator and, after a deceleration process, made available for ion trap experiments – a worldwide unique combination of experimental infrastructure. To strengthen the Helmholtz Investigator Group, set up the Penning trap mass spectrometer and carry out future measurements, we are looking for a PhD Student to start as soon as possible.

The work at the Helmholtz Institute Jena will focus on

• design, construction and commissioning of a new Penning trap mass spectrometer,
• the application of state-of-the-art cryogenic detectors for the detection of individual particles in the traps and in the beam line,
• the operation of the Penning traps, including the vacuum and cryogenic technology, as well as ion optics and detection units used there,
• data analysis, and the presentation of results at conferences and workshops,
• and performing measurement campaigns.

We are looking for doctoral candidate

• a university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in physics or equivalent with very good grades,
• a high level of motivation and commitment to tackling new challenges,
• the ability to work independently, reliably and thoroughly,
• talent for practical work in the laboratory,
• ideally, experience in an atomic physics laboratory and basic knowledge of a programming language (e.g. Python) and electronics, and/or willingness to learn or deepen these skills,
• strong team and communication skills,
• good written and spoken English skills; German skills are an advantage.
• who likes to work in an interdisciplinary team.

What we offer:

A 3 year contract embedded in Germany’s largest research foundation, with the salary and benefits based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund) effective at GSI. The position will be established in Darmstadt; as a part of it, the pursuit of a doctorate at Friedrich Schiller University in Jena is expected.

GSI promotes the professional development of women and expressly welcomes applications from women. Handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified.

Information about the Helmholtz Institute Jena, GSI and FAIR is available at www.hi-jena.de, www.gsi.de and www.fair-center.eu.

Questions regarding this position should be sent to Dr. Rima Schüssler (r.schuessler(at)gsi.de).

If you find this position interesting, please submit your full application documents, including your desired salary, your earliest possible starting date and the posting ID 26.50-4200 by May 28 at the latest

through our Online-Portal

or to:

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.

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.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Postdoc in Quantum Enhanced Microscopy (f/m/x)

102887

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 Post-doctoral researcher (f/m/x) to drive the development of a novel quantum enhanced microscope.

Your tasks

• Design and engineer a next-generation microscope integrating visible-light and mid-infrared imaging with quantum-enabled sensing approaches
• Develop, assemble, and integrate advanced optical and instrumentation components into a novel biomedical imaging platform
• Implement and optimize system architectures, including optical setups, control systems, and measurement pipelines
• Characterize, benchmark, and iteratively improve system performance using advanced optical and quantum measurement techniques
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate the developed technology into first biomedical imaging applications

Your profile

• Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Quantum Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field, with a focus on quantum techiques
• Excellent track record of research achievements and publications in top-ranked journals
• Advanced hands-on experience in optics, sensors, lasers, optical fibers
• Strong experimental and engineering skills, including optical alignment, system integration, and quantitative performance testing
• Experience with instrument control, data acquisition systems, or scientific programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment at the interface of physics, engineering, and biomedical research
• Excellent command of the English language

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 Ludwig Englert, recruiting@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
• Letter of motivation
• Academic transcripts of records
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• References from recent employers
• CV
• Letter of motivation
• Academic transcripts of records
• 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)
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.

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.

Student assistants

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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

01.04.2026

Do you have an interest in urban environments, climate change, and biodiversity? Do you enjoy working with spatial data, models, and decision-making approaches? Are you motivated to contribute to sustainable solutions for cities?

If so, we offer you the opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. within the international and interdisciplinary graduate school C4LaNd, Cluster 2 (Rethinking Urban Spaces), with partners at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the University of Melbourne, and the University of Hohenheim.

The PhD position “Optimizing Blue-Green Infrastructure for Climate and Biodiversity” is based in Campus South at KIT in Karlsruhe within the junior research group GRUSSlead by Dr. Benz, with close collaboration with the University of Melbourne. The position is embedded in a joint supervision framework, including a research stay of one year in Melbourne and a joint (cotutelle) PhD degree. In Melbourne the position is placed in the group of Prof. Wu.

The overarching question of the doctoral research will be:
How can blue-green infrastructure in cities be designed to jointly enhance biodiversity conservation and urban climate adaptation under increasing land-use pressure?

Lines of research include:

• Explore how biodiversity in urban areas can be assessed using conservation-based frameworks (e.g. Natura 2000 / FFH)
• Analyze spatial patterns of urban green infrastructure and their ecological characteristics
• Investigate how different urban green configurations influence urban climate, particularly heat stress
• Compare alternative design strategies for blue-green infrastructure
• Identify trade-offs and synergies between biodiversity conservation and urban climate adaptation
• Contribute to the development of multi-objective optimization approaches for urban land-use decisions
• Develop ideas for analysis, publications, and integration within the C4LaNd programme

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.

01.04.2026

Do you want to pursue a PhD in Computer Science focused on the development of deep learning methods and apply these methods to a critical climate risk factor societies will face in the 21st century? If so, we encourage you to apply for our PhD position within the multidisciplinary, international research training group C4LaNd!

You will focus on advancing probabilistic deep learning models for spatiotemporal forecasting, with the primary goal of modelling multiple dimensions of wildfire risks, using data from both computer simulations and Earth observations (e.g., satellite data). A central component will be the development of improved algorithms, building on recent advances in AI such as versions of diffusion models. You will then apply these methodological developments to support climate change risk assessments. For example, your project will explore the combined impacts of climate change and changes in land use on biodiversity.

Ultimately, your wildfire model is intended to become a component of the dynamic global vegetation model LPJ-GUESS and of the AI world model WOW of the Earth system . As such, your work will also lead to an improved online representation of wildfires in future climate and ecosystem simulations.

Background:
C4LaNd is a new research training group that brings together senior and doctoral researchers from the natural, social, economic and engineering sciences to address the challenges of sustainably using land for the benefit of both people and nature. You will receive a dual PhD degree from KIT and University of Melbourne, including a one-year research stay in Melbourne. Further information on C4LaNd, and the Ph.D. positions advertised can be found at C4LaNd.earth.

This PhD project will be based in the AI in Climate and Environmental Sciences research group at the Computer Science department of KIT in Karlsruhe, Germany. Your primary PhD supervisor will be Prof. Peer Nowack, and you will collaborate closely with Prof. Almut Arneth and Dr. Carolina Natel from KIT’s Atmospheric Environmental Research institute. Your Melbourne co-advisor will be Dr. Benjamin Henley.

For further information, please see C4LaNd.earth.

Lines of research include:

• Advancing deep learning methods for probabilistic spatiotemporal modelling.
• Using these methods to assess multiple dimensions of wildfire risk under future climate and land use scenarios, in particular concerning impacts on biodiversity.
• Collaborating with fellow C4LaNd PhD researchers and with modellers in the LPJ-GUESS and WOW research communities.
• Reviewing literature and other data sources to support your work.
• Presenting your results at national and international conferences.

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.

25.03.2026

Do you have knowledge of land ecosystems, climate change and land use change? Do you have good quantitative and coding skills? Are you keen to apply these to address societal and ecological research challenges? If so, we can offer you to earn your PhD degree within a multidisciplinary, international research training group, with partners at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, the University of Melbourne, Australia and the University of Hohenheim, Germany.

C4LaNd is a new research training group that brings together senior and doctoral researchers from the natural, social, economic and engineering sciences to address the challenges of sustainably using land for the benefit of both people and nature. You will receive a dual PhD degree from KIT and University of Melbourne, Australia, including a one-year research stay in Melbourne, Australia. Further information on C4LaNd, and the PhD positions advertised can be found at C4LaNd.earth. The PhD position 'Modelling Sustainable European Forests in a Future Climate' is within the Global Land-Ecosystem Modelling Group (https://lemq.imkifu.kit.edu/) at KIT's 'Campus Alpin' in GarmischPartenkirchen, Germany, partnered with the Quantitative and Applied Ecology Group at Melbourne, Australia (https://qaeco.com/landing/).

The overarching question of the doctoral research will be: how can European forests be made 'climate smart' with synergies for multiple ecosystem services under different climate-change and socio-economic futures?

Lines of research include:

• Familiarize yourself with the ecosystem model LPJ-GUESS
• Further develop the parameterization of European forest species in LPJ-GUESS 
• Review literature and other data sources to support this parameterization
• Explore options of bringing plant functional trait-based approaches into the parameterization of European trees in the model
• Conduct simulations and evaluate output against observations
• Develop ideas for model applications, simulation set-up and analysis and publications
• Document code development and performance

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.

25.03.2026

Do you have knowledge of land ecosystems, climate change and land use change? Do you have good quantitative and coding skills? Are you keen to apply these to address societal and ecological research challenges? If so, we can offer you to earn your PhD degree within a multidisciplinary, international research training group, with partners at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, the University of Melbourne, Australia and the University of Hohenheim, Germany.

C4LaNd is a new research training group that brings together senior and doctoral researchers from the natural, social, economic and engineering sciences to address the challenges of sustainably using land for the benefit of both people and nature. You will receive a dual PhD degree from KIT and University of Melbourne, including a one-year research stay in Melbourne. Further information on C4LaNd, and the PhD positions advertised can be found at C4LaNd.earth.The PhD position is within the Global Land-Ecosystem Modelling Group (https://lemg.imkifu.kit.edu/) at KIT-Campus Alpin (IMKIFU) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, partnered with the Quantitative and Applied Ecology Group at Melbourne, Australia (https://qaeco.com/landing/).

The overarching question of the doctoral research will be: how does the presence or absence of full trophic chains affect carbon and nutrient cycling in natural ecosystems, in the present day and under future climate change?

Lines of research include:

• Familiarize yourself with the ecosystem models LPJ-GUESS and Madingley
• Further develop key processes in Madingley (e.g. selective or height-depended feeding; introduction of detritivores, etc.)
• Explore literature and other data sources to support this parameterization as well as model evaluation
• Conduct simulations and evaluate output against observations
• Develop ideas for model applications, simulation set-up and analysis and publications
• Document code development and performance

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.

