FSFE001/2026 DESY-Fellowships in Photon Science <strong>Work group:</strong><p>FSR</p><br/><strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Starting date:</strong><p>10.02.2026</p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>DESY</p><p>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.</p><p>About your role:</p><ul><li>Condensed matter physics</li><li>Atoms, Molecules and Optics</li><li>Laser physics</li><li>Detector development</li><li>Structural Chemistry</li><li>Structural Biology</li></ul><p>About you:</p><ul><li>PhD in science: Doctorate must be completed before starting the fellowship, but must not be older than 5 years</li><li>Experience in experimental or theoretical science in one of the areas of the DESY photon science division</li></ul><p>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.</p>We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:<br/><br/>Apply&nbsp;now&nbsp;<br/><br/>DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.<br/><br/>You can find further information here: <a href="https://www.desy.de/career/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">www.desy.de/career/</a><br/><br/>Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY<br/>Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg<br/>Phone: +49 40 8998-3392<p><i>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.</i></p> Physics Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-02-10 2027-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 true https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=e308908 No 1 Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Germany Hamburg Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Public Research Institution Germany Hamburg 22607 Notkestraße 85 desyinfo@desy.de http://www.desy.de +49 40 8998-0 +49 40 8998-3282 e-mail recruitment@desy.de https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=e308908 bc36a87d733dea38c48d841812a2a18151d619c6 Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) in Human Neuroimaging and Metabolic Research <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) in Human Neuroimaging and Metabolic Research</h1><p>102933</p><p>Full time<br/>39 hrs./week</p><p>Tübingen</p><p>Partial Home Office possible</p><p><strong><span>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.</span></strong></p><p>The</p><p><strong><span>Institute of Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases (IDM)</span></strong></p><p>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 <strong><span>University of Excellence</span></strong> 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.</p><p>You will join the Division of Metabolic Neuroimaging and work closely with</p><p><strong><span>Prof. Stephanie Kullmann</span></strong></p><p>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.</p><h2>Your tasks</h2><ul><li>Analyze human neuroimaging data, with a particular focus on <strong><span>fMRI</span></strong></li><li>Develop, implement, and optimize analysis pipelines using <strong><span>MATLAB</span></strong>, <strong><span>Python</span></strong>, and <strong><span>R</span></strong></li><li>Perform statistical analyses of multimodal human datasets (neuroimaging, metabolic and cognitive measures)</li><li>Contribute to study design, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation</li><li>Present findings at national and international conferences</li><li>Collaborate closely with clinicians, neuroscientists, and metabolic researchers</li><li>Contribute to the supervision of students and junior researchers where appropriate</li><li>Contribute to grant writing for current and future projects</li></ul><h2>Your profile</h2><ul><li>PhD in neuroscience, psychology, medicine, biomedical engineering, computer science, statistics, or a related field</li><li>Strong experience in <strong><span>fMRI data analysis,</span></strong> (e.g. using SPM, FSL, fMRIprep)</li><li>Strong programming skills in <strong><span>MATLAB</span></strong> and <strong><span>Python</span></strong></li><li>Good knowledge of <strong><span>statistical analysis in R</span></strong></li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative research environment</li><li>Very good written and spoken English</li><li>Publication record in the field of neuroimaging</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>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.“</p><p>Get to know us</p><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training &amp; career center with tailored offers</li><li>Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities</li><li>Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays</li><li>International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany</li><li>Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives</li></ul><h2>Interested in applying?</h2><p>If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stephanie Kullmann, stephanie.kullmann@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.</p><p>Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.</p><p>More information about our application process</p><p><strong><span>Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:</span></strong></p><ul><li>CV</li><li>Cover letter</li><li>Contact details for at least two referees</li><li>List of publications</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.</p><p>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.</p><p>Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich</p><h2>Our commitment</h2><p>Helmholtz Munich<br/>Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)<br/>Institute for Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases<br/>Otfried Müller Str. 10<br/>72076 Tübingen</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Medical sciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-07-24T23:59:00+02:00 true https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/bc36a87d733dea38c48d841812a2a18151d619c6?ref=helmholtz No 1 Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Germany Tübingen Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Public Research Institution Germany Neuherberg 85764 Ingolstädter Landstraße 1 presse@helmholtz-muenchen.de https://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de +49 89 3187-0 +49 89 3187-3322 website https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/bc36a87d733dea38c48d841812a2a18151d619c6?ref=helmholtz FHDO008/2026 PhD position in SRF cavity control for gravitational wave searches <strong>Work group:</strong><p>ALPS</p><br/><strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Starting date:</strong><p>05.05.2026</p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>DESY</p><p>In the MAGO project we will develop the detection and control of RF fields of a superconducting cavity to be used to search for high-frequency gravitational waves. This interdisciplinary project is carried out together in our particle physics group and the group which is responsible for the controls, feedback regulations and synchronization of the particle accelerators at DESY.</p><p>About your role:</p><ul><li>Further development of high-precision RF field control of superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavities used in gravitational wave search experiments.</li><li>Further development of carrier suppression interferometer (CSI)-based techniques and their integration to the low-level RF (LLRF) system</li><li>Development, production, test and operation of state-of-the-art RF measurement devices, to be installed at our cavity test stands</li><li>Development of algorithms to assess and automate the calibration of the RF control and measurement system</li><li>Performing measurement studies using the developed system on SRF cavities with a very high quality-factor</li></ul><p>About you:</p><ul><li>MSc. degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent qualification</li><li>Experience in RF design and measurements is beneficial</li><li>Familiar with the theory of SRF cavities, interest in particle physics experiments</li><li>Computer science skills e.g. Linux, Python, Matlab (competence in firmware and software is a plus)</li><li>Strong motivation and pragmatism towards problem solving, teamwork as well as highly proficient English skills</li></ul><p>Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.</p>We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:<br/><br/>Apply&nbsp;now&nbsp;<br/><br/>DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.<br/><br/>You can find further information here: <a href="https://www.desy.de/career/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">www.desy.de/career/</a><br/><br/>Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY<br/>Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg<br/>Phone: +49 40 8998-3392<p><i>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.</i></p> Physics First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-05-05 2027-04-30T00:00:00+02:00 true https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=313903 No 1 Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Germany Hamburg Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Public Research Institution Germany Hamburg 22607 Notkestraße 85 desyinfo@desy.de http://www.desy.de +49 40 8998-0 +49 40 8998-3282 e-mail recruitment@desy.de https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=313903 15194484 Tasso Springer Fellowships - Three PhD Positions in Neutron Research <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>Tasso Springer Fellowships - Three PhD Positions in Neutron Research</h1><p>Are you interested in performing exciting research with neutrons and working together with scientists from all over the world?</p><p>The Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS)</p><p>develops and operates high-performance neutron scattering instruments at some of the best neutron sources worldwide. Our main outstation is located at the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ) in Garching near Munich, where we operate 11 instruments in a user program and for our own research in the fields of "Neutron Scattering and Soft Matter (JCNS-1)", "Quantum Materials and Collective Phenomena (JCNS-2)" and "Neutron Analytics for Energy Research (JCNS-3)". JCNS invites applications for the Tasso Springer Fellowship Program, named after the outstanding neutron scientist who in his career was bridging neutron research in Jülich to Garching and Grenoble. The PhD fellowships aim at educating the next generation of researchers in neutron scattering. The successful candidates will be jointly supervised by scientists based at the outstation in Garching and at the JCNS institutes in Jülich.</p><h2>Your Job</h2><p>In the present call we are offering three remaining Tasso Springer PhD fellowships. The PhD projects will focus on the following three topics, related to the core focus of our JCNS institutes. The projects will be realized in close cooperation between the JCNS at the Heinz-Maier Leibnitz Center in Garching and the JCNS institutes in Jülich. The preferred place of work is Garching, however, depending on the preferences, the candidates can also be based in Jülich:</p><ul><li>Project 4: Experimental and numerical investigation of the heat flow generated by magnetic nanoparticles inside a solvent for medical therapy (JCNS-2) (Project already filled)</li><li>Project 5: Interfacial structure of citrate on magnetite and its hydration state (JCNS-3)</li><li>Project 6: Dynamics of water and ligand molecules on nanoparticle surfaces via neutron spectroscopy (JCNS-3)</li></ul><p>All three projects involve hands-on participation in experiments at large-scale facilities, laboratory-based characterization techniques, requiring visualizing, analysis and interpretation of experimental data. The research results shall be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented at conferences.</p><p><strong><span>IMPORTANT:</span></strong> Please specify in the application which project you are specifically interested in. Further details on the projects can be found on our</p><p>JCNS Website</p><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li>Master’s degree in solid state physics, chemistry, crystallography, material science or a related subject</li><li>Experience in X-ray or neutron scattering methods</li><li>Experience in research related to the focus area of the project of your choice</li><li>Experience with analysis of scientific data</li><li>Scientific programming skills, e.g. Python, Matlab are an additional asset</li><li>You have an independent and responsible way of working, creativity, commitment, high degree of teamwork, as well as enjoyment of cooperative collaboration</li><li>You have a very good command of written and spoken English (at least B2 level according to the CEFR</li></ul><p>)</p><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Research &amp; Infrastructure:</span></strong> You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work</li><li><strong><span>Visit of International Conferences &amp; Networking Opportunities:</span></strong> You will have the chance to participate in national and international conferences and have the opportunity to increase your scientific network through participation in workshops and schools</li><li><strong><span>Annual Leave:</span></strong> You get 30 days of annual leave</li><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; Development:</span></strong> 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)</li><li><strong><span>Successful start:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website</li></ul><p>(pay scale table on page 66 ff. of the PDF download)</p><ul><li><strong><span>Fixed-Term:</span></strong> The position is limited to 3 years</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p><strong><span>Place of Employment:</span></strong> Garching (München)</p><p>**Start Date:**To the next possible date</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 (75%) TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> The position will be advertised until it is successfully filled</p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:09+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/2d8fef01d7b17b64c0d6ac6ebbc31527f17a87bc?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Garching Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/2d8fef01d7b17b64c0d6ac6ebbc31527f17a87bc?ref=helmholtz 15194487 PhD Position – Non-collinear Altermagnetic Weyl Semimetal: Polarized neutron scattering investigations <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Position – Non-collinear Altermagnetic Weyl Semimetal: Polarized neutron scattering investigations</h1><p>Are you interested in uncovering the physics of altermagnetic Weyl semimetals using polarized inelastic neutron scattering? Then join us now.</p><p>The Jülich Centre for Neutron Science - Quantum Materials and Collective Phenomena (JCNS-2)</p><p>offers an outstanding environment for cutting-edge research in quantum materials, combining internationally renowned expertise in neutron scattering with advanced in-house characterization facilities and access to leading large-scale facilities. Your research will contribute to the emerging field of altermagnetism and the development of future spintronic and quantum technologies with broad societal impact.</p><h2>Your Job</h2><p>Momentum-dependent spin splitting is traditionally associated with spin–orbit coupling effects such as Rashba and Dresselhaus interactions. However, recent symmetry analysis reveals that antiferromagnets can exhibit spin splitting even without SOC, including in centrosymmetric, light-element materials—an emerging class known as <strong><span>altermagnets</span></strong>, opening new directions for spintronics.</p><p>This PhD project will use polarized inelastic neutron scattering to explore a non-collinear antiferromagnet, aiming to provide definitive evidence of altermagnetism beyond the collinear limit. The work will uncover chiral magnon behavior and push the experimental frontier of <strong><span>altermagnetic</span></strong> research.</p><p><strong><span>Your tasks include:</span></strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of samples for neutron diffraction experiments</li><li>Characterization using in-house PPMS, MPMS, and X-ray diffraction</li><li>Perform scattering experiments at large-scale neutron and x-ray scattering facilities</li><li>Evaluation, documentation, and publication of the obtained data via reports, manuscripts, and presentations</li><li>Cooperation with and co-supervision of intern and master students</li></ul><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li>Master’s degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry, materials science, crystallography, or a related field</li><li>Experience in (neutron) scattering techniques is of advantage</li><li>A scientific background in the proposed research area is advantageous but not mandatory</li><li>Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the CEFR</li></ul><p>), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. Knowledge of the German language is not mandatory but certainly appreciated</p><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Team &amp; Environment:</span></strong> You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe</li><li><strong><span>Research &amp; Infrastructure:</span></strong> You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work</li><li><strong><span>Networking &amp; Exchange:</span></strong> You will participate in (international) conferences and project meetings and actively build your scientific network</li><li><strong><span>Supervision &amp; Support:</span></strong> We will accompany your doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your academic supervisor</li><li><strong><span>Work-life balance:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Annual Leave:</span></strong> You get 30 days of annual leave</li><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; Development:</span></strong> 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)</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website</li></ul><p>(pay scale table on page 66 ff. of the PDF download)</p><ul><li><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> The position is limited to 3 years</li><li><strong><span>Support for international employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p><strong><span>Place of Employment:</span></strong> Jülich</p><p>**Start Date:**To the next possible date</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 (75%) TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> The position will be advertised until it is successfully filled</p><p>Application Process</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:09+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/d8c7ffea63862a3d8b1a2161fb64b3ace424d0fb?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Jülich Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/d8c7ffea63862a3d8b1a2161fb64b3ace424d0fb?ref=helmholtz 15194488 PhD-Position - Development of scalable superconducting quantum systems <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD-Position - Development of scalable superconducting quantum systems</h1><p>The mission of the Institute for Functional Quantum Systems (PGI-13) is to create the technological scientific basis to make quantum computing usable. We focus on developing quantum devices, improving their coherence an materials, and implementing quantum gates, algorithms and architectures. We use superconducting qubis that operate at temperatures close to absolute zero and are controlled by high-speed signals. A key requirement is to preserve high quality quantum operations as we scale. Overcoming these exciting challenges lies at the interface between scientific research an engineering.</p><p>Check out our lab opening here:</p><p><a href="https://blogs.helmholtz.de/research-field-information/en/2023/10/27/julich-research-center-opens-quantum-computer-laboratory/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">blogs.helmholtz.de/research-field-information/en/2023/10/27/julich-research-center-opens-quantum-computer-laboratory/</a></p><p>and us hosting a summer school here:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itm2hrlSXIU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p><h2>Your Job</h2><p>This position focuses on building, operating, and testing superconducting quantum devices. Your tasks in detail are:</p><ul><li>Design and fabrication of superconducting quantum circuits</li><li>Setting up experimental systems for cryogenic measurements</li><li>Development of a microwave quantum control &amp; readout stack</li><li>Development of Python code to operate quantum systems</li><li>Detailed experimental characterization of superconducting qubits to quantify performance and identify limiting physical mechanisms</li><li>Perform quantum device calibrations, benchmarking, and run quantum algorithms</li><li>Presenting and publishing the research on an international stage</li></ul><h2>Your Profile</h2><p>As part of our experimental team, you will regularly work in state-of-the-art laboratories and clean rooms. The role involves working in a cryogenic laboratory environment and following specific clean room protocols</p><ul><li>Master`s degree in physics or electrical engineering or a related field</li><li>Willingness to work in laboratory and cleanroom environments</li><li>Ideally, initial experience in a technical or scientific environment (e.g. cleanroom, laboratory)</li><li>Knowledge of solid state physics and/or quantum information</li><li>Experience with programming, preferably with Python</li><li>Fluent written and spoken English (at least C1 level according to the CEFR: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/languagerequirements" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/languagerequirements</a></li></ul><p>), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level</p><ul><li>Team-oriented and highly motivated to work in an experimental laboratory</li><li>A background in quantum computing as well as experience with cryogenics, signal delivery, microfabrication, materials optimization, and microwave control are highly preferred qualifications</li></ul><p>Please feel free to apply for the position even if you do not have all the required skills and knowledge. We may be able to teach you missing skills during your induction.</p><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Team &amp; Environment:</span></strong> You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe</li><li><strong><span>Research &amp; Infrastructure:</span></strong> You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work</li><li><strong><span>Supervision &amp; Support:</span></strong> We will accompany your doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your academic supervisor</li><li><strong><span>Work-life balance:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Annual Leave:</span></strong> You get 30 days of annual leave</li><li><strong><span>Health &amp; well-being:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Campus experience:</span></strong> Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website</li></ul><p>(pay scale table on page 66 ff. of the PDF download)</p><ul><li><strong><span>PERSPECTIVE:</span></strong> The position is initially for a fixed term of 3,5 years but with the prospect of longer-term employment</li><li><strong><span>Support for international employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p><strong><span>Place of Employment:</span></strong> Aachen</p><p>**Start Date:**To the next possible date</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 (75%) TVöD-Bund</p><p>**Application Deadline:**The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled.</p><p>Application Process</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:10+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/f8f6ce3a71875fecb6441ab220c82e516bccf32d?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Aachen Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/f8f6ce3a71875fecb6441ab220c82e516bccf32d?ref=helmholtz 15194653 Postdoc - Nuclear Fuel Performance and Fission Gas Modelling <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>Postdoc - Nuclear Fuel Performance and Fission Gas Modelling</h1><p>The prolonged storage of spent nuclear fuel, particularly high burn up, requires specific knowledge of chemical, structural, radiological and mechanical processes that occur within the fuel assemblies which may impact their stability during storage. In addition to this, reliably predicting the medium-longer term performance is essential for safe storage and associated licensing.</p><p>As part of the Ministry for Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) project “Atlas”, the</p><p>Institute of Fusion Energy and Nuclear Waste Management (IFN) / Nuclear Waste Management (IFN-2)</p><p>is offering a Postdoc position for a motivated individual with a PhD and background in computational materials science to investigate the chemical and mechanical effects arising from delayed fission gas release in high burn-up spent nuclear fuel by applying SCIANTIX modelling and coupling this against fundamental and engineering-scale nuclear codes such as BISON and TRANSURANUS. The position will run for 3 years and is contingent upon project approval.</p><h2>Your Job</h2><ul><li>Apply and develop state-of-the-art computational investigative methods, specifically utilizing the SCIANTIX code, to simulate the behavior of high burn-up spent nuclear fuel during extended interim storage</li><li>Predictive Analysis: Model and evaluate physical-chemical phenomena—such as diffusion, resolution, and bubble evolution, to deliver enhanced predictions of fission gas release (FGR) and structural engineering performance in spent fuel</li><li>Bridge the gap between theory and experiment by integrating microstructural and experimental data into computational models to validate predictive capabilities</li><li>Assist in coupling mesoscale fission gas behavior models with macroscopic fuel performance codes such as BISON and TRANSURANUS to assess the long-term integrity of storage systems</li><li>Actively collaborate and exchange benchmarks with the "Atlas" project partners, including participating in collaborative research exchanges</li><li>Support and mentor PhD and Masters level students in implementing modelling codes and analysis</li><li>Analyze, document, and present data at international conferences and publish findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed scientific journals</li></ul><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li>Master's degree with subsequent PhD degree in Nuclear Engineering, Computational Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline</li><li>Proven experience in mesoscale or engineering-scale modeling of nuclear fuel materials. Familiarity with physics-based rate theory, mechanistic modeling, or fuel performance codes such as SCIANTIX particularly but also TRANSURANUS or BISON is highly desirable</li><li>Strong foundational knowledge in fission gas behavior (including diffusion, bubble nucleation, resolution, and microstructural evolution) and the mechanics of high burn-up spent nuclear fuel under extended interim storage conditions</li><li>Solid scientific programming and data analysis skills (e.g., Python, C++ or Fortran) for script development, code execution, and parsing complex data sets</li><li>Ability to independently design, execute, and troubleshoot your research output while aligning results with the overarching goals of the Atlas project</li><li>Assist in the co-supervision and mentoring of PhD candidates, master’s students, or technical staff working within the research group whilst performing an active leadership role in the Atlas project</li><li>Excellent English communication and scientific writing skills (at least B2 level according to the CEFR</li></ul><p>), with a demonstrated track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals</p><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Research Environment:</span></strong> Working within the state-of-the-art nuclear laboratories of Forschungszentrum Juelich, Institute of Fusion Energy and Nuclear Waste Management (IFN) / Nuclear Waste Management (IFN-2)</li><li><strong><span>Research infrastructure:</span></strong> Access to state-of-the-art computational infrastructure</li><li><strong><span>Mentoring &amp; Expertise:</span></strong> Mentoring and training by global experts in nuclear fuel materials chemistry and condensed matter physics</li><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; further training:</span></strong> Support for further career growth, with the flexibility to develop your own independent scientific ideas within the project's scope</li><li><strong><span>International networking:</span></strong> Confirmed funded opportunities to attend international conferences and training events</li><li><strong><span>Vacation:</span></strong> You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)</li><li><strong><span>Health &amp; well-being:</span></strong> Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive occupational health management program with a wide range of offerings - e.g., a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes, and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counseling team are available to assist you on site</li><li><strong><span>Support for international employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li><li><strong><span>Career Center:</span></strong> You will receive explicit support with regard to your career development opportunities</li><li><strong><span>Successful start:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade EG 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on theBMI website</li></ul><p>. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 69 ff. of the PDF download</p><ul><li><strong><span>Additional benefits:</span></strong> Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits</li><li><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> 3 Year position contingent upon project approval</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p>**Place of Employment:**Jülich</p><p><strong><span>Start Date:</span></strong> As soon as possible</p><p><strong><span>Working Hours:</span></strong> 39 Hours / Week</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> EG 13 TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline: The position will be published until it is successfully filled.</span></strong></p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:08+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/705652073597f9ede61cb20e59d791cfa4353c4c?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Jülich Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/705652073597f9ede61cb20e59d791cfa4353c4c?ref=helmholtz 15194708 PhD Position – Hybrid electronic/photonic integrated neuromorphic computing systems for large-scale machine learning <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Position – Hybrid electronic/photonic integrated neuromorphic computing systems for large-scale machine learning</h1><p>There exists a substantial gap between the computational abilities of modern computers and those of the brain. The new Peter Grünberg Institute – Neuromorphic Compute Nodes (PGI-14) aims to close this gap and develop novel computing capabilities by incorporating some of the remarkable features found in biological brains. We aim to lower the energy consumption of today’s hardware while expanding our understanding of the fundamentals of computation. Practical application areas include AI and Machine learning, intractable NP-hard problems, scientific computing, and signal processing. We utilize novel technologies such as analog memristors combined with modern CMOS elements to build practical circuits and integrated chips for end-to-end demonstrations in the laboratory. The institute has close collaborations with the new Peter Grünberg Institute - Neuromorphic Software Ecosystem (PGI-15), as well as device, materials, circuit researchers and neuroscientists within other institutes at the Forschungszentrum Jülich.