25.03.2026

Do you have knowledge of land ecosystems, climate change and land use change? Do you have good quantitative and coding skills? Are you keen to apply these to address societal and ecological research challenges? If so, we can offer you to earn your PhD degree within a multidisciplinary, international research training group, with partners at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, the University of Melbourne, Australia and the University of Hohenheim, Germany.

C4LaNd is a new research training group that brings together senior and doctoral researchers from the natural, social, economic and engineering sciences to address the challenges of sustainably using land for the benefit of both people and nature. You will receive a dual PhD degree from KIT and University of Melbourne, Australia, including a one-year research stay in Melbourne, Australia. Further information on C4LaNd, and the PhD positions advertised can be found at C4LaNd.earth. The PhD position ' Ecosystem and biodiversity impacts of novel land-use futures' is within the Global Land-Ecosystem Modelling Group (https://lemq.imkifu.kit.edu/) at KIT's 'Campus Alpin' in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, partnered with the Quantitative and Applied Ecology Group at Melbourne, Australia (https://qaeco.com/landing/).

The overarching question of the doctoral research will be: how do different, novel land-use futures affect ecosystem state and function globally, what are implications of these for biodiversity and ecosystem services in the present day and under future climate change?

Lines of research include:

• familiarize yourself with the LandSyMM modelling framework and in particular its ecosystem models LPJ-GUESS 
• simulate how a range of novel future land-use changes scenarios, available from LandsyMM simulations affects ecosystem carbon cycling and a range of other ecosystem processes and services
• explore how a range of biodiversity indicators such as species habitat availability and extinction risk would be affected by a suite of land use futures
• explore literature and other data sources to support interpretation of outputs and model evaluation
• develop ideas for model applications, simulation set-up and analysis and publications
• document code development and performance

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.

25.03.2026

Do you have a strong interest in forest ecosystems, climate extremes, and carbon cycling? Are you excited about linking physiological mechanisms to landscape-scale patterns to address pressing challenges related to forest dieback and climate mitigation? Are you motivated to work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment?

If so, we invite applications for a PhD position in the Plant Ecophysiology Lab as part of a multidisciplinary, international research training group with partners at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, the University of Melbourne (UoM), Australia and the University of Hohenheim, Germany.

C4LaNd is a new research training group in which doctoral researchers from a variety of disciplines approach the issue of sustainably using land for the benefit of both people and nature from a variety of angles. The group offers the opportunity to receive a dual PhD degree from KIT and UoM, as well as a one-year research stay in Melbourne, Australia. Further information on C4LaNd, and the Ph.D. positions advertised can be found at C4LaNd.earth

The PhD position, 'Forest Vulnerability to Hotter Droughts', is within the Plant Ecophysiology Lab (https://ecophys.imk-ifu.kit.edu) at the KIT-Campus Alpin in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany Project Background and Research Question:

Forests across Europe and beyond are increasingly threatened by hotter droughts, which are leading to rising tree mortality and may undermine forests' role as carbon sinks. However, forest vulnerability is not spatially uniform and varies strongly among species and environmental conditions. The overarching research question of this PhD project is: How do hotter droughts alter the physiological mechanisms and thresholds of tree mortality, and how can these processes be linked to landscape-scale patterns of forest vulnerability?

Your main tasks will be:

• investigate physiological mechanisms and mortality thresholds of trees under hotter droughts  through experimental approaches
• identify spatial patterns and hotspots of forest vulnerability using remote sensing data and climatic information
• integrate experimental and landscape-scale observations to develop a mechanistic framework of heat-induced forest decline
• publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences

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

25.03.2026

Do you have sound knowledge of land ecosystems, climate change and land use change? Do you have very good systematic review and text mining skills? Are you keen to apply these to address societal and ecological research challenges? If so, we can offer you a post-doctoral position within a multidisciplinary, international research environment, with partners at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT), Germany, the University of Melbourne (UoM), Australia and the University of Hohenheim, Germany.

C4LaNd is a new research training group that brings together senior and doctoral researchers from the natural, social, economic and engineering sciences to address the challenges of sustainably using land for the benefit of both people and nature. C4LaNd will also provide two systematic review papers during its five-year funding period, synthesizing knowledge gained in C4LaNd as well as the broader literature. This activity is led by a post-doctoral researcher. The position is within the Global Land-Ecosystem Modelling Group (https://lemg.imkifu.kit.edu/) at KIT-Campus Alpin (IMKIFU) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Further information can be found at C4LaNd.earth.

Lines of research include:

• develop the overarching questions of the Nexus review and a structure of the foreseen manuscripts
• lead the systematic literature review and subsequent synthesis and assessment
• utilize modern tools for automated text mining and content analysis, including machine learning approaches
• coordinate with contributing researchers to this effort
• lead drafting and revision of manuscripts
• document the workflow  

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 role will be based in the group of Dr. Ayse Ulusoy

• Independent organization and coordination of laboratory operations, including ordering, inventory management, and sample tracking
• Responsibility for structured documentation and maintenance of laboratory workflows, including SOPs and data organization
• Independent execution and optimization of experimental procedures, with a focus on tissue processing (e.g., perfusions and sectioning)
• Immunohistochemistry and related staining techniques. Cyclic high-plex IHC experience is a plus.
• Support and implementation of microscopy-based image acquisition and quantitative image analysis
• Troubleshooting and adaptation of established protocols in coordination with scientific staff
• Coordination of consumables, reagents, and selected equipment maintenance
• Contribution to quality control, reproducibility, and compliance with laboratory standards
• Training and supervision of students and new lab members in laboratory techniques and workflows
• Close collaboration with researchers and technical staff to ensure efficient experimental execution

• Completed vocational training as BTA, MTA, CTA, or a Master’s degree (MSc) in life sciences or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in immunohistochemistry workflows, with the ability to work independently in this area
• Experience with tissue processing, histological techniques, and microscopy
• Knowledge of image analysis tools (e.g., ImageJ, QuPath, or similar) is an advantage
• Structured, reliable, and independent working style with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and team-working skills
• Good English communication skills; German is preferred
• FELASA certification is a plus

Your role in cutting edge reserach

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Technical Assistant (BTA/MTA/CTA or MSc) to join a preclinical neuroscience research group focusing on Parkinson’s disease and neurodegeneration. The position involves independent responsibility for laboratory organization and specialized experimental workflows, with a strong emphasis on immunohistochemistry (IHC), tissue processing, and image-based analysis. We are looking for individuals who work independently within the defined technical areas, contribute to the optimization of experimental procedures, and support the efficient operation of a dynamic research environment.

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 Materials Physics

PHD Thesis

02.04.2026

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

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.

06.04.2026

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt is one of the leading particle-accelerator laboratories for science. In the next few years, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research), one of the world's largest research projects, will be built in international cooperation. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work together in this international environment with a team of employees committed to conduct world-class science.

The GSI ALICE department is looking as soon as possible for a

Physicist (all genders)

Posting-ID: 26.59-1150

for a postdoctoral research position.

ALICE (ALarge Ion Collider Experiment) is the dedicated heavy-ion experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva, Switzerland. The aim of the ALICE Collaboration is to study the physics of strongly interacting matter at extreme energy densities, where the formation of the phase of matter called quark-gluon plasma is expected.

The group at GSI is one of the largest teams participating in ALICE, with important roles in detector operation, physics analysis and the collaboration management.

Your Tasks:

The successful candidate will play a leading role in the analysis of ALICE data from Run 3, contributing to the group’s strong research program focused on the study of hadrons with open or hidden heavy quarks. While this is our primary focus, we remain open to considering other innovative analysis topics proposed by the candidate. In addition to current data analysis, the researcher will look toward the future of the field by conducting simulations and physics performance studies for ALICE 3. The position also offers the opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience through the supervision of PhD, Master, and Bachelor students, supporting the academic growth of the group.

Your Qualification:

• PhD in Physics or equivalent qualification
• Strong experience in data analysis in experimental heavy-ion physics, with solid knowledge of C++, ROOT, and Python
• Familiarity with the ALICE O2 software framework is an advantage
• Experience with machine learning techniques; demonstrated curiosity and openness toward exploring novel algorithms and approaches are highly valued
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Enthusiasm in working collaboratively within diverse and inclusive teams

A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.

We offer you a position in a multi-disciplinary, dynamic, competent research group, which highly values fair and collaborative work, closely connected to the neighboring universities. The position is initially limited to a duration of 2 years, with the possibility of renewal.

Required application documents (PDF):

• Curriculum Vitae
• Short and free-form motivation/cover letter (max. 1 page), outlining expectations for the postdoctoral position, research interests, and career goals
• Compact portfolio (max. 3 pages) describing relevant skills for the position, with justification when possible
• The names of three possible references
• Your earliest possible starting date

Salary and benefits are based on the collective agreement for public employees (TVöD Bund) effective at GSI.

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

Handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified.

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

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Silvia Masciocchi (s.masciocchi[at]gsi.de).

If you find this position interesting, please send all application documents stating the Posting-ID above until 15 May2026, via our online application portal:

     Online-Bewerbungsportal

GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research

Human Resources Department

Planckstraße 1

64291 Darmstadt

Germany

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.

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.

The research unit Marine Evolutionary Ecology of the research division Marine Ecology is offering a position for a

Doctoral researcher (m/f/d) in Fish Movement Ecology

Starting date is flexible, but preferred July 1st, 2026. The position offers the possibility to attain a doctoral degree in natural sciences.

Job Description

We are seeking a doctoral student to study the movement of migratory fish in the Baltic and North Sea ecosystems in the context of offshore development and ocean urbanization. The main method used in the project will be acoustic telemetry. The position is embedded in the Marine Behavioural Ecology Group at GEOMAR, focusing on how individual behaviour scales up to macro-scale ecological patterns and embedded in the Urban Ocean project funded by Biodiversa+, with particularly close collaboration expected with Dr. Kim Birnie-Gauvin at DTU Aqua in Denmark. The position includes field work. The successful candidate will contribute to cruise-based sampling activities as well as associated data management and analysis. Numerous opportunities for related scientific outputs in collaboration with project partners are available, including combining movement and ecosystem modelling.

Qualification

required:

• A diploma/MSc degree or equivalent qualification in Biology, Marine Biology or related subjects
• Experience in modeling and statistics
• Proficiency in programming
• Experience at sea
• Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken)

desirable:

• Scientific publications based on MSc thesis 
• Knowledge of marine biology and the North Sea or Baltic Sea ecosystem
• Knowledge of acoustic telemetry methods
• Proficiency in data management

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 available for a funding period of 36 months. The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class E13 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees. The position is 75 % of a full-time equivalent. The position cannot be split.

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 not later than April 30th, 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. Christopher Monk (cmonk(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 “UrbanOcean”.

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.

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: 15.05.2026

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.

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.

Technical staff

02.04.2026

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) one of the world's largest research projects, will be built in international cooperation. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work in this international environment with a team of employees committed to ensuring each day to conduct world-class science.

The division of “Superconducting Magnets & Testing”(SCM) is looking at the earliest possible date for two

Engineers (all genders)

Reference 26.58-6352

We are currently producing and testing superconducting magnet assemblies for the construction of the Super Fragment Separator (Super-FRS), a key machine at the FAIR facility. We are looking for two employees with experience in cryogenics, electrical testing, instrumentation or measurement technology to carry out the tests.

The acceptance tests for the superconducting magnets for the Super-FRS are being conducted at the large-scale research facility CERN near Geneva (Switzerland), which is where the workplace is primarily located.

Your tasks:

• Inspection of test benches
• Incoming inspection of magnets
• Electrical testing of magnets
• Powering / operation / commissioning of superconducting magnets
• Magnetic field measurements
• Handling of control systems
• Data analysis
• Documentation of the tests.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g. specialising in electrical engineering, cryogenics) or similar qualification
• Knowledge and practical experience in some of the following areas
  • Superconducting magnets
  • Electrical testing
  • Control systems, particularly in cryogenic environments
  • Data analysis and interpretation of results
  • Safety engineering
• Good Computer skills and some programming knowledge
• Very good written and spoken English
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with others
• Willingness to live abroad and work at CERN.

We offer a multifaceted and interesting position within an internationally well-accepted research facility.

The positions are limited for 2 years. Salary is as specified in the collective agreement for public employees (TVöD Bund), effective at GSI.

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.

If you find this position interesting and challenging and would like to work in an exceptional, international, strongly technical environment, please send your full application documents with information of your earliest possible starting date and the reference number 26.58-6352 at the latest by 08.05.2026 via our online portal:

Online-Bewerbungsportal

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

Abteilung Personalmanagement

Planckstrasse 1

64291 Darmstadt

GERMANY

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.

Administration

Vocational training

Reference No. A 2026/1

The Main department Administration is looking for

Ausbildung zur Kauffrau/zum Kaufmann für Büromanagement (w/m/d)

Further Information

Christina Herold

christina.herold@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 07.05.2026

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.

Institute of Materials Physics

PHD Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

09.04.2026

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

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.

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 11214

In the section Hydrology, we are seeking a motivated an talented Postdoctoral Researcher & Project manager to work for the ERC Synergy Grant Project “LIMIT2ADAPT - When and where do we reach the limits of adaptation to riverine flood risk?”. 

You have expertise in exposure and risk research, large data assessment, programming and machine learning. If so, we encourage you to apply!

You will develop exposure and physical vulnerability maps for past and future (1970-2100) and integrate these into a flood risk and adaptation modelling system. You will develop approaches in four case study areas (Rhine, Mekong, Pungwe, Upper Mississippi) and subsequently upscale to the global scale.

You have the interest and ability to participate and manage collaborative and interdisciplinary research activities and discussions in the field of flood risk and adaptation modelling. You will closely collaborate with external partners, and present, publish and communicate research results at international conferences and in scholarly journals.

• Develop exposure and physical vulnerability maps for past and future
• Integrate exposure and vulnerability data into a dynamic modelling system
• Establish (semi-)automatic, dynamic risk assessment workflows
• Manage and support the collaboration with project partners and beyond in an interdisciplinary (natural and social sciences), international context (about 20% of the working time may be dedicated to project management)
• Present, publish and communicate research results at scientific meetings and in scholarly journals

Essential Qualifications:

• A Master's degree and a PhD in Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography, Engineering, Geoinformatics or related fields
• Understanding of adaptation concepts and flood risk system: hazard, exposure, vulnerability and adaptation
• Experience in handling large data
• Advanced programming and code management skills (Python, R, GIT, …)
• Capacity for interdisciplinary teamwork and excellent communication skills
• Ability to communicate in English fluently

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in exposure and risk research 
• Expertise in machine learning and Bayesian statistics is beneficial
• Experience in project management is advantageous

• Work on a scientifically exciting, socially highly relevant, and globally visible ERC Synergy Grant project
• Collaborate with leading scientists and their research groups
• Take on ambitious and diverse tasks in a dynamic, 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 (including scientific publication list as well as names and contact information of two referees)
• Letter of motivation
• Grades, transcripts and certificates for your master's and PhD degree in a single document - if not available, a confirmation from your institution on 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.

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 11218

In the section Hydrology, we are seeking a motivated and talented PhD candidate to work in the ERC Synergy Grant Project “LIMIT2ADAPT - When and where do we reach the limits of adaptation to riverine flood risk?”.

You have experience in machine learning, programming and flood risk research. If so, we encourage you to apply!

You will conduct household surveys in international case study areas, analyse the data and develop a global flood damage model. Your aim is to gain a better understanding of the factors influencing households’ adaptation decisions and how these decisions affect their physical vulnerability and flood risk. You have the interest and ability to participate in collaborative and interdisciplinary research activities and discussions in the field of adaptation and flood risk. You will closely collaborate with external partners, and present, publish and communicate research results at international conferences and in scholarly journals.

• Organise and implement household surveys (partly longitudinal surveys) in at least two of the following case study areas (Rhine, Mekong, Pungwe, Upper Mississippi)
• Combine the new survey data with data from past surveys, analyse the data using machine learning approaches and develop a global flood damage model
• Establish (semi-)automatic processes for analysing survey data, including writing well-documented, reusable code (Python or R)
• Collaborate closely with project partners in an interdisciplinary context
• Present, publish and communicate research results at scientific meetings, conferences, and in scholarly journals
• Undertake a PhD study at Humboldt University Berlin
• Deliver according to the project timelines and university/department requirements 

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography, Engineering, Geoinformatics or related fields
• Understanding of flood risk system: hazard, exposure, and vulnerability
• Programming skills (Python, R)
• Capacity for interdisciplinary teamwork and excellent communication skills
• Ability to communicate in English fluently

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with surveys or survey data analyses is beneficial
• Expertise in machine learning and Bayesian statistics is beneficial

• Work on a scientifically exciting, socially highly relevant, and globally visible ERC Synergy Grant project
• Collaborate with leading scientists and their research groups
• Take on ambitious and diverse tasks in a dynamic, 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 (including names and contact information of two referees) 
• 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.

Technical staff

10.04.2026

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) one of the world's largest research projects, will be built in international cooperation. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work in this international environment with a team of employees committed to ensuring each day to conduct world-class science.

The division of “Superconducting Magnets & Testing”(SCM) is looking to strengthen its team within the Magnet Testing & Technology (SCM-MTT) group at the earliest possible date for an

Engineer or Physicist (all genders)

Reference 26.62-6353

for the qualification of the superconducting components for the FAIR accelerator facilities. As part of the FAIR project, many superconducting electromagnets will have to be qualified for operation in the FAIR systems in the coming years and tested for functionality during the installation and commissioning of the systems.

Your active participation in the qualification of the components will contribute significantly to the successful start of the FAIR facility.

Your tasks:

• Execution of standardized Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) on SIS100 superconducting components according to predefined test procedures
• Analysis of the measurement results and verification of the physical plausibility and compliance with the specified parameters
• Documentation of the measurement results and responsible released of test sections as well as coordination with the test stand manager
• Preparation and execution of advanced tests in case of nonconformities on superconducting components
• Error diagnosis and development of proposals for solution in the field of measurement technology
• Assembling of test setups in close cooperation with the specialist groups involved.

Your profile:

• Degree (M.Sc. or diploma) in applied or engineering physics or engineering science, specializing in electrical engineering or a comparable qualification and ideally a master's thesis in the field of superconducting magnet technology or low-temperature physics
• Profound knowledge and professional experience in at least one of the following areas: electrical measurement technology, accelerator physics, measurement data acquisition and data analysis, low-temperature physics (cryogenics)
• Know how in dealing with measuring systems for determining electrical parameters
• Profound knowledge with data acquisition systems and analysis methods
• Skills of MS Windows and Linux operating systems as well as MS Office applications
• Independent, structured way of working with a high level of proactivity and responsibility as well as good team skills and ability to work under pressure
• Fluent in written and spoken English, ideally good knowledge of German.

We offer a varied, diverse, and demanding position at a well-equipped workplace with interesting and wide-ranging responsibilities. Teamwork and a willingness to continue professional development are essential to us. GSI additionally offers various measures to support work-life balance, mobile working, corporate health management programs, workplace social counseling services, opportunities for personal training and development, a job ticket, supplementary pension benefits, additional company leave, and access to the company sports club “Schnelle Ionen.”

The position is limited until 31.12.2028. Salary is as specified in the collective agreement for public employees (TVöD Bund), effective at GSI.