</p><h2>Your Job</h2><p>You will participate in an international team in an EU-funded Doctoral Network project called MINDnet. The project consists of 15 Ph.D. students at 7 universities, one research center and two companies. The project has partners from eight different EU countries. All 15 Ph.D. 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.</p><p>This Ph.D. 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), SpiNNcloud Systems GmbH (Dresden), and Technical University Ilmenau (Germany). There will also be regular meetings with the other 14 Ph.D. students in the doctoral network, including 4 training schools and two workshops.</p><p>As a participant of the project, you will become part of the group ‘Adaptive In Memory Computing Group’ at PGI-14.</p><p><strong><span>Background MINDnet</span></strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong><span>Responsibilities and tasks</span></strong></p><p>This PhD project aims to (1) optimize the design of hybrid electrical–optical computing architectures and (2) develop learning rules that are both technology-feasible and well-suited for machine-learning workloads.</p><p>The project will consist among others of the following tasks:</p><ul><li>Investigate and design optimal computing and communication architectures for hardware acceleration of large-scale machine learning workloads</li><li>Perform characterization and modeling of electronic and optical devices</li><li>Develop hardware-aware machine learning models incorporating electronic and optical device constraints</li><li>Design and implement hardware-efficient training methodologies for machine learning systems</li><li>Conduct comparative benchmarking and performance analysis against state-of-the-art studies</li><li>Perform numerical modeling and validation of brain-inspired and neuromorphic algorithms</li><li>Design, set up, and operate experimental systems for circuit-level measurements and data analysis</li></ul><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li><strong><span>Important:</span></strong> Due to the mobility rules of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie program, 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 their recruitment date</li><li>Masters degree in electrical/electronic engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or related fields</li><li>Experience with emerging memory devices</li><li>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)</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team are essential</li><li>Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required for the international working environment (at least B2 level according to the CEFR</li></ul><p>), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level</p><p><strong><span>Further obligations</span></strong></p><p>You are expected to travel to network partners under three secondments for a typical total duration of 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.</p><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Research &amp; Infrastructure:</span></strong> You will participate in a world-leading international research environment with state-of-the-art equipment</li><li><strong><span>Team &amp; Environment:</span></strong> Opportunity to work in the highly interdisciplinary and exciting field of neuromorphic and brain-inspired computing, collaborating with physicists, neuroscientists, materials scientists, and engineers</li><li><strong><span>Work-life balance:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Annual Leave:</span></strong> You get 30 days of annual leave</li><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; Development:</span></strong> 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)</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website</li></ul><p>(pay scale table on page 66 ff. of the PDF download)</p><ul><li><strong><span>Perspective:</span></strong> The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years but with the prospect of longer-term employment</li><li><strong><span>Support for international employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p><strong><span>Place of Employment:</span></strong> Aachen</p><p>**Start Date:**To the next possible date</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 (75%) TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> The position will be published until it is successfully filled.</p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:08+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/3e91f2e2ea44663450a8af818d5fb7aaecaa3506?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Aachen Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/3e91f2e2ea44663450a8af818d5fb7aaecaa3506?ref=helmholtz 15194783 PhD Position - Generative AI for Smart Grids and Energy Systems <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Position - Generative AI for Smart Grids and Energy Systems</h1><p>At the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems - Energy Systems Engineering (ICE-1), we develop advanced models, algorithms, and control solutions for simulating, optimizing, and operating future integrated energy systems. We address the challenges arising from the increasing integration of renewable energy, sector coupling, decentralization, and growing energy infrastructure complexity. The Control Solutions department develops methods and algorithms for controlling energy systems and their components. We focus on application-oriented methods that can operate in real time and are suitable for operating decentralized systems. We aim to enable the reliable, cost-efficient, resilient, and sustainable operation of future energy networks by combining our knowledge of energy systems with cutting-edge developments in machine learning, generative AI, and digital infrastructures.</p><h2>Your Job</h2><p>The increasing digitalization of modern energy systems, together with the large-scale integration of renewable energy sources and distributed energy resources, is generating unprecedented volumes of heterogeneous operational data. However, limited availability, privacy constraints, and the variable quality of real-world datasets continue to hinder the development of reliable AI solutions for energy system monitoring and control. In this context, generative AI and foundation models offer promising approaches for developing trustworthy and scalable energy applications, including the generation of synthetic yet physically realistic datasets for AI training, benchmarking, and validation. The successful candidate will contribute to AI.Grids, a flagship European initiative on the application of Artificial Intelligence for future power systems, involving leading research institutions as well as transmission system operators (TSOs) and distribution system operators (DSOs). The project aims to accelerate the development of trustworthy, scalable, and interoperable AI solutions for the operation and management of modern electricity networks.</p><p>We are currently seeking a Ph.D. student to research the following topics:</p><ul><li>Development of generative AI and foundation model approaches for smart grids and energy systems</li><li>Generation of synthetic yet realistic energy datasets based on real operational data from the FZJ campus and Living Lab Energy Campus (LLEC).</li><li>Development of physics-informed and graph-based machine learning methods for energy system monitoring, forecasting, and planning</li><li>Data analysis considering uncertainties, missing data, interoperability, privacy, and data governance aspects</li><li>Development of scalable AI workflows for training, validation, and benchmarking using HPC and federated learning infrastructures</li><li>Real-time validation and integration of developed methods into practical monitoring and control applications.</li><li>Collaboration with European research and industrial partners within the AI.Grids ecosystem, including TSOs and DSOs, for the development of practical AI solutions for power system applications</li></ul><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li>Excellent Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field</li><li>Strong background in mathematics, machine learning, and statistical modelling</li><li>Excellent programming skills (e.g., Python, Matlab, C/C++) and experience with AI/ML frameworks</li><li>Knowledge of data analysis, uncertainty quantification, and statistical methods for real-world datasets</li><li>Interest in Generative AI, machine learning, and data-driven methods for energy systems and smart grids</li><li>Familiarity with power systems, energy informatics, or digital energy infrastructures is an advantage</li><li>Experience with synthetic data generation, graph neural networks, foundation models, or HPC environments is welcome</li><li>Experience with real-time simulations, digital twins, or hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) validation is considered a plus</li><li>Strong motivation for interdisciplinary and collaborative research in an international environment</li><li>Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the CEFR</li></ul><p>), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. In addition, your business fluent German skills complete your profile (Prior German knowledge is not required)</p><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Team &amp; Environment:</span></strong> You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe</li><li><strong><span>Research &amp; Infrastructure:</span></strong> You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work</li><li><strong><span>Networking &amp; Exchange:</span></strong> You will participate in (international) conferences and project meetings and actively build your scientific network</li><li><strong><span>Supervision &amp; Support:</span></strong> We will accompany your doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your academic supervisor</li><li><strong><span>Work-life balance:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Annual Leave:</span></strong> You get 30 days of annual leave</li><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; Development:</span></strong> 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)</li><li><strong><span>Health &amp; well-being:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website</li></ul><p>(pay scale table on page 66 ff. of the PDF download)</p><ul><li><strong><span>Perspective:</span></strong> The position is initially offered for a fixed term of 3.5 years, with the first six months serving as an orientation and probation period</li><li><strong><span>Support for international employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p><strong><span>Place of Employment:</span></strong> Jülich</p><p>**Start Date:**To the next possible date</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 (75%) TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> The position will be advertised until it is successfully filled.</p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:09+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/d979e4dd70be92c85f9e22e14598b1371b3f2465?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Jülich Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/d979e4dd70be92c85f9e22e14598b1371b3f2465?ref=helmholtz 15194836 Postdoctoral researcher (f_m_x) - Experimental rock deformation <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>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”.</p> For the section 4.2 Geomechanics and Scientific Drilling (department “Geosystems”), we are looking for a: <h3>Reference Number 11316</h3> <p>ERC funded project RockDeath (Role of Fluids in rock deformation and the earthquake cycle)&nbsp;</p> <p>The aim of the project “RockDeath" is to identify and quantify the coupled mechanical, hydraulic, and chemical processes occurring across the lithosphere, from slow creep to rapid earthquake slip, and to determine the role played by fluids on deep and shallow seismicity, slow slip, and long-term evolution of plate boundaries.&nbsp;</p><p>The postholder will advance part of this research programme by conducting rock deformation experiments aimed at constraining the hydro-mechanical properties of rocks and fault zone materials under crustal conditions. The experimental plan includes the use and further development of innovative laboratory and data analysis techniques to determine the coupling between fluid pressure and rock deformation.</p> <strong><span>Your responsibilities:</span></strong><ul><li>Design and conduct laboratory rock deformation experiments</li><li>Use existing and, if necessary, develop new models to interpret the data</li><li>Maintain and, if necessary, develop laboratory equipment as needed</li><li>Prepare and present findings of research activities to colleagues</li><li>Publish results in peer-reviewed journals</li><li>Present scientific and technical results and products at international conferences</li></ul> <strong><span>About you:</span></strong><p>Essential Qualifications:</p><ul><li>A Master`s degree (or equivalent) and a PhD (or thesis submitted subject to examination) in Earth Sciences or in a related field with a focus on rock deformation, rock physics or fault mechanics</li><li>Breadth of knowledge in materials and rock physics (e.g., friction laws, fluid flow, fracture mechanics, flow laws)</li><li>Experience in experimental rock physics or rock deformation techniques</li><li>A track record of publication(s) in the peer-reviewed literature in a relevant branch of the physical sciences</li></ul><p>Desirable Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Preferred, but not essential: experience with quantitative data analysis techniques (e.g., inverse methods)</li></ul> <strong><span>What we offer:</span></strong><ul><li>Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment</li><li>State-of-the-art equipment</li><li>Public service benefits</li><li>Extensive training opportunities</li><li>Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre</li><li>Flexible working hours and conditions</li><li>Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work</li><li>Institute day-care centre on site</li><li>Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam</li><li>Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus</li></ul> <strong><span>Start date:</span></strong> As soon as possible<br/><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> 2 years<br/><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund ”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.<br/><strong><span>Working hours:</span></strong> Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.<br/><strong><span>Place of work:</span></strong> Potsdam <strong><span>Have we piqued your interest?</span></strong>If so, we look forward to receiving your application by<strong><span> 2nd August&nbsp;2026</span></strong>. Please use our online application form only.<strong><span>Required documents: </span></strong><ul><li>CV</li><li>Cover letter (1 page max.), including the names and contact details of 2 referees</li></ul> <p>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.</p><p>“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,&nbsp;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.</p><p></p><p>Data protection information for applicants</p>In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Nicolas Brantut via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.<p><i>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.</i></p> Geosciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-08-02T23:59:59+02:00 true https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/3798003c3d078a7b4fd1f33843a2e5c0_0/11316/Postdoctoral_researcher_f_m_x_-_Experimental_rock_deformation.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 No 1 GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Germany Potsdam GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Public Research Institution Germany Potsdam 14473 Telegrafenberg info@gfz.de https://www.gfz.de +49 331 6264-0 +49 331 288-1600 e-mail bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/3798003c3d078a7b4fd1f33843a2e5c0_0/11316/Postdoctoral_researcher_f_m_x_-_Experimental_rock_deformation.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 hzb_stellenangebot:2827E Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) for the Investigation of Quantum Magnets <strong>Work group:</strong><p>Quantum Phenomena in Novel Materials</p><br/><strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p><strong><span>Reference No. QM 2026/4</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>The Institute Quantum Phenomena in Novel Materials</span></strong> is looking for </p><p><strong><span>Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) for the Investigation of Quantum Magnets </span></strong> </p><p>Your Tasks</p><ul><li>Conduct neutron scattering and muon spectroscopy experiments to investigate magnetic states and excitations in quantum magnets</li><li> Develop methods for the analysis of large datasets and comparison with theoretical models</li><li> Perform numerical simulations to interpret experimental results and identify novel phenomena</li></ul>Your Profile<ul><li>PhD specializing in condensed matter physics</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of the field of magnetism</li> <li>Ideally: knowledge of neutron and/or muon techniques</li> <li>Ideally: Computer programming skills</li></ul>Please attach the following documents to your application:<p> </p><ul><li>Your cover letter</li> <li>Your curriculum vitae</li> <li>Your academic certificates</li> <li>The contact details of at least three academic referees</li></ul><span><p></p></span><p><strong><span>Further Information</span></strong> </p><p>Prof Bella Lake</p><p>bella.lake@helmholtz-berlin.de</p><p> <strong><span>Closing Date: </span></strong> 26.07.2026 </p> <p><i>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.</i></p> Physics Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-07-26T23:00:00+02:00 true https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2827/Description/2?lang=eng No 1 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Germany Berlin Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Public Research Institution Germany Berlin 14109 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/pubbin/info-anfrage.pl?sprache=de +49 30 8062-0 +49 30 8062-42181 e-mail lena.richter@helmholtz-berlin.de https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2827/Description/2?lang=eng hzb_stellenangebot:2828E PhD Student (f/m/d) for the Investigation of Quantum Magnets <strong>Work group:</strong><p>Quantum Phenomena in Novel Materials</p><br/><strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p><strong><span>Reference No. QM 2026/3</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>The Institute Quantum Phenomena in Novel Materials</span></strong> is looking for </p><p><strong><span>PhD Student (f/m/d) for the Investigation of Quantum Magnets</span></strong> </p><p>Your Tasks</p><ul><li>Synthesizing magnetic materials and measuring their macroscopic physical properties using various laboratory techniques such as magnetization and heat capacity</li><li>Performing neutron scattering and X-ray experiments to explore the structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of quantum magnets</li><li>Developing an understanding of the underlying magnetic processes through complex data analysis and computer simulations</li><li>Working in close collaboration with theoretical physicists to test models and develop new insights</li></ul>Your Profile<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in physics</li><li>Master’s degree/diploma in condensed matter physics</li><li>Good knowledge in the field of magnetism</li><li>Ideally: knowledge of neutron scattering</li><li>Ideally: good computer programming skills</li></ul>Please attach the following documents to your application:<ul><li>Cover letter describing your research interests</li><li>CV including the stages of your career and your research experience</li><li>The contact details of at least two academic referees</li><li>Your academic certificates</li></ul><span><p></p></span><p><strong><span>Further Information</span></strong> </p><p>Bella Lake</p><p>bella.lake@helmholtz-berlin.de</p><p> <strong><span>Closing Date: </span></strong> 26.07.2026 </p> <p><i>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.</i></p> Physics First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-07-26T23:00:00+02:00 true https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2828/Description/2?lang=eng No 1 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Germany Berlin Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Public Research Institution Germany Berlin 14109 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/pubbin/info-anfrage.pl?sprache=de +49 30 8062-0 +49 30 8062-42181 e-mail lena.richter@helmholtz-berlin.de https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2828/Description/2?lang=eng 15194868 Doctoral Researcher (f_m_x) - Organic Geochemistry <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>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”.</p> For section 3.2 Organic and Earth Surface Geochemistry (Department "Geochemistry"), we are looking for a: <h3>Reference Number 11327</h3> <p><strong><span>Biochar-Now: </span></strong>Biochar from waste materials to reduce CO₂ in the atmosphere (CDR) – potential and environmental risks</p> <p>The position is part of the Biochar-Now research project, which is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. In order to keep the rise in global warming below 2ºC (Paris Agreement), it has become clear that the mere reduction of greenhouse gas emissions will not be sufficient and that CO2 drawdown from the atmosphere will be essential. One technological solution is the pyrolytic fixation of photosynthetically generated biomass to biochar. Biochar products are mainly used as an agricultural enhancer, whereas the coal itself remains inert and leads to long-term storage of CO2-derived carbon in soils. To significantly increase the extent of CO2 drawdown with the biochar technique, we will explore the potential and environmental risks of biochar generated from various organic-rich municipal waste streams, such as sewage sludge, particle board wood remains, other waste wood, compost sieve overflow, etc. In addition to the production of biochar, the research will focus in particular on the release of organic pollutants and heavy metals from the coal.</p> <strong><span>Your responsibilities:</span></strong><ul><li>Process development for the production of biochar from various waste streams</li><li>Analysis of the biochar produced for organic pollutants and heavy metals</li><li>Leaching tests to simulate the natural release of pollutants from the biochar</li></ul> <strong><span>About You:</span></strong><p>Essential Qualifications:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>A Master’s degree or equivalent in Organic Chemistry/Geochemistry, Geology or environmental science</li><li>Experience in the analysis of organic compounds</li><li>Good written and spoken English</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment</li></ul><p>Desirable Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Experience in the production of biochar and/or in leaching experiments</li><li>Experience in fieldwork, including sampling</li><li>Category B driving licence</li></ul> <strong><span>What we offer:</span></strong><ul><li>Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment</li><li>State-of-the-art equipment</li><li>Public service benefits</li><li>Extensive training opportunities</li><li>Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career Centre</li><li>Flexible working hours and conditions</li><li>Support with finding a good work-life balance is offered by benefit@work</li><li>Institute day-care centre on site</li><li>Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam&nbsp;</li><li>Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus&nbsp;</li></ul> <strong><span>Start date:</span></strong> 1st October 2026<br/><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> 36 months<br/><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund ”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.<br/><strong><span>Working hours:</span></strong> Part-time 75% (currently 29.25 h/week)<br/><strong><span>Place of work:</span></strong> Potsdam <strong><span>Have we piqued your interest?</span></strong>If so, we look forward to receiving your application by <strong><span>26th July 2026</span></strong>. Please use our online application form only.<strong><span>Required documents:&nbsp;</span></strong><ul><li>CV</li><li>Letter of motivation</li><li>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</li></ul> <p><strong><span>Important Technical Note:</span></strong> Currently, email addresses associated with domains such as @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, or @live.de may experience occasional delays or restrictions in receiving messages. To ensure smooth communication during the application process, we recommend using an alternative email address and providing an additional contact method (e.g., a phone number).</p><p>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.</p><p>“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,&nbsp;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.</p><p></p><p>Data protection information for applicants</p>In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Dr. Kai Mangelsdorf either via email or by phone at +49 (0)331-6264 1785. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.<p><i>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.</i></p> Geosciences First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-07-26T23:59:59+02:00 true https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/007944deaf33ef8d449782f61a5bc216_0/11327/Doktorand_in_w_m_d_-_Organische_Geochemie.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 No 1 GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Germany Potsdam GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Public Research Institution Germany Potsdam 14473 Telegrafenberg info@gfz.de https://www.gfz.de +49 331 6264-0 +49 331 288-1600 e-mail bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/007944deaf33ef8d449782f61a5bc216_0/11327/Doktorand_in_w_m_d_-_Organische_Geochemie.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 15194890 PhD Position - Active Matter and Machine Learning <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Position - Active Matter and Machine Learning</h1><p>In the Institute for Advanced Simulation - Theoretical Physics of Living Matter (IAS-2), we employ theory, modeling, and simulation to study and understand the structure, self-assembly, and dynamics of complex fluids, active soft matter, and living matter - on the basis of physical principles. We focus on non-equilibrium systems, where internal activity and/or external driving forces maintain the system away from thermal equilibrium, leading to complex structure formation, dynamics, and flow behavior. Examples include collective behavior of self-propelled objects, the flow behavior of biofluids, cellular and tissue organization.</p><p>More information about us you can find on the</p><p>IAS-2 website</p><h2>Your Job</h2><p>The field of active matter is represented by systems made up of individual units that consume energy to generate motion or mechanical forces, causing the system to organize and behave collectively. The energy is continuously injected at the level of the individual particles or agents, keeping the system out of equilibrium. Examples of active matter include bacterial colonies, cytoskeleton formed by filaments and driven by molecular motors, motile cells in a tissue, self-propelled particles and their collectives. Even though the complexity and diverse properties of active systems make their investigation very challenging, active matter research presents great opportunities for finding novel physical mechanisms and for using such systems in possible applications.</p><p>In this PhD project, we will combine numerical simulations and machine learning in order to better understand and characterize active matter systems. A possible direction is to use physics-informed machine learning techniques to connect mesoscopic properties of active units within a collective to its macroscopic behavior based on simulation data. Another possibility is to equip active units with learning capabilities or adaptive interactions in order to steer the emergent behavior of a collective. The base of the PhD project will be numerical simulations of active systems, where machine learning will be used as a tool to better understand them or augment their behavior in a controlled way.</p><p>Specifically, your tasks will be:</p><ul><li>Running numerical simulations of active systems</li><li>Using physics-informed machine learning techniques to characterize their behavior</li><li>Improving and developing new models</li><li>Participating in conferences in Germany and abroad (incl. presenting your research results)</li><li>Preparing scientific publications and project reports</li></ul><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li>A master's degree or diploma in physics, applied mathematics, or a relevant engineering discipline</li><li>Strong motivation for an interdisciplinary project that combines numerical models, simulations, and machine learning</li><li>Good programming skills and experience with numerical modeling</li><li>High degree of independence and commitment</li><li>Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the CEFR</li></ul><p>), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level</p><ul><li>Experience with machine learning and high-performance computing is advantageous, but not necessary</li></ul><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Research &amp; Infrastructure:</span></strong> You will participate in a world-leading international research environment with cutting-edge computational facilities including the on-site top European supercomputers</li><li><strong><span>Team &amp; Environment:</span></strong> You will work in an experienced and friendly international research team with a strong background in biophysics and active matter</li><li><strong><span>Research &amp; Infrastructure:</span></strong> You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work</li><li><strong><span>Networking &amp; Exchange:</span></strong> You will have the opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings</li><li><strong><span>Supervision &amp; Support:</span></strong> We will accompany your doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your scientific supervisors</li><li><strong><span>Work-life balance:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Annual Leave:</span></strong> You get 30 days of annual leave</li><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; Development:</span></strong> 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)</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website</li></ul><p>(pay scale table on page 66 ff. of the PDF download)</p><ul><li><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> The position is initially limited to 3 years</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p><strong><span>Place of Employment:</span></strong> Jülich</p><p>**Start Date:**To the next possible date</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 (75%) TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> The position will be published until it is successfully filled.</p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:07+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/931c6f8d0203dfb98f89c2a467c86c6ca9cceda7?