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.

If you consider the described range of responsibilities a personal challenge and are interested in working in an exceptional, technically oriented international environment, please submit your complete application documents, including your salary expectations, your earliest possible starting date, and quoting reference number 26.62-6353, at the latest until 08.05.2026 via the online portal on our website:

Online-Application Portal

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.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

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

Reference No. CE 2026/4

The is looking for

PhD Student (f/m/d) in Developing Thin Film Catalysts for Electrochemical Water Splitting Using Digital Catalysis and High Throughput Screening

Your Tasks

• You design and synthesize metal, MXene and hybrid metal/MXene materials through various routes.
• You design and perform ex-situ and in-situ characterization protocols to understand the materials activity-structural relationships.
• You perform extensive OER and HER evaluation measurements of the synthesized metal/MXene materials in three electrode cells and electrolysers.
• You work on the fabrication of the electrodes.
• You are involved in the general daily lab management duties, i.e. ordering chemicals and setting up of gas lines and synthetic processes.
• You help initiate cooperations/collaborations with industry partners.

• Master's degree (or similar) in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or related field
• Strong background in materials synthesis and characterization
• Experience in data science or high throughput methods
• Experience in electrocatalysis and or working with electrolyser devices
• Experience in in-situ/operando spectroscopic methods including XPS, XAS and Raman is advantageous
• Very good command of English (C1 or higher) in relation to scientific writing and communication to various audiences
• High level of intercultural competence and the ability to work in a team as well as independently

Dr. Michelle Browne

+49 30 8062 - 17154

michelle.browne@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 17.05.2026

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.

Electronics

Scientific support staff

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Reference No. WI 2026/2

The Department Electronics is looking for

Studentische Hilfskraft für Mikrocontroller und wissenschaftliche Elektronik

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Dr.-Ing. Taro Breuer

+49 30 8062 42375

taro.breuer@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 13.05.2026

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.

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 11225

Today, most scientific projects cannot be done without the support of research software. Be it software packages developed in-house or third-party applications, which are used for the acquisition of scientific knowledge: The quality, traceability, and reproducibility of research depend to a large extent on those software packages. The Helmholtz Federated IT Services (HIFIS) support research software development within Helmholtz with a wide range of services, including fostering communities, software consulting, infrastructure, as well as education & training. Within HIFIS, the GFZ is leading the HIFIS Software Community work package, where our goal is to foster and connect the research software engineer (RSE) communities within Helmholtz and beyond.

Do you believe that quality, findable software is important for reproducible research? Do you enjoy working with people and believe in the importance of connected teams and communities for people to be able to reach their full potential? Then, join our team to help us build a community alongside the people who produce research software tools in Helmholtz. 

• Build and foster the research software engineer communities at Helmholtz and GFZ, and help shape our communities into an effective network
• Organise and facilitate community events (such as workshops, conferences, coding clubs) to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Play a key role in the strategic development of community platforms aimed both at Helmholtz internal and external audiences, such as the Helmholtz Research Software Directory (helmholtz.software)
• Create and curate content on helmholtz.software, such as newsletters, blog posts and tutorials
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Helmholtz institutions, such as HiRSE and the Open Science Office
• Build partnerships and support collaboration with other scientific software communities and research infrastructures, within HIFIS as well as nationally (e.g. deRSE, FutuRSI) and internationally (e.g. SSI UK, Netherlands eScience Center)
• Provide guidance and support on building communities of practice around Helmholtz-developed research software tools
• Participate in national and international conferences, workshops and projects to further develop the RSE community and showcase HIFIS software activities to the outside world

Essential qualifications:

• A Master's degree or equivalent in computer science, data science, natural sciences, media and communication studies, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in community management, scientific communication, or a similar role, preferably in a research or open-source context
• Enjoy thinking creatively and taking initiative
• Familiarity with research software development techniques, open-source principles or digital research infrastructures
• Experience in organising and leading events, workshops, or training sessions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who is able to engage in dialogues across organisational hierarchies
• Very good English and German skills (B2+), both spoken and written

• 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

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 11241

GeoLaB (Geothermie-Labor im Bergwerk) ist ein in Erkundung und Planung befindliches Untertage-Felslabor für die Geothermieforschung. Das GFZ hat hierbei die Federführung des Arbeitsbereiches „Wissenschaft“ inne. Im Rahmen der zurzeit aktiven Erkundungsphase wird ein Standort im Odenwald (Hessen) geologisch und geophysikalisch erkundet. Dabei spielen seismische Messungen eine zentrale Rolle.

• konzeptionelle und logistische Vorbereitung seismischer Messkampagnen in Zusammenarbeit mit den Sektionen 2.2 „ Geophysikalische Abbildung des Untergrunds“ und 4.3 „Geoenergie“ sowie weiteren Kooperationspartnern im Rahmen des GeoLaB-Vorhabens. Besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf der 3D-seismischen Erkundung am Standort Tromm (Odenwald).
• koordinierende Begleitung von seismischen Messkampagnen im Rahmen von Forschungsvorhaben des GFZ und Durchführung ergänzender Messexperimente zur Erweiterung der Kampagnen mit Hilfe des GFZ-Gerätepools
• eigenständige Forschungsarbeiten zur Datenbearbeitung und Bildgebung mit seismischen Daten im Kristallin für die Charakterisierung von potentiellen Standorten von Untertage-Laboren und Geothermie-Bohrungen
• Berichtslegung und Publikation der Ergebnisse auf internationalen Konferenzen und in Fachjournalen

Erforderliche Qualifikationen:

• abgeschlossenes Studium (Master, Diplom) der Geowissenschaften bzw. Geophysik, mit Schwerpunkt in der angewandten Seismik
• Erfahrung in der Konzeptionierung, Planung und Durchführung seismischer Messungen und der seismischen Datenbearbeitung
• Programmierkenntnisse für die seismische Datenbearbeitung und Erfahrung in der Modellierung seismischer Wellenausbreitung
• Bereitschaft und Fähigkeit zu Feldeinsätzen
• sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
• sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse (B2)
• ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten
• Bereitschaft zur Interaktion und zur Arbeit in einem multidisziplinären Team
• Führerschein (PKW)

Wünschenswerte Qualifikationen:

• vertiefte Kenntnisse in der Bearbeitung und Interpretation von bohrlochseismischen Daten (VSP, MSP) und/oder Erfahrung mit bildgebenden Verfahren (Migration/Inversion) im Kristallin
• Promotion von Vorteil

• anspruchsvolle und abwechslungsreiche Aufgaben in einem dynamischen und internationalen Forschungsumfeld
• modernste Ausstattung der Arbeitsplätze
• Zusatzleistungen des öffentlichen Dienstes
• umfangreiche Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten
• eine professionelle Karriereberatung durch unser Career-Center
• 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 17/05/2026.  

Bitte benutzen Sie dafür ausschließlich unser Online-Bewerbungsformular.

Erforderliche Unterlagen: Lebenslauf und 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

Für nähere Informationen zum Aufgabengebiet steht Ihnen Dr. Stefan Lüth per E-Mail zur Verfügung. Für allgemeine Fragen zum Bewerbungsverfahren wenden Sie sich 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.

Other

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

17.04.2026

The Institute for Industrial Production (IIP) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) invites applications for a doctoral research position within the international research training group C4LaNd: Competition for land - Tackling the climate and biodiversity crises through the food, energy and materials nexus. The position is located in Karlsruhe, Germany, at KIT-IIP and will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Frank Schultmann. This doctoral project is embedded in Cluster C3: Rethinking Rural Spaces and addresses a key challenge of the emerging bioeconomy: the increasing competition for land associated with the growing demand for biomass-based materials. Bio-based products such as wood-based construction materials, bioplastics and bio-based chemicals may contribute to climate-change mitigation by substituting fossil-based alternatives. At the same time, their expansion may intensify pressures on land, biodiversity and other ecosystem services, and may create new trade-offs with food production, renewable energy deployment and nature conservation.

The doctoral research will analyse, in a spatially explicit manner, how competing biomass-utilisation pathways shape biodiversity and climate outcomes, with the aim of developing robust decision-support tools for more sustainable bioeconomy strategies. Combining geographic information systems (GIS), scenario analysis and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), the project will assess under which ecological, economic and policy conditions material uses of biomass can contribute to climate mitigation while limiting adverse impacts on ecosystems and rural societies. The candidate will work with spatial datasets, develop and evaluate land-use and policy scenarios, and systematically assess trade-offs and co-benefits between biomass use, food production and conservation. The doctoral research will identify and compare alternative land-use configurations and biomass pathways, and derive implications for land-use governance, sustainability standards and strategic planning in the bioeconomy.

A particular strength of the position lies in its integration into the international and interdisciplinary C4LaNd environment. The project is closely connected to collaboration with the University of Melbourne, especially with research on participatory decision-making for multi-use rural land. Within the training group, doctoral researchers are expected to undertake a 12-month research stay at the partner institution and to contribute actively to the broader interdisciplinary research and training programme. 