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Jülich Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/931c6f8d0203dfb98f89c2a467c86c6ca9cceda7?ref=helmholtz 15194896 Student Research Assistant – Polymer & Membrane Materials for Next Generation Energy Technologies <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>Student Research Assistant – Polymer &amp; Membrane Materials for Next Generation Energy Technologies</h1><p>Would you like to play a part in Germany’s energy transition? Then the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg for Renewable Energies (HI ERN) is the perfect place for you! HI ERN forms the centrepiece of a close partnership between Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ), the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) for Materials and Energy, and Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) at the Erlangen site. The development of innovative technologies such as fuel cells, electrolysis systems, and redox‑flow batteries is one of today’s most dynamic research fields. As society moves toward renewable energy and decarbonization, new polymer materials play a crucial role especially as ion‑conducting polymers and membranes in electrochemical devices.</p><p>At HI ERN, the Membrane Polymer Synthesis team is dedicated to designing and developing cutting‑edge polymer materials.</p><h2>Your Job</h2><p>The following tasks will be carried out according to the instructions and guidelines of your scientific colleagues:</p><ul><li>Support the synthesis, purification, and characterization of novel polymer compounds</li><li>Fabricate and analyze membranes derived from newly developed materials</li><li>Contribute to the scale-up of promising polymer systems</li></ul><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li>Motivated student in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science, currently enrolled in an advanced Bachelor’s or Master’s program</li><li>Advanced knowledge in organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry</li><li>Basic understanding of electrochemistry is beneficial but not required</li><li>Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the CEFR</li></ul><p>), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. Knowledge of the German language is not mandatory but certainly appreciated</p><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><ul><li><strong><span>Great working environment:</span></strong> International, interdisciplinary working environment on an attractive campus (south campus of the FAU, Erlangen-Nürnberg) including many cooperation opportunities with our partners from science (Forschungszentrum Jülich, Helmholtz Society Berlin, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and abroad) as well as renowned industrial partners.</li><li><strong><span>Motivated team:</span></strong> Working in a highly specialised and motivated international team.</li><li><strong><span>Flexibility:</span></strong> Flexible working hours that accommodate demanding study periods. You should be able to work a minimum of 12 working hours per week.</li><li><strong><span>Vacation:</span></strong> You will receive 30 days of vacation (depending on the working time model) plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 3 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on theBMI website</li></ul><p>. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 69 ff. of the PDF download.</p><ul><li><strong><span>Perspective:</span></strong> After a 6-month fixed-term contract, our goal is to extend your research assistant position. Let's use this time to find out how well we fit together.</li><li><strong><span>Support for international employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p>**Place of Employment:**Erlangen</p><p><strong><span>Start Date:</span></strong> As soon as possible</p><p><strong><span>Working Hours:</span></strong> 12 Hours / Week</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> EG 3 TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> The position is advertised until it is successfully filled.</p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:08+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/0d44250b34b908bf813cd3f0784bae7e0fd0e261?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Erlangen-Nürnberg Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/0d44250b34b908bf813cd3f0784bae7e0fd0e261?ref=helmholtz ee1d88206acbfeddcf349eaa9f8584c3cb0d41d7 Research Engineer / Postdoc in Biomedical AI for Public Health Communication (f/m/x) <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>Research Engineer / Postdoc in Biomedical AI for Public Health Communication (f/m/x)</h1><p>102832</p><p>Full time<br/>39 hrs./week</p><p>Neuherberg near Munich</p><p>Partial Home Office possible</p><p><strong><span>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.</span></strong></p><p>The project 'AI-enabled Quality Control and User Guidance for Public Health Communication' develops next-generation, transparent, and ethically responsible AI tools for public health communication in the age of generative AI.</p><p>Search engines increasingly generate AI-based summaries directly from trusted sources such as diabinfo.de without users visiting the original site. This threatens the visibility, verifiability, and perceived quality of public health information. Our mission is to build open-source technologies that preserve reliability and reach, ensuring that high-quality medical information remains measurable, verifiable, and accessible to everyone.</p><p>You will join an interdisciplinary collaboration between the</p><p>Accessible Biomedical AI Research Group</p><p>at Helmholtz Munich, the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), and the German Diabetes Center (DDZ)—linking cutting-edge AI development with editorial and clinical expertise.</p><h2>Your tasks</h2><p>As a Research Engineer, you will take the lead in translating research ideas into robust, scalable, and user-ready systems. You will collaborate closely with a PhD researcher and the</p><p>diabinfo.de</p><p>editorial team to ensure that scientific and societal objectives are met in practice. Your core tasks include:</p><ul><li>Designing and implementing software pipelines for data acquisition, processing, and benchmarking of AI-generated content in health communication.</li><li>Building APIs and dashboards to measure 'invisible use' of health information in AI-generated search results.</li><li>Developing and deploying web-based tools and CMS plugins to integrate large language models (LLMs) into editorial workflows.</li><li>Implementing and maintaining a chatbot system for trustworthy, context-aware health guidance on diabinfo.de.</li><li>Ensuring robustness, low latency, and maintainability of deployed systems through modern DevOps practices.</li><li>Collaborating with editorial, clinical, and AI research partners to translate user needs into technical solutions.</li></ul><h2>Your profile</h2><ul><li>Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Python (preferably FastAPI, Pandas, PyTorch or similar frameworks); experience in web or API development; familiarity with LLMs and NLP pipelines is highly desirable.</li><li>Commitment to open-source principles and good software practice (git-based workflow, testing, documentation).</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team with scientists, engineers, and editors.</li><li>Excellent written and spoken English and fluent or near-native German (required for daily interaction with the editorial team and for communication with the general public).</li><li>Interest in translational AI, responsible innovation, and improving the societal impact of artificial intelligence.</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>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.“</p><p>Get to know us</p><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training &amp; career center with tailored offers</li><li>Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities</li><li>Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays</li><li>International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany</li><li>Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives</li></ul><h2>Interested in applying?</h2><p>If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sebastian Lobentanzer, sebastian.lobentanzer@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.</p><p>Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.</p><p>More information about our application process</p><p><strong><span>Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:</span></strong></p><ul><li>CV</li><li>Cover letter</li><li>Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates</li><li>Contact details for at least two referees</li><li>Your future research plan (3 pages max.)</li><li>References from recent employers</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.</p><p>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.</p><p>Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich</p><h2>Our commitment</h2><p>Helmholtz Munich<br/>Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)<br/>Institute of Computational Biology<br/>Ingolstädter Landstraße 1<br/>85764 Neuherberg</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Medical sciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-09-21T23:59:00+02:00 true https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/ee1d88206acbfeddcf349eaa9f8584c3cb0d41d7?ref=helmholtz No 1 Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Germany Neuherberg (bei München) Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Public Research Institution Germany Neuherberg 85764 Ingolstädter Landstraße 1 presse@helmholtz-muenchen.de https://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de +49 89 3187-0 +49 89 3187-3322 website https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/ee1d88206acbfeddcf349eaa9f8584c3cb0d41d7?ref=helmholtz 15194933 Postdoctoral Researcher (f_m_x) - AI-based analysis of complex systems <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>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”.</p> In Department 5 "Geoinformation", we are looking for a: <h3>Reference Number 11336</h3> <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) methods have the potential to significantly advance and transform Earth system sciences, particularly given the complexity of the Earth system as a dynamic system of interacting components. Traditional simulation often reaches its limits, primarily due to this complexity. We are seeking a creative thinking person who works at the intersection for AI research and physical modelling. The goal of this position is to develop data-driven approaches to AI-based analysis of complex interaction systems and suitable hybrid architectures for this purpose. This involves taking up current developments in the field of AI (e.g., Generative AI, Edge AI, Sustainable AI, Agentic AI) and translating them into concrete application scenarios.</p> <h3><strong><span>Your responsibilities:</span></strong></h3><ul><li>Conducting research in the field of method development for physics-informed/physics-aware AI</li><li>Developing generative AI methods in interdisciplinary research projects</li><li>Publication of research papers in relevant academic journals and at conferences</li><li>Participation in the application process for national and international research projects</li><li>Participation in GFZ-wide projects in the field of AI</li></ul> <h3><strong><span>About You:</span></strong></h3><p>Essential Qualifications:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>A Master's degree and a PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or in a related field</li><li>In-depth knowledge in current methodology of AI (Deep Learning, generative AI, Explainable AI, …) and relevant programming frameworks</li><li>Advanced programming skills in relevant programming languages and contexts (e.g., Python, HPC/GPU programming, big data applications)</li><li>Strong team spirit and experience in interdisciplinary collaboration</li><li>Fluent in spoken and written English</li></ul><p>Desirable Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of German</li><li>Experience in scientific research in the field of physics-informed/physics-aware AI</li><li>Experience with interdisciplinary research projects</li><li>Solid understanding of data-driven modelling and related mathematical and statistical methods</li></ul> <h3><strong><span>What we offer:</span></strong></h3><ul><li>Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment</li><li>State-of-the-art equipment</li><li>Public service benefits</li><li>Extensive training opportunities</li><li>Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre</li><li>Flexible working hours and conditions</li><li>Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work</li><li>Institute day-care centre on site</li><li>Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam</li><li>Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus</li></ul> <strong><span>Start date:</span></strong> As soon as possible<br/><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> 3 years<br/><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund ”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.<br/><strong><span>Working hours:</span></strong> Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.<br/><strong><span>Place of work:</span></strong> Potsdam <h3><strong><span>Have we piqued your interest?</span></strong></h3>If so, we look forward to receiving your application by <strong><span>22nd &nbsp;July 2026</span></strong>. Please use our online application form only.<strong><span>Required documents: </span></strong>Letter of motivation, CV and certificates/grades<p>Please note, that we currently have<strong><span> two postdoctoral positions available in the field of artificial intelligence:</span></strong></p><p>Here is the <strong><span>link to the position "Postdoctoral Researcher (f_m_x) - Generative AI for Earth System Sciences", </span></strong>Ref Nr. 11340</p> <p><strong><span>Important Technical Note:</span></strong> Currently, email addresses associated with domains such as @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, or @live.de may experience occasional delays or restrictions in receiving messages. To ensure smooth communication during the application process, we recommend using an alternative email address and providing an additional contact method (e.g., a phone number).</p><p>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.</p><p>“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,&nbsp;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.</p><p></p><p>Data protection information for applicants</p>In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Wolfgang Graf zu Castell-Rüdenhausen via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.<p><i>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.</i></p> Geosciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-07-22T23:59:59+02:00 true https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/9b8e3691c7140875b5fcc94cfc354c60_0/11336/PostDoc_w_m_d_-_KI-gestuetzte_Analyse_komplexer_Systeme.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 No 1 GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Germany Potsdam GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Public Research Institution Germany Potsdam 14473 Telegrafenberg info@gfz.de https://www.gfz.de +49 331 6264-0 +49 331 288-1600 e-mail bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/9b8e3691c7140875b5fcc94cfc354c60_0/11336/PostDoc_w_m_d_-_KI-gestuetzte_Analyse_komplexer_Systeme.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 15194934 Postdoctoral Researcher (f_m_x) - Generative AI for Earth System Sciences <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>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”.</p> In Department 5 "Geoinformation", we are looking for a: <h3>Reference Number 11340</h3> <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) methods, particularly generative AI, have the potential to significantly advance and transform Earth System Sciences (ESS), especially given the complexity of the Earth system as a dynamic system of interacting components. Generative AI enables to identify general structures across a wide range of problems, which can be addressed to specific tasks in subsequent research questions.</p><p>“GenAI4Earth” will go beyond the state-of-the-art by designing, deploying, and operating trustworthy, reusable GenAI services within the EOSC ecosystem, built on FAIR data, models, and workflows. The goal of this position is to develop data-driven approaches to AI-supported analysis for applications in ESS as part of the EU project “GenAI4Earth.” To this end, current developments in the field of AI (e.g., Edge AI, Sustainable AI, Agentic AI) will be addressed and translated into concrete application scenarios.</p> <h3><strong><span>Your responsibilities:</span></strong></h3><ul><li>Conducting research in the field of generative AI methodology</li><li>Developing generative AI methods and services for research data and metadata management in interdisciplinary research projects</li><li>Developing AI models for Earth System Sciences applications</li><li>Contributing to GenAI4Earth infrastructure architecture – core federated services, compute, AI-ready datasets, testing and validation</li><li>Publication of research papers in relevant academic journals and participation in conferences</li><li>Participation in the application process for national and international research projects</li><li>Participation in GFZ-wide projects in the field of AI</li></ul> <h3><strong><span>About You:</span></strong></h3><p>Essential Qualifications:</p><ul><li>A Master's degree and a PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or in a related field</li><li>In-depth knowledge in current methodology of AI (Deep Learning, generative AI, Explainable AI, …) and relevant programming frameworks</li><li>Advanced programming skills in relevant programming languages and contexts (e.g., Python, HPC/GPU programming, big data applications)</li><li>Strong team spirit and experience in interdisciplinary collaboration</li><li>Fluent in spoken and written English</li></ul><p>Desirable Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of German</li><li>Experience in scientific research in the field of generative AI</li><li>Experience with interdisciplinary research projects</li><li>Experience in working in an international team</li><li>Solid understanding of data-driven modelling and related mathematical and statistical methods</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Proactivity, follow-up and keeping deadlines, initiative, problem-solving skills</li></ul> <h3><strong><span>What we offer:</span></strong></h3><ul><li>Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment</li><li>State-of-the-art equipment</li><li>Public service benefits</li><li>Extensive training opportunities</li><li>Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre</li><li>Flexible working hours and conditions</li><li>Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work</li><li>Institute day-care centre on site</li><li>Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam</li><li>Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus&nbsp;</li></ul> <strong><span>Start date:</span></strong> As soon as possible<br/><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> 3 years<br/><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund ”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.<br/><strong><span>Working hours:</span></strong> Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.<br/><strong><span>Place of work:</span></strong> Potsdam <h3><strong><span>Have we piqued your interest?</span></strong></h3>If so, we look forward to receiving your application by <strong><span>22nd July 2026</span></strong>. Please use our online application form only.<strong><span>Required documents: </span></strong>letter of motivation, CV and certificates/grades<p>Please note, that we currently have<strong><span> two postdoctoral positions available in the field of artificial intelligence:</span></strong></p><p>Here is the <strong><span>link to the position "Postdoctoral Researcher (f_m_x) - AI-based analysis of complex systems&nbsp;", </span></strong>Ref Nr. 11336</p> <p><strong><span>Important Technical Note:</span></strong> Currently, email addresses associated with domains such as @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, or @live.de may experience occasional delays or restrictions in receiving messages. To ensure smooth communication during the application process, we recommend using an alternative email address and providing an additional contact method (e.g., a phone number).</p><p>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.</p><p>“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,&nbsp;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.</p><p></p><p>Data protection information for applicants</p>In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Wolfgang Graf zu Castell-Rüdenhausen via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.<p><i>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.</i></p> Geosciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-07-22T23:59:59+02:00 true https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/93fb39474c51b8a82a68413e2a5ae17a_0/11340/PostDoc_w_m_d_-_Generative_KI_fuer_die_Erdsystemwissenschaften.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 No 1 GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Germany Potsdam GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Public Research Institution Germany Potsdam 14473 Telegrafenberg info@gfz.de https://www.gfz.de +49 331 6264-0 +49 331 288-1600 e-mail bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/93fb39474c51b8a82a68413e2a5ae17a_0/11340/PostDoc_w_m_d_-_Generative_KI_fuer_die_Erdsystemwissenschaften.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 15194935 Research Associate (f_m_x) - "Geopolitics, Decarbonisation and the Weaponisation of Energy" <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>The Research Institute for Sustainability at GFZ (RIFS) conducts research with the aim of investigating, identifying, and advancing development pathways for transformation processes towards sustainability in Germany and abroad. The institute was founded in 2009 as the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) and has been affiliated with the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences under its new name since the 1st of January 2023 and is thus part of the Helmholtz Association.</p> <p>For our research group Geopolitics of Energy and Industrial Transformation, we are looking for a:</p> <h3>Reference Number 11380</h3> <p>As decarbonisation reshapes global energy systems, new asymmetric interdependencies are emerging along cross-border electricity and hydrogen networks, green value chains, critical minerals, and clean technology supply chains. Against this background, the project entitled "Geopolitics, Decarbonisation and the Weaponisation of Energy", and financed by the Federal Foreign Office, analyses the geopolitical risks arising from international dependencies in the energy sector and develops concrete strategies for resilience-building in the context of Germany's energy transition. The project involves in-depth country case studies, a conceptual risk-mapping framework, and a structured policy dialogue with stakeholders from government, industry, and civil society to generate high-quality analytical outputs, which will be published in scientific and policy-oriented outlets.&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong><span>Your responsibilities:</span></strong></h3><ul><li>Conduct empirically-driven and interdisciplinary research in the realm of the global energy transition with a particular focus on questions of geopolitics, geoeconomics, international political economy, global policy and governance.</li><li>Conduct in-depth country studies on the energy policy and geopolitical strategies of key countries in collaboration with external research partners.</li><li>Conduct a risk assessment for selected energy carriers and technologies relevant to Germany.</li><li>Develop and implement an expert survey on stakeholders’ risk perceptions.</li><li>Plan and implement dialogue events and focus group discussions with think tanks and stakeholders with the support of a team of student assistants and the RIFS events team.&nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to joint publications in peer-reviewed journals, policy briefs, blogs, and other outlets.</li><li>Communicate the results to decision-makers in the policy world, business and public bodies, as well as on social media.</li><li>Represent the project at conferences and events and within the project consortium</li></ul> <h3><strong><span>About You:</span></strong></h3><p>Essential Qualifications:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Master's degree in political science/political economy, economics, innovation, development studies or related fields</li><li>Interest in, and where relevant, experience of, empirically grounded, problem-oriented and interdisciplinary research in the field of the global energy transition, with a particular focus on issues relating to geopolitics, geoeconomics, international political economy, global politics and governance</li><li>Good knowledge in the area of the global energy transition</li><li>Experience with policy processes and/or policy/political economy analysis&nbsp;</li><li>Distinct skills in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work independently, creatively, and effectively</li><li>Commitment to teamwork</li><li>Very good command of English</li></ul><p>Desirable Qualifications:</p><ul><li>German language skills are a plus</li><li>Readiness to travel internationally for the project</li></ul> <h3><strong><span>What we offer:</span></strong></h3><ul><li>Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment</li><li>State-of-the-art equipment</li><li>Public service benefits</li><li>Extensive training opportunities</li><li>Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre [not applicable for non-scientific positions]</li><li>Flexible working hours and conditions</li><li>Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work</li><li>Work at the RIFS campus, Berliner Strasse 130, 14467 Potsdam&nbsp;</li></ul> <p><strong><span>Start date</span></strong>: As soon as possible<br/><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> 36 months<br/><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund ”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.<br/><strong><span>Working hours</span></strong>: Part-time 75% (currently 29.25 h/week)<br/><strong><span>Place of work:</span></strong> Potsdam</p> <h3><strong><span>Have we piqued your interest?</span></strong></h3><p>If so, we look forward to receiving your application by <strong><span>2nd August 2026. </span></strong>Please use our online application form only.</p><strong><span>Required documents:&nbsp;</span></strong>Letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates and a writing sample (e.g. a peer-reviewed article or a term paper).&nbsp;Interviews are scheduled to take place in person on 21st and 26th August. <p><strong><span>Important Technical Note:</span></strong> Currently, email addresses associated with domains such as @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, or @live.de may experience occasional delays or restrictions in receiving messages. To ensure smooth communication during the application process, we recommend using an alternative email address and providing an additional contact method (e.g., a phone number).Diversity and equal opportunities are integral components of our human resources policy.</p><p>The RIFS actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. Anyone who has been 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. &nbsp;If you have any further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.</p><p>‘Diversity in perspectives’ is a high value for us. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We, among others, do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures,&nbsp;which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. We are thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.</p><p></p><p>Data protection information for applicants</p><p>In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Laima Eicke via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Geosciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-08-02T23:59:59+02:00 true https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/340f2a36d43c3b00e592cf08cef006f1_0/11380/Wissenschaftliche_r_Mitarbeiter_in_w_m_d_-_und_quot_Geopolitik_der_Dekarbonisierung_Energie_als_Machtfaktor_und_quot_.htm?stellort=37&lang=en_GB&xid=27 No 1 GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Germany Potsdam GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Public Research Institution Germany Potsdam 14473 Telegrafenberg info@gfz.de https://www.gfz.de +49 331 6264-0 +49 331 288-1600 e-mail bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/340f2a36d43c3b00e592cf08cef006f1_0/11380/Wissenschaftliche_r_Mitarbeiter_in_w_m_d_-_und_quot_Geopolitik_der_Dekarbonisierung_Energie_als_Machtfaktor_und_quot_.htm?stellort=37&lang=en_GB&xid=27 2de6049cead46e8dcdbae0347150ddbab5c22f1f PhD Candidate in Multimodal Optical Imaging Systems (f/m/x) <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Candidate in Multimodal Optical Imaging Systems (f/m/x)</h1><p>102899</p><p>Full time<br/>39 hrs./week</p><p>Neuherberg near Munich</p><p><strong><span>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.</span></strong></p><p>The</p><p><strong><span>Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI)</span></strong></p><p>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 13 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.</p><p><strong><span>We are now seeking a highly qualified and motivated PhD student (f/m/x) to drive the development of novel optical technologies addressing significant biological and medical challenges.</span></strong></p><p>We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive online application, including your letter of motivation, CV, and academic transcripts of records, preferably in English.</p><h2>Your tasks</h2><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in an ambitious research program focused on developing next‑generation multimodal imaging systems spanning the mesoscopic to microscopic scale. As part of a major research project and supported by extensive national and international collaborations, this effort seeks to shift the landscape of biological and medical imaging through pioneering, miniaturized, multimodal technologies. The candidate will have the opportunity to shape a rapidly evolving field by contributing to both technological innovation and high‑impact biological and medical applications.</p><p><strong><span>Key Responsibilities &amp; Goals:</span></strong></p><ul><li>Develop a next‑generation system for quantitative, real-time multimodal mesoscopic and microscopic imaging.</li><li>Contribute to real-time software development for system control, data acquisition, multimodal image reconstruction, and quantitative analysis workflows.</li><li>Collaborate within a European research consortium and engage with international and national partners across multiple institutions.</li><li>Drive innovation in the design and development of miniaturized imaging technologies.</li></ul><h2>Your profile</h2><ul><li>M.Sc. in natural sciences, electrical engineering, physics, optics, medical technology, biomedical computing, or a related discipline.</li><li>Experience with optics, fiber optics, sensors, miniaturized systems design and development.</li><li>Programming skills in C++ and MATLAB; additional relevant programming skills are an advantage.</li><li>Excellent track record of academic achievements.</li><li>Strong motivation, scientific curiosity, and commitment to scientific excellence.</li><li>Strong teamwork skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment.</li><li>Demonstrated writing skills.</li><li>Excellent command of the English language.</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.“</p><p>Get to know us</p><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Scientific Training: Helmholtz Munich Graduate School</li><li>Career counseling: Career Center for PhD candidates</li><li>Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities</li><li>Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives</li><li>International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany</li></ul><h2>Interested in applying?</h2><p>If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dimitrios Gkorpas, dimitrios.gkorpas@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.</p><p>Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.</p><p>More information about our application process</p><p><strong><span>Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:</span></strong></p><ul><li>CV</li><li>Letter of motivation</li><li>Academic transcripts of records</li><li>Letter of motivation</li><li>Academic transcripts of records</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.</p><p>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.</p><p>Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich</p><h2>Our commitment</h2><p>Helmholtz Munich<br/>Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)<br/>Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging<br/>Ingolstädter Landstraße 1<br/>85764 Neuherberg</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Medical sciences First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:14:07+02:00 true https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/2de6049cead46e8dcdbae0347150ddbab5c22f1f?ref=helmholtz No 1 Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Germany Neuherberg (bei München) Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Public Research Institution Germany Neuherberg 85764 Ingolstädter Landstraße 1 presse@helmholtz-muenchen.de https://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de +49 89 3187-0 +49 89 3187-3322 website https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/2de6049cead46e8dcdbae0347150ddbab5c22f1f?ref=helmholtz 15194947 Research Scientist (f_m_x) - Seismology <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>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”.</p> For section 2.1 "Physics of Earthquakes and Volcanoes" (department “Geophysics”), we are looking for a: <h3>Reference Number 11320</h3> <p>We are interested in the physical relationship between magmatic/volcanic processes and earthquakes, and in the transport of crustal fluids to better understand seismicity, earthquake swarms, and the degassing of mantle-derived CO₂. In the context of the Czech-German INTERREG cross-border project “Sustainable Trans-Border Geothermal Development and Geohazards Monitoring' - "TransGeo", we are looking for a research scientist with experience in seismic data acquisition, automatic processing of large waveform datasets, and waveform-based analysis of earthquake sources towards geological structural analysis for deep geothermal prospection.</p><p>During the project, we will conduct high-precision seismicity studies to identify active faults and potential zones for geothermal exploration. Our university partners will complement this passive seismic imaging by carrying out a high-resolution reflection seismic experiment. Throughout these efforts, outreach activities and close contact with local stakeholders and the population remain important components of the project.</p> <strong><span>Your responsibilities:</span></strong><ul><li>Contribution to the maintenance, installation and processing of a Large-N seismic network, including data and metadata quality control</li><li>Participation in regular consortium and working group meetings</li><li>Preparation, co-coordination and participation in public science events to inform the locals about the geology and the project, including the preparation of information materials</li><li>Participation in active and passive seismic field experiments</li><li>Development and testing of a real-time local seismic catalogue for the Czech-German border region, and integration of the seismicity results with geophysical imaging results from partners</li><li>Publishing results as a joint effort in the team in a peer-reviewed journal</li><li>Presenting results at conferences and preparing draft versions of interim and final reports</li></ul> <strong><span>About You:</span></strong><p>Essential Qualifications:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>A MSc and a PhD in Earth Science, with a focus on seismology and geophysics</li><li>Solid geophysical and seismological background</li><li>Experiences with local earthquake analysis&nbsp;</li><li>Documented experience in research and a convincing and strong publication record</li><li>Experience in working and conducting third-party projects</li><li>Experience with seismological fieldwork and fieldwork coordination</li><li>Good knowledge of multi-language programming, including Python</li><li>Documented experiences in continuous multichannel waveform data processing&nbsp;</li><li>Familiar with seismology toolboxes (e.g. Pyrocko, ObsPy) and visualisation tools (e.g. GMT, paraview, QGIS)</li><li>Good written and oral skills in English</li></ul><p>Desirable Qualifications:·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><ul><li>Experience with Grond and Fomosto (Pyrocko)</li><li>Driver license</li><li>Multi-lingual</li></ul> <strong><span>What we offer:</span></strong><ul><li>Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment</li><li>State-of-the-art equipment</li><li>Public service benefits</li><li>Extensive training opportunities</li><li>Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre</li><li>Flexible working hours and conditions</li><li>Support with finding a good work-life balance is offered by benefit@work</li><li>Institute day-care centre on site&nbsp;<br/></li></ul> <strong><span>Start date:</span></strong> 1st October 2026<br/><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> 24 months<br/><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund ”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.<br/><strong><span>Working hours:</span></strong> Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.<br/><strong><span>Place of work:</span></strong> Potsdam <strong><span>Have we piqued your interest?</span></strong>If so, we look forward to receiving your application by <strong><span>16th August 2026</span></strong>. Please use our online application form only.<strong><span>Required documents: </span></strong>motivation letter, CV, copy of certificates/grades <p>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.</p><p>“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,&nbsp;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.</p><p></p><p>Data protection information for applicants</p>In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Prof. Dr. Torsten Dahm either via email or by phone at +49 (0)331-6264-1200. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.<p><i>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.</i></p> Geosciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-08-16T23:59:59+02:00 true https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/813b6a28cc4ac72d244266161e3e2eb4_0/11320/Research_Scientist_f_m_x_-_Seismology.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 No 1 GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Germany Potsdam GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Public Research Institution Germany Potsdam 14473 Telegrafenberg info@gfz.de https://www.gfz.de +49 331 6264-0 +49 331 288-1600 e-mail bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/813b6a28cc4ac72d244266161e3e2eb4_0/11320/Research_Scientist_f_m_x_-_Seismology.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 3426 IDEAS PhD Researcher (f/m/x) Call 2027: 5 Interdisciplinary Projects in Data Science for Environmental & Life Sciences <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Starting date:</strong><p>01.01.2027</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Environmental science First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2027-01-01 2026-07-26T12:00:00+02:00 true https://recruitingapp-5128.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/3426/Description/2 No 1 Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung - UFZ Germany Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung - UFZ Public Research Institution Germany Leipzig 04318 Permoserstraße 15 info@ufz.de https://www.ufz.de +49 341 6025 1269 +49 341 235-2649 e-mail personal@ufz.de https://recruitingapp-5128.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/3426/Description/2 15194986 PhD Position – Analysis of Integrated Power, Gas and Hydrogen Systems <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Position – Analysis of Integrated Power, Gas and Hydrogen Systems</h1><p>At the Institute of Climate and Energy Research – Energy Systems Engineering (ICE-1), our focus is on developing models and algorithms for simulating and optimizing decentralized, integrated energy systems. These systems are characterized by the high spatial and temporal variability of energy supply and demand, and by the high degree of interdependence of material and energy flows. Our research aims to provide scalable, faster-than-real-time capable methods and tools that enable the energy-optimal, cost-efficient and safe design and operation of future energy systems.</p><h2>Your Job</h2><p>This PhD position focuses on scenario development, as well as the modelling, simulation and analysis of coupled power and gas grids in Europe. The research project aims to develop advanced, cross-sectoral simulation frameworks that can be used to investigate the interaction between electricity, natural gas and hydrogen infrastructures under future energy transition scenarios, and to support informed decision-making for integrated energy systems.</p><p><strong><span>Your tasks in detail:</span></strong></p><ul><li>Analyse the impacts of future energy transition pathways on the planning and operation of European power and gas infrastructures, and evaluate system behaviour under diverse infrastructure, market, and policy scenarios using scenario-based modelling and simulation</li><li>Develop and implement models for the simulation and analysis of coupled electricity and gas networks, with a focus on large-scale European energy infrastructures</li><li>Assess interactions between power, gas, and sector-coupled energy systems, with a focus on operational flexibility, cross-sector dependencies, and potential bottlenecks</li><li>Enhance and extend our simulation tools, especially GasNetSim, to support evolving research questions and comprehensive integrated system analyses</li><li>Disseminate your findings through scientific publications, conferences, and collaborations</li><li>Supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s students and represent the institute in national and international research contexts</li></ul><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li>Excellent Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, energy systems, computational engineering, or a related field</li><li>Strong background in numerical methods, mathematical modeling, and network simulation or analysis</li><li>Good understanding of power systems, gas networks, or coupled multi-energy systems</li><li>Proficient in programming, especially in Python; experience with C/C++ is an advantage</li><li>Interest in scientific software development, large-scale infrastructure modelling, and computational research</li><li>Strong analytical and independent working style</li><li>Excellent teamwork and communication skills</li><li>Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the CEFR</li></ul><p>), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. Knowledge of the German language is not mandatory but certainly appreciated</p><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Team &amp; Environment:</span></strong> You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe</li><li><strong><span>Research &amp; Infrastructure:</span></strong> You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work</li><li><strong><span>Networking &amp; Exchange:</span></strong> You will participate in (international) conferences and project meetings and actively build your scientific network</li><li><strong><span>Supervision &amp; Support:</span></strong> We will accompany your doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your academic supervisor</li><li><strong><span>Work-life balance:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Annual Leave:</span></strong> You get 30 days of annual leave</li><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; Development:</span></strong> 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)</li><li><strong><span>Health &amp; well-being:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund.In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website</li></ul><p>(pay scale table on page 66 ff. of the PDF download)</p><ul><li><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> The position is limited to 3,5 years</li><li><strong><span>Support for international employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p><strong><span>Place of Employment:</span></strong> Jülich</p><p>**Start Date:**To the next possible date</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 (75%) TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> The position will be published until it is successfully filled.</p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:07+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/476f091506c47f6ec8551fd066942cc79782a51c?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Jülich Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/476f091506c47f6ec8551fd066942cc79782a51c?ref=helmholtz 15194987 PhD Position – Swimming in Complex Environments <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Position – Swimming in Complex Environments</h1><p>The Institute for Advanced Simulation - Theoretical Physics of Living Matter (IAS-2) is one of the world-leading groups in the field of computer simulations of active, soft and living matter systems, such as cells, bacteria, tissues, and active synthetic colloids. Our aim is to provide deep understanding of the emergent structures, self-assembly, and dynamics on the basis of physical principles. All these systems are ubiquitous in nature and in everyday practical applications and are characterized to be far from thermal equilibrium, such that the governing physical principles have to be reconsidered. We combine modeling, high performance computing, and analytical theories tailored to the specific characteristics of each system. Please find more information about our group at</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/ripoll-group" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/ripoll-group</a></p><h2>Your Job</h2><p>Strong confinement in highly disordered and intricate environments is essential for understanding the behavior of a broad class of systems with intrinsic motility. Porous materials -- such as cell cytoplasm, mucus, tissues, gels or soil -- serve as a natural propagation media of most microorganisms, including bacteria, sperm, and, more recently, synthetic swimmers. The interplay between the properties of individual swimmers and the complexity of the associated hydrodynamic flows gives rise to a wide range of collective behaviors that remain poorly understood. Addressing this complexity requires the development and application of high-performance hydrodynamic simulation methods, which this project aims to advance.</p><p>In this project, you will work with an existing high-performance code to perform hydrodynamic simulations of swimmers in complex confinements, and also help to further develop it. In particular, you will investigate how the tortuosity of the confinement affects the effective behavior depending on the hydrodynamic properties of the swimmers. Other subjects of interest will be the reaction of the systems to different external stimuli, or to consider various effective interactions between swimmers that closely map different experimental frameworks.</p><p>In particular, your tasks will be:</p><ul><li>Familiarize yourself with the relevant literature in the field, with the code and its further development.</li><li>Characterize the dynamics of single particles as a function of the swimming mechanism, the tortuosity of the media and the applied external flow.</li><li>Investigate the behavior of dense systems with hydrodynamic interactions and with other quorum sensing mechanisms.</li><li>Present your research at group meetings, national and international conferences.</li><li>Preparing scientific publications and project reports.</li></ul><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li>Master’s degree in physics, soft matter, applied mathematics, chemistry, or a related field.</li><li>Experience and strong interest in programing, modeling, and computer simulations.</li><li>Knowledge in statistical mechanics, active and living matter.</li><li>High degree of independence and commitment.</li><li>Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the CEFR</li></ul><p>), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level.</p><ul><li>Good communication skills, ability to work in a research team.</li></ul><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Team &amp; Environment:</span></strong> You will work in an experienced and friendly international research team of theorists and experimentalists with a strong background in biophysics and active matter and an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe</li><li><strong><span>Research &amp; Infrastructure:</span></strong> You will participate in a world-leading international research environment with cutting-edge computational facilities including the on-site top European supercomputers</li><li><strong><span>Networking &amp; Exchange:</span></strong> You will participate in (international) conferences and project meetings and actively build your scientific network</li><li><strong><span>Supervision &amp; Support:</span></strong> We will accompany your doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your academic supervisor</li><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; Development:</span></strong> 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): <a href="https://go.fzj.de/JuDocs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/JuDocs</a></li><li><strong><span>Annual Leave:</span></strong> You get 30 days of annual leave</li><li><strong><span>Fair Remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website</li></ul><p>(pay scale table on page 66 ff. of the PDF download)</p><ul><li><strong><span>Support for International Employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li><li><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> The position is initially limited to 3 years</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p><strong><span>Place of Employment:</span></strong> Jülich</p><p>**Start Date:**To the next possible date</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 (75%) TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> The position will be published until it is successfully filled.</p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:07+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/04abab4d4f99a7b3be1d1f2cfbda39cbba86fb26?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Jülich Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/04abab4d4f99a7b3be1d1f2cfbda39cbba86fb26?ref=helmholtz 5eddfae278b4b7f433a34402836194a0789c4013 PhD candidate (f/m/x) in Immune-Metabolic Research <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD candidate (f/m/x) in Immune-Metabolic Research</h1><p>102940</p><p>Full time<br/>39 hrs./week</p><p>Munich</p><p><strong><span>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.</span></strong></p><p>At the</p><p><strong><span>Institute for Metabolism and Immunology (IMI)</span></strong></p><p>, our goal is to understand how the immune system interacts with metabolism in health and disease and how this knowledge can be used for precise prevention and therapy. We focus on regulatory T cells (Tregs) as key mediators of immune–metabolic crosstalk, with a primary interest in autoimmune type 1 diabetes as a model disease, while also addressing type 2 diabetes and obesity. We aim to uncover how Treg specialization and dysfunction drive metabolic disorders and to translate these insights into precise, context-specific immunotherapies. Ultimately, we strive to develop strategies that modulate immune responses while supporting tissue function, regeneration, and metabolic health. We are now seeking a passionate and highly motivated <strong><span>PhD candidate (f/m/x)</span></strong> in full time (39 hrs./week) eager to dive into the fascinating interface of immunology and metabolism — with a strong focus on regulatory T cells and their pivotal role in type 1 diabetes, as well as broader metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity.</p><h2>Your tasks</h2><ul><li>Investigate tissue-specific mechanisms of Treg adaptation and dysfunction in metabolic disease, including immune–metabolic crosstalk in peripheral tissues</li><li>Drive in vivo research in genetically engineered mouse models to decode Treg biology in metabolically active tissues (pancreas, muscle, adipose tissue)</li><li>Orchestrate immune profiling of T cells — with a sharp focus on Tregs — using multicolor FACS to reveal functional states and hidden phenotypes</li><li>Build cutting-edge in vitro systems to uncover how Tregs adapt, specialize, and break down in metabolic disease</li><li>Shape experimental strategy, turn data into insight, and communicate discoveries in lab meetings, international conferences, and high-impact publications</li><li>Work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment to develop translational models and pioneering strategies to reprogram immune responses in metabolic disease</li></ul><h2>Your profile</h2><ul><li>MSc degree in Immunology, Molecular Biosciences or a closely related life science field</li><li>Strong interest in cellular immunology with deep focus on T cells and Treg biology</li><li>Hands-on experience with in vivo mouse models (FELASA certification is a strong plus)</li><li>Practical experience in flow cytometry (FACS), including protocol establishment, optimization, and troubleshooting for robust and reproducible outcomes</li><li>Computational and digital research skills, including RNA-seq data analysis, R-based statistical analysis and visualization, scientific documentation (Microsoft Office), and general computational proficience</li><li>Independent, solution oriented thinker with a collaborative mindset — scientifically bold, motivated, and translationally oriented</li></ul><p>If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13 50%. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 3 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.</p><p>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.“</p><p>Get to know us</p><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training &amp; career center with tailored offers</li><li>Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities</li><li>Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays</li><li>International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany</li><li>Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives</li></ul><h2>Interested in applying?</h2><p>If you have any questions, feel free to contact Laura Harrison, Laura.Harrison@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.</p><p>Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.</p><p>More information about our application process</p><p><strong><span>Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:</span></strong></p><ul><li>CV</li><li>Cover letter</li><li>Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates</li><li>References from recent employers</li><li>List of publications</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.</p><p>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.</p><p>Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich</p><h2>Our commitment</h2><p>Helmholtz Munich<br/>Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)<br/>Institute for Metabolism and Immunology<br/>Ingolstädter Landstraße 1<br/>85764 Neuherberg</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Medical sciences First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:14:07+02:00 true https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/5eddfae278b4b7f433a34402836194a0789c4013?ref=helmholtz No 1 Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Germany München Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Public Research Institution Germany Neuherberg 85764 Ingolstädter Landstraße 1 presse@helmholtz-muenchen.de https://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de +49 89 3187-0 +49 89 3187-3322 website https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/5eddfae278b4b7f433a34402836194a0789c4013?ref=helmholtz badff150267d9e3f5732c167ff20473cf3962e42 Postdoc in Multimodal Optical Imaging Systems (f/m/x) <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>Postdoc in Multimodal Optical Imaging Systems (f/m/x)</h1><p>102900</p><p>Full time<br/>39 hrs./week</p><p>Neuherberg near Munich</p><p><strong><span>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.</span></strong></p><p>The</p><p><strong><span>Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI)</span></strong></p><p>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 13 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.</p><p><strong><span>We are now seeking a highly qualified and motivated postdoctoral fellow (f/m/x) to drive the development of novel optical technologies addressing significant biological and medical challenges.</span></strong></p><p>We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive online application, including your letter of motivation, CV, contact details of at least three referees, and academic transcripts of records, preferably in English.</p><h2>Your tasks</h2><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in an ambitious research program focused on developing next‑generation multimodal imaging systems spanning the mesoscopic to microscopic scale. As part of a major research project and supported by extensive national and international collaborations, this effort seeks to shift the landscape of biological and medical imaging through pioneering, miniaturized, multimodal technologies. The candidate will have the opportunity to shape a rapidly evolving field by contributing to both technological innovation and high‑impact biological and medical applications.</p><p><strong><span>Key Responsibilities &amp; Goals:</span></strong></p><ul><li>Develop a next‑generation system for quantitative, real-time multimodal mesoscopic and microscopic imaging.</li><li>Contribute to real-time software development for system control, data acquisition, multimodal image reconstruction, and quantitative analysis workflows.</li><li>Collaborate within a European research consortium and engage with international and national partners across multiple institutions.</li><li>Drive innovation in the design and development of miniaturized imaging technologies.</li></ul><h2>Your profile</h2><ul><li>Ph.D. in natural sciences, electrical engineering, physics, optics, medical technology, biomedical computing, or a related discipline.</li><li>Excellent track record of academic achievements.</li><li>Demonstrated writing skills.</li><li>Strong motivation, scientific curiosity, and commitment to scientific excellence.</li><li>Hands on experience with optics, fiber optics, sensors, miniaturized systems design and development.</li><li>Programming skills in C++ and MATLAB; additional relevant programming skills are an advantage.</li><li>Strong teamwork skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment.</li><li>Excellent command of the English language.</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>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.“</p><p>Get to know us</p><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training &amp; career center with tailored offers</li><li>Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities</li><li>Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays</li><li>International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany</li><li>Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives</li></ul><h2>Interested in applying?</h2><p>If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dimitrios Gkorpas, dimitrios.gkorpas@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.</p><p>Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.</p><p>More information about our application process</p><p><strong><span>Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:</span></strong></p><ul><li>CV</li><li>Cover letter</li><li>Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates</li><li>References from recent employers</li><li>Letter of motivation</li><li>Academic transcripts of records</li><li>Contact details of at least three referees</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.</p><p>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.</p><p>Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich</p><h2>Our commitment</h2><p>Helmholtz Munich<br/>Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)<br/>Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging<br/>Ingolstädter Landstraße 1<br/>85764 Neuherberg</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Medical sciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:14:07+02:00 true https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/badff150267d9e3f5732c167ff20473cf3962e42?ref=helmholtz No 1 Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Germany Neuherberg (bei München) Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Public Research Institution Germany Neuherberg 85764 Ingolstädter Landstraße 1 presse@helmholtz-muenchen.de https://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de +49 89 3187-0 +49 89 3187-3322 website https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/badff150267d9e3f5732c167ff20473cf3962e42?ref=helmholtz hzb_stellenangebot:2742E Talents Community - Postdoc, PhD Student (f/m/d) for Polymers in Energy Applications at HIPOLE Jena <strong>Work group:</strong><p>HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)</p><br/><strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p><strong><span>Reference No. HI 2025/10</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)</span></strong> is looking for </p><p><strong><span>Talents Community - Postdoc, PhD Student (f/m/d) for Polymers in Energy Applications at HIPOLE Jena</span></strong> </p><p>Your Tasks</p><ul><li>Synthesis and characterization of novel molecules and polymers for use in energy storage and conversion devices (depending on the selected topic area)</li><li>Assembly and electrochemical characterization of polymer redox flow batteries, polymer-based thin-film batteries, and encapsulated solar cells</li><li>Summary, presentation and publication of the results (in English language)</li></ul>Your Profile<p><span></span></p><ul><li>Successful master's degree in chemistry or a comparable field of study - for PhD Student Position</li><li>PhD in polymer chemistry, electrochemistry, or a related field relevant to the chosen topic - for Postdoc Position</li><li>Extensive and proven experience in organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry</li><li>Experience with analytical methods for polymer characterization</li><li>General computer skills, including Windows and Office</li><li>Very good knowledge of electrochemistry</li><li>Very good written and spoken English skills</li></ul><p>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.