Current programme information and additional information on the research training group is available at: c4land.earth

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

20.04.2026

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 Personalmanagement / Gruppe Personalentwicklung zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n

Referent*in (d, m, w) Personalentwicklung in Vollzeit

Kennziffer: 26.65-8150

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Konzeptionelle Entwicklung und Umsetzung von u. a. Formaten, (Trainings-)Angeboten und Leitfäden zur Personalentwicklung für Führungskräfte und Mitarbeitende auf Basis der strategischen Ziele von GSI/FAIR
• Beratung von Führungskräften, Beschäftigten, Funktionsträger*innen zu Qualifizierungsmaßnahmen und weiteren Personalentwicklungsthemen sowie Begleitung von Organisationsentwicklungsmaßnahmen
• Entwicklung und Monitoring relevanter Kennzahlen für Personalentwicklungsmaßnahmen
• Aktive Gestaltung und Weiterentwicklung bestehender Kooperationen mit externen Netzwerkpartner*innen
• Mitarbeit bei der qualitativen Erstellung von Berichten und Reports für Geschäftsführung, Aufsichtsgremien sowie Zuwendungsgeber
• Mitarbeit bei Sonderaufgaben und Projekten

Ihr Profil:

• Abgeschlossenes sozialwissenschaftliches oder betriebswirtschaftliches Studium (FH/DH), gerne mit einer Zusatzqualifikation im Bereich Personal
• Einschlägige Berufserfahrung, idealerweise in der Personalentwicklung
• Kommunikationsstärke sowie ausgeprägte konzeptionelle Fähigkeiten
• Erweiterte Kenntnisse der zur Ausübung der Position benötigten Vorschriften und Regelungen des öffentlichen Dienstes, u.a. TVöD
• Sehr gute MS-Office- sowie Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
• Selbstständige, strukturierte und sorgfältige Arbeitsweise, sehr gutes Organisationsvermögen
• Verbindliches Auftreten gepaart mit Zuverlässigkeit und Dienstleistungsorientierung

Wir bieten Ihnen eine vielseitige, abwechslungsreiche und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit mit interessanten Aufgaben in einem internationalen Umfeld. Teamarbeit und die Bereitschaft 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 und der betrieblichen Sozialberatung, persönliche Weiterbildungs- und Qualifizierungsangebote, Zuschuss zum Job-Ticket, Leistungen zur Rentenzusatzversorgung.

Die Stelle ist unbefristet zu besetzen. 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.

Ihre Bewerbung mit den üblichen Unterlagen inklusive Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellung senden Sie bitte unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.65-8150 bis spätestens 10.05.2026 über das Onlineportal auf unserer Webseite:

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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

20.04.2026

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 Mechanische Werkstatt & Schlosserei zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n

Schlosser*in (d/m/w)

mit zusätzlicher Ausbildung als Schweißer*in
der Fachrichtung Rohrleitungs-/ Stahlbau

Kennziffer: 26.64-2840

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Vorbereiten von Schweißnähten und Einpassen von Formstücken nach eigenem Aufmaß oder isometrischen Zeichnungsvorgaben
• Schweißarbeiten entsprechend den vorgegebenen Qualitätsstandards fachgerecht ausführen und beurteilen
• Schweißen von Edelstahlrohren vornehmlich im Orbitalschweißverfahren in wenigen Teilen mit dem WIG- (141) Verfahren
• Mitverantwortung für die Fertigungsqualität sowie für die termingerechte Fertigstellung von Montage- und Instandsetzungsarbeiten
• Selbständiges Ausführen von Montage- und Instandsetzungsarbeiten nach Zeichnungsvorgaben und schweißtechnischen Vorgaben
• Verantwortung für übertragene Aufgaben durch die Schweißaufsicht bzw. Montageleitung während der Montage und Fertigung der Komponenten der FAIR-Anlage.

Die Tätigkeiten fallen vorwiegend auf der FAIR Baustelle und in geringem Maß in der GSI Werkstatt an.

Ihr Profil:

• Abgeschlossene technische Ausbildung, zum Beispiel als Schlosser*in, Rohrleitungsbauer*in, Anlagenmechaniker*in oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation
• Erfahrung im Ausführen von Schweißarbeiten an Stahlrohren und Stahlbaukonstruktionen sowie allgemeine Kenntnisse im Rohrleitungs-, Anlagen- oder Stahlbau
• Bedienerprüfbescheinigung von Schweißeinrichtungen nach DIN EN ISO 14732 und Prüfbescheinigung nach DIN EN ISO 9606-1 sind von Vorteil, können aber auch während der Einarbeitung erworben werden
• Zuverlässigkeit, Teamfähigkeit sowie ein lösungsorientierter und selbstständiger Arbeitsstil
• Gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift und idealerweise Grundkenntnisse in Englisch.

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 befristet bis 31.12.2028. 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 und unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.64-2840bis spätestens 15.05.2026 über dasOnlineportal auf unserer Webseite:

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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.

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.

FS-ATTO

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.

Administrative staff

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 11245

Die Stelle ist im Rahmen einer Elternzeitvertretung für 15 Monate (bis 30.09.2027) befristet.

Ihre Aufgabe:

• Organisation, Koordination und Durchführung von administrativen Arbeitsprozessen und Vorgängen (z.B. Terminkoordination, Bearbeitung der Korrespondenz, Informationsrecherche, Bestellungen, Materialbeschaffung, Abrechnungen, Pflege von Datenbanken)
• Unterstützung bei der Planung und Organisation von nationalen und internationalen Präsenzveranstaltungen, z.B. Workshops (ggf. mit Gästebewirtung) und Videokonferenzen
• Vor- und Nachbereitung von Gremiensitzungen mit nationalen und internationalen Gästen
• Korrespondenz mit internen und externen Ansprechpartner:innen in Deutsch (Cl) und Englisch (B2)
• Redigieren von englisch- und deutschsprachigen Texten
• Protokollführung bei Meetings
• Planung und Organisation von Geschäftsreisen für die Mitglieder des Team WV

Ihr Profil:

Erforderliche Qualifikationen:

• Qualifikation als Fremdsprachensekretär:in o.ä., d.h. kaufmännische oder verwaltungstechnische Ausbildung mit nachgewiesener schriftlicher und mündlicher Sekretariats- und Bürotätigkeit (englisches Sprachzertifikat B2 Niveau vorausgesetzt)
• souveräner Umgang mit MS-Office-Anwendungen (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP) und Adobe­Tools
• ausgeprägtes Kommunikations- und Organisationstalent sowie Integrität, Serviceorientierung und Teamfähigkeit
• diskreter Umgang mit Informationen und Sensibilität im Umgang mit Ansprechpartner:innen auf allen Ebenen

Wünschenswerte Qualifikationen:

• mehrjährige Berufserfahrung als Assistenz auf Vorstandsebene oder vergleichbar
• selbstständige und ergebnisorientierte Arbeitsweise, hohe Flexibilität, Belastbarkeit, Eigeninitiative und schnelle Auffassungsgabe

Wir bieten Ihnen:

• anspruchsvolle und abwechslungsreiche Aufgaben in einem dynamischen und internationalen Forschungsumfeld
• modernste Ausstattung der Arbeitsplätze
• 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

Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt?

Dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung bis zum 17/05/2026.  

Bitte benutzen Sie dafür ausschließlich unser Online-Bewerbungsformular.

Erforderliche Unterlagen: Lebenslauf, Motivationsschreiben, (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

Für nähere Informationen zum Aufgabengebiet steht Ihnen Mary Teresa Lavin-Zimmer per E-Mail zur Verfügung. Für allgemeine Fragen zum Bewerbungsverfahren wenden Sie sich 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.

Technical staff

22.04.2026

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.

Für die Abteilung Gebäude- und Prozessautomation (GPA) suchen wir zur Verstärkung der Gruppe Prozessautomation-Planung (PAP) zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n

Ingenieur*in/Bachelor/Master

Fachrichtung Elektrotechnik mit Schwerpunkt Prozess- und Gebäudeautomation

Kennziffer: 26.68-2150

In enger Zusammenarbeit mit den Planungsstellen und den Fachwerkstätten der Abteilung Gebäude- und Anlagentechnik sind Sie für die Planungen zur Instandhaltung, Sanierung, Errichtung und den Betrieb von Anlagen der Prozess- und Gebäudeautomation zuständig. Diese Anlagen sind essentiell für den Betrieb und die Überwachung der versorgungstechnischen Anlagen, (Kühl-/Kaltwasser, Druckluft, Heizung, Lüftung, Wasser-Ver-/Entsorgung) welche für die Beschleunigeranlagen, Rechenzentren und Klimatisierungen notwendig sind.

 Ihre Aufgaben:

• Planung, Betrieb und Betreuung der Automatisierungsstationen basierend auf Simatic S7 bzw. S5
• Durchführen von Fehlerdiagnosen und Störungsbeseitigungen
• Übernahme der fachlichen Betreuung von Planungsbüros bei Neu-, Um- und Erweiterungsplanungen von versorgungstechnischen Anlagen für das Gewerk Gebäudeautomation
• Fachübergreifendes Schnittstellenmanagement, Messdatenerfassung und Monitoring;
• Teilnahme an der Rufbereitschaft

Ihr Profil:

• Abgeschlossenes Studium (BSc/MSc/Diplom) der Fachrichtung Elektrotechnik, vorzugsweise mit den Schwerpunkten Automatisierungstechnik, Antriebstechnik bzw. MSR-Technik
• Kenntnisse und Erfahrung im Bereich der allgemeinen Elektrotechnik, der MSR-Technik (Prozess- und Gebäudeautomation) und der Automatisierungstechnik basierend auf Simatic S5 und S7
• Kenntnisse der einschlägigen Vergaberichtlinien, Normen, Vorschriften und den allgemein anerkannten Regeln der Technik im Bereich Elektrotechnik und der Technischen Gebäudeausrüstung
• Gute Kenntnisse in der Anwendung von MS Office
• Kenntnisse in der Anwendung von EPLAN sowie Anwendererfahrung im Umgang mit SAP insb. SAP-PM
• Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse (C2) und gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift;
• Eine selbständige, lösungs- und teamorientierten Arbeitsweise sowie Freude an der Lösung komplexer Aufgabenstellungen
• Die Bereitschaft sich kontinuierlich fachlich weiter zu bilden

Wir bieten Ihnen eine vielseitige, abwechslungsreiche und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit in einem gut ausgestatteten Arbeitsumfeld mit interessanten und vielfältigen Aufgaben.  Weiterbildung ist für uns unerlässlich, GSI bietet entsprechende Weiterbildungs- und Qualifizierungsangebote sowohl intern als auch extern. Bei GSI stehen div.  Angebote zur Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf zur Verfügung, Angebote im Bereich des betrieblichen Gesundheitsmanagements, betriebliche Sozialberatungsangebote, 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 unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.68-2150 bis spätestens 20.05.2026 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.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Postdoc (f/m/x) in Diabetes and Dementia Epidemiology

102929

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, improving lives.

The

Institute of Epidemiology(EPI)

is examining the protective and harmful effects of the environment, genes and lifestyle on human health and disease using population-based epidemiologic approaches. We are seeking a Postdoc /Research Scientist (f/m/x) in diabetes and dementia epidemiology. The desired start date is June 1, 2026, or later.

Your tasks

• Contribute to an international research project on diabetes and dementia
• Organize data harmonization between different cohort studies
• Develop statistical analysis plans
• Analyze data using R and/or Python and contribute to the interpretation of results
• Write scientific reports and papers
• Support administrative tasks and design and planning of future studies

Your profile

• Very good PhD Degree in a relevant field such as (Bio)Statistics, Epidemiology or Bioinformatics
• Very strong analytical and methodological skills, including familiarity with statistical software such as R or Python and experience in machine learning
• Hands-on experience in analysis of large epidemiological datasets including data harmonization preferably within international consortia
• Understanding of biological process and metabolic physiology
• Very good command of English

Desirable qualification

• Previous research experience in the field of diabetes and dementia

If you fulfil 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 2.5 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 Barbara Thorand, barbara.thorand@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
• List of publications
• 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.

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 Epidemiology
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.

Reactor Post-Operation

Technical staff

Reference No. GF 2025/10

The Department Reactor Post-Operation is looking for

Anlagenmechaniker / Techniker (m/w/d) für Lüftung und Kreisläufe

Your Tasks

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Nadja Borowic

+49 30 8062 42511

nadja.borowic@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 24.05.2026

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.

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 11193

We are looking for a scientific researcher to join our team! The successful candidate should have a track record of excellent research in Space Physics and Space Weather. Job responsibilities will include a variety of tasks related to scientific programming, including but not limited to:

Your responsibilities:

• Conducting excellent scientific research - furthering understanding of near-Earth space environment and particle interactions using novel approaches (satellite data analysis, numerical simulation, data assimilation, machine learning, etc.)
• Writing proposals for research funding
• Writing and submitting scientific papers
• Help and co-supervise students about the development, improvement and optimisation of models
• Participating in teaching

About you:

Essential qualifications:

• PhD and Master's degree (or equivalent) in Space Physics, Space Weather, or related field
• Excellent programming skills
• Excellent track record of scientific research and publication
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in English (written and oral)

Desired qualifications:

• Proven experience in scientific programming (e.g., Python, C/C++, Fortran, Matlab, IDL)
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis and/or numerical simulations

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

• Develop enhanced nonlinear ensemble data assimilation methods; implement and assess them in PDAF
• Implement and test advanced data assimilation functionality like multi-scale assimilation
• Develop new interfaces between PDAF and different data assimilation systems of project partners and to machine-learning based assimilation methods
• Extend the ensemble assimilation system of the Forecasting Center for the Baltic Sea, which uses the model NEMO-ERGOM coupled to PDAF
• Assess the enhanced assimilation methods by performing data assimilation experiments with the NEMO-ERGOM-PDAF system for the Baltic Sea
• Write scientific publications and participate in project meetings and workshops

• PhD degree in oceanography, meteorology, mathematics, physics, or similar
• Very good language skills in English (approximately equivalent to CEFR level C1)
• Excellent programming skills (especially Python and Fortran)
• Proven publication activity in peer-reviewed journals
• Skills to developing own research questions and tackling both scientific and technical challenges individually, while working well as part of a team

• Experience with complex environmental models, preferably of the ocean and ocean-biogeochemistry
• Knowledge in data assimilation methodology and application

• 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 and the possibility of mobile working up to 50% of regular working hours
• 30 days of vacation (for full-time employees) plus additional days off on December 24th and December 31st
• Health promotion and company fitness with Hansefit 
• Support services and a culture of reconciling work and family
• 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.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

22.04.2026

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) one of the world's largest research projects, will be built in international cooperation. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work in this international environment with a team of employees committed to ensuring each day to conduct world-class science.

The Hot and Dense QCD matter department is one of the three theory departments at GSI focused on dynamical modelling of heavy-ion reactions. The other two theory departments are Hadron Physics and QCD as well as Nuclear Astrophysics and Structure.

The Hot and Dense QCD matter department is looking for a

Research Software engineer for Theory (all genders)

Posting ID: 26.63-1820

to support all three theory departments at GSI with their numerical tasks. The successful candidate is expected to support the theory groups for scientific computing leading to a more efficient usage of high-performance computing facilities. The selected person will (in the long-term) enable scientific developments and provide advice for fulfilment of open science regulations.

Your tasks:

• Assist with open-source software and its maintenance
• Support with employment of HPC clusters by building containers, adapting submission scripts,
• Adapting software to new hardware requirements and proposal writing for cluster usage
• Porting of software and run setups to novel architectures; modernization of existing software
• Optimization of critical parts of calculations
• Implementation of novel algorithms
• Support with data analysis and scientific visualization

Your profile:

The successful candidate should have experience with computing for physics applications. In particular the following points are required:

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in physics or a MSc in mathematics, computational science or engineering
• Strong background in HPC and scientific computing and strong interest in numerical algorithms and parallelization strategies
• Experience with porting and optimization of parallel HPC software for modern architectures including GPUs
• Excellent knowledge of a variety of suitable computing languages (including C++ and Fortran)
• Excellent proficiency in scripting and unix shell languages (e.g. Python and bash)
• Proficient with tools for software development like git, gitlab/github, including continuous integration, unit tests
• Experience with parallelization using MPI and openMP combined with slurm
• Ability to work independently and systematically on different tasks at the same time
• Communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work in a team and didactic competence

We offer:

The contract is unlimited. The salary is based on the collective agreement for public employees (TVöD). 

GSI supports the vocational development of women. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply for the position. Handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified.

Futher information about FAIR and GSI is available at www.gsi.de and www.fair-center.eu. For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Hannah Elfner (h.elfner(at)gsi.de).

Applications should include:

• a Curriculum Vitae
• proof of computing expertise for physics applications
• a written statement how the position could be envisioned7

If you are interested in working in an exceptional international, highly technical environment, please send your complete application documents and details of your earliest possible starting date, quoting the Posting-ID 26.63-1820 by 21.05.2026 at the latest via our online portal:

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.

Technical staff

23.04.2026

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 zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt für die Abteilung SFC Controls & Instrumentation eine*n

Koordinator*in für die Vor- und Tunnelmontage supraleitender Komponenten (d/m/w)

Kennziffer: 26.69-6821

Die Tätigkeit umfasst die eigenverantwortliche Planung, Koordination und Steuerung der Vormontage sowie der Installation supraleitender Magnetkomponenten im FAIR-Projekt.

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Planung, Organisation und Koordination der Vormontage der Super-FRS Magnete
• Koordination von Transport, Handling und Kranoperationen der Großkomponenten
• Fachliche Leitung und Begleitung der Installationsarbeiten im Tunnel
• Schnittstellenkoordination und konzeptuelle Weiterentwicklung
• Dokumentation, Qualitätssicherung und Risikobewertung
• Projektbegleitung, Berichterstattung und Kommunikation.

Ihr Profil:

• Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau oder physikalische Technik bzw. in einem vergleichbaren ingenieurwissenschaftlichen Studiengang
• Ingenieurwissenschaftliche Erfahrung in Maschinen- und Anlagenbau
• Fundierte Kenntnisse in CAD/ DMU, FEM, PLM-Systeme
• Erfahrung in der Erstellung von Spezifikationen und Prüfprotokollen
• Erfahrung in der Arbeitsvorbereitung und Logistiksteuerung komplexer Anlagen
• Kenntnisse in Lastenmanagement, Hebetechnik und Kranlogistik
• Erfahrung in der Erstellung und Umsetzung von Hebekonzepten und Gefährdungsbeurteilungen
• Sehr gute Kommunikationskompetenz sowie 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 bis zum 31.12.2029 befristet. 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 und unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.69-6821bis spätestens 21.05.2026 über dasOnlineportal 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

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.

IT - Computing

24.04.2026

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 Gruppe „Nachhaltigkeits- und Energiemanagement“ in der Stabsabteilung „QM, RM & Organisation” zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine

Studentische Aushilfskraft (d/m/w)

- Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement -

Kennziffer 26.02-WS-9575

Das Nachhaltigkeits- und Energiemanagement ist organisatorisch im Bereich der Administrativen Geschäftsführung von GSI und FAIR angesiedelt. Seit der Einführung eines Nachhaltigkeitsbeauftragten im Jahr 2021 und einer Menschenrechtsbeauftragten sowie einer Energiemanagerin in 2024 wird das Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement von GSI und FAIR kontinuierlich ausgebaut. Anerkannte Standards, wie die UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele, die europäischen Berichtsstandards für Nachhaltigkeit, die Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie des Bundesministeriums für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt sowie verschiedene Leitfäden aus dem Bereich der nachhaltigen Entwicklung, dienen dabei als Orientierungshilfe.