</p><p> You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.</p><p><strong><span>Further Information</span></strong> </p><p>Anne Kürschner</p><p>+493641948589</p><p>anne.kuerschner@helmholtz-berlin.de</p><p> <strong><span>Closing Date: </span></strong> 31.12.2026 </p> <p><i>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.</i></p> Physics Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-12-31T23:00:00+01:00 true https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2742/Description/2?lang=eng No 1 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Germany Jena Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Public Research Institution Germany Berlin 14109 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/pubbin/info-anfrage.pl?sprache=de +49 30 8062-0 +49 30 8062-42181 e-mail lena.richter@helmholtz-berlin.de https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2742/Description/2?lang=eng 15195049 Doctoral researcher (f_m_x) – Volcano deformation hazards and interaction with hydrothermal alteration <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>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”.</p> For section 2.1 "Physics of Earthquakes and Volcanoes" (department “Geophysics”), we are looking for a: <h3>Reference Number 11395</h3> <p>This position is part of the “ROTTnROCK” working group, a synergy project funded by the European Research Council. Candidates with expertise in the subject fields – remote sensing and volcano physics– are encouraged to apply. The position will be funded and will also cover funds for computer power, fieldwork, visiting conferences and workshops, and publication charges. By using innovative geospatial records and data science, the candidate shall quantify the intensity, type, and spatial gradation of hydrothermal alteration.&nbsp;</p> <strong><span>Your responsibilities:</span></strong><ul><li>Analysing satellite data of volcanoes (using tristereo, radar, hyperspectral sensors) and comparing alteration vs topography vs deformation over the last years and decades (using archive satellite data)</li><li>Use small, unoccupied aircraft systems (drones) that carry miniature sensors. Data will be processed using computer vision concepts such as point cloud matching, image correlation and structure-from-motion (SfM) workflows, and morphology will be studied using offset and change detection</li><li>Working on machine learning and/or classification and mineral mapping approaches to quantify dimensions and controls of hydrothermal alteration</li><li>Developing 4D digital representations of volcanoes, including independent (geophysical) records (digital twins)</li><li>Close collaboration with the rock mechanical labs, petrology labs and numerical modelling labs of partner institutes (co-supervision).</li><li>Planning and executing field expeditions at remote and active volcanoes</li></ul> <strong><span>About You:</span></strong><p>Essential Qualifications:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>MSc in Earth Science (e.g., Geophysics, Geology, Geography), with a deep knowledge of remote sensing and data analysis</li><li>Experience in active (SAR, InSAR) and passive (multi- and hyperspectral) remote sensing</li><li>Background and interest in volcanology</li><li>Capability for fieldwork and hikes in harsh (but exciting) environments</li><li>Car driving and drone flying license</li></ul><p>Desirable Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Experience 3D object reconstruction, structure from motion and point cloud analysis</li><li>Experience in machine learning&nbsp;</li><li>Be a team player</li><li>Good written and oral skills in English</li></ul> <strong><span>What we offer:</span></strong><ul><li>Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment</li><li>State-of-the-art equipment</li><li>Public service benefits</li><li>Extensive training opportunities</li><li>Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre</li><li>Flexible working hours and conditions</li><li>Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work</li></ul> <strong><span>Start date:</span></strong> As soon as possible<br/><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> 36 months<br/><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund ”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.<br/><strong><span>Working hours:</span></strong> Part-time 75% (currently 29.25 h/week)<br/><strong><span>Place of work:</span></strong> Potsdam <strong><span>Have we piqued your interest?</span></strong>If so, we look forward to receiving your application by <strong><span>9th </span></strong><strong><span>August 2026</span></strong>. Please use our online application form only.<strong><span>Required documents:</span></strong><ul><li>CV (including names and contact details of two professors, who can judge and write a short informal reference letter)</li><li>letter of motivation&nbsp;</li><li>certificates/grades</li></ul> <p><strong><span>Important Technical Note:</span></strong> Currently, email addresses associated with domains such as @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, or @live.de may experience occasional delays or restrictions in receiving messages. To ensure smooth communication during the application process, we recommend using an alternative email address and providing an additional contact method (e.g., a phone number).</p><p>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.</p><p>“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,&nbsp;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.</p><p></p><p>Data protection information for applicants</p>In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Dr. Thomas Walter via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.<p><i>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.</i></p> Geosciences First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-08-09T23:59:59+02:00 true https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/d974ad2631a2a6977d640ba9d4c98bdd_0/11395/Doctoral_researcher_f_m_x_Volcano_deformation_hazards_and_interaction_with_hydrothermal_alteration.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 No 1 GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Germany Potsdam GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Public Research Institution Germany Potsdam 14473 Telegrafenberg info@gfz.de https://www.gfz.de +49 331 6264-0 +49 331 288-1600 e-mail bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/d974ad2631a2a6977d640ba9d4c98bdd_0/11395/Doctoral_researcher_f_m_x_Volcano_deformation_hazards_and_interaction_with_hydrothermal_alteration.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 15195059 PhD Position – Prospective Environmental and Economic Assessment of a Data Center for the Einstein Telescope <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Position – Prospective Environmental and Economic Assessment of a Data Center for the Einstein Telescope</h1><p>At the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems – Jülich Systems Analysis (ICE-2), we investigate how sustainable, climate-neutral energy systems can be designed. To this end, the Department of Circular Economy researches and develops innovative methods and tools for a holistic assessment of upcoming technologies and circular economy concepts. To map these systematically, methods for (prospective) Life Cycle Sustainability Assessments (LCSA) are continuously being refined. In addition to minimizing environmental impacts and waste streams while maximizing resource efficiency, we analyze societal impacts and economic implications.</p><h2>Your Job</h2><p>The Einstein Telescope (ET), as a next-generation gravitational wave detector, will provide deeper insights into the universe than ever before. A major scientific project of this scale requires an unprecedented computing and storage infrastructure. Processing these enormous amounts of data in a future data center, however, consumes significant resources. The fundamental challenge is: How do we build and operate a high-performance computing infrastructure for cutting-edge research that simultaneously meets the highest environmental and economic standards?</p><p>Using a prospective life cycle assessment (pLCA) and a techno-economic analysis, you will evaluate the planned data center. The innovative technological concept for optimizing computing power integrates both batteries and the use of hydrogen to incorporate renewable energy sources.</p><ul><li>Further development of methods for prospective life cycle assessment of data centers</li><li>Techno-economic evaluation of energy storage options for data centers and their integration into the overall system</li><li>Presentation of scientific results at national and international conferences</li><li>Publication of results in renowned scientific journals</li></ul><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li>Master’s degree in environmental, energy, industrial engineering, or a related field, with good grades</li><li>Interest in energy-related, environmental, and economic issues</li><li>Analytical and systems-based thinking, and the ability to take initiative</li><li>Initial experience in the field of life cycle assessment</li><li>Basic knowledge of Python</li><li>Excellent German and English language skills (at least C1 level according to the CEFR</li></ul><p>), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level</p><ul><li>Ability and willingness to collaborate effectively within an international, interdisciplinary team</li></ul><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Research &amp; Infrastructure:</span></strong> You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work</li><li><strong><span>Team &amp; Environment:</span></strong> You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe</li><li><strong><span>Networking &amp; Exchange:</span></strong> You will participate in (international) conferences and project meetings and actively build your scientific network, with the chance to participate in an exciting collaborative EU-funded research project with top-tier partners</li><li><strong><span>Supervision &amp; Support:</span></strong> We will accompany your doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your academic supervisor</li><li><strong><span>Work-life balance:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Annual Leave:</span></strong> You get 30 days of annual leave</li><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; Development:</span></strong> 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)</li><li><strong><span>Health &amp; well-being:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website</li></ul><p>(pay scale table on page 66 ff. of the PDF download)</p><ul><li><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> The position is initially limited to 3 years</li><li><strong><span>Support for international employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>. Information on doctoral studies at Forschungszentrum Jülich, including its locations, can be found here: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/Promotion" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/Promotion</a></p><p>.</p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p><strong><span>Place of Employment:</span></strong> Jülich</p><p><strong><span>Start Date:</span></strong> To the next possible date</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 (75%) TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> The position will be published until it is successfully filled</p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:06+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/0a0c643ff4120c1c48f6282476bb283e4767f4ab?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Jülich Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/0a0c643ff4120c1c48f6282476bb283e4767f4ab?ref=helmholtz FHPO004/2026 Postdoctoral researcher on the CMS experiment <strong>Work group:</strong><p>CMS-FH</p><br/><strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Starting date:</strong><p>02.07.2026</p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>DESY</p><p>The CMS DESY group is based in Hamburg and is one of the largest groups worldwide participating in the CMS Experiment at CERN. One of the many topics examined in our group is the search for particles being produced by new physics in association with top quarks. In the context of the group of Prof. F. Blekman and Dr. A. Hinzmann, we focus on the search for BSM particle decays into di9cult to select objects making use of the presence of top quark pair production and heavy boson production, focusing on BSM particles decaying to jets or leptons that may or may not be displaced, can be highly Lorentz-boosted and can be produced together with top quarks. Besides physics analysis, the group is also involved in the construction of the Tracker and High-Granularity Calorimeter for the Phase-2 upgrade, luminosity measurements, the alignment of the Tracker and other calibration activities, as well as algorithmic work and shifts for the detector operation.The DESY CMS group is seeking to hire two postdocs to strengthen the team. The broad physics topics are direct new physics searches in ttbar+BSM particle or diboson signatures, respectively. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in one of the most active groups in the CMS collaboration, work on instrumentation, and will have the opportunity to contribute to future collider studies and/or science communication.</p><p>About your role:</p><ul><li>Analysis of CMS Run 3 data and preparation for with a focus on the search new particles in final states with Lorentz-boosted hadronic top/H/W/Z boson decays</li><li>Selection and training of suitable algorithms, for event reconstruction and classification, including potentially machine learning/AI</li><li>Interpretation in suitable theoretical models</li><li>Contribution to software activities that are required for wider use by DESY and/or CMS</li><li>Contributions to future publications</li><li>Contribution to a technical project</li><li>Contributions to instrumentation, data taking or other similar activities (e.g. shifts)</li><li>Co-supervision of PhD students, undergraduate students and/or summer students on closely related topics</li><li>The position is aimed to be based in Hamburg, with occasional travel to CERN</li><li>Presentations at international workshops and conferences</li></ul><p>About you:</p><ul><li>Doctoral degree in experimental particle physics (or proof that a phd will be obtained before the end of 2026)</li><li>Experience in both data analysis and particle physics instrumentation.</li><li>Experience in AI/machine learning is a plus.</li><li>Strong software skills in software packages used in experimental particle physics (ROOT, C++, Python, Git)</li><li>Good teamwork and communication skills</li><li>Good English language skills</li><li>Committed to active participation to life at the lab</li><li>Ability and readiness to intermittently travel to CERN</li></ul><p>Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.</p>We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:<br/><br/>Apply&nbsp;now&nbsp;<br/><br/>DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.<br/><br/>You can find further information here: <a href="https://www.desy.de/career/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">www.desy.de/career/</a><br/><br/>Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY<br/>Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg<br/>Phone: +49 40 8998-3392<p><i>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.</i></p> Physics Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-07-02 2026-08-07T00:00:00+02:00 true https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=317045 No 1 Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Germany Hamburg Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Public Research Institution Germany Hamburg 22607 Notkestraße 85 desyinfo@desy.de http://www.desy.de +49 40 8998-0 +49 40 8998-3282 e-mail recruitment@desy.de https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=317045 APDO004/2026 PhD position for qFLOW project <strong>Work group:</strong><p>Z_CQTA</p><br/><strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Starting date:</strong><p>07.07.2026</p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>DESY-Zeuthen</p><p>The Centre for Quantum Technology and Applications (CQTA) at DESY’s Zeuthen site focuses on applied research in quantum computing and quantum sensing. Its core mission is to identify and develop use cases for these technologies in science and beyond. This position is part of the qFLOW project, which investigates the potential of quantum computing for simulating complex fluid flows. Such systems are governed by nonlinear, multiscale partial differential equations (PDEs) and play a key role in fields such as hydrology, environmental science, and energy technology. Despite their importance, accurately simulating these phenomena remains computationally demanding and, in many realistic scenarios, beyond the reach of even state-of-the-art high-performance computing (HPC) systems.</p><p>About your role:</p><ul><li>Development of quantum algorithms for fluid dynamics problems</li><li>Development of quantum Lagrangian Neural Nets for Droplet and Bubble Interface Oscillations</li><li>Implementation and benchmarking on quantum hardware and classical simulators</li><li>Publication of the scientific results in journals and presentation at conferences/consort</li></ul><p>About you:</p><ul><li>PhD physics with focus on quantum computing and quantum information</li><li>Strong background in numerical simulations and knowledge in some (high-level) programming language, e.g., Python, Julia, C++</li><li>Experience with Qiskit, the ITensor framework or other Tensor Network packages is an advantage</li><li>Basic knowledge of machine learning and/or fluid dynamics is an advantage</li><li>Good command of written and spoken English</li><li>Excellent teamwork ability</li></ul><p>Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.</p>We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:<br/><br/>Apply&nbsp;now&nbsp;<br/><br/>DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.<br/><br/>You can find further information here: <a href="https://www.desy.de/career/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">www.desy.de/career/</a><br/><br/>Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY<br/>Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg<br/>Phone: +49 40 8998-3392<p><i>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.</i></p> Physics First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-07-07 2026-08-01T00:00:00+02:00 true https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=317023 No 1 Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Germany Zeuthen, Berlin Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Public Research Institution Germany Hamburg 22607 Notkestraße 85 desyinfo@desy.de http://www.desy.de +49 40 8998-0 +49 40 8998-3282 e-mail recruitment@desy.de https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=317023 15195065 PhD Student in Cancer Breaksome <strong>Work group:</strong><p>Functional and Structural Genomics - Junior Research Group "Brain Mosaicism and Tumorigenesis"</p><br/><strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Starting date:</strong><p>08.07.2026</p><br/><strong>Contract time limit:</strong><p>1785448799</p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong>Functional and Structural Genomics - Junior Research Group "Brain Mosaicism and Tumorigenesis"<p><i>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.</i></p> Medical sciences First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-07-08 2026-08-05T12:41:17+02:00 true https://jobs.dkfz.de/en/jobs/168718/phd-student-in-cancer-breaksome?mtm_campaign=hgf&mtm_kwd=job-en No 1 Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Germany Heidelberg Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Public Research Institution Germany Heidelberg 69120 Im Neuenheimer Feld 280 presse@dkfz.de https://www.dkfz.de +49 6221 42-0 +49 6221 42-2995 e-mail personalabteilung@dkfz.de https://jobs.dkfz.de/en/jobs/168718/phd-student-in-cancer-breaksome?mtm_campaign=hgf&mtm_kwd=job-en c73c8dc9924ee9aa739613cb00538c21ef0deec3 Lead Development Scientist/Engineer – Optoacoustic Imaging Systems (f/m/x) <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>Lead Development Scientist/Engineer – Optoacoustic Imaging Systems (f/m/x)</h1><p>102973</p><p>Full time<br/>39 hrs./week</p><p>Neuherberg near Munich</p><p><strong><span>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.</span></strong></p><p>The</p><p><strong><span>Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI)</span></strong></p><p>at Helmholtz Munich and the Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) form one of Europe's leading centers for biomedical imaging and sensing innovation. Our mission is to create transformative technologies that reveal previously inaccessible biological information and accelerate breakthroughs in medicine, biology, and environmental health. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers from more than 25 countries develops technologies that bridge fundamental research, clinical translation, and real-world healthcare impact. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong industrial partnerships, and a proven track record of innovation, IBMI offers an exceptional environment for ambitious researchers seeking to work at the forefront of bioengineering.</p><p>We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated <strong><span>scientist or engineer (f/m/x)</span></strong> to play a leading role in the development and clinical translation of a next-generation optoacoustic imaging platform. This project aims to establish entirely new ways of assessing human wellness and disease, focusing on novel functional and metabolic tissue readings obtained non-invasively. This advance will open opportunities for earlier diagnosis, monitoring, and personalized management of cardio-metabolic disorders.</p><h2>Your tasks</h2><p>As part of a multidisciplinary team spanning mathematics, computation and AI, engineering, physics, medicine, and regulatory science, you will contribute to bridging technological innovation with the pathway that brings breakthrough imaging technologies into human studies and clinical practice.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Drive the development of advanced optoacoustic instrumentation and sensing technologies.</li><li>Understand in depth the regulatory and quality-management activities supporting first-in-human studies.</li><li>Contribute to device validation, performance characterization, and clinical translation.</li><li>Collaborate with leading clinical, industrial, and academic partners across Europe.</li><li>Design and implement novel optical, electronic, and system-level solutions.</li><li>Publish in leading journals, present at international conferences, and contribute to intellectual property generation.</li><li>Help redefine how health and disease are assessed in future medicine.</li></ul><h2>Your profile</h2><ul><li>Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Medical Technology, Computer Science or related disciplines with a strong academic record.</li><li>An aptitude for navigating the medical device regulatory process.</li><li>Experience in one or more of the following areas: Optical systems and photonics; Lasers and fiber optics; Sensors and instrumentation; Biomedical imaging technologies; Electronics and embedded systems; Medical device development; Regulatory pathways for medical devices</li><li>Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or related environments.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.</li><li>Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary teamwork in an international research environment.</li></ul><p>Desirable qualifications</p><ul><li>Experience with medical device development or translational research.</li><li>Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, quality management systems, or clinical studies.</li><li>Experience in optoacoustics, ultrasound, optical imaging, spectroscopy, or related technologies.</li><li>Interest in entrepreneurship, innovation transfer, or commercialization.</li></ul><p>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.</p><p><strong><span>Our offer</span></strong></p><p>This position is your opportunity to help create a new generation of medical technology and medical impact with high dissemination and commercialization potential. You will work in one of the world's leading centers for optoacoustic imaging and gain direct exposure to the entire innovation pipeline, from technology invention and system engineering to clinical validation and regulatory translation. We offer:</p><ul><li>Participation in a highly ambitious, internationally visible research program.</li><li>Access to state-of-the-art imaging, photonics, electronics, and biomedical research infrastructure.</li><li>Close interaction with world-leading experts in imaging, bioengineering, and clinical medicine.</li><li>Opportunities to contribute to patents, technology transfer, and future commercialization activities.</li><li>Extensive international networking and collaboration opportunities.</li><li>Outstanding career-development and training programs through Helmholtz Munich and TUM.</li><li>A dynamic, supportive, and highly collaborative working environment.</li></ul><p>This position is embedded within major research and innovation programs funded by the European Union and the German government and offers exceptional opportunities for scientific visibility, professional growth, and future leadership.</p><p><strong><span>Life in Munich</span></strong></p><p>Located at the foothills of the Alps, Munich consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities. Home to leading universities, research institutes, technology companies, and biomedical startups, Munich offers a unique ecosystem for scientific excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship.</p><p>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.“</p><p>Get to know us</p><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training &amp; career center with tailored offers</li><li>Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities</li><li>Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays</li><li>International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany</li><li>Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives</li></ul><h2>Interested in applying?</h2><p>If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ivy Savannah Curren, ivy.curren@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.</p><p>Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.</p><p>More information about our application process</p><p><strong><span>Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:</span></strong></p><ul><li>CV</li><li>Letter of motivation</li><li>Academic transcripts of records</li><li>Letter of motivation</li><li>Academic transcripts of records</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.</p><p>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.</p><p>Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich</p><h2>Our commitment</h2><p>Helmholtz Munich<br/>Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)<br/>Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging<br/>Ingolstädter Landstraße 1<br/>85764 Neuherberg</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Medical sciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:14:07+02:00 true https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/c73c8dc9924ee9aa739613cb00538c21ef0deec3?ref=helmholtz No 1 Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Germany Neuherberg (bei München) Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Public Research Institution Germany Neuherberg 85764 Ingolstädter Landstraße 1 presse@helmholtz-muenchen.de https://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de +49 89 3187-0 +49 89 3187-3322 website https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/c73c8dc9924ee9aa739613cb00538c21ef0deec3?ref=helmholtz 15195071 Scientist (f_m_x) - Environmental sensing and method/sensor development in catchment hydrology <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>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”.</p> For section 4.4. Hydrology (department “Geosystems”), we are looking for a: <h3>Reference Number 11399</h3> <p>The Section Hydrology at the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, in collaboration with the University of Bayreuth, is offering a scientist position within the DFG-funded Research Unit “Fast and invisible: Conquering Subsurface Stormflow (SSF) through an Interdisciplinary Multi-Site Approach”.&nbsp;</p> <p>Research will focus specifically on investigating hillslope-riparian zone-stream connectivity at the reach to catchment scale. A novel experimental design is used to identify hillslope SSF and to track its physical and chemical signatures during passage through the riparian zone and along the stream channel network based on hydrometric and tracer-hydrological measurements. Experimental work will be conducted in three catchments in Germany. Being part of the research unit provides a unique chance of being embedded in an interdisciplinary and enthusiastic research network and to gain insights into a diverse range of methodological approaches.&nbsp;</p> <strong><span>Your responsibilities:</span></strong><ul><li>Tracer experiments in the stream, with a focus on the development of a novel monitoring system (this will include optimising and debugging logger programs, wireless data transfer, power management and developing calibration routines; use of microcontrollers possible)</li><li>Development of signal processing routines for high-frequency measurements</li><li>Installation, optimisation and maintenance of monitoring equipment</li><li>Assessment of groundwater inflows through distributed temperature sensing (fibre-optic cables, DTS, thermal infrared imagery)</li><li>In-depth data analysis using R, Python or Matlab</li><li>Presentation and publication of scientific results</li></ul> <strong><span>About You:</span></strong><p>Essential Qualifications:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>MSc degree (in exceptional cases also a BSc) in electrical engineering or similar background with interests in environmental sensing, or strong interests and some proven experience in sensor use and development with a degree in hydrology, geosciences, geophysics, environmental sciences, engineering or a closely related field</li><li>You are enthusiastic, curious, self-driven and committed, and you enjoy working in the field as part of a larger team (regular field campaigns of 5-10 days are to be expected). You are willing to handle responsibility and also enjoy programming as well as interacting with sensor hardware</li><li>Some experience in environmental field work, awareness of the challenges involved</li><li>Excellent quantitative skills (programming and data analysis, data management)</li><li>Very good English writing and communication skills</li><li>A valid driver’s license (European Cat. B) is required</li></ul><p>Desirable Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Some knowledge of or interest in DIY environmental sensing based on Arduinos/microcontrollers is an advantage</li><li>German is an asset but not essential</li></ul> <strong><span>What we offer:</span></strong><ul><li>Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment</li><li>State-of-the-art equipment</li><li>Public service benefits</li><li>Extensive training opportunities</li><li>Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre</li><li>Flexible working hours and conditions</li><li>Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work</li><li>Institute day-care centre on site</li><li>Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam&nbsp;</li><li>Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> <strong><span>Start date:</span></strong> As soon as possible<br/><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> 18 months<br/><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund ”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.<br/><strong><span>Working hours:</span></strong> Part-time 75% (currently 29.25 h/week)<br/><strong><span>Place of work:</span></strong> Potsdam <strong><span>Have we piqued your interest?</span></strong>If so, we look forward to receiving your application by <strong><span>2nd August 2026</span></strong>. Please use our online application form only.<strong><span>Required documents: </span></strong>Motivation letter, CV including names and contact details of two references, certificates/grades <p><strong><span>Important Technical Note:</span></strong> Currently, email addresses associated with domains such as @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, or @live.de may experience occasional delays or restrictions in receiving messages. To ensure smooth communication during the application process, we recommend using an alternative email address and providing an additional contact method (e.g., a phone number).</p><p>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.</p><p>“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,&nbsp;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.</p><p></p><p>Data protection information for applicants</p>In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Dr. Theresa Blume via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.<p><i>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.</i></p> Geosciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-08-02T23:59:59+02:00 true https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/85ba4c9aa69f722ed73d37afa4ad75ca_0/11399/Scientist_f_m_x_-_Environmental_sensing_and_method_sensor_development_in_catchment_hydrology.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 No 1 GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Germany Potsdam GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Public Research Institution Germany Potsdam 14473 Telegrafenberg info@gfz.de https://www.gfz.de +49 331 6264-0 +49 331 288-1600 e-mail bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/85ba4c9aa69f722ed73d37afa4ad75ca_0/11399/Scientist_f_m_x_-_Environmental_sensing_and_method_sensor_development_in_catchment_hydrology.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 hzb_stellenangebot:2841E PhD Student (f/m/d) Data-Driven Optimization of Electrocatalyst Deposition and Activity <strong>Work group:</strong><p>Mechanisms of Sustainable Electrocatalysis</p><br/><strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p><strong><span>Reference No. CE 2026/12</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>The Department Mechanisms of Sustainable Electrocatalysis</span></strong> is looking for </p><p><strong><span>PhD Student (f/m/d) Data-Driven Optimization of Electrocatalyst Deposition and Activity</span></strong> </p><p>Your Tasks</p><ul><li>Develop and optimize electrochemical deposition processes for transition-metal-based electrocatalysts.</li><li>Investigate the activity, stability, and selectivity of the prepared materials for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), nitrate reduction reaction (NO₃RR), and selected organic oxidation reactions (OOR).</li><li>You will systematically design experiments using modern approaches such as Design of Experiments (DoE) and Bayesian optimization, manage research data using the NOMAD research data infrastructure, and apply data-driven optimization strategies.</li><li>Analyze and interpret experimental data and derive new research directions from the results.</li><li>Characterize the geometric, structural, and electronic properties of promising electrocatalysts using advanced materials characterization techniques.</li><li>Publish your research findings in international peer-reviewed journals and present your work at conferences, workshops, and project meetings.</li></ul>Your Profile<ul><li>An above-average Master's degree (or equivalent university degree) in materials science, chemistry, physics, or a related field.</li><li>Strong background in electrochemistry and practical experience with electrochemical methods, ideally in the field of electrocatalysis.</li><li>Ideally, experience in the synthesis and/or characterization of functional materials.</li><li>Practical experience with materials characterization techniques such as XRD, XPS, SEM, or TEM.</li><li>Experience in data analysis, scientific programming (e.g. Python), statistical experimental design, as well as data-driven research methods and research data management, is advantageous.</li><li>Ability to work independently, in a structured and goal-oriented manner, with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.</li><li>Excellent written and spoken English skills (C1); German language skills are an advantage.</li></ul>Please include the following documents with your application:<p> </p><ul><li>A cover letter describing your research interests in electrocatalysis and sustainable electrochemical energy conversion</li><li>A curriculum vitae detailing your academic background and research experience</li><li>Academic transcripts and degree certificates</li><li>Contact details of at least one academic reference</li></ul><strong><span>Further Information</span></strong> <p>Dr. Marcel Risch</p><p>+49 30 8062 42609</p><p>marcel.risch@helmholtz-berlin.de</p><p> <strong><span>Closing Date: </span></strong> 20.08.2026 </p> <p><i>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.</i></p> Physics First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-08-20T23:00:00+02:00 true https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2841/Description/2?lang=eng No 1 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Germany Berlin Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Public Research Institution Germany Berlin 14109 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/pubbin/info-anfrage.pl?sprache=de +49 30 8062-0 +49 30 8062-42181 e-mail lena.richter@helmholtz-berlin.de https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2841/Description/2?lang=eng 15195096 PhD Position - Additive Manufacturing and Resource Strategies for the Energy Transition <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Position - Additive Manufacturing and Resource Strategies for the Energy Transition</h1><p>Additive manufacturing could be a game changer for the energy transition — or it could create new challenges. The extent to which it will influence future production systems, material flows, and energy systems is not yet fully understood. This is precisely where this doctoral thesis comes in. At the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems – Jülich System Analysis (ICE-2), we are researching the systemic prerequisites for a successful energy transition. The Resources Strategies department focuses on the interactions between material and energy systems and how these influence the transition to a greenhouse gas-neutral energy system. To this end, we develop integrated energy-material scenarios up to the global level and the necessary models. On this basis, potential resource bottlenecks can be identified at an early stage and model-based strategies for avoiding them can be identified. The department thus makes a key contribution to identifying robust transformation paths with a secure energy and resource supply.</p><h2>Your Job</h2><ul><li>Scientific analysis of additive manufacturing in the context of future production, material, and energy systems</li><li>Research on the state of the art in additive manufacturing processes with a focus on costs, material usage, and energy requirements</li><li>Investigation of materials used today and required in the future, as well as the underlying pre-chains and feedstocks</li><li>Analysis of the extent to which conventional manufacturing methods and materials can be replaced</li><li>Assessment of the impact of additive manufacturing on material flows, resource demand, and energy systems</li><li>Classification of additive manufacturing in resource strategies and system models for evaluating long-term transformation paths</li></ul><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li>Excellent master`s degree in engineering, materials science, industrial engineering, energy systems, or a comparable field of study</li><li>Strong interest in additive manufacturing, materials, and resource issues</li><li>Analytical thinking and interest in systemic issues</li><li>Basic knowledge of quantitative methods, data analysis, or modeling is an advantage</li><li>Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least C1 level according to the CEFR</li></ul><p>), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. Knowledge of the German language is not mandatory but certainly appreciated</p><ul><li>Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary manner in an international research team</li><li>Independent, structured way of working and motivation to pursue scientific research</li></ul><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Research &amp; Infrastructure:</span></strong> You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work</li><li><strong><span>Team &amp; Environment:</span></strong> You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe</li><li><strong><span>Networking &amp; Exchange:</span></strong> You will participate in (international) conferences and project meetings and actively build your scientific network, with the chance to participate in an exciting collaborative EU-funded research project with top-tier partners</li><li><strong><span>Supervision &amp; Support:</span></strong> We will accompany your doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your academic supervisor</li><li><strong><span>Work-life balance:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Annual Leave:</span></strong> You get 30 days of annual leave</li><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; Development:</span></strong> 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)</li><li><strong><span>Health &amp; well-being:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website</li></ul><p>(pay scale table on page 66 ff. of the PDF download)</p><ul><li><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> The position is initially limited to 3 years</li><li><strong><span>Support for international employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>. Information on doctoral studies at Forschungszentrum Jülich, including its locations, can be found here: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/Promotion" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/Promotion</a></p><p>.</p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options for women: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p><strong><span>Place of Employment:</span></strong> Jülich</p><p>**Start Date:**To the next possible date</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 (75%) TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> The position will be published until it is successfully filled</p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:06+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/24b5435e695a472db6e3e63d4d8c2acc7ee5cb8c?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Jülich Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/24b5435e695a472db6e3e63d4d8c2acc7ee5cb8c?ref=helmholtz 15195097 Postdoctoral Researcher - Machine Learning for Plant Regulatory Genomics <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>Postdoctoral Researcher - Machine Learning for Plant Regulatory Genomics</h1><p>Plants adapt to their environment through genetic variation, but linking that variation to its ecological role across species remains one of the central challenges in plant biology. If you are passionate about applying deep learning to decode the regulatory grammar of plant genomes and translating predictions into testable biological hypotheses, we invite you to join the</p><p><strong><span>Omics Data Analysis and Integration</span></strong></p><p>group led by Dr. Jędrzej Szymański. Our group specializes in machine learning, multi-omics data integration, and the development of predictive models for plant gene regulation. We are part of the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences (IBG-4: Bioinformatics, headed by Prof. Dr. Björn Usadel) at Forschungszentrum Jülich. The position is embedded in subproject A12 of the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre</p><p><strong><span>TRR 341 “Plant Ecological Genetics”</span></strong></p><p>, a large interdisciplinary consortium spanning the University of Cologne, Forschungszentrum Jülich, and partner institutions.</p><h2>Your Job</h2><p>You will lead the machine-learning core of an interdisciplinary research project at the interface of genomics, deep learning, and plant biology. Your work will focus on developing and applying predictive models that link genetic variation to gene regulation and traits, working with large multi-omics datasets generated across the consortium. In particular, you will:</p><ul><li>Assemble, harmonize, and curate large-scale genomic, transcriptomic, and phenotypic datasets into AI-ready resources, in collaboration with our data-management partners</li><li>Develop, re-train, and fine-tune deep-learning models for predicting gene expression and transcription-factor binding from regulatory sequences</li><li>Apply these models to interpret genetic variation, integrate predictions with complementary genetic analyses, and deliver prioritized candidate genes to experimental partners</li><li>Extend the modeling framework across multiple plant species using transfer learning</li><li>Present results at consortium meetings and international conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to science communication and our open-source tools</li></ul><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li>Master and/or PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, or a closely related field</li><li>Strong experience in machine learning and/or deep learning, ideally with sequence models (e.g. CNNs, transformers) applied to genomic data</li><li>Proficiency in Python and common ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow); experience working on HPC clusters is an advantage</li><li>Familiarity with genomics and regulatory biology (gene expression, transcription-factor binding, variant effects, GWAS/eQTL) is desirable; a willingness to expand into population and ecological genomics is essential</li><li>Structured, analytical thinking and a systematic, careful working method</li><li>Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration with experimental biologists and population geneticists across the consortium</li><li>Excellent English skills (written and spoken); working knowledge of German is a plus</li></ul><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Meaningful tasks:</span></strong> A varied and central role in an international, interdisciplinary environment</li><li><strong><span>Work-life balance:</span></strong> Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments</li><li><strong><span>Vacation:</span></strong> You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)</li><li><strong><span>Flexibility:</span></strong> Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time</li></ul><p>, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs</p><ul><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; further training:</span></strong> Targeted, individual support for your professional development</li><li><strong><span>Health &amp; well-being:</span></strong> Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive occupational health management program with a wide range of offerings - e.g., a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes, and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counseling team are available to assist you on site</li><li><strong><span>Campus experience:</span></strong> Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view</li><li><strong><span>Successful start:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> 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 theBMI website</li></ul><p>. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 69 ff. of the PDF download</p><ul><li><strong><span>Additional benefits:</span></strong> Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75%</li><li><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> The position is limited to 3 years</li><li><strong><span>Support for international employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li><li><strong><span>Career Center:</span></strong> You will receive explicit support with regard to your career development opportunities</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p>**Place of Employment:**Jülich</p><p><strong><span>Start Date:</span></strong> To the next possible date</p><p><strong><span>Working Hours:</span></strong> 39 Hours / Week</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> 09.08.2026</p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-08-09T23:59:00+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/51ff15dac7631e90be8ead524e9fbdadfa78b3f4?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Jülich Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/51ff15dac7631e90be8ead524e9fbdadfa78b3f4?ref=helmholtz b2d4a0f73e5dad5ef31ba804ce22b1fd0d7d9cef Postdoc (f/m/x) - Transposable elements in the control of cell identity and reprogramming <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>Postdoc (f/m/x) - Transposable elements in the control of cell identity and reprogramming</h1><p>102979</p><p>Full time<br/>39 hrs./week</p><p>Munich</p><p><strong><span>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.</span></strong></p><p>Fertilisation of an oocyte by the sperm results in the generation of a totipotent zygote, which displays the capacity to generate all the cells in the organism. The formation of a totipotent cell entails epigenetic reprogramming and major large-scale chromatin organisation and transcriptional changes. A hallmark of this process is the activation of repetitive elements and transposable elements. Recent evidence indicates that this activation is conserved in mammalian evolution. However, the molecular regulation of this event and the potential impact in gene regulation and reprogramming are unknown. Importantly, transposable element activation is a defining feature of cellular reprogramming and is often found misregulated in degenerative diseases and during ageing. Thus, understanding their biological relevance is of outstanding importance.</p><p>At the</p><p><strong><span>Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells (IES)</span></strong></p><p>, we are seeking a motivated <strong><span>postdoctoral researcher (f/m/x)</span></strong> to start in January 2027 to investigate the role of transposable elements in the control of cell identity and reprogramming.</p><h2>Your tasks</h2><ul><li>The successful candidate will study how regulation of transposable elements emerges across evolutionary scales and in the totipotency to pluripotency transition in vivo as well as the functional impact of their activity in cell fate and plasticity.</li><li>The approaches used involve the establishment of new protocols to map chromatin function and structure in mouse embryos, to identify regulatory pathways, manipulation of NGS datasets, gene editing and AI-based approaches to understand gene regulation.</li><li>Working language is English. We offer a well-equipped, international and scientifically stimulating environment for postdoctoral training.</li></ul><h2>Your profile</h2><ul><li>Ph.D in stem cell research with strong foundations of molecular biology with a solid training in molecular life sciences.</li><li>Previous work with germline or stem cell biology on the study of transposable elements.</li><li>Proven track record on cell culture of primary cell lines, RNA biology, transposon biology and organismal biology, including animal models is essential.</li><li>Previous hands-on experience in molecular biology and biochemistry including protein, RNA and DNA isolation from tissues and CRISPR-Cas9 cell generation is required.</li><li>Full command of English, written and spoken.</li><li>Track-record proven by at least a major first author publication.</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>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.“</p><p>Get to know us</p><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training &amp; career center with tailored offers</li><li>Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities</li><li>Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays</li><li>International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany</li><li>Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives</li></ul><h2>Interested in applying?</h2><p>If you have any questions, feel free to contact Fr. Prof. Dr. Maria Elena Torres-Padilla, +49 89 31873317, who will be happy to help.</p><p>Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.</p><p>More information about our application process</p><p><strong><span>Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:</span></strong></p><ul><li>CV</li><li>Letter of motivation with a short research statement</li><li>Contact details of two referees</li><li>Letter of motivation with a short research statement</li><li>Contact details of two referees</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.</p><p>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.</p><p>Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich</p><h2>Our commitment</h2><p>Helmholtz Munich<br/>Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)<br/>Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells<br/>Feodor-Lynen-Straße 21<br/>81377 München</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Medical sciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:14:07+02:00 true https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/b2d4a0f73e5dad5ef31ba804ce22b1fd0d7d9cef?ref=helmholtz No 1 Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Germany München Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Public Research Institution Germany Neuherberg 85764 Ingolstädter Landstraße 1 presse@helmholtz-muenchen.de https://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de +49 89 3187-0 +49 89 3187-3322 website https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/b2d4a0f73e5dad5ef31ba804ce22b1fd0d7d9cef?ref=helmholtz MMA015/2025 Scientist PETRA III accelerator <strong>Work group:</strong><p>MPE</p><br/><strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Starting date:</strong><p>13.07.2026</p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>DESY</p><p>The synchrotron light source PETRA Ill is one of the core facilities at DESY and offers scientists outstanding opportunities for experiments with hard X-rays of very high brilliance since 2009. To ensure the high availability of the facility and a low fault rate the operation of the accelerator must be continuously improved and the high beam quality has to be continuously monitored. We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our PETRA Ill operation and accelerator physics team. The candidate will become a machine expert and should have strong interest in the daily operation of the storage ring.</p><p>About your role:</p><ul><li>Responsibility for the smooth and high-performance operation of the PETRA Ill synchrotron light source</li><li>Strong and pro-active involvement in the daily storage ring operation</li><li>Participation in the coordination and reporting of the accelerator operation of PETRA Ill</li><li>Advice, support and train operators in the control room</li><li>Planning, execution and analysis of accelerator physics and machine development studies for PETRA Ill and in preparation of PETRA IV</li><li>Participation in the fault tracking and analysis</li><li>Integrate your own scientific interests into the R&amp;D activities for PETRA Ill and PETRA IV</li></ul><p>About you:</p><ul><li>Successfully completed university degree in Physics or a related field with Ph.D. or equivalent qualification</li><li>Several years of experience in accelerator physics</li><li>Experience in the operation of accelerators</li><li>Ability to work independently in a scientific environment</li><li>Ability to communicate research results effectively, both orally and in writing, within the team and at international conferences</li><li>Readiness to take over safety relevant responsibilities</li><li>Very good knowledge of spoken and written English, knowledge of German is advantageous</li></ul><p>Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.</p>We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:<br/><br/>Apply&nbsp;now&nbsp;<br/><br/>DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.<br/><br/>You can find further information here: <a href="https://www.desy.de/career/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">www.desy.de/career/</a><br/><br/>Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY<br/>Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg<br/>Phone: +49 40 8998-3392<p><i>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.</i></p> Physics Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-07-13 2026-08-10T00:00:00+02:00 true https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=293614 No 1 Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Germany Hamburg Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Public Research Institution Germany Hamburg 22607 Notkestraße 85 desyinfo@desy.de http://www.desy.de +49 40 8998-0 +49 40 8998-3282 e-mail recruitment@desy.de https://www.desy.de/career/job_offers/index_eng.html?joboffer=293614 15195127 Postdoctoral Researcher (f_m_x) - Estimation of flood design values <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>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”.</p> For section 4.4 Hydrology (department “Geosystems”), we are looking for a: <h3>Reference Number 11407</h3> <p>This position is part of the project “Ermittlung von Bemessungsabflüssen für Stauanlagen in Nordrhein-Westfalen“, which aims to develop, in close cooperation with regional agencies, a robust methodology for designing flood-retention basins and dams.</p> <p>We are looking for a candidate to test and develop statistical and simulation-based methods for estimating design floods for reservoirs and dams with return periods of up to 10.000 years. The tasks include adapting extreme value statistics methods using spatial information, applying hydrological models to simulate extreme floods, and contribute to recommendations for practice on flood design estimation.</p> <strong><span>Your responsibilities:</span></strong><ul><li>Develop and apply statistical methods to estimate flood peaks with return periods up to 10.000 years</li><li>Perform continuous and event-based hydrological simulations using weather generator output and extreme rainfall scenarios</li><li>Compare the performance, robustness and uncertainty of different methods</li><li>Communicate and discuss results with stakeholders to integrate the findings into water management practices</li><li>Interpret, publish and present findings in peer-reviewed journals and workshops</li></ul> <strong><span>About You:</span></strong><p>Essential Qualifications:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>A Master`s degree (or equivalent) and a PhD in Hydrology, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, Physics or Mathematics (significant work experience in the field can also qualify)</li><li>Knowledge of hydrological processes and flood risk</li><li>Experience in statistics, particularly extreme value statistics, and hydrological modelling</li><li>Good programming skills</li><li>Very good communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Experience in writing scientific publications</li><li>Very good command of English</li></ul><p>Desirable Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of the German language is an asset</li></ul> <strong><span>What we offer:</span></strong><ul><li>Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment</li><li>State-of-the-art equipment</li><li>Public service benefits</li><li>Extensive training opportunities</li><li>Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre</li><li>Flexible working hours and conditions</li><li>Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work</li><li>Institute day-care centre on site</li><li>Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam&nbsp;</li><li>Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus</li></ul> <strong><span>Start date:</span></strong> As soon as possible<br/><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> 18 months<br/><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund ”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.<br/><strong><span>Working hours:</span></strong> Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.<br/><strong><span>Place of work:</span></strong> Potsdam <strong><span>Have we piqued your interest?</span></strong>If so, we look forward to receiving your application by <strong><span>29th July 2026</span></strong>. Please use our online application form only.<strong><span>Required documents: </span></strong><ul><li>CV (including scientific publication list)&nbsp;</li><li>Cover letter on research interests and motivation</li><li>Names and contact information of two referees&nbsp;</li><li>Transcripts and certificates for your master’s and PhD degree; if not available, a confirmation from your institution on completed degree by the application deadline&nbsp;</li></ul> <p><strong><span>Important Technical Note:</span></strong> Currently, email addresses associated with domains such as @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, or @live.de may experience occasional delays or restrictions in receiving messages. To ensure smooth communication during the application process, we recommend using an alternative email address and providing an additional contact method (e.g., a phone number).</p><p>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.</p><p>“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,&nbsp;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.</p><p></p><p>Data protection information for applicants</p>In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Prof. Dr. Bruno Merz via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.<p><i>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.</i></p> Geosciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-07-29T23:59:59+02:00 true https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/20cbb9b2641e10b0a2a103a85e066b89_0/11407/Postdoctoral_Researcher_f_m_x_-_Estimation_of_flood_design_values.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 No 1 GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Germany Potsdam GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Public Research Institution Germany Potsdam 14473 Telegrafenberg info@gfz.de https://www.gfz.de +49 331 6264-0 +49 331 288-1600 e-mail bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/20cbb9b2641e10b0a2a103a85e066b89_0/11407/Postdoctoral_Researcher_f_m_x_-_Estimation_of_flood_design_values.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 15195128 Doctoral Researcher (f_m_x) – Rock Mechanics and Rock Physics <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>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 according to our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.</p> For section 4.3 Geoenergy (Department Geosystems), we are looking for a: <h3>Reference Number 11424</h3> <p>This position is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) MiningBrines (Multidisciplinary Integration and Networking for Increased Sustainability and Multi-Resources Valorisation of Geothermal Brines). MiningBrines offers an innovative doctoral training program designed to address Europe’s strategic need for sustainable access to critical raw materials (CRM), energy gases (EG), and renewable energy resources.</p><p>Within the network, 19 Doctoral Candidates (DCs) will receive interdisciplinary training in geosciences, biogeochemistry, artificial intelligence (AI), and socio-economic analysis. This program will equip them with advanced expertise in reservoir modelling, machine learning, advanced oxidation processes (AOP), and microbial enhanced recovery. In addition, DCs will develop intuitive fluid-chemistry modelling workflows and innovative multi-criteria intelligent decision-support tools, enabling them to drive innovation in geothermal brine mining while collaborating with academic and industrial partners on practical, real-world solutions.</p><p>This PhD project aims to decipher the interplay between the chemical alteration of fractured rock and the evolution of its mechanical properties, with application to low- to medium-enthalpy geothermal reservoirs. Using laboratory experiments and numerical modelling, the study seeks to improve understanding of fluid-mediated slip along altered faults, associated seismicity, and reaction-induced changes in fracture permeability.</p><p>To achieve this, two types of geothermally relevant rock will be selected and artificially fractured. Long-term flow-through experiments will then be conducted to induce structural changes in the fractures, after which the samples will be mechanically retested. These experiments will be complemented by coupled thermal-hydraulic-mechanical-chemical (THMC) numerical modelling at the sample scale. Finally, the results will be integrated into hydrogeological reservoir-scale THM(C) models and validated using data from operating geothermal sites.</p> Your responsibilities:<ul><li>Select rock samples from outcrops and perform detailed mineralogical and microstructural analyses</li><li>Conduct advanced rock mechanical and rock physical experiments</li><li>Carry out coupled thermal–hydraulic–mechanical–chemical (THMC) numerical modelling in relation to experimental results</li><li>Validate model outcomes using data from geothermal field operations</li><li>Interpret results and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific conferences and workshops</li></ul> Your qualifications:<p>Essential Qualifications:</p><ul><li>A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline</li><li>Strong motivation for interdisciplinary research</li><li>Excellent command of spoken and written English (mandatory)</li><li>Strong interest in experimental rock mechanics and rock physics, ideally demonstrated through MSc research or relevant work experience</li><li>Experience in mineralogical and microstructural rock characterisation is advantageous</li></ul><p>Desirable Qualifications:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Interest in coupled THMC modelling is desirable; prior experience is a plus</li><li>Willingness and ability to work in both laboratory and field environments</li></ul>Eligibility Criteria:<ul><li>Researchers recruited within the Doctoral Network must be Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) and must not have already been awarded a doctoral degree</li><li>At the time of recruitment, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date (EU mobility rule).</li></ul> What we offer:<ul><li>Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment</li><li>State-of-the-art equipment</li><li>Public service benefits</li><li>Extensive training opportunities</li><li>Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre&nbsp;</li><li>Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work</li><li>Institute day-care centre on site</li><li>Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam&nbsp;</li><li>Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus&nbsp;</li></ul> <strong><span>Start date:</span></strong> As soon as possible<br/><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> 3 years<br/><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Each fellowship includes the following attractive salary (subject to local taxes, social security deductions, etc):<ul><li>4058 €/month gross living allowance</li><li>710 €/month gross mobility allowance</li><li>When applicable, a family allowance may also be provided in the amount of 660 €/month gross</li></ul><p><strong><span>Working hours:</span></strong> Full-time (currently 39 h/week)<br/><strong><span>Place of work:</span></strong> Potsdam</p> Have we piqued your interest?If so, we look forward to receiving your application by <strong><span>11th August 2026</span></strong>.Please use our online application form only.<p><strong><span>Requirements for the Application:</span></strong></p><p>Applicants should submit the following documents:</p><ul><li>Cover letter outlining research interests and motivation</li><li>Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a list of scientific publications, if applicable</li><li>Contact information for two referees (e.g., former supervisors or teachers), who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation</li><li>One-page critical summary of a scientific article of the applicant’s choice (writing sample)</li><li>Mobility declaration with supporting documentation</li><li>Transcripts and diplomas of the Master’s degree; if not yet available, a confirmation from the awarding institution certifying that the degree will be completed by the application deadline</li><li>Proof of English proficiency (approved documentation)</li></ul> <p>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. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.</p><p>“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.</p><p></p><p>Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations. The selection process will involve external partners who will receive the applications. Your personal data will, of course, be treated confidentially and will be communicated to the involved person exclusively for the purpose of evaluating your professional suitability within the framework of this selection procedure. Once the procedure has been completed, the personal data will also be deleted there in compliance with data protection regulations.</p>In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Harald Milsch via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.<p><i>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.</i></p> Geosciences First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-08-11T23:59:59+02:00 true https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/15d0beeeeaa7f86a5f2c6b493c29776f_0/11424/Doctoral_Researcher_f_m_x_Rock_Mechanics_and_Rock_Physics.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 No 1 GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Germany Potsdam GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Public Research Institution Germany Potsdam 14473 Telegrafenberg info@gfz.de https://www.gfz.de +49 331 6264-0 +49 331 288-1600 e-mail bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/15d0beeeeaa7f86a5f2c6b493c29776f_0/11424/Doctoral_Researcher_f_m_x_Rock_Mechanics_and_Rock_Physics.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 hzb_stellenangebot:2844E PhD student (m/f/d) in Polymer Materials for Light-Driven Catalysis at HIPOLE Jena <strong>Work group:</strong><p>HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)</p><br/><strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p><strong><span>Reference No. HI 2026/8</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)</span></strong> is looking for </p><p><strong><span>PhD student (m/f/d) in Polymer Materials for Light-Driven Catalysis at HIPOLE Jena</span></strong> </p><p>Your Tasks</p><ul><li>Synthesis and modification of polymers, copolymers, and hybrid materials</li><li>Immobilization of catalysts and light-harvesting units, and testing for light-driven water splitting</li><li>Collaboration with national and international partners in the field of light-driven catalysis</li></ul>Your Profile<p><span></span></p><ul><li>Successful master’s degree in chemistry or a comparable field of study</li><li>Extensive and proven experience in organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry or catalysis</li><li>Experience with analytical methods for polymer characterization</li><li>Very good written and spoken English skills</li></ul>You demonstrate a high level of commitment, initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to familiarize yourself with diverse areas of responsibility. You are characterized by your teamwork skills, reliability, independence, and communication abilities (including proficiency in English).<p> You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.</p><p><strong><span>Further Information</span></strong> </p><p>Anne Kürschner</p><p>+493641948589</p><p> <strong><span>Closing Date: </span></strong> 15.08.2026 </p> <p><i>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.</i></p> Physics First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-08-15T23:00:00+02:00 true https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2844/Description/2?lang=eng No 1 Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Germany Jena Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Public Research Institution Germany Berlin 14109 Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/pubbin/info-anfrage.pl?sprache=de +49 30 8062-0 +49 30 8062-42181 e-mail lena.richter@helmholtz-berlin.de https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2844/Description/2?lang=eng 15195145 Postdoctoral Researcher (f_m_x) – Flood Risk and Adaptation under Climate Change <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>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”.</p> For section 4.4 Hydrology (department “Geosystems”), we are looking for a: <h3>Reference Number 11403</h3> <p>This position is part of the project “KAHR 2.0: Wissenschaftliche Begleitung der Wiederaufbauprozesse nach der Flutkatastrophe in Rheinland-Pfalz und Nordrhein-Westfalen: Impulse für Resilienz und Klimaanpassung“. The position is responsible for developing and providing locally tailored flood projections under climate change&nbsp;and plays a key role in evaluating flood safety targets and risk-reduction measures.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are looking for a candidate to run the GFZ model chain RFM (Regional Flood Model) for catchments in Germany. This includes implementing and validating specific components (the weather generator nsRWG and the hydraulic model RIM2D) and running the entire model chain for current and future climate. In addition, the successful candidate uses the model chain to develop stress tests, assess the effectiveness of specific risk-reduction measures, develop maps of compound flooding, and provide climate factors to regional stakeholders. &nbsp;</p> <strong><span>Your responsibilities:</span></strong><ul><li>Implement and validate the non-stationary weather generator nsRWG for the project region</li><li>Apply and validate the GFZ flood model chain RFM (mHM, RIM2D, FLEMO) to the project catchments for current and future climate</li><li>Integrate selected flood adaptation measures in RFM</li><li>Develop climate factors for extreme rainfall and flooding</li><li>Develop extreme flood scenarios for stress testing, beyond the 200-year flood</li><li>Communicate and discuss results with stakeholders and provide the findings to regional water management and disaster management</li><li>Interpret, publish and present findings in peer-reviewed journals and workshops</li></ul> <strong><span>About You:</span></strong><p>Essential Qualifications:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>A Master`s degree (or equivalent) and a PhD in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geosciences, Physics or Mathematics</li><li>Knowledge of hydrological and meteorological processes and flood risk concepts</li><li>Experience in statistics, particularly extreme value statistics, and stochastic simulation</li><li>Knowledge in using stochastic weather generators</li><li>Experience with climate data (GCM output, etc.) and large data sets</li><li>Experience in hydrological and hydrodynamic simulation</li><li>Very good programming skills</li><li>Very good communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Experience in writing scientific publications</li><li>Good command of English</li></ul><p>Desirable Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of the GFZ flood risk model RFM is an asset</li><li>Knowledge of the German language is an asset</li></ul> <strong><span>What we offer:</span></strong><ul><li>Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment</li><li>State-of-the-art equipment</li><li>Public service benefits</li><li>Extensive training opportunities</li><li>Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible working hours and conditions</li><li>Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work</li><li>Institute day-care centre on site</li><li>Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam</li><li>Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus&nbsp;</li></ul> <strong><span>Start date:</span></strong> 1st October 2026<br/><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> 16 months with option for extension&nbsp;<br/><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund ”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.<br/><strong><span>Working hours:</span></strong> Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.<br/><strong><span>Place of work:</span></strong> Potsdam <strong><span>Have we piqued your interest?</span></strong>If so, we look forward to receiving your application by <strong><span>31st July 2026</span></strong>. Please use our online application form only.<strong><span>Required documents:</span></strong><ul><li>CV (including scientific publication list)&nbsp;</li><li>Cover letter on research interests and motivation&nbsp;</li><li>Names and contact information of two referees&nbsp;</li><li>Transcripts and certificates for your master’s and PhD degree; if not yet available, a confirmation from your institution on completed degree by the application deadline&nbsp;</li></ul> <p><strong><span>Important Technical Note:</span></strong> Currently, email addresses associated with domains such as @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, or @live.de may experience occasional delays or restrictions in receiving messages. To ensure smooth communication during the application process, we recommend using an alternative email address and providing an additional contact method (e.g., a phone number).</p><p>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.</p><p>“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,&nbsp;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.</p><p></p><p>Data protection information for applicants</p>In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Prof. Dr. Bruno Merz via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.<p><i>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.</i></p> Geosciences Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-07-31T23:59:59+02:00 true https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/09859012c567eb2b02d10dddf624e9d3_0/11403/Postdoctoral_Researcher_f_m_x_Flood_Risk_and_Adaptation_under_Climate_Change.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 No 1 GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Germany Potsdam GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Public Research Institution Germany Potsdam 14473 Telegrafenberg info@gfz.de https://www.gfz.de +49 331 6264-0 +49 331 288-1600 e-mail bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de https://gfz.concludis.de/prj/shw/09859012c567eb2b02d10dddf624e9d3_0/11403/Postdoctoral_Researcher_f_m_x_Flood_Risk_and_Adaptation_under_Climate_Change.htm?stellort=7&lang=en_GB&xid=27 2227 Postdoc in Fish and Zooplankton Monitoring in Polar Ocean Observing Systems (f/d/m/x) <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong>Postdoc in Fish and Zooplankton Monitoring in Polar Ocean Observing Systems (f/d/m/x)<br/><br/>Background<br/><p>You will contribute to two large Horizon Europe initiatives. Beyond Arctic PASSION strengthens the Arctic Observing System of Systems by improving marine and cryosphere observations, integrating autonomous platforms, Indigenous and local knowledge, and interoperable FAIR/CARE/TRUST-compliant data systems.&nbsp;The project SYNCHRONY establishes a coordinated Southern Ocean and Antarctic observatory in support of Antarctica InSync.&nbsp;</p><p>The position will focus on biodiversity &amp; ecosystem connectivity to monitor climate-change and human impacts on Southern Ocean biodiversity. Across both projects, the position will contribute to polar biodiversity monitoring, data synthesis, indicator development, and the translation of ecosystem observations into accessible products for research, management and policy.</p><br/><br/>Your Tasks<br/><ul><li>Compile, curate and analyse existing Central Arctic Ocean and Southern Ocean datasets on fish distribution and ecosystem parameters, including hydroacoustics, catch data, eDNA, imaging data, phytoplankton and zooplankton</li><li>Contribute to harmonized FAIR-compliant data products from autonomous observatories and other national or international research programmes for scientific, policy, and stakeholder purposes, and support data flows into Copernicus Arctic Hub, EMODnet, GBIF/OBIS, PANGAEA and other polar data repositories</li><li>Prepare scientific publications based on the analysis of these data, addressing knowledge gaps such as the distribution of fish in the Central Arctic Ocean and seasonal dynamics of krill distribution</li><li>Collaborate with project partners across marine ecology, fisheries science, data science, Indigenous/local knowledge interfaces, and science-policy processes</li></ul><br/><br/>Your Profile<br/><ul><li>A PhD in natural sciences</li><li>Strong background in hydroacoustics, bioinformatics and/or image analysis (ZooScan, UVP)</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, including statistical modelling, mathematical modelling and network analysis</li><li>Proficiency in coding (R, Python, MATLAB)</li><li>Excellent publication record according to career stage</li><li>Good English knowledge&nbsp;(approximately equivalent to CEFR level&nbsp;B1+B2)</li></ul><br/>Preferred Qualifications and Skills<ul><li>Experience in AI-based data analysis and data management techniques</li><li>Proficiency with the software Echoview would be advantageous</li><li>Good communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with stakeholder work, marine management and/or co-design with Indigenous or local knowledge holders</li></ul><br/><br/>Further Information<br/>We offer<br/><br/>We offer<br/><ul><li>Excellent research environment with access to globally unique infrastructure, comprehensive datasets, and international expeditions </li> <li>Opportunity to develop and pursue independent scientific ideas and innovative research approaches addressing societally relevant questions </li> <li>Close scientific collaboration and interdisciplinary cooperation within the institute as well as with national and international partners </li> <li>An international working environment with daily interaction with colleagues from around the world </li> <li>Opportunities for professional and personal development</li> <li>Flexible working hours&nbsp;</li><li>30 days of annual leave (full-time), plus additional days off on December 24th and 31st</li> <li>Annual special payment in accordance with the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD Bund) </li> <li>Occupational health promotion and company fitness programme with Hansefit </li> <li>Support services and an established culture promoting work–life balance, e.g. through our family office offering childcare services (e.g. holiday programmes) as well as advice on family and care responsibilities </li> <li>Occupational pension scheme (VBL)</li></ul><br/><br/><span>AWI values diversity and actively promotes gender parity, as well as an open, inclusive environment that provides equal opportunities. We are convinced that diverse teams and a variety of perspectives enrich our work and our daily collaboration. In a continuous process of learning and reflection, we aim to ensure that all our employees can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from qualified people regardless of binary and non-binary genders, race and nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disabilities, neurodivergence, sexual orientation, and other identities.<br/><br/> Applicants with disabilities will be given preference when equal qualifications are present.<br/></span><br/><br/><span>AWI fosters work-family compatibility in various ways. And as a new international member of our team, you can be sure that we will help you settle in. Our Family Office and International Office will be glad to support you, even before you start at AWI.<br/></span><p><i>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.</i></p> Environmental science Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-08-13T06:30:10+02:00 true https://recruitingapp-5442.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2227/Description/2?lang=eng No 1 Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung Germany Bremerhaven Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung Public Research Institution Germany Bremerhaven 27570 Am Handelshafen 12 info@awi.de http://www.awi.de +49 471 4831-0 +49 471 4831-1149 e-mail personal@awi.de https://recruitingapp-5442.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2227/Description/2?lang=eng tx_hzg_stellenanzeige:1041-2026/KG4 Executive Director <strong>Work group:</strong><p>Gerics - Climate Service Center</p><br/><strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Starting date:</strong><p>16.07.2026</p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong>Executive Director<br/><br/>reference code: 1041 - 2026/KG 4<br/>Location: Hamburg / Germany<br/>Application deadline: 08/30/2026<br/><br/>The Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS), a scientific organizational entity of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, invites applications for the ?Executive Director? of the Global Coordination Hub for Future Earth, starting as soon as possible. The position is limited to 5 years and the place of employment is Hamburg.<br/><br/>Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. In principle, the full time position (39 h/week) is also sharable.<br/><br/>GERICS develops science-based prototype products and services in support to government, administration and business in their efforts to adapt to climate change. It builds up a national and international network structure in order to integrate existing competences and knowledge, and to link various actors within the complex area of climate change.<br/><br/>The Global Coordination Hub is jointly hosted by GERICS and the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University (ASU) as part of a shared hosting cooperation agreement - and is seeking an Executive Director to lead the coordination of Future Earth?s globally distributed Secretariat (currently consisting of nine Global Hubs).<br/><br/>Future Earth is a global network advancing research to support transformations toward global sustainability. Its vision is a sustainable and equitable world for all, where societal decisions are informed by openly accessible and shared knowledge.<br/> <br/><br/>Your tasks<br/>- lead the strategic and scientific development of the Future Earth network overseen by the Governing Council, the decision-making body of Future Earth<br/>- lead and develop the Global Coordination Hub at GERICS/Hereon and GFL/ASU<br/>- coordinate the globally distributed Secretariat of Future Earth (9 Global hubs in different parts of the world) and operationally lead the Global Coordination Hub<br/>- coordinate collaboration with Global Research Networks and National/Regional Entities in alignment with Future Earth?s mission<br/>- represent the Future Earth Network at external engagements<br/>- engage with custodian organisations, partner organisations, funders and stakeholders<br/>- support the Future Earth governing bodies<br/>- ensure operations are aligned with Future Earth principles: inclusiveness, diversity, sustainability, transparency and impartiality<br/>- lead resource mobilization to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of Future Earth<br/>- oversee preparation of the Secretariat?s annual budget located at GERICS/Hereon<br/><br/><br/>Your profile<br/>- PhD in an area of sustainability science, Earth system science, science policy, or a closely related field<br/>- strong international scientific credibility in sustainability science or a related domain<br/>- proven senior leadership experience in complex, international and multi-stakeholder organisations or networks<br/>- experience working with governance bodies, including preparation of materials and implementation of decisions<br/>- experience coordinating teams across multiple geographies, cultures and time zones<br/>- demonstrated experience in partnership development across research, policy and societal actors<br/>- proven experience in resource mobilization and fundraising<br/>- experience overseeing financial planning, budgeting or financial reporting processes<br/>- excellent communication and representation skills in international contexts<br/>- high level of interpersonal skills and ability to work across disciplines, sectors, cultures and geographies<br/>- fluency in English<br/><br/>Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr. Sebastian Sonntag (sebastian.sonntag@hereon.de).<br/><br/>We offer you<br/>- a unique opportunity to lead the coordination of a global research network at the forefront of sustainability science<br/>- an exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations<br/>- a well-connected research campus (public transport) and best networking opportunities, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket if certain conditions are met (job ticket) <br/>- individual opportunities for further training<br/>- social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group 14 according to TV EntgO Bund<br/>- an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment<br/>- 6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day<br/>- very good compatibility private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work<br/>- free assistance program for employees (EAP)<br/>- corporate benefits<br/>- office location in the heart of the city of Hamburg in the historic Chilehaus <br/><br/>Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.<br/><br/>Interested? <br/>We are looking forward to receiving your application.<br/>Please use the application link from our homepage:<br/><a href="https://jobs2.hereon.de/job/Executive-Director/1041-en_US" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">jobs2.hereon.de/job/Executive-Director/1041-en_US</a><p><i>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.</i></p> All Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-07-16 2026-08-13T01:00:00+02:00 true https://www.hereon.de/cms60/career/vacancies/030271/index.php.en No 1 Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon Germany Hamburg Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon Public Research Institution Germany Geesthacht 21502 Max-Planck-Straße 1 contact@hereon.de https://www.hereon.de/ +49 41 52 87-0 +49 41 52 87-1403 e-mail personal@hzg.de https://www.hereon.de/cms60/career/vacancies/030271/index.php.en 15195167 PhD Position – 3D ion beam tomography of next-generation batteries <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Position – 3D ion beam tomography of next-generation batteries</h1><p>At the Institute of Materials and Devices - Materials Synthesis and Manufacturing Processes (IMD-2), we work in a dynamic and international team of over one hundred materials scientists, chemists, physicists, mechanical engineers and technical staff on the development of advanced energy converters and high-performance storage systems for the energy transition. In doing so, we encompass a wide range of technologies, from oxide ceramic fuel cells to solid-state batteries, thermal barrier coatings for gas turbines, and gas separation membranes. The focus of all these technologies is on inorganic materials, which are processed as functional layers from powders or via the gas phase. For this purpose, we use scalable, industry-relevant processes that ensure rapid transfer of our research results to industry. Thus, our work contributes significantly to closing the gap between basic science and application.</p><p>Future battery technologies are urgently needed to make electric mobility and stationary energy storage even more affordable, safer and more efficient.</p><p>Si-rich anodes are already being used in high-energy batteries and can significantly increase energy density. However, due to the high volumetric expansion of Si during charging, such cells exhibit severe cycle ageing. To improve cycle stability, research into pre-lithiation of Si-rich anodes is already being conducted on an industrial scale. However, many research questions remain unanswered, particularly regarding the distribution of Li within the anode as a function of process parameters and anode design. However, due to its low atomic number, Li cannot be detected with spatial resolution in electrodes using conventional methods.</p><p>Ion beam analysis (IBA) offers a new method for quantifying Li with spatial resolution; in this technique, high-energy ions (&gt; 2 MeV) are fired at the battery samples, triggering a nuclear fusion reaction. The resulting ions enable depth-resolved quantification of Li and other components of the anode, e.g. Si, O, F, C, etc. This information provides valuable insights into the quality and stability of the process control. By combining this with two-dimensional scanning of the ion beam across the samples, 3D atomic distributions can also be visualised, thereby revealing potential inhomogeneities both laterally and within the depth of the electrode. The aim is to use this advanced analytical technique to optimise the production of pre-lithiated anodes for future batteries.</p><h2>Your Job</h2><p>The PhD research is being carried out as part of a BMFTR consortium project on high-performance batteries, with academic and industrial partners working together on the project.</p><p>Your main responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Carrying out independent measurements using the world’s first 3D Li tomography facility on battery samples (the battery beamline at the 3 MeV Tandetron ion accelerator at FZJ)</li><li>Optimising the measurement process to achieve the highest possible sensitivity, resolution and reproducibility</li><li>Measurement of various materials and battery components supplied by the project partners</li><li>Analysis of the results using specially developed, AI-based software that enables 3D reconstructions of element distribution</li><li>Complementary analysis using other advanced techniques such as SIMS, Raman, FIB-SEM, µ-CT, etc.</li><li>Compilation of the results and assessment of the influence of process parameters on Li distribution in various next-generation anode concepts</li></ul><p>During their PhD, the candidate will thus be able to gain knowledge of advanced analytical methods for future battery systems, as well as demonstrate their industry-relevant application for process optimisation.</p><h2>Your Profile</h2><p>Enter the necessary professional and interdisciplinary qualifications of the applicant as bullet points here (max. 3-5)</p><ul><li>A successfully completed Master’s degree in Physics, Physical Chemistry or Materials Analysis</li><li>Very good knowledge of solid-state analysis or related analytical methods</li><li>Experience in the preparation, manufacture and production processes of inorganic materials</li><li>Knowledge of electrochemistry and/or batteries would be an advantage</li><li>Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the CEFR</li></ul><p>)</p><ul><li>A high degree of teamwork and flexibility, as well as a willingness to show great commitment</li></ul><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Team &amp; Environment:</span></strong> You will work in a motivated team with an international and interdisciplinary focus – at one of the largest research institutions in Europe</li><li><strong><span>Research &amp; Infrastructure:</span></strong> You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities for your work</li><li><strong><span>Networking &amp; Exchange:</span></strong> You will be part of a consortium comprising industry, universities and other national research institutions, funded by the BMFTR</li><li><strong><span>Supervision &amp; Support:</span></strong> Your academic supervisor, Dr Martin Finsterbusch, will provide you with ongoing academic guidance. The PhD will be carried out at the University of Duisburg-Essen under the supervision of Prof. Dr Dina Fattakhova-Rohlfing (supervising professor)</li><li><strong><span>Work-life balance:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Annual Leave:</span></strong> You get 30 days of annual leave</li><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; Development:</span></strong> 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)</li></ul><p>. You can also further develop your personal strengths through our extensive range of training opportunities within the HITEC Graduate School (online and face-to-face events)</p><ul><li><strong><span>Health &amp; well-being:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Campus experience:</span></strong> Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view</li><li><strong><span>Successful start:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Fair remuneration:</span></strong> Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (75%) of the TVöD-Bund. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website</li></ul><p>(pay scale table on page 66 ff. of the PDF download)</p><ul><li><strong><span>Fixed-term:</span></strong> The position is limited to 3 years</li><li><strong><span>Support for international employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li></ul><p>In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options for women: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p><strong><span>Place of Employment:</span></strong> Jülich</p><p>**Start Date:**To the next possible date</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 (75%) TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> The position will be advertised until it is successfully filled.</p><p><strong><span>Index number:</span></strong> 2026D-0594</p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:06+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/f64d2c37bae5aaa58339435bfd5cd044c5096754?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Jülich Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/f64d2c37bae5aaa58339435bfd5cd044c5096754?ref=helmholtz 15195169 Postdoctoral Researcher / AI & Scientific Software Engineer – Autonomous Live-Cell Microscopy and Laboratory Automation <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>Postdoctoral Researcher / AI &amp; Scientific Software Engineer – Autonomous Live-Cell Microscopy and Laboratory Automation</h1><p>As a leading research institution for microbial biotechnology, the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Biotechnology (IBG-1) focuses on molecular and applied microbiology. Interdisciplinary teams are developing biotechnological processes for tomorrow’s industry, with a focus on increasingly automated and miniaturised experiments.</p><p>Do you want to push the boundaries of AI for next-generation microbiome research? We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to develop novel machine learning and computer vision methods for autonomous live-cell microscopy, intelligent experiment control, and scientific workflows. Join an interdisciplinary team at the interface of AI, microbiology, and laboratory automation to shape the future of data-driven live-cell analysis.</p><p>Microorganisms in the gut microbiome play a key role in health and disease, yet their behavior in complex and dynamic microenvironments remains poorly understood. Within a Helmholtz collaboration, we are developing a high-throughput single-cell analysis platform that combines microfluidics, advanced live-cell microscopy, and AI-based image analysis to study microbial consortia. You will drive the development of the next generation of image analysis, scientific software, and intelligent experiment control for microfluidic live-cell analytics in close collaboration with experimental partners at HZI, Helmholtz Munich, and HHU.</p><h2>Your Job</h2><ul><li>Develop machine-learning–based workflows and scientific software for segmentation, species classification, and lineage tracking in multi-species time-lapse microscopy data</li><li>Optimize models and analysis pipelines for real-time performance, enabling adaptive imaging and feedback control</li><li>Design active-learning and retraining strategies to robustly generalize to new microbial communities</li><li>Develop event-driven algorithms and software components for autonomous experiment control and adaptive image acquisition</li><li>Build scalable, maintainable, and open-source software for high-throughput image analysis and laboratory automation</li></ul><p>You will present your results at international conferences, publish in leading peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to the supervision and training of students within the consortium.</p><h2>Your Profile</h2><ul><li>Excellent Master in Computer Science, Engineering, Biophysics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Biology, or a related discipline</li><li>Proven programming expertise in Python (scientific Python, PyTorch) with solid experience in scientific computing, reproducible software development, and modern software engineering practices; familiarity with C++, Linux, and high-performance computing is an advantage</li><li>Strong background in machine learning for image analysis and computer vision, ideally involving microscopy, time-lapse imaging, or other high-dimensional scientific imaging modalities</li><li>Experience in one or more of the following areas: object detection and segmentation, multi-object tracking, time-series analysis, probabilistic modeling and uncertainty quantification, real-time or streaming data processing, or multimodal learning</li><li>Strong mathematical and statistical background, combined with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Interest in developing AI methods at the interface of biology, robotics, and laboratory automation, with enthusiasm for collaborating closely with experimental scientists. Prior wet-lab experience is welcome but not required</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with enthusiasm for working in an international and highly interdisciplinary research environment</li><li>A demonstrated research track record through publications, open-source software contributions, internships, thesis projects, or comparable scientific achievements</li><li>Excellent command of English; knowledge of German is an advantage but not required</li></ul><h2>Our Benefits for You</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Meaningful tasks:</span></strong> An exciting, interdisciplinary research environment at the interface of AI, imaging, microbiome research, and laboratory automation within a Helmholtz-wide collaboration.</li><li>Access to state-of-the-art live-cell imaging, microfluidics, laboratory automation, and GPU computing infrastructure.</li><li>The opportunity to develop AI methods and scientific software that are directly deployed on cutting-edge experimental platforms.</li><li><strong><span>Vacation:</span></strong> You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)</li><li><strong><span>Knowledge &amp; further training:</span></strong> Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support</li><li><strong><span>Health &amp; well-being:</span></strong> Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive occupational health management program with a wide range of offerings - e.g., a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes, and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counseling team are available to assist you on site</li><li><strong><span>Successful start:</span></strong> 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</li><li><strong><span>Campus experience:</span></strong> Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view</li><li><strong><span>Support for international employees:</span></strong> Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started</li><li><strong><span>Career Center:</span></strong> You will receive explicit support with regard to your career development opportunities</li></ul><p>We offer a fixed-term contract in an exciting and varied role within an international, interdisciplinary working environment. Salary and social benefits conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group E13. Further information on the TVöD-Bund is available on the BMI website:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed</a></p><p>. The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt</a></p><p>. In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/benefits</a></p><p>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.</p><p>The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities:</p><p><a href="https://go.fzj.de/equality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/equality</a></p><p>and on specific support options for women: <a href="https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey</a></p><p>**Place of Employment:**Jülich</p><p><strong><span>Start Date:</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Working Hours:</span></strong> 39 Hours / Week</p><p><strong><span>Salary:</span></strong> Pay group 13 TVöD-Bund</p><p><strong><span>Application Deadline:</span></strong> The position will be advertised until it is successfully filled.</p><p>Application Process</p><p>FAQ</p><p>Contact form</p><p>Career portal</p><p>Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH</p><p>Legal Notice</p><p><i>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.</i></p> All Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:37:06+02:00 true https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/10360669eca996c56685863d45d6eab77585d988?ref=helmholtz No 1 Forschungszentrum Jülich Germany Jülich Forschungszentrum Jülich Public Research Institution Germany Jülich 52428 Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße info@fz-juelich.de https://www.fz-juelich.de +49 2461 61-0 +49 2461 61-8100 website https://recruiting.fz-juelich.de/jobposting/10360669eca996c56685863d45d6eab77585d988?ref=helmholtz tx_jobs:1794 PhD Physicist or Engineer (all genders) <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>Scientific / postdoctoral posts<br/></p><br/><strong>Starting date:</strong><p>16.07.2026</p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><p>GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR (<strong><span>F</span></strong>acility for <strong><span>A</span></strong>ntiproton and <strong><span>I</span></strong>on <strong><span>R</span></strong>esearch) 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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The department Detector Laboratory (DTL) is one of the major partners in supporting the instrumentation to conduct world-class science at the GSI and FAIR accelerator facilities. The department is continuously involved in building, operating and maintaining diamond-based detectors for GSI experiments, FAIR commissioning as well as in further developments of larger area detectors and similar or new, e.g., SiC-based, detectors to be operated in a harsh radiation environment at the facility FAIR.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The <strong><span>DTL Department</span></strong> is looking for a</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><span>PhD Physicist or Engineer (all genders)</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Positing ID: 26.108-6530</span></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><span>with extended experience in the domain of particle detector design and technique, electronics or comparable fields of studies</span></strong>, to work on the development of the new Time of Flight (ToF) system of the Super-FRS, a separator for heavy ion and exotic nuclear beams at FAIR.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A multiplicity of particle detector systems will be employed in order to fulfil the various operation requirements of Super-FRS. The Time-of-Flight System is one of the three main systems, together with tracking and energy loss, required for the particle identification of the in-flight fragment beams produced at the separator.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><span>Main tasks will be:</span></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Design and procurement of the detector system, within the DTL department and in collaboration with the Super-FRS planning system (SFS) and the GSI electronics (EEL) departments</li><li>Mechanical-, electrical- and vacuum-integration as well as the test of the produced system in the lab</li><li>In-beam tests of the produced detector system at the beginning of the FAIR commissioning and operations phases</li><li>Optimization and adaptation of the detector system to the FAIR experimental needs.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><span>Education and experience requirements:</span></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>PhD in Physics or Engineer</li><li>Excellent skills and experiences in the domain of detector technologies, especially radiation-hard detector technology</li><li>Very good knowledge of associated front-end electronics as well as detector slow-control</li><li>Good experience in vacuum detector integration</li><li>Very good computation skills (e.g., C, C++ or equivalent scientific programming knowledge and experience to work in Unix and Windows environments)&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with CAD programs like CATIA V5, Inventor or AutoCAD is desirable</li><li>Experience with nuclear or particle physics experiment facilities</li><li>Data Acquisition and Data Analysis (ROOT knowledge)</li><li>Fluent English and ability to work in a team.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We offer attractive working conditions in a versatile and interesting environment and with a young team. <strong><span>The position is limited for two years</span></strong>. Further education can be obtained in upgrade training courses. Future permanent employment for this position may be feasible.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Salary is equivalent to that for public employees as specified in the collective agreement for public employees (TVöD Bund).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply for the position.</p><p>Handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Further information about FAIR and GSI is available at www.gsi.de and www.fair-center.eu.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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 of your earliest possible starting date, quoting the <strong><span>Posting-ID 26.108-6530 by 14.08.2026 at the latest </span></strong>via our online portal:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;Online-Bewerbungsportal</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><span>GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>ABTEILUNG PERSONAL</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>PLANCKSTRAßE 1</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>64291 DARMSTADT </span></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Physics Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) To be defined Other 2026-07-16 2026-08-12T07:59:35+02:00 true https://www.gsi.de/en/jobscareer/job_offers/job_offers/phd-physicist-or-engineer-all-genders-1794 No 1 GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung Germany Darmstadt GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung Public Research Institution Germany Darmstadt 64291 Planckstraße 1 info@gsi.de http://www.gsi.de +49 6159 71-0 +49 6159 71-2785 e-mail bewerbung@gsi.de https://www.gsi.de/en/jobscareer/job_offers/job_offers/phd-physicist-or-engineer-all-genders-1794 NATURE:78195 PhD Student (f/m/d) Metallurgical Extraction of Critical Raw Materials from Future Electronic Devices Towards Responsible Electronics / Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Chemical Engineering, Process Metallurgy … <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Part-Time Suitability:</strong><p>The position is suitable for part-time employment.</p><br/><strong>Starting date:</strong><p>01.09.2026</p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Student (f/m/d) Metallurgical Extraction of Critical Raw Materials from Future Electronic Devices Towards Responsible Electronics</h1><p>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.</p><p>At the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF), innovative technologies for the circular economy are developed to provide and use mineral and metal-bearing raw materials more efficiently and to recycle them in an environmentally friendly way.</p><p>The Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology is looking for a <strong><span>PhD Student (f/m/d) Metallurgical Extraction of Critical Raw Materials from Future Electronic Devices Towards Responsible Electronics.&nbsp;</span></strong></p><h2>Your tasks</h2><p># Identification and isolation of advanced, critical, and technology metals/materials from ‘future electronic devices’<br/># Develop and optimize sustainable metallurgical extraction processes, based on hydrometallurgical or combined pyro-hydrometallurgical processes for recovering critical raw materials from future electronic devices<br/># Characterization of the leaching phenomena, impurity behavior, and the effect of leaching processes on the matrices, including in-operando analysis<br/># Understanding and structuring activity relationships for materials used in future electronic devices vis-à-vis their circular economy potential<br/># Following-up with collaboration partners within the DFG excellence cluster "Rec2"<br/># Provide proactive feedback to electronic device designers<br/># Thorough and robust scientific reporting and intensive publication activity<br/></p><h2>Your profile</h2><p># Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Chemical Engineering, Process Metallurgy, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Applied sciences or related field<br/># Experience in experimental solution chemistry on lab or pilot scale (experience in hydrometallurgy/biohydrometallurgy is highly desirable)<br/># Understanding of aqueous chemistry speciation and use of thermodynamics software (e.g., HSC, FactSage)<br/># General understanding of solid and liquid-based characterization tools (e.g., XRD, XRF, SEM-EDS, Raman, FTIR, ICP-MS/OES, or AAS)<br/># Proven team player with strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration<br/># Independent, creative, flexible and self-driven researcher with a strong problem-solving mindset<br/># Strong analytical skills, scientific curiosity, and critical thinking to ensure scientific rigor<br/># Excellent writing and spoken English<br/># German language skills would be an advantage<br/></p><h2>Our offer</h2><p># A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment<br/># Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities<br/># 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<br/># 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)<br/># Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund<br/># We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours<br/># Numerous company health management offerings<br/># Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits<br/># An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"<br/></p><p>We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system. &nbsp;</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Other First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-01 2026-08-15T00:00:00+02:00 true https://www.hzdr.de/job2266e No 1 Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association Germany Freiberg Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association Public Research Institution Germany Dresden 01328 Bautzner Landstraße 400 kontakt@hzdr.de https://www.hzdr.de +49 351 260-0 +49 351 269-0461 e-mail personal@hzdr.de https://www.hzdr.de/job2266e NATURE:78193 PhD Student (f/m/d) Mechanical Recycling Processes and Advanced Characterization of Future Electronic Devices Towards Responsible Electronics / Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Process Engineering, Chemical … <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Part-Time Suitability:</strong><p>The position is suitable for part-time employment.</p><br/><strong>Starting date:</strong><p>01.09.2026</p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Student (f/m/d) Mechanical Recycling Processes and Advanced Characterization of Future Electronic Devices Towards Responsible Electronics</h1><p>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.</p><p>At the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF), innovative technologies for the circular economy are developed to provide and use mineral and metal-bearing raw materials more efficiently and to recycle them in an environmentally friendly way.</p><p>The Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology is looking for a <strong><span>PhD Student (f/m/d) Mechanical Recycling Processes and Advanced Characterization of Future Electronic Devices Towards Responsible Electronics.&nbsp;</span></strong></p><h2>Your tasks</h2><p># Comprehensive characterization of future electronic devices, utilizing tools like SEM-EDS, XRF, X-ray tomography, MLA, Raman, etc.<br/># Analysis of comminution and liberation (shredding-milling) behavior of the devices, including materials-metals distribution across different particle sizes and characterization of 2D- and 3D properties of the size-reduced products<br/># Safe handling of advanced, polymetallic, and complex materials<br/># Development and research of physical and physicochemical separation routes for the materials, utilizing size, shape, gravity, magnetic, electrostatic, surface characteristic, and combined/other possible separation routes<br/># Implementation of statistical/machine learning (ML) techniques (for example, particle-based separation models) for process models<br/># Contribution towards the development of predictive particle-based separation models<br/># Following-up with collaboration partners within the DFG excellence cluster "Rec2"<br/># Thorough and robust scientific reporting, and intensive publication activity<br/></p><h2>Your profile</h2><p># Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Sciences, Material Sciences, Process Metallurgy, Mineral Processing or related field<br/># Proven research experience in at least one of the following areas: </p><p># Advanced solid-phase characterization using techniques such as SEM-EDS, XRF, X-ray tomography, MLA, Raman spectroscopy, or related methods<br/># Mineral processing and physicochemical separation processes<br/># Data analysis, statistical analysis, and visualization using programming languages and software tools such as R, Python, or equivalent platforms<br/></p><br/># Proven team player with strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration<br/># Independent, creative, flexible and self-driven researcher with a strong problem-solving mindset<br/># Strong analytical skills, scientific curiosity, and critical thinking to ensure scientific rigor<br/># Excellent writing and spoken English<br/># Good German language skills would be an advantage<br/><h2>Our offer</h2><p># A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment<br/># Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities<br/># 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<br/># 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)<br/># Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund<br/># We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours<br/># Numerous company health management offerings<br/># Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits<br/># An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"<br/></p><p>We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system. &nbsp;</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Other First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-01 2026-08-15T00:00:00+02:00 true https://www.hzdr.de/job2265e No 1 Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association Germany Freiberg Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association Public Research Institution Germany Dresden 01328 Bautzner Landstraße 400 kontakt@hzdr.de https://www.hzdr.de +49 351 260-0 +49 351 269-0461 e-mail personal@hzdr.de https://www.hzdr.de/job2265e 3c2d535985809b397c395eec81cca0b8f84279ca PhD Student in Optoacoustic Tomography (f/m/x) <strong>Area of research:</strong><p>PHD Thesis<br/></p><br/><strong>Job description:</strong><h1>PhD Student in Optoacoustic Tomography (f/m/x)</h1><p>102977</p><p>Full time<br/>39 hrs./week</p><p>Neuherberg near Munich</p><p><strong><span>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.</span></strong></p><p>The</p><p><strong><span>Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI)</span></strong></p><p>at <strong><span>Helmholtz Munich</span></strong> and the Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) form one of Europe's leading centers for biomedical imaging and sensing innovation. Our mission is to create transformative technologies that reveal previously inaccessible biological information and accelerate breakthroughs in medicine, biology, and environmental health. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers from more than 25 countries develops technologies that bridge fundamental research, clinical translation, and real-world healthcare impact. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong industrial partnerships, and a proven track record of innovation, IBMI offers an exceptional environment for ambitious researchers seeking to work at the forefront of bioengineering.</p><p>We are seeking a highly motivated <strong><span>PhD Student (f/m/x)</span></strong> to develop the next generation of hand-held multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) systems for clinical imaging. This project aims to establish advanced hybrid optoacoustic and ultrasound imaging technologies with unprecedented image quality and quantitative performance.</p><p>As part of a multidisciplinary team spanning optics, acoustics, electronics, computation, engineering, physics, medicine, and clinical translation, you will contribute to technologies that expand the capabilities of clinical optoacoustic imaging and accelerate their translation toward real-world healthcare applications.</p><p><strong><span>Join us in shaping the future of biomedical imaging</span></strong>.</p><h2>Your tasks</h2><ul><li>Develop next-generation hand-held hybrid optoacoustic and ultrasound imaging systems with unprecedented image quality and quantitative performance.</li><li>Advance clinical imaging solutions for cancer diagnosis and therapy monitoring, treatment-related toxicity assessment, and cardiometabolic disease evaluation.</li><li>Develop innovative optical, acoustic, electronic, and computational technologies and components for clinical optoacoustic imaging.</li><li>Contribute to internationally visible research programs funded by the European Union and the German Government.</li><li>Collaborate closely with clinical partners and an innovative MedTech start-up to accelerate technology translation toward healthcare applications.</li><li>Publish in leading journals, present at international conferences, and contribute to intellectual property generation.</li><li>Help redefine how advanced imaging technologies support diagnosis, therapy monitoring, and precision medicine.</li></ul><h2>Your profile</h2><ul><li>Master’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, medical technology, optics, mechatronics, computer engineering, or a related discipline.</li><li>Strong motivation, scientific curiosity, and commitment to scientific excellence.</li><li>Experience in one or more of the following areas:<br/>electronics and microelectronics, optical systems and lasers, ultrasound or sensor technologies, precision instrumentation, mechanical design and Computer-Aided Design (CAD), biomedical imaging systems.</li><li>Programming experience in MATLAB and/or Python.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.</li><li>Excellent written and spoken English.</li></ul><p>Desirable qualifications</p><ul><li>Experience with optoacoustics, ultrasound imaging, embedded systems, electronics, image reconstruction, or scientific software development.</li></ul><p>This position is embedded within major research and innovation programs funded by the European Union and the German Government and offers exceptional opportunities for scientific visibility, professional growth, and future leadership.</p><p>It 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.“</p><p>Get to know us</p><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Scientific Training: Helmholtz Munich Graduate School</li><li>Career counseling: Career Center for PhD candidates</li><li>Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities</li><li>Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives</li><li>International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany</li></ul><h2>Interested in applying?</h2><p>If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ivy Savannah Curren, ivy.curren@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.</p><p>Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.</p><p>More information about our application process</p><p><strong><span>Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:</span></strong></p><ul><li>CV</li><li>Letter of motivation</li><li>Academic transcripts of records</li><li>Letter of motivation</li><li>Academic transcripts of records</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.</p><p>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.</p><p>Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich</p><h2>Our commitment</h2><p>Helmholtz Munich<br/>Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)<br/>Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging<br/>Ingolstädter Landstraße 1<br/>85764 Neuherberg</p><p><i>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.</i></p> Medical sciences First Stage Researcher (R1) To be defined Other 2026-09-30T17:14:07+02:00 true https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/3c2d535985809b397c395eec81cca0b8f84279ca?ref=helmholtz No 1 Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Germany Neuherberg (bei München) Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Public Research Institution Germany Neuherberg 85764 Ingolstädter Landstraße 1 presse@helmholtz-muenchen.de https://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de +49 89 3187-0 +49 89 3187-3322 website https://jobs.helmholtz-muenchen.de/jobposting/3c2d535985809b397c395eec81cca0b8f84279ca?ref=helmholtz