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Unterstützung bei der Weiterentwicklung des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements von GSI und FAIR. Dazu gehören unter anderem:
  • Entwicklung einer Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie und entsprechender Ziele
  • Aufbau und Pflege eines Katalogs für Nachhaltigkeitsmaßnahmen
  • Erstellung von Inhalten für die Website des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements
• Mitarbeit bei der Umsetzung von gesetzlichen Anforderungen, wie z. B. der CSRD-Richtlinie und des Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetzes
• Abfrage von Nachhaltigkeitsinformationen im gesamten Betrieb

Ihr Profil:

• Bachelor- oder Masterstudent*in mit natur-, geistes- oder wirtschaftswissenschaftlichem Hintergrund (z. B. Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement, Umweltwissenschaften oder vergleichbare Studiengänge)
• Studierendenstatus während der gesamten Anstellungsdauer (Immatrikulationsnachweis)
• Erfahrungen im Nachhaltigkeitsbereich, z. B. aus Praktika oder Werkstudierendentätigkeiten
• Ausgeprägtes Interesse an Nachhaltigkeitsthemen
• Sorgfalt, Zuverlässigkeit, schnelle Auffassungsgabe, Teamfähigkeit und Eigeninitiative
• Sicherer Umgang mit den MS Office-Anwendungen
• Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift (mindestens Niveau C1 GER)
• Gute Englischkenntnisse

Was wir bieten:

• Spannende Arbeitstätigkeit im Umfeld einer Großforschungsanlage
• Einblicke in die Spitzenforschung und einzigartige Technologien
• Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten innerhalb der größten deutschen Forschungsorganisation

Beschäftigungsumfang:           

Max. 20 Stunden pro Woche, davon mind. 50 % Anwesenheit vor Ort

Schwerbehinderte Studierende erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.

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

Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen inklusive der Immatrikulationsbescheinigung können Sie unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.02-WS-9575 bis spätestens 24.05.2026 über das Online-Bewerbungsportal an uns senden.

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.

IT - Computing

24.04.2026

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 Gruppe „Nachhaltigkeits- und Energiemanagement“ in der Stabsabteilung „QM, RM & Organisation”  zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine

Studentische Aushilfskraft (d/m/w)

- Energiemanagement -

Kennziffer 26.01-WS-9575

Das Energiemanagement von GSI und FAIR ist ein unterstützender Prozess im Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement. Aufgrund der Abhängigkeit der wissenschaftlichen Anlagen von elektrischer Energie liegt der Fokus auf der sicheren, wirtschaftlichen und nachhaltigeren Stromversorgung. Neben Strom benötigt der gemeinsame Campus von GSI und FAIR noch Gas für die aktuelle Heizwärmeversorgung sowie Stickstoff und Helium zur Kühlung der wissenschaftlichen Geräte. Der jährliche aktuelle Gesamtenergieverbrauch des Campus in Darmstadt liegt über alle Energieträger hinweg im Mittel bei etwa 70 GWh.

Die Hauptaufgaben des Energiemanagements sind die Sicherstellung und Weiterentwicklung eines nachhaltigeren und energetisch optimierten Betriebs am Campus. Dabei ist auch die Berücksichtigung neuer Technologien und neuer Konzepte zur Energieversorgung seit Jahren im Fokus. Das Ziel ist es, die Energieeffizienz in allen Bereichen von der Planung von Infrastrukturen über die gesamte Beschaffung bis hin zum Betrieb und der Instandhaltung kontinuierlich zu steigern.

GSI und FAIR haben in 2025 ein Energiemanagementsystem nach DIN EN ISO 50001 eingeführt und bauen aktuell ein neues Messnetz für Energiedaten auf.

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Unterstützung bei der Weiterentwicklung eines Energiemanagementsystems nach ISO 50001. Dazu gehören unter anderem:
  • Mitarbeit bei der Erstellung energetischer Konzepte und Auswertungen
  • Unterstützung bei der Umsetzung von gesetzlichen Anforderungen, wie z. B. des Energieeffizienzgesetzes
• Sammlung und Bearbeitung von energiebezogenen Daten
• Erfassung und Dokumentation von Prozessen im Bereich des Energiemanagements

Ihr Profil:

• Bachelor- oder Masterstudent*in mit natur- oder ingenieurswissenschaftlichem Hintergrund (z. B. Energiemanagement, Umwelttechnik, Messtechnik oder vergleichbare Studiengänge)
• Studierendenstatus während der gesamten Anstellungsdauer (Immatrikulationsnachweis)
• Erfahrungen im Energiemanagement, z. B. aus Praktika oder Werkstudierendentätigkeiten
• Ausgeprägtes Interesse an Nachhaltigkeitsthemen
• Sorgfalt, Zuverlässigkeit, schnelle Auffassungsgabe, Teamfähigkeit und Eigeninitiative
• Sicherer Umgang mit den MS Office-Anwendungen
• Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift (mindestens Niveau C1 GER)
• Gute Englischkenntnisse

Was wir bieten:

• Spannende Arbeitstätigkeit im Umfeld einer Großforschungsanlage
• Einblicke in die Spitzenforschung und einzigartige Technologien
• Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten innerhalb der größten deutschen Forschungsorganisation

Beschäftigungsumfang:           

Max. 20 Stunden pro Woche, davon mind. 50 % Anwesenheit vor Ort

Schwerbehinderte Studierende erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.

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

Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen inklusive der Immatrikulationsbescheinigung können Sie unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.01-WS-9575 bis spätestens 24.05.2026 über das Online-Bewerbungsportal an uns senden.

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

24.04.2026

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) one of the world's largest research projects, will be built in international cooperation. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work in this international environment with a team of employees committed to ensuring each day to conduct world-class science.

The division of “Superconducting Magnets & Testing”(SCM) is looking to strengthen its team within the Magnet Testing & Technology (SCM-MTT) group at the earliest possible date for an

Technician (all genders)
Mechanical Engineering/Precision Engineering/Mechatronics

Reference 26.72-6353

for the qualification of the superconducting components for the FAIR accelerator facilities. As part of the FAIR project, many superconducting electromagnets will have to be qualified for operation in the FAIR systems in the coming years and tested for functionality during the installation and commissioning of the systems.

Your active participation in the qualification of the components will contribute significantly to the successful start of the FAIR facility.

Your tasks:

• Installation of superconducting electromagnets in the test cryostats
• Installation of various auxiliary devices on the components to be tested for the purpose of carrying out acceptance tests
• Mounting of the components to be tested on the test benches and connection to the utility supply systems
• Set up of measurement devices, maintenance, and calibration of tools
• Simple design and construction duties
• Planning and technical follow up of preparation processes as well as logistics
• Contact person for internal communication with logistics department, design office and Mechanics & Metalworking department
• Preparation of documentation for quality assurance of superconducting magnets.

Your profile:

• Completed technical vocational training (e.g. as a mechatronics technician, precision engineer or industrial mechanic) and further training as a state-certified technician, preferably specialising in mechanical engineering, precision engineering or mechatronics, or a comparable qualification
• Practical experience in assembling of complex technical devices and systems
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
• good written and spoken English and German
• Quality-oriented, structured work style with a high degree of commitment and sense of responsibility, as well as strong teamwork skills.

We offer a varied, diverse, and demanding position at a well-equipped workplace with interesting and wide-ranging responsibilities. Teamwork and a willingness to continue professional development are essential to us. GSI additionally offers various measures to support work-life balance, mobile working, corporate health management programs, workplace social counseling services, opportunities for personal training and development, a job ticket, supplementary pension benefits, additional company leave, and access to the company sports club “Schnelle Ionen.”

The position is limited until 31.12.2028. Salary is as specified in the collective agreement for public employees (TVöD Bund), effective at GSI.

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.

If you consider the described range of responsibilities a personal challenge and are interested in working in an exceptional, technically oriented international environment, please submit your complete application documents, including your salary expectations, your earliest possible starting date, and quoting reference number 26.72-6353, at the latest until 22.05.2026 via the online portal on our website:

Online-Application Portal

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.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

23.04.2026

The GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt operates one of the world’s leading particle accelerator facilities for scientific research. In international collaboration, the new accelerator facility FAIR – Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research is currently under construction—one of the largest and most ambitious research projects worldwide.

GSI and FAIR provide the opportunity to work in a highly international environment with a team of dedicated professionals committed to advancing science at the highest international level.

To strategically strengthen and further develop our third-party funding activities, we are seeking to appoint, at the earliest possible date:

Head of Third-Party Funding Staff Unit (f/m/d)

Posting-ID.: 26.53-9300

Your responsibilities:

• Identify and analyze relevant funding programs at regional, national, and international levels (e.g., EU programs, federal and state funding schemes, and foundations)
• Develop and implement an organization-wide funding strategy in close collaboration with scientific departments, administration and senior management
• Lead the central third-party funding office supporting grant applications and project management activities
• Advise researchers on the development and submission of competitive funding proposals
• Administer complex collaborative projects and international research consortia
• Support the implementation of funded projects, including monitoring, reporting, and financial management
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with funding bodies
• Expand and maintain relevant networks at regional, German national, and international levels
• Further develop internal processes and structures for third-party funding management
• Coordinate GSI’s internal research and development program, including oversight of performance accounting and the design and organization of reporting processes.

Your profile:

• Completed university degree in the natural sciences, preferably in chemistry or physics (PhD desirable)
• Proven experience in identifying and managing research funding opportunities in Germany; additional qualifications (e.g., in research funding management) are an advantage
• Experience in developing and implementing funding strategies within research organizations
• Strong understanding of grant proposal development and research project management
• Experience in coordinating collaborative projects and international research consortia
• Ability to advise and support scientists throughout the proposal and project lifecycle
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams
• Experience in building strategic partnerships and networks with funding organizations and research stakeholders
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in both German and English

We offer an exciting and diverse position within an internationally renowned research institution, providing excellent opportunities for professional and personal development.

The position is permanent. Salary and employment conditions are based on the German public service collective agreement (TVöD – Federal Government).

For more information about FAIR and GSI, please visit: www.fair-center.eu and www.gsi.de

GSI is committed to promoting equal opportunities and actively encourages applications from women. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified.

If you consider this position an exciting professional challenge and are interested in working in an international, science- and technology-driven environment, please submit your complete application, including salary expectations and earliest possible starting date, quoting reference number 26.53-9300, no later than 22.05.2026, via our online application portal:

     Online-Bewerbungsportal

GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research

Human Resources Department

Planckstraße 1

64291 Darmstadt

Germany

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.

Diploma & Master Thesis

01.06.2026

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

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.

Other

01.08.2026

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.

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

Ihre Aufgaben

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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.

29.04.2026

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 „Accelerator Control Systems“ (ACO), die mit derzeit etwa 65 Hard- und Software-Entwickler*innen sowie nationalen und internationalen Partnern für das Steuerungssystem der bestehenden und künftigen Beschleunigeranlagen zuständig ist,zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt zwei

Ingenieure Automatisierungstechnik (m/w/d),

M.Sc. oder Diplom in Automatisierungstechnik, Elektrotechnik oder vergleichbar

Kennziffer: 26.67-6210

Die Stellen befassen sich mit der Entwicklung, Inbetriebnahme, Optimierung und Betreuung von Kontrollsystemen für LHe-Kryogenik-, Vakuum- und Personenschutzsysteme im Umfeld der Beschleunigeranlagen von GSI und FAIR.

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Planung, Koordination und Durchführung von Projekten im Bereich industrieller Steuerungssysteme
• Weiterentwicklung, Implementierung und Optimierung von Steuerungs- und SCADA-Systemen
• Erstellung und Umsetzung von Steuerungskonzepten sowie Auswahl geeigneter Hardwarekomponenten
• Test, Integration und Dokumentation der entwickelten Software
• Analyse und Behebung von Störungen sowie Unterstützung des Anlagenbetriebs
• Zusammenarbeit mit internen Fachabteilungen sowie internationalen Partnern (z.B. CERN)
• Unterstützung bei Inbetriebnahme und Betrieb der Beschleunigeranlagen, einschließlich Teilnahme an Rufbereitschaften
• Mitwirkung an fachübergreifender konzeptioneller Arbeit.

Obligatorische Anforderungen an ihr Profil:

• Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium (M.Sc. oder Diplom) der Automatisierungstechnik, Elektrotechnik
• Sehr gute Kenntnisse in SPS-Systemen (Siemens S7-1500, TIA Portal)
• Erfahrung mit IEC 61131-3 Programmiersprachen
• Kenntnisse in Visualisierungssystemen (z.B. WinCC OA)
• Erfahrung in der Umsetzung von Automatisierungsprojekten
• Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
• Fähigkeit und Bereitschaft, sich zügig in neue Themengebiete einzuarbeiten

Vorteilhafte Kenntnisse:

• Kenntnisse in höheren Programmiersprachen (z. B. C# und Python)
• Erfahrung mit dem CERN-Framework UNICOS (wünschenswert)
• Verständnis für komplexe technische Systeme (z.B. Kryo-, Vakuum- oder Beschleunigertechnik)

Für eine erfolgreiche Bewerbung verfügen Sie über die genannten Qualifikationen und bringen Interesse an der Arbeit in einem hochkomplexen technischen und wissenschaftlichen Umfeld mit.

Darüber hinaus stellt Ihre Aufgabe Anforderungen an selbstständiges, strukturiertes Arbeiten sowie Team- und Kommunikationsfähigkeit. Die enge Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Fachgruppen erfordert ein hohes Maß an Verantwortungsbewusstsein und Kooperationsfähigkeit.

Im Rahmen des FAIR-Projekts werden in den kommenden Jahren wesentliche Teile der Kontrollsysteme weiterentwickelt und neu in Betrieb genommen. Sie haben die Möglichkeit, eigene Ideen einzubringen und aktiv an der Gestaltung moderner Automatisierungslösungen mitzuwirken.

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.

Die Stellen sind 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 unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.67-6210 bis spätestens bis zum 25.05.2026 über das Online-Portal auf unserer Webseite:

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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.

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.

Hereon - Administration

Student assistants

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

29.04.2026

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Dokumentation und Erstellung von Reports in unserer Software

Unterstützung bei der Administration und Aktualisierung der Daten in unserer Arbeits­sicherheits­software QUENTIC

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Unterstützung bei der Erarbeitung von Richtlinien und Standards sowie Präsentationen für das gesamte Hereon in den CM?relevanten Themen­feldern

Unterstützung bei Ausbau und Weiterentwicklung der Nutzung der Software

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Sie sind in einem themennahen Studiengang eingeschrieben: ingenieurwissenschaftlich (z. B. Chemietechnik, Umwelt­technik), sicherheitstechnisch (z. B. Arbeitssicherheit, Gesundheitsschutz) oder naturwissenschaftlich (z. B. Chemie, Physik) sowie verwandte Studiengänge

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eine hervorragende technische Infrastruktur und eine moderne Arbeitsplatz­ausstattung

einen gut angebundenen Forschungs­campus (ÖPNV) und beste Möglichkeiten zur Vernetzung

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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.

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

30.04.2026

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:

Postdoc (all genders) – Development of Simulation Codes for
High-Energy Laser Systems for Fusion

Reference number: 26.75-1700

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.

Given the complexity of such laser systems—with strongly nonlinear and coupled processes along the entire laser chain, from amplification and beam shaping to pulse modulation—the development of predictive, holistic simulation tools is essential.

At the core of LASE-FUSE is the development of a comprehensive simulation platform in the sense of a digital twin for a high-energy laser facility. This platform virtually maps the behavior of real laser systems and serves as a predictive tool for system analysis, optimization, and rapid testing of new laser concepts developed and evaluated within the project. The goal is to create a flexible framework that integrates all stages of the laser chain and provides a realistic representation of system dynamics.

The advertised position plays a central role in the development and integration of advanced numerical models for realistic simulation of high-energy laser systems within LASE-FUSE.

Your Reponsibilities:

• Further development of the simulation software OPOSSUM (https://github.com/opossum-labs/opossum) for modeling complete high-energy laser systems as a digital twin.
• Integration and optimization of amplification and transport models for pulses/beams in complex laser architectures.
• Implementation, maintenance, and further development of fusion-specific codes—for example, for spectrally incoherent pulses and focal zooming—developed in the context of LASE-FUSE PhD projects.
• Implementation of realistic detector system models and interfaces for experimental benchmarks.
• Design, construction, and support of experimental test setups to validate simulation approaches.
• Data analysis for validation and benchmarking of optical simulation models.
• Supervision and scientific mentoring of PhD students.
• Close collaboration with internal project partners (group leaders, postdocs, PhDs) and external partners from research and industry.
• Documentation and maintenance of developed codes in Git repositories.
• Publication of results in scientific journals and at international conferences.

Your Profile:

• PhD in Physics, ideally with a focus on laser physics, optics, photonics, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge in numerical simulation, high-energy laser technologies, and experimental implementation.
• Experience in the development and integration of scientific software.
• Strong programming skills, ideally in Rust, Python, or C++.
• Practical experience with optical laboratory systems desirable.
• Independent, structured working style, as well as teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring junior researchers is advantageous.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken; knowledge of German or willingness to acquire it is a plus.

We Offer:

• Employment at GSI within the LASE-FUSE project, in close collaboration with national and international partners at FAIR and beyond.
• A central role in further developing a digital twin for high-energy laser systems in the context of fusion.
• Participation in a highly topical research area in laser-driven nuclear fusion.
• Freedom to contribute your own scientific concepts and ideas within the project structure.
• Opportunities for publication and participation in international conferences.
• Close collaboration with leading research institutions and industrial partners in the field of fusion energy.
• Flexible working conditions, including up to two days of remote work per week (depending on current tasks), and a good work–life balance.
• Access to a unique experimental environment and modern research infrastructures at GSI/FAIR.

The duration of the position is limited for 4,5 years (54 months).

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 26-75,1700, by May 25th, 2026via our online application portal.

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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.

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

29.04.2026

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) one of the world's largest research projects, will be built in international cooperation. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work in this international environment with a team of employees committed to ensuring each day to conduct world-class science.

The international NUSTAR (NUclear STructure, Astrophysics and Reactions) collaboration comprises more than 700 engaged scientists (all genders) from over 170 participating institutions worldwide. NUSTAR experiments are ongoing in the FAIR Phase-0 research program, and will be the first to be carried out at the new Superconducting-FRagment Separator (Super-FRS) facility at FAIR in the coming years.

The Experiment Coordination NUSTAR department is looking to hire a motivated

Interface and Integration Engineer for Research Facilities (all genders)

Posting ID: 26.71-1012

as soon as possible to support the NUSTAR experimental program at GSI/FAIR. The successful applicant will take over a key role in coordinating technical and scheduling matters between scientific departments, construction project participants, and project management.

The main tasks include:                       

• coordinating the installation planning and actual installation of NUSTAR components at the FAIR facility 
• supporting the planning and realisation of experimental infrastructure and technical building infrastructure at the FAIR facility
• undertaking the role of “Installation Representative” for the NUSTAR sub-project
• representation of NUSTAR within the overarching machine installation management via participation in relevant meetings, workshops, etc.
• managing interfaces between NUSTAR equipment and the Super-FRS facility and technical building infrastructure
• supporting the maintenance of the installation time schedule
• working with the NUSTAR team to ensure that the technical, safety and quality requirements are met for all areas of responsibility

Candidates should possess:

• at least a Master’s degree in engineering, physics or related discipline
• several years of professional work experience in setting up complex machines or systems, preferably in comparable scientific environments
• outstanding organisational and communication skills
• proven experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and in international teams
• fluency in the German and English languages
• a keen interest to work within a large collaboration in a scientific environment

We offer a unique opportunity to work in an exciting and highly-stimulating environment within the framework of world-leading scientific topics. The duration of the position is unlimited.

The salary is based on the German civil service employees (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst - TVöD (Bund)).

GSI supports the professional development of women. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply for the position. Severely handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified.

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

Inquiries concerning the position can be sent to Dr. Helena May Albers (H.Albers(at)gsi.de).

Applications should include: