Administrative staff

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

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

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

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

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

Z_DET

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

27.06.2024

DESY-Zeuthen

The Zeuthen location of DESY has a strong focus on astroparticle and particle physics (gamma-ray and neutrino astronomy, and collider particle physics). The experimental groups are accompanied by a strong theory group. DESY Zeuthen is responsible for developing and delivering detectors for astroparticle and particle physics experiments, and is actively engaged in R&D for future applications.With the Centre for Quantum Technology and Applications (CQTA), DESY Zeuthen is taking a leading role in applying quantum technology to challenges in particle and astroparticle physics. A new search for the effects of ultralight dark matter is being constructed, using ultra-sensitive optical atomic clocks as the sensing element. The post holder will contribute to this search, driving the development of a test setup for networked clock comparison and frequency stabilisation. The post holder will also help to develop the procedures to collect and analyse the frequency comparisons, forming the basis of fundamental physics searches for (e.g.) ultralight dark matter.

About your role:

• Active role in networked clock comparisons for dark matter and fundamental physics measurements
• Develop a test network comprising clocks, frequency combs, glass fibres and transfer lasers
• Participate in the collaboration between DESY, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik (Heidelberg), and U. Birmingham
• Analyse experimental atomic clock data and participate in the interpretation of results

About you:

• PhD in experimental physics or equivalent qualification
• Experience with optics and lasers and in one of the relevant physics fields (e.g. particle, atomic/nuclear physics, quantum optics)
• Very good command of English is required and knowledge of German is of advantage
• Willingness to travel and participate in working meetings, conferences, and field work abroad
• Strong motivation, very good organizational skills, resilience; ability to work in teams and excellent communication skills

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

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

PGI-11 - JARA-Institut Quanten Information

Sonstiges

Your Job:

Support of the institute management with general administrative tasks:

• Assistance in the creation of reports
  
• Support with public relations and the organization for trade fairs and events
  
• Support in the creation of digital and print media
  
• Supporting work in the implementation the website relaunch and the Website migration

Your Profile:

• Ideally a degree in economics or law, natural or engineering sciences as well as the humanities or Social sciences
  
• Discretion as well as a careful and structured way of working
  
• Competent, confident and friendly appearance
  
• Professional handling of Adobe CS - InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
  
• Very good knowledge of MS Office
  
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken German and English

Our Offer:

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

• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
  
• A part-time position (20 hours/week) with ideal conditions for balancing work and private life
  
• The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
  
• An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  

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

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). Depending on the applicant`s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks, salary grade 3 TVöD-Bund.

Place of employment: Aachen

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

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

PGI-11 - JARA-Institut Quanten Information

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

Building on in-house fabricated devices, we have recently demonstrated the ability to shuttle electrons between gate defined quantum dots in Si/SiGe over micron-scale distances using only four different AC-voltages, independent of the distance covered arxiv.org/abs/2108.00879 . Theoretical consideration indicate good prospects for maintaining spin-coherence of the shuttled electron, which would make this approach very promising for scaling up semiconductor spin qubit devices. This position focuses on experimentally demonstrating coherent spin shuttling, shuttling-compatible high-fidelity qubit control and further ingredients for a shuttling-based architecture, using devices from academic or industrial fabrication.
Key activities can include:

• Demonstration and experimental characterization of spin coherence during shuttling
  
• Shuttling-compatible demonstration of high-fidelity qubit control
  
• Demonstration of T-Junctions (Fig. 1(b)) as step towards qubit grids
  
• Advancement of a shuttling based architecture with 2D-connectivity
  
• Migration to industrially fabricated devices

Your Profile:

• Master and PhD in physics or a related field
  
• In-depth experience with quantum control experiments on quantum dot qubits
  
• Good software development skills
  
• Experience with sub-Kelvin cryogenic techniques
  
• Strong aptitude for mentoring students
  
• Good communication skills
  
• A strong drive to conduct ambitious, cutting edge research towards scalable quantum computing
  
• A research track record commensurate with our ambition

Our Offer:

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

• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13-14, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

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

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

INW-1 - Nanoskala

Promotion

Your Job:

• Operando investigations of the dimethyl ether/CO2 system for the hydrogen storage cycle
  
• Development of appropriate measurement set-ups with focus on X-ray methods
  
• X-ray investigations on modern laboratory X-ray instruments
  
• Coordination and execution of synchrotron beam times
  
• Publication and presentation of results in high-ranking and recognized journals as well as at national and international conferences
  
• Collaboration with other research groups
  
• Support in the preparation of third-party funding proposals
  
• Support in establishing the institute

Your Profile:

• Master`s degree in physics, chemistry, material science, chemical engineering or related disciplines
  
• Experience in the field of energy storage
  
• Knowledge of X-ray methods
  
• Experience with programming languages (ideally Python)
  
• Fluent in written and spoken English
  
• Very independent and self-motivated way of working but also excellent teamwork skills
  
• High motivation to take on responsibility and to contribute to the development of research ideas
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• 30 days of annual leave (depending on agreed working time arrangements) and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years, with possible long-term prospects. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

Place of employment: Brainergy Park Jülich

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

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

PGI-14 - Neuromorphic Compute Nodes

Promotion

Your Job:

Explore bio-inspired algorithms through simulation—both numerical and circuit-based—and experiment with existing hardware, including CMOS and memristor circuits. Additionally, will need to co-design algorithms and circuits to develop efficient neuromorphic hardware, tailored to target tasks. In detail, you will:

• develop circuit-plausible training/inference algorithms and analyze in simulation studies (LTspice and Cadence Spectre)
  
• perform algorithm-circuit co-design, quantifying performance and benchmarking with competing approaches
  
• support printed circuit board design and tape-out of integrated circuits (Altium Designer / Cadence Virtuoso)
  
• set up experimental systems for memristive circuit measurements and experimental data analysis
  
• work in a cross-disciplinary team within the DFG grant collaboration (neuroscientists and device physicists)

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering, physics or related fields
  
• Strong skills in mixed-signal circuit designs (TIA, ADC, …) and simulation (SPICE, Cadence Spectre) is a must.
  
• Proficiency using tools such as Altium Designer (printed circuit board) and Cadence Virtuoso (integrated circuits)
  
• Skills in electrical measurements and analysis
  
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential
  
• Strong English skills will be required for the international working environment
  

Our Offer:

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

• A world-leading, international research environment with state-of-the-art equipment
  
• Opportunity to work in the highly interdisciplinary and exciting field of neuromorphic and brain-inspired computing, collaborating with physicists, neuroscientists, materials scientists, and engineers
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work in coordination with the supervisor
  
• 30 days of annual leave as well as an arrangement for bridging days (e.g. between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
  
• Opportunity to develop your strengths, e.g. through a comprehensive training programme; a structured programme including continuing professional development and networking opportunities specifically designed for Jülich’s doctoral researchers by the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors (JuDocS): go.fzj.de/JuDocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

More information about us and our goals you find here: www.fz-juelich.de/en/pgi/pgi-14

In addition to exciting tasks and the collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/julich-as-an-employer/benefits

Place of employment: Aachen

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years, where the first half year serves as orientation and probation period. The salary is in line with pay group 13 (75 %) of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund). In addition, an annual special payment is granted (“Christmas payment”), which amounts to 60 % of the monthly salary. Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich (including its various branch offices) is available at www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/phd . All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.

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

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

PGI-13 - Quantum Computing

Promotion

Your Job:

This position focuses on building, operating, and testing superconducting quantum devices. Your tasks in detail are:

• Design and fabrication of superconducting quantum circuits
  
• Setting up experimental systems for cryogenic measurements
  
• Development of a microwave quantum control & readout stack
  
• Development of Python code to operate quantum systems
  
• Detailed experimental characterization of superconducting qubits to quantify performance and identify limiting physical mechanisms
  
• Perform quantum device calibrations, benchmarking, and run quantum algorithms
  
• Presenting and publishing the research on an international stage
  

To apply, please submit a complete CV, letter of motivation, university degree records (both Bachelor`s and Master`s degree),

Your Profile:

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

• Master`s degree in physics or electrical engineering
  
• Willingness to work in laboratory and cleanroom environments
  
• Ideally, initial experience in a technical or scientific environment (e.g. cleanroom, laboratory)
  
• Knowledge of solid state physics and/or quantum information
  
• Experience with programming, preferably with Python
  
• Fluent speaking and writing skils in English
  
• Team-oriented and highly motivated to work in an experimental laboratory
  
• A background in quantum computing as well as experience with cryogenics, signal delivery, microfabrication, materials optimization, and microwave control are highly preferred qualifications
  

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.

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours ( go.fzj.de/near-full-time )
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

The position is for a fixed term of 3,5 years, with possible long-term prospects. Pay in line with 75 %% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Pay higher than the basic pay may be possible. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

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

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

IBG-1 - Biotechnologie

Work placement

Your Job:

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

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

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

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

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

Your Profile:

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

Our Offer:

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

We support you in your work with:

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

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

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

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

FSR

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

17.01.2025

DESY

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

About your role:

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

About you:

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

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

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

IBG-4 - Bioinformatik

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join these projects.
If you are passionate about protein dynamics and design, protein function prediction, small molecule property prediction, modern artificial intelligence methods, molecular dynamics, and interdisciplinary research, this is your chance to be part of an exciting journey at the forefront of science and technology.

• Development of cutting edge foundation models for protein design, small molecule property prediction, or protein function prediction
  
• Data generation and curation, including molecular simulation and genomic approaches
  
• Application of the modeling approaches in relevant downstream tasks
  
• Co-development of high-performance computing AI training codes for the first European Exascale Supercomputer JUPITER
  
• Engagement in national and international ML/DL communities and the Helmholtz Foundation Model initiative
  
• Present research results at scientific meetings, conferences, and as scientific publications
  

Your Profile:

• A Master`s degree and an excellent PhD degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related Molecular Science
  
• Proven Track Record in Machine Learning, Molecular Simulations, Chemoinformatics, Statistical Physics, Genome Annotation, and/or related fields
  
• Practical experience with High Performance Computing Systems as well as parallel/distributed programming
  
• Very good command of written and spoken English
  
• Your experience should be documented in research papers and Open Source code projects
  
• Self-motivated personality, curiosity about working in a multi-disciplinary team environment on scientifically challenging problems
  

Our Offer:

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

• Work on frontiers of scientific and technological challenges with access to cutting-edge and unique supercomputing systems
  
• Scientific work embedded in a vibrant community of experts in Molecular Modeling and Simulations, Machine Learning, and lab research
  
• An exciting working environment on an attractive research campus, located between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen
  
• Full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  
• Flexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and private life
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g., through our International Advisory Service
  

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

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group EG 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed . The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.

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

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

JCNS-3 - Neutronenanalytik für die Energieforschung

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

• Synthesis and physicochemical characterization of energy materials or representative model systems
  
• Characterization of the dynamical and structural properties of energy materials with a focus on neutron spectroscopy as main analysis technique, supported by complementary experimental techniques or theoretical simulations
  
• Hands-on participation in experiments at large scale facilities as well as the opportunity to design and construct instruments and/or sample environments
  
• Establishment of cooperation projects with institutes at Forschungszentrum Jülich working on energy materials
  
• Supervision of MSc and BSc students
  
• Presentation of research results at conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals
  
• Representation of JCNS-3 in project meetings and on international conferences to foster our network

Your Profile:

Basic qualifications:

• Completed Master’s degree with subsequent PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or related disciplines
  
• Experience with neutron spectroscopy (e.g. INS, QENS, NSE) and the structural characterization of materials (e.g. powder diffraction)
  
• Experience in material synthesis and complementary characterization techniques, e.g. IR
  
• Motivated and creative approach to research with the ability to work independently and in collaborative teams
  

Preferred additional qualifications:

• Good written and oral communication skills in English
  
• Research background in energy materials (e.g. fuel cells, batteries, heterogeneous catalysts, interfaces)
  
• Proficiency in high-level programming languages, e.g. Python
  
• Previous supervision of graduate students, as well as laboratory or instrument responsibilities

Our Offer:

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

• The opportunity to be an active part in the establishing of our department
  
• Comprehensive training programs and individual opportunities for personal and professional development
  
• Access to a strong research network at the FZJ, and to the infrastructure of the Institute of Crystallography, RWTH Aachen University
  
• Comprehensive company health management
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours ( go.fzj.de/near-full-time )
  
• The opportunity to work to some extend from home or another location within reasonable limits and in consultation with the supervisor
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

You will be employed for a fixed term of 2 years but with the prospect of longer-term employment. Salary and social security benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on your current qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to you. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.

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

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

Diploma & Master Thesis

Your Job:

The centrepiece of PEM-FCs is the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM), which should provide sufficient ionic conductivity and mechanical stability. However, the state-of-the-art PEMs Nafion and H3PO4/PBI either require sufficient hydration for good ion conductivity or lead to catalyst poisoning. This makes it necessary to look for alternatives with good ion conduction, even in the anhydrous state. Ionic liquids, especially protic phosphonium-based ionic liquids (PPILs), are promising candidates due to their high ionic conductivity at elevated temperatures and under anhydrous conditions. With this background, we need you to electrochemically characterize PPILs under different conditions. Your tasks in detail will be:

• Determination of electrochemical and physicochemical properties of the ionic liquids with various methods: conductivity via Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), Walden plot for the determination of the proton conduction mechanism, electrochemical stability via Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV), Oxygen Solubility and Oxygen Diffusion Coefficient via Chronoamperometry (CA), thermal stability via Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR-IR)
  
• Electrode preparation via polishing
  
• Close collaboration with internal and external cooperation partners
  
• Detailed evaluation and procession of measurement data
  

Your Profile:

• Enrolled in a master’s program in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related discipline
  
• Experience in practical lab work
  
• Theoretical knowledge of electrochemistry and electrochemical techniques is advantageous
  
• Strong analytical skills and a willingness to engage in experimental research
  
• A proactive and independent working attitude
  
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and/or German
  

Our Offer:

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

• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
  
• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes and potential applications in energy storage and electrochemical systems
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
  
• The chance to prepare and work on your tasks independently
  
• Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and the latest analytical techniques
  
• Guidance and mentorship from experienced researchers
  
• A stimulating environment that fosters independent research and critical thinking
  
• Flexible working arrangements e.g. working from home
  
• The opportunity for a PhD position at the IET-4 might be offered to you following your Master`s thesis with sufficient skills and available job funding provided
  
• The position is for a fixed term of 6 months
  

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

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

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

Z_CQTA

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

18.03.2025

DESY-Zeuthen

Together with the Centre for Quantum Technology and Applications (CQTA), DESY Zeuthen is taking a leading role in applying quantum technology to challenges in particle and astroparticle physics. We are now searching for a Postdoc in quantum sensing for developing a clock-based experiment for new physics. The successful applicant will conduct spectroscopy on highly charged Ions, analyse the data and prepare publications. This post is temporary because the work is needed only to build the experiment.

About your role:

• Performing precision spectroscopy on highly charged ions (HCI)
• In-EBIT spectroscopy of HCI with a focus on ions with high sensitivity to possible time dependence of the fine structure constant
• Measure candidate ions such as californium
• Analyse the data and contribute to publication of the results

About you:

• PhD in experimental physics or equivalent qualification
• Very good command of English is required and knowledge of German is of advantage
• Excellent knowledge of spectroscopy and laser desorption
• Strong physical background on HCI and related topics
• Very good organizational and communication skills, strong motivation and ability to work in teams

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

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

Work placement

The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.

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

Work placement

The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.

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

Promotion

Your Job:

The transformation of the European energy system to greenhouse gas neutrality will promote independence from fossil fuels. However, it raises the question of how to deal with emissions that cannot be avoided for technical or economic reasons. In the future, these must be captured and stored, used as raw materials, or offset by negative emissions. It can be assumed that storage and utilization sites will not be located directly at the source of emissions, which will require transport infrastructure. As part of this work, you will model spatially resolved transformation paths for the energy system in Germany and Europe and analyze the role of CO2 infrastructures in the design of energy infrastructures. Based on the findings of a related doctoral thesis, options for CO2 capture and utilization and options for negative emission will be integrated into the model. In doing so, you will explore various questions, such as: Where do remaining emissions occur and how can they be dealt with? What infrastructure is needed? What is a cost-effective design for this infrastructure and what framework conditions need to be created? To answer these questions, you will perform the following tasks:

• Identifying relevant technologies for mapping CO2 infrastructure in integrated energy system models
  
• Enhancing an existing energy system model focusing on CO2 infrastructures
  
• Analyzing the impact of CO2 on the energy systems design in Germany and Europe
  
• Active participation in scientific and public discourse (including publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals)
  

Your Profile:

• A completed Master`s degree in the field of natural or (industrial) engineering, informatics, or a related field of study
  
• Very good knowledge of energy technology, energy economics and energy politics
  
• Initial experience in energy system modeling is advantageous
  
• Good programming skills (e.g., Python)
  
• High degree of independence and willingness to show great commitment
  
• Very reliable and conscientious work style
  
• Fluent written and spoken English and German
  

Our Offer:

We work on highly topical, socially-relevant issues and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change! We offer you optimal conditions for the successful completion of your doctorate:

• The opportunity to complete a doctoral thesis within 3 years through professional supervision and internal support services
  
• A highly motivated working group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment in one of the largest research institutions in Europe
  
• Active further development of a comprehensive energy system model in order to support energy policy decision-makers in a scientifically sound manner
  
• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure
  
• Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
  
• Continuous professional support by your scientific supervisor(s)
  
• A large research campus in the countryside, which offers the best opportunities for networking with colleagues as well as for a sporty balance besides work
  
• Best conditions for successful work in a home office (moving to the Aachen-Düsseldorf-Cologne region is not absolutely necessary)
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

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

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

We use brain imaging to further our understanding of the structural and functional characteristics and changes that impact brain health. We investigate determinants of brain imaging substrates, including genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors, and derive imaging biomarkers and classifiers to predict trajectories of brain aging and development of cerebrovascular and neurodegenerative pathology. Our ultimate aim is to contribute to the prevention of neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular diseases and support healthy brain aging.

Our research is primarily based on the Rhineland Study, a large prospective cohort study that emphasizes deep phenotyping. We collect advanced MRI data (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41596-024-01085-w) as well as extensive behavioral and clinical data, including cognitive and neurological assessments, cardiovascular and anthropometric assessments, sensory systems tests, medical history, and medication use. Moreover, comprehensive multi-omics data ((epi)genomic, transcriptomic, metabolomic, lipidomic and proteomic data) from our study participants have been analyzed, with data sets expanding. The study currently includes over 12,500 individuals, nearly 5,000 of whom already have longitudinal data. Additional baseline and follow-up data collection is ongoing.

In this context, the group of Prof. Dr. Breteler is looking for an ambitious and experienced researcher (m/f/x) in full time to join our team.

• Focus on topics in population-based imaging, particularly structural MRI, in the context of the Rhineland Study
• Integration of advanced tools for the analysis of structural MRI data with extensive clinical and phenotypic data
• Investigation of determinants, biomarkers, and clinical correlates of brain structure and function over the adult life course
• Contribution to ongoing projects and development of independent research projects
• Management and oversight of image acquisition and image analysis pipelines
• Supervision of PhD and master’s students
• Active participation in national and international collaborations

• You hold a PhD in biomedical image processing, epidemiology, medicine, (bio)medical sciences or other relevant discipline
• Experience with epidemiological research or large-scale observational studies using structural MRI or other brain imaging techniques
• Experience with standard neuroimaging tools (e.g. FreeSurfer, SPM, ANTS or FSL)
• Knowledge of epidemiological methods, study design, and statistics
• A track record of publishing high quality scientific articles
• Enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary and international team
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required

• Innovation and internationality a forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
• Work-life balance - we reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, mobile working, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/ Germany ticket options
• Family-conscious corporate culture - because we know that family is important, we support you with parent-child offices, family services and daycare co-operations
• Health promotion – through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
• Focus on development - excellent publication opportunities and great potential for the further development of your own research profile
• Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD-Bund - including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme
• Personalised Onboarding - for a good start to your new professional challenge
• A feel-good working environment - our Bonn employees enjoy a campus surrounded by greenery, with on-site parking and public transport connections as well our company restaurant
• Job with prospects - The position is initially limited to 3 years with the possibility of tenure-track extension

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, and transcripts in one single PDF file. The cover letter should describe your motivation to apply for this position and detail how your research interests and experience align with the research conducted in our group. Please highlight any relevant projects, publications, or collaborations. Note: We highly value authenticity in applications and discourage the use of AI-generated cover letters.

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

For inquiries about the position, please contact Prof Dr Dr Monique Breteler at population-research@dzne.de

You will obtain special skills and knowledge for your scientific qualification during your activities at DZNE. The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to employing disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

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

ATLAS

Promotion

14.05.2025

DESY

The particle physics programme of DESY includes strong contributions to the LHC experiments at CERN and the preparation of future experiments. The experimental programme is enhanced by collaboration with a strong theory group. The DESY ATLAS group is involved in data analyses focusing on W and Z production, Higgs, top quark and Beyond Standard Model physics. In addition, the group is involved in the operation of the ATLAS Silicon Strip detector, the development of the ATLAS ITk Strips Detector for the High Luminosity LHC and the development of silicon tracking detectors for future particle physics experiments. The DESY ATLAS group is seeking new PhD candidates to work on data analyses in the area of searches for new physics or studies on quantum effects. New techniques such as machine learning will be used for the developments of these analyses.

About your role:

• Analysis of ATLAS data (full Run 2 dataset and the new Run 3 data)
• Contributions to operation and/or upgrade of the ATLAS detector

About you:

• Master's degree in Physics with excellent grades
• Deep interest in particle physics experiments
• Prior experience and interest in programming (e.g., Python, machine learning tools) are considered a plus
• Teamwork, communication and presentation skills
• Good English language skills

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Our research focuses on understanding the pathomechanisms underlying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), with a particular emphasis on protein aggregation and neuroinflammation. Our recent work has uncovered disrupted neuroimmune interactions within both central nervous system (CNS) resident cells and peripheral immune cells. Our methodology encompasses a range of advanced techniques including immunopeptidome analysis, single-cell transcriptomics, T-cell receptor (TCR) cloning, adeno-associated virus (AAV) systems, human biosamples, primary immune cell culture, and in vivo rodent models. We provide a highly international, adaptable, and well-equipped work environment conducive to productivity. We have recently received a Starting Grant from the European Research Council to further our understanding of altered neuro-immune interactions driven by protein aggregation in ALS/FTD.

• Fluency in English for communicating, writing, and presentation of scientific data
• Enthusiasm for exploring and innovating with new techniques
•  Willingness to work in a diverse and interdisciplinary team of supportive scientists
•  Experience with primary immune cell culture and/or animal research
•  Preferred background in immunology, autoimmune diseases, or infectious diseases
•  A second-round in-person interview with the whole team at Munich is expected

• Innovation and internationality a forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
• Work-life balance - we reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, mobile working, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/ Germany ticket options
• Family-conscious corporate culture - because we know that family is important, we support family service
• Health promotion – through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
• Focus on development - training programmes tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development
• Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD-Bund - including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme
• Personalised Onboarding - for a good start to your new professional challenge
• The position is initially limited to 2 years 

You will obtain special skills and knowledge for your scientific qualification during your activities at DZNE. The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to employing disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

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

Sonstiges

21.05.2025

Ihre Aufgabe

Erstellung einer Masterarbeit "Optimierung des Wärmetransports in Monochromator-Kristallen unterschiedlicher Geometrien"

gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift

Studium des Maschinenbaus mit Fachrichtung Entwicklung und Konstruktion oder Produktentwicklung

selbständige und analytische Arbeitsweise

Kenntnisse im Umgang mit 3D-CAD Tools

Kenntnisse im Aufbau von Simulationsmodellen (ALTAIR oder Siemens-Tools)

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Bitte wenden Sie sich bei Interesse an Herrn Siemers

Dirk.Siemers@hereon.de

Dirk.Siemers@hereon.de

Wir bieten Ihnen

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eine Aufwandsentschädigung

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

einen gut angebundenen Forschungscampus (ÖPNV-Bus)

eine moderne Arbeitsplatzausstattung

ein abwechslungsreiches Kantinenangebot auf dem Campus

eine kollegiale Einbindung in die Konstruktions- und forschende Abteilung

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

Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt?

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen (Anschreiben, Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse, Urkunden etc.) unter Angabe der

Kennziffer 2025/TKA-Masterand/in bis zum 31.08.2025 per E-Mail an

Dirk.Siemers@hereon.de

Dirk.Siemers@hereon.de

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

Work placement

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

Kennziffer 10508

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

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

Das erwartet Dich:

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

Das bringst Du mit:

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

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

Haben wir Dein Interesse geweckt?

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

Deine Bewerbungsunterlagen sollten folgende Unterlagen umfassen:

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

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

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

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

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

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

IAS-9 - Materials Data Science and Informatics

Promotion

Your Job:

Digital methods for inverse materials design are essential to efficiently create new, sustainable and recycling-adapted structural metals. Alloys with a reduced number of elements, so-called lean alloys, and material systems with a high tolerance to impurities from the use of secondary raw materials are of particular relevance for improving recyclability and sustainability. Al-Ca is a promising lean alloy system for additive manufacturing, as the mechanical properties can be tailored through phase composition, distribution and morphology by tuning process parameters. The work is carried out within the DFG Priority Programme “DaMic - Data-driven Alloy and Microstructure Design of Sustainable Structural Metals” (SPP 2489), in close collaboration with a research partner responsible for the manufacturing and characterization of material samples.

As such, the position offers the opportunity to be involved in fruitful national collaborations. In this exciting job you can expect:

• to develop automated workflows for descriptor based microstructure reconstruction
  
• to identify material parameters for crystal plasticity simulations from experimental data through inverse analysis
  
• to establish structure–property linkages based on numerical simulations and to transform them into AI- and ML-ready information
  
• to develop and implement an indirect inverse optimization framework to identify microstructures that exhibit desired macroscopic properties
  
• to publish and present research results in relevant journals and at international conferences

Your Profile:

• A completed university degree (Master or equivalent) with excellent grades in the field of mechanical engineering, material science, physics, computational science or similar, preferably with a specialization in the field of theory and/or simulation
  
• Strong understanding of the (computational) mechanics of solids and the finite element method and/or spectral solvers
  
• Practical experience in at least one programming language (preferably Python) and experience with the use of Unix/Linux operating systems
  
• Structured and analytical thinking as well as a systematic, careful, independent, and reliable working method
  
• Interest in working closely with experimentalists
  
• Strong cooperation and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• A creative work environment at a leading research facility, located on an attractive research campus at the TZA Aachen tza-aachen.de and the Forschungszentrum Jülich
  
• The opportunity to gain your reputation in a dynamic and highly active research field
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• The opportunity to attend national and international conferences
  
• Flexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and private life-life, such as the option of slightly reduced working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
• Part-time position with 19,5 hours per week and flexible working hours
  

In addition to exciting tasks and the collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/julich-as-an-employer/benefits

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 80% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs . Please note that only applications including a motivation letter, CV, and university degree certificates and grade transcripts can be accepted.

Place of employment: Aachen/Jülich

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

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

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

JCNS-3 - Neutronenanalytik für die Energieforschung

Promotion

Your Job:

• Synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts (Ni on Al2O3) and characterization involving e.g. TGA, IR, TEM, MS, BET
  
• Implementation of a reaction chamber for catalytic measurements into a laboratory PDF diffractometer, including the optimization of measurement protocols and combined mass spectrometry
  
• Experiments at synchrotron radiation facilities
  
• Analysis of powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and pair distribution function (PDF) data for structure refinement and modelling of heterogeneous catalysts
  
• Publication of results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presentation at conferences
  

Your Profile:

Required qualifications and skills:

• University degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in chemistry, materials science, geoscience, physics or related field
  
• Experience in laboratory work, e.g. synthesis and/or physicochemical characterization such as IR, BET, TGA
  
• Knowledge of X-ray scattering, possibly pair distribution function (PDF) analysis
  
• High motivation for further training, independent and goal-oriented way of working
  

A distinct advantage would be:

• Experience with data analysis and scientific programming (e.g. Origin, Igor Pro, Python, Matlab, Mathematica)
  
• A good command of written and spoken English
  
• You are interested in further academic qualifications (doctorate)

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! This project involves close collaboration with our esteemed cooperation partners at the RWTH Aachen University, i.e. the Institute of Crystallography and the Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry as well as the Cluster of Excellence “The Integrated Fuel & Chemical Science Center”. We support you in your work with:

• Access to a strong research network at the FZJ, such as transmission electron microscopy at the Ernst-Ruska-Zentrum, the Julich Supercomputing Centre, the Neutron-SimLab or various physicochemical characterization methods and workshops
  
• Comprehensive training programs and individual opportunities for personal and professional development
  
• Comprehensive company health management
  
• Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life as well as a family-conscious company policy
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• The opportunity to work flexibly (in terms of location), e.g. partly remote work
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

The employment of doctoral researchers at Jülich is governed by a doctoral contract, which usually has a term of three years. In this position the first year though will serve as orientation and probation period and will then possibly transition in the full duration of the PhD contract. Pay in line with 67% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund). In addition, an annual special payment is granted (“Christmas payment”), which amounts to 60 % of the monthly salary. Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich (including its various branch offices) is available at www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/phd All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.

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

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

• Help us shape the future of energy research by strategically developing our research field on global resource scenarios for the energy transition
  
• Take responsibility for your own research projects: from successfully acquiring third-party funding to planning and managing interdisciplinary research projects with an impact on science, politics, and society
  
• Identify relevant research topics, coordinate project progress, ensure quality, and actively contribute your ideas to the further development of our department
  
• Bring your topics to the attention of experts in the field through scientific publications and conference presentations, as well as active networking at the national and international level
  
• Lead a motivated scientific team and develop innovative scientific perspectives together with colleagues, doctoral candidates, and students
  

Are you enthusiastic about modeling and analyzing material systems? Do you have innovative ideas on how the energy transition can succeed, and would you like to play an active role in shaping research that matters? Then apply now! We look forward to welcoming committed colleagues who want to develop solutions together with us.

Your Profile:

• You have successfully completed your doctorate in industrial ecology or energy systems analysis
  
• You hold a very good degree (master`s or equivalent) in engineering (e.g., energy technology, mechanical engineering, process engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering), physics, mathematics, or a related field
  
• You have extensive experience in industrial ecology and material flow analysis and are confident in programming, preferably in Python
  
• You have successfully acquired and managed third-party funded projects and have a track record of publications in recognized, peer-reviewed journals
  
• You have already taken on responsibility, e.g. in supervising doctoral students, leading small teams or in coordinating research roles, and would now like to develop this leadership experience
  
• You work independently, strategically, and in a solution-oriented manner, while always maintaining an overview of the big picture as well as methodological details
  
• You have strong social and communication skills for leading and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
  
• Fluent written and spoken English; German skills are an advantage
  

Our Offer:

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

• We support you right from the beginning: We help new colleagues to find their feet at Jülich – e.g. through our Welcome Days and Welcome Guide ( www.fz-juelich.de/en/gp/welcome-to-forschungszentrum-julich )
  
• Help us develop sustainable solutions for the clean energy transition
  
• Join a highly motivated and international team at one of the largest research centers in Europe
  
• Excellent technical infrastructure – ideal conditions for extensive system analyses, including institute’s own cluster computer and access to the HPC at the FZJ
  
• Opportunity to participate at international conferences
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy supported by our Equal Opportunities Bureau
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours
  
• Flexible work arrangements, e.g. working from home
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Capital-forming benefits and an employee pension scheme
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 14, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed . The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.

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

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

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

FS-LA-LAH

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

11.06.2025

DESY

Over the recent years, DESY has also become an international hotspot for cutting-edge laser science. With the advent of inertial confinement fusion (ICF) research in Germany, DESY will boost its activities in this thriving research field.We are seeking two motivated (one position can be filled with a candidate who just completed the PhD) and innovative Postdocs / Laser Scientists to join the IGNYTe project which is funded by the German Ministry of Research, Technology and Space in the scope of the Fusion 2040 programme. After reaching scientific gain in laser-driven ICF experiments at the National Ignition Facility, there is a global endeavour to turn the scientific milestone into practical application. The IGNYTe project addresses the currently unresolved challenge of creating an efficient ultraviolet (UV) light source that can suppress spurious nonlinearities in direct drive fusion target compression. As part of the IGNYTe team, you will develop a laser comprised of a shapeable incoherent fibre front-end, low-temperature cooled Joule-class Yb:YLF amplifiers and novel broadband third-harmonic generation schemes. The positions will be limited by default to two years, but we are seeking for candidates who are motivated to contribute longer to the project.

About your role:

• Laser development position
• Design, simulate and set-up cryogenically cooled solid-state regenerative and multi-pass Yb:YLF laser amplifiers
• Implement intelligent control over spectral and temporal shapes of broadband nanosecond laser pulses
• Broadband UV-generation position
• Push the frontiers of nonlinear optics in multi-pass cells
• Optimize third harmonic generation in nonlinear gases
• Develop scaling concepts to kJ pulse energy levels
• General tasks
• Collaborate closely with other laser research groups at DESY and with our international partners
• Integrate your developments into the control system of the facility and advance their technology readiness levels (TRLs) as far as possible
• Present your work on conferences and in scientific publications

About you:

• Ph.D. degree in physics, optics or related fields
• A least three years of laser laboratory hands-on experience, more is a plus
• Profound understanding of pulsed laser science and/or perturbative nonlinear optics
• Team player with good communication skills
• Good command of English
• High motivation to work on the project

• Advance one of the hottest topics in laser science and collect experience in the rapidly growing fields of optics and photonics
• Contribute to highly important fusion energy research
• Work in an excellently equipped research centre with cutting-edge laboratories and on-site computer clusters
• No teaching requirement, you can spend your working time for research

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

Diploma & Master Thesis

• enrolled at an University 

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

Sonstiges

24.06.2025

We are seeking an outstanding and highly qualified individual with strong potential to represent the field of subject-specific science education (Fachdidaktik) in both research and teaching across the full breadth of the Physics Education program at the KIT Department of Physics. The professorship will focus on physics education that is rooted in the discipline itself, and we are looking for a candidate with a corresponding background. A close connection between physics as a scientific discipline and its didactics is essential in order to align teacher training with current developments in physics and effectively transfer these into school-level instruction. The research focus of the position should therefore be on developing concepts, methods, and especially experiments for upper secondary education and university-level teaching, covering modern and scientifically rigorous topics in physics. This may include the development of novel teaching materials, experiments, digital media, and more.

In German-language teaching, the professorship will be responsible for delivering the full range of required physics education courses offered by the Department of Physics, as well as for advancing their content and format. This includes a teaching load of 4 semester hours per week (SWS), increasing to 6 SWS following a positive evaluation.

This junior-professorship is funded by the Helmut Fischer Foundation and is embedded within the KIT Department of Physics. The successful candidate will be responsible for the discipline-specific didactics training of students in the physics teacher education programs for secondary schools. In addition, involvement in the discipline-specific education of these students and participation in continuing education for secondary school physics teachers is expected.

Collaboration with didactics professors in other disciplines at KIT, as well as with teacher training institutions in the region, is encouraged.

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

Auszubildende

Das GFZ ist das nationale Zentrum für die Erforschung der festen Erde in Deutschland. Wir erkunden die Struktur und den Wandel des Planeten Erde und entwickeln Lösungen für die großen Herausforderungen unserer Gesellschaft wie den Klimawandel, Naturgefahren und eine nachhaltige Versorgung mit Energie und Rohstoffen. Ausgezeichnet als "Top-Ausbildungsbetrieb", bieten wir Dir ein internationales Arbeitsumfeld. Bei uns lernst Du mit modernsten Geräten und hochqualifizierten Ausbilder:innen und hast die Möglichkeit zu einem Auslandspraktikum weltweit. 

Kennziffer 10512

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

Deine Ausbildung:

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

Ausgezeichnet als „Top-Ausbildungsbetrieb“ bieten wir dir:    

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

Das bringst du mit:

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

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

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

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

INW-4 - Systemskala

Diploma & Master Thesis

Your Job:

In modern energy systems engineering, the detailed modeling and optimization of fuel cell technologies is a key area of innovation, particularly for applications demanding high efficiency, system integration, and reliable performance. This Masters`s thesis offers an exciting opportunity to model, validate, and compare advanced solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) concepts, with a focus on performance analysis, sensitivity studies, and the integration of efficiency enhancement strategies. Your tasks in detail:

• Selection of appropriate model type and modeling of a SOFC units
  
• Validation of the model using experimental datasets
  
• Sensitivity analysis and comparison of the SOFC units with other power generation systems
  
• Integration of efficiency enhancement strategies at the system level
  
• Comprehensive literature review and in-depth evaluation and presentation of simulation results

Your Profile:

• Ongoing Master`s studies in process engineering, energy engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field
  
• Experience in modeling (e.g. using Aspen, AVEVA, Python) is an advantage but not required
  
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, process engineering, and electrochemistry is a plus
  
• Excellent organizational skills
  
• Ability to show initiative and work independently
  
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
  
• Very good knowledge of German and/or English, both written and spoken

Our Offer:

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

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
  
• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
  
• An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
  
• Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
  
• Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
  
• The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
  
• Flexible working hours as well as a reasonable remuneration
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  

The position is for a fixed term of 6 months.

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

Place of employment: Brainergy Park Jülich

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

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

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

Promotion

Your Job:

The electrocatalytic interface engineering department led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Simon Thiele focuses on synthesis, manufacturing, analysis and simulation of functional materials to find an optimum structure on small scales from the micrometer to the nanometer scale. The investigated materials and systems play an essential role in sustainable technologies like water- and CO2-electrolyzers, as well as in fuel cells. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Design and set-up of new testing equipment and procedures for application-driven characterization of new materials for water electrolysis
  
• Manufacturing of catalyst layers and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for electrochemical characterization
  
• Physical, spectroscopic, and electrochemical characterization of MEAs prior to, during, and after operation
  
• Participation in project meetings.
  
• Coordination with internal and external partners
  
• Publication and presentation of research results in relevant journals and at international conferences

Your Profile:

• Excellent master’s degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline
  
• Strong interest in pursuing research on electrochemical systems
  
• Experience in one (or more) of the following areas is desirable: electrochemistry, additive manufacturing
  
• High motivation for pursuing a PhD within 3 years
  
• Excellent organizational skills
  
• Ability to show initiative and work independently
  
• Excellent cooperation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
  
• Excellent skills in spoken and written English

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure for conducting high-quality research
  
• Work with globally unique analytical measurement
  
• International, interdisciplinary work environment on an attractive campus (AEG Campus), including many collaboration opportunities with partners at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, and international institutions
  
• Collaboration with world-leading industry partners
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75 % of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed . Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

Place of employment: Erlangen

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

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

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

Promotion

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

• German Salary Scale 13 TV-L/TVöD (depending on the project partner)
• at 75% of the regular weekly working hours (29.4 working hours / week) for a fixed-term period of 4 years, until at most December 31, 2029 (according to § 2 WissZeitVG) with the aim of obtaining a doctorate.
• International applications are expressly encouraged. We aim to increase the proportion of women and strongly encourage female applicants to apply.

• EXC1-01 Carbon Sequestration at the Molecular Level
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• EXC1-02 The role of iron cycling in sequestration and remobilization of organic matter
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• EXC1-03 Molecular Gatekeepers of Carbon Sequestration
  theoceanfloor.de/en/The-Ocean-Floor/Career/Jobs/EXC-DR-1-03.html
• EXC1-04 The role of lateral transport in enhancing carbon fluxes to the ocean floor
  theoceanfloor.de/en/The-Ocean-Floor/Career/Jobs/EXC-DR-1-04.html
• EXC1-05 Unraveling the spatio-temporal development of cold-water coral ecosystems
  theoceanfloor.de/en/The-Ocean-Floor/Career/Jobs/EXC-DR-1-05.html
• EXC1-06 Anthropogenic particulate carbon from source to sink
  theoceanfloor.de/en/The-Ocean-Floor/Career/Jobs/EXC-DR-1-06.html
• EXC1-07 Lighting the Way: Metabolic Tracing of Plankton Sugars in Marine Sediments
  theoceanfloor.de/en/The-Ocean-Floor/Career/Jobs/EXC-DR-1-07.html
• EXC1-08 From surface to seafloor: process-oriented modelling of particulate organic carbon
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• EXC1-09 Metal-microbe interactions in hydrothermal plumes
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• EXC1-10 Deconstructing Arctic hydrothermal systems
  theoceanfloor.de/en/The-Ocean-Floor/Career/Jobs/EXC-DR-1-10.html
• EXC1-11 Nanoscale Interactions of Vent-Derived Particles
  theoceanfloor.de/en/The-Ocean-Floor/Career/Jobs/EXC-DR-1-11.html
• EXC1-12 Deep-sea natural petroleum seeps and hydrothermal systems
  theoceanfloor.de/en/The-Ocean-Floor/Career/Jobs/EXC-DR-1-12.html
• EXC1-13 Forecasting changes in pelagic ecosystem functions in a warmer ocean
  theoceanfloor.de/en/The-Ocean-Floor/Career/Jobs/EXC-DR-1-13.html
• EXC1-14 Determining the pre-anthropogenic baseline of pelagic biodiversity change
  theoceanfloor.de/en/The-Ocean-Floor/Career/Jobs/EXC-DR-1-14.html
• EXC1-15 Decoding feedbacks and thresholds
  theoceanfloor.de/en/The-Ocean-Floor/Career/Jobs/EXC-DR-1-15.html

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

Promotion

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

• Core-log-seismic integration
• Calculation of synthetic seismograms
• Processing and interpretation of seismic data
• Reconstruction of circulation patterns

• A degree (Master, Diploma) in Geosciences, preferably Geophysics
• Knowledge in seismic and downhole log data processing, seismostratigraphy, and core-log integration
• Interest in processes of sediment transport and oceanic currents
• Experience with Linux
• Willingness to participate in marine expeditions
• Very good knowledge of English, both written and oral (approximately equivalent to CEFR level C1)

• our scientific success - excellent research
• collaboration and cooperation - intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
• opportunities to develop – on the job and towards other positions
• an international environment – everyday contact with people from all over the world
• flexible working hours
• health promotion and company fitness with Hansefit and Wellhub
• support services and a culture of reconciling work and family
• occupational pension provision (VBL)

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

Diploma & Master Thesis

Master Thesis - Development of ligand conjugated lipid nanoparticles for targeted T cell delivery (f/m/x)

102778

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

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

The

Institute for Intelligent Biotechnologies (iBIO)

develops and implements tools to analyze biological samples' 3D structure and molecular identity. At iBIO, we bring together cutting-edge science from biology, chemistry, engineering, and computer applications. Our overarching aim is to obtain a holistic view of interconnected biological systems in health and disease. We develop clearing technologies for cellular-level imaging and deep learning algorithms (AI) to analyze large imaging and molecular data in a robust and unbiased way. Worldwide media, including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Süddeutsche Zeitung, have highlighted our research. You can find out more about us here

. We are offering an exciting Master’s thesis project for a motivated student (f/m/x). You will prepare lipid nanoparticles carrying targeting ligands for enhanced cell specificity and and work with lipid nanoparticles carrying targeting ligands for enhanced cell specificity.

Your tasks

• Optimization of the targeting ligand conjugation to nanoparticle surface (conjugation chemistry parameters, purification methods)
• Characterization of the nanoparticles (DLS, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency, attachment efficiency)
• In vitro functionality assessment (cytotoxicity, cellular uptake, delivery and expression efficiency, cell specificity)

Your profile

• Enrolled in a Master's program
• Basic biochemistry knowledge and experience with laboratory work
• Theoretical knowledge about nanoparticles and nucleic acid delivery
• Experience with conjugation techniques, lipid nanoparticles, and cell culture is a plus
• Structured work style and the ability to work in a team are required

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

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

Get to know us

Interested in applying?

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

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

More information about our application process

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

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates

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

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

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

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

04.07.2025

• Development & implementation of efficient and scalable LBM algorithms for complex multi-physics problems, specifically in OpenLB (www.openlb.net)
• Development & application of adjoint-based and data-driven optimization methods
• High-performance computing (HPC) on modern GPU-accelerated architectures
• Scientific collaboration with internal and external partners
• Participation in teaching and supervision of students
• Publication of results at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

07.07.2025

Your tasks will include:

• Planning, conducting, and evaluating experimental studies on the detection and degradation of PFAS, both in defined laboratory experiments and at pilot or industrial scale.
• The focus will be on the further development of analytical methods as well as the understanding and description of PFAS degradation as a function of chemical reaction conditions.
• You will work within a team and collaborate on relevant research projects with internal and external partners.

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

Sonstiges

www.geo-x.net/gfz-discovery-fellowship/start/

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

MPY

Promotion

08.07.2025

DESY

The accelerator division has as its mission the design and operation of cutting-edge accelerator facilities as well as accelerator R&D. PETRA IV is the planned new synchrotron radiation facility which is currently undergoing its financial approval process. The goal of the project is to replace the 2.3 km long PETRA III storage ring with a new ultra-low emittance ring based on multi-bend achromat technology. The accelerator division is also actively involved in R&D activities for the future circular collider at CERN and for SuperKEKB.

About your role:

• As part of the beam dynamics team, you will perform R&D into the performance optimisation of the FCC-ee complex and explore synergetic applications with the PETRA IV complex at DESY

About you:

• Masters degree in physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics or an equivalent qualification
• Strong academic record
• High motivation to work on the project
• Team player with good communication skills
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

We invite applications for a postdoctoral position (24 + 24 months) in the Modeling and Neuroprognosis Group at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Magdeburg, Germany. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of artificial intelligence, medical imaging, and translational neuroscience in the context of ageing and neurodegeneration.

Project Context

The position is part of an ambitious interdisciplinary research program aiming to model disease trajectories, integrate multimodal biomarkers, and uncover individual risk and resilience factors for brain ageing and neurodegenerative disorders. The group combines Deep learning, Bayesian inference, and latent variable modeling to establish robust and interpretable models of individual differences in aging and disease progression using data from large-scale neuroimaging studies, cognitive phenotyping, and molecular biomarkers. The project is embedded in a state-of-the-art research infrastructure, high-performance computing, large cohorts, and benefits from the collaborative environment of the DZNE (including 10 sites), the University Hospital Magdeburg, and the CRC 1436.

• Conduct and publish high-impact research on AI-based models of brain ageing and neurodegeneration.
• Design and implement novel representation learning architectures (e.g., SSL, contrastive learning, uncertainty quantification) and disease progression models (e.g., latent multimodal dynamics).
• Integrate high-dimensional multimodal data (MRI, PET, cognitive, fluid biomarkers) into cohesive models.
• Contribute to collaborative studies and mentoring of junior researchers.

• PhD in Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, Biomedical Data Science, Physics, Applied Math, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in at least one of the following: representation learning, disease progression modeling, Bayesian or deep generative models.
• Proficient in Python and common ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
• Experience with neuroimaging (e.g., MRI or PET) or medical datasets is highly desirable.
• Excellent scientific writing, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Motivation to work in a collaborative, translational, and interdisciplinary context.

• Innovation and internationality - a forward-looking infrastructure (inlcuding cutting-edge computational and imaging infrastructure (7T MRI, HPC)), modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
• Work-life balance - we reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/ Germany ticket options
• Family-conscious corporate culture - because we know that family is important, we support you with family services 
• Health promotion – through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
• Focus on development - training programmes tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development. Also close mentorship, including support for career development and independent funding applications (e.g., DFG, ERC, NIH).
• Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD-Bund - including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme
• Personalised Onboarding - for a good start to your new professional challenge
• Initial 2-year contract with the option for a 2-year extension, depending on performance and funding. Funding for international travel to conferences

Application Process

Please submit a single PDF including:

• Cover letter detailing your motivation and alignment with the position
• Curriculum vitae including publication list, PhD thesis
• 2 academic references
• Copies of academic transcripts and PhD certificate

Submit your application via the DZNE online portal. For informal inquiries, contact

Dr. Gabriel Ziegler (gabriel.ziegler@dzne.de)

Position start: ideally 1st of October, 2025 or later.

You will obtain special skills and knowledge for your scientific qualification during your activities at DZNE. The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to employing disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

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

INW-3 - Reaktorskala

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

Hydrogen is a key element of the energy system of the future. However, in many processes it is only produced in limited purity and/or is only available at low pressures. Your task is to develop processes for the purification of hydrogen obtained from diol-based carrier molecules and to evaluate possibilities for the use of electrochemical compression processes. In this PostDoc position you will have the opportunity to test a variety of approaches, develop innovative concepts and create the basis for future-oriented third-party funded projects. Become part of a dedicated team that develops creative solutions for complex chemical and process engineering problem.

• Dehydrogenation processes: Construction of a test stand for the dehydrogenation of diol-based carrier molecules
  
• Explorative research: Development and testing of new concepts in the field of gas treatment and electrochemical compression
  
• Development of ideas: Identification of promising topics for future third-party funding projects
  
• Diversity of topics: working on interdisciplinary issues, e.g. novel reactors, hybrid heating systems or process optimisation
  
• Team building: Support in building an interdisciplinary research team by selecting and mentoring junior researchers and promoting a collaborative working culture
  
• Project preparation: Development of concepts and preliminary studies for research proposals
  
• Scientific networking: Establishing collaborations with partners from industry and research
  
• Publication and dissemination: Dissemination of your results through publications in high-ranking journals and presentations at international conferences

Your Profile:

• Very good university degree (Master) in the fields of chemical engineering, process engineering, chemistry, material science or a comparable discipline with PhD
  
• Broad expertise and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner
  
• Creativity and a strong spirit of discovery to develop new research approaches
  
• Experience in planning and conducting experimental studies
  
• Very good data analysis and Science writing skills
  
• Ability to work in a team, initiative and strong communication skills
  
• Very good written and spoken English
  

Our Offer:

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

• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group EG 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed . The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.

Place of employment: Brainergy Park Jülich

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

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

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

Administrative staff

Am Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit am GFZ (RIFS) werden Entwicklungspfade für die globale Transformation zu einer nachhaltigen Gesellschaft erforscht, aufgezeigt und unterstützt. Das Institut wurde 2009 als Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) gegründet und ist seit dem 1. Januar 2023 unter dem neuen Namen angebunden an das GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung und damit Teil der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft.

Zur Unterstützung des Wissenschaftlichen Direktors Prof. Mark Lawrence am RIFS ist eine Stelle zu besetzen als: 

Kennziffer 10619

Ihr Aufgabengebiet: 

• selbstständige Koordination und Organisation des administrativen Tagesgeschäfts und institutsweiter Services, z.B. Termin-/Reisemanagement, Bearbeitung postalischer und elektronischer Korrespondenz, Ablagemanagement, Bestellung und Überwachung von Verbrauchsmaterialien, Raumorganisation, Datenpflege, Systematisierung und Pflege des Archivs
• Korrespondenz und Kommunikation in Deutsch und Englisch, Übersetzung und Bearbeitung fremdsprachlicher Texte, Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von Berichten und Dokumentationen und der Einhaltung von Fristen und Terminen
• Vorbereitung von unterschriftsreifen Schriftstücken und Dokumenten (englisch/deutsch)
• Vor- und Nachbereitung von Meetings und Workshops sowie Veranstaltungen mit externen Gästen inkl. der Erstellung von Sitzungsunterlagen, Präsentationen und Protokollführung, Gästeempfang, technische Betreuung für den Wissenschaftlichen Direktor, die Stabsbereiche und Gremien
• Koordination von Personalvorgängen und Unterstützung beim Onboarding
• Organisation und Abrechnung von Dienstreisen im In- und Ausland
• Recherche und Aufbereitung von Informationen für den Wissenschaftlichen Direktor, die Stabsbereiche und Gremien
• Unterstützung bei LayOut und Druck von Publikationen aus der RIFS Schriftenreihe, Abstimmung mit externen Dienstleistern, Fristenkontrolle und Lektorat

Ihr Qualifikationsprofil:

• erfolgreich abgeschlossene kaufmännische bzw. verwaltungsbezogene Berufsausbildung, idealerweise als Fremdsprachen- oder Europasekretär:in, Managementassistent:in oder eine gleichwertige Qualifikation mit relevanter Berufserfahrung
• verhandlungssichere Deutschkenntnisse sowie sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift (Nachweis des B2 Niveaus ist zwingend erforderlich)
• mehrjährige Erfahrung im professionellen Sekretariatsmanagement und/oder Assistenztätigkeit, idealerweise in einer wissenschaftlichen Einrichtung
• ein vorausschauendes, ergebnisorientiertes Denkvermögen gepaart mit Einsatzfreude und Aufgeschlossenheit gegenüber neuen und wechselnden Aufgaben
• eine ausgeprägte Kommunikations- und Teamfähigkeit sowie eine dienstleistungsorientierte, selbstständige und strukturierte Arbeitsweise
• sehr gute Kenntnisse der gängigen Office-Anwendungen (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), idealerweise erste Erfahrungen mit SAP
• der Umgang mit Menschen aus verschiedenen Ländern und Kulturen, Interesse an der Betreuung eines großen dynamischen Teams ist etwas worauf Sie sich besonders freuen

Wir bieten Ihnen:

• anspruchsvolle und abwechslungsreiche Aufgaben in einem dynamischen und internationalen Forschungsumfeld
• modernste Ausstattung der Arbeitsplätze
• Zusatzleistungen des öffentlichen Dienstes
• umfangreiche Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten
• eine flexible Arbeitszeit- und Arbeitsplatzgestaltung
• Unterstützung zur besseren Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Privatleben durch benefit@work
• einen Arbeitsplatz am RIFS Campus, Helmholtzstraße 5 in Potsdam, mit einer guten Anbindung an den öffentlichen Nahverkehr

Startdatum: nächstmöglich
Befristung: 2 years (with possibility of extension)
Vergütung: The position is classed as salary group 8 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Arbeitszeit: Vollzeit (derzeit 39h/Woche). Arbeit in Teilzeit ist möglich, jedoch nicht unter 35 Stunden pro Woche. 
Arbeitsort: Potsdam

Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt?

Dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung inklusive Lebenslauf und Motivationsschreiben bis zum 08/09/2025. Bitte benutzen Sie dafür ausschließlich unser Online-Bewerbungsformular.

Die Vorstellungsgespräche finden voraussichtlich in der KW 38 statt.

Diversität und Chancengleichheit sind integrale Bestandteile unserer Personalpolitik. Das RIFS setzt sich aktiv für Vielfalt ein und begrüßt ausdrücklich Bewerbungen aller qualifizierter Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion/Weltanschauung, Alter und körperlichen Merkmalen. Anerkannt schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung und Qualifikation nach Maßgabe des Sozialgesetzbuches IX bevorzugt berücksichtigt.

Ihre personenbezogenen Daten werden zur Durchführung des Auswahlverfahrens auf Grundlage von Art. 6 Abs. 1 b, Art. 88 DSGVO i. V. m. § 26 BbgDSG verarbeitet. Nach Abschluss des Verfahrens werden Bewerbungsunterlagen unter Einhaltung der datenschutzrechtlichen Bestimmungen gelöscht.
Für nähere Informationen zum Aufgabengebiet steht Ihnen Tanja Baines per E-Mail oder per Telefon +49 (0) 331-6264-22353 zur Verfügung. Für allgemeine Fragen zum Bewerbungsverfahren wenden Sie sich gerne an unser Recruiting-Team unter der Telefonnummer +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.

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

IAS-9 - Materials Data Science and Informatics

Promotion

Your Job:

• Lead the development and fine-tuning of AI models and LLMs specifically tailored for data mining in the physical sciences and engineering
  
• Fine-tuning and evaluation of open-source LLMs (e.g., Teuken 7B, Llama 3, Mistral 7B) specifically for physics and materials science applications scenarios as well as for related research data management tasks
  
• Developing LLM-driven agents that integrate domain knowledge to support structured chain-of-thought processes
  
• Benchmarking and validating models against domain-specific tasks such as retrieval, summarization, metadata extraction, and structured problem-solving
  
• Investigating advanced strategies for model adaptation, including in-domain pre-training, domain adapters, task-specific instruction tuning, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
  
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance model performance, adaptability, and usability within physics and materials science communities
  
• Publication and dissemination of research findings in scientific journals and conferences

Your Profile:

• A doctoral degree in Physics, Materials Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields
  
• Proven experience with large language models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), and fine-tuning techniques
  
• Familiarity with structured reasoning, chain-of-thought processes, and agent-based systems is beneficial
  
• Strong programming skills (preferably Python); experience with high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructures is advantageous
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  
• Proven track record of publishing in reputable scientific journals and at the leading conferences
  
• Ability to effectively work in interdisciplinary and international teams
  
• Good communication and writing skills in English

Our Offer:

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

• Secure employment in a dynamic, international and multidisciplinary environment of scientists from different domains and software developers
  
• A creative environment, with an open-minded team (local and across Germany) with heterogeneous backgrounds and expertise
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy supported by our Equal Opportunities Bureau
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours
  
• Flexible work arrangements, e.g. working from home
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Capital-forming benefits and an employee pension scheme
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

Place of employment: Jülich/Aachen

You will be initially employed for a fixed term of 2 years with the prospect of longer-term employment. Salary and social security benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on your current qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to you. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.

We are looking forward to your application including a motivation letter, CV, and relevant certificates. Relevant experience must be proven and be briefly highlighted in the mandatory letter of motivation. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible – the job advertisement will be taken offline once the position is filled.

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

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Postdoc in Human Physiological Development and Metabolic Diseases (f/m/x)

102775

Full time
39 hrs./week

Tübingen

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

At the

Institute of Diabetes Research and Metabolic Diseases (IDM)

and the German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD e.V.), we are looking for a Postdoc (f/m/x) who works on human brain and heart development with unique biomagnetic measurements (fetal magnetoencephalography) and the influence of metabolic maternal factors. In addition, the person is involved in the ongoing multicenter study on the effects of gestational diabetes on maternal and childhood metabolic and cognitive development. The work will take place in the group

Metabolic Neuroimaging

(Head: Prof. Dr Hubert Preissl). Our institute is located at the University of Tübingen, which is one of Germany's Universities of Excellence, and provides an interdisciplinary and international environment. The workplace is Tübingen.

Your tasks

• Plan, organize and analyze biomagnetic recordings in pregnant participants, with a focus on maternal metabolic states
• Conduct statistical analyses and contribute to the interpretation of clinical study data
• Actively participate in scientific publishing, including writing papers and presenting at conferences
• Support the design of clinical studies and contribute to national and international grant applications
• Supervise and mentor Master’s, PhD, and MD students in their research activities

Your profile

• PhD in neuroscience, human physiology in metabolic diseases, data sciences, engineering, psychology or related fields
• Hands-on experience in analyzing biomagnetic and/or bioelectrical data, ideally documented by first-author publications
• Familiarity with scientific writing and grant applications (e.g. intramural, travel or third-party funding)
• A proactive and team-oriented mindset: you enjoy working in interdisciplinary, international environments and contribute your own ideas
• High intrinsic motivation for advancing translational research and scientific excellence
• Excellent English communication skills; basic German (B2 or above) is a plus

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

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

Get to know us

Benefits

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

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stephanie Kullmann, 07071/29-87703, who will be happy to help.

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

More information about our application process

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

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

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

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

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

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

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

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

FS-FLASH-B

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

14.07.2025

DESY

DESY's free electron laser (FEL) FLASH offers unique opportunities for multidisciplinary research in the extreme ultraviolet (XUV) and soft X-ray range. The very intense, femtosecond pulses in combination with synchronized optical laser systems and strong THz pulses allow exploring ultrafast time-scales using pump-probe techniques. We have an immediate opening for a scientist position at the newly established pulse length-preserving monochromator beamline FL23 in combination with the high-resolution monochromator beamlines at FLASH1. The research activity will focus on dynamical studies of the electronic structure, correlation effects, and magnetic properties in e.g. quantum materials using time-resolved soft X-ray spectroscopy techniques. Together with the FLASH monochromator team, the successful candidate will be in charge of further developing the beamlines, participating in the commissioning with seeded FEL beam, supporting the user operation at the monochromator beamlines, as well as conducting own FEL experiments.

About your role:

• Characterisation and operation of the ultrafast FL23 beamline for time-resolved X-ray spectroscopy experiments
• Performing FEL based spectroscopy experiments using different techniques like X-ray absorption, X-ray photoemission, RIXS etc. to study ultrafast dynamics on solid samples in the XUV & soft X-ray range
• High quality support for international user groups during experiment campaigns at the monochromator beamlines with active participation in the experiments
• Contribution to the in-house research activities at FLASH

About you:

• PhD in experimental physics, chemistry, materials science or a related field
• Experience in photon science using FELs or synchrotron radiation sources
• Experience with soft X-ray and optical spectroscopy, optical absorption spectroscopy or Raman spectroscopy
• Knowledge of pump-probe techniques using femtosecond lasers is considered as an asset
• Strong programming skills
• Team player with excellent communication skills in English to pursue highly collaborative research programs and work in large international collaborations

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

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

IBI-3 - Bioelektronik

Diploma & Master Thesis

Your Job:

• You will conduct research on neuronal culture and to derive functional supported lipid bilayers.
  
• You will analyze the formation of the SLBs through microscopy.
  
• You will study the interaction/interface between the neurons and the bilayer.
  
• You will evaluate the neuronal behavior through image and data analysis.
  
• You will communicate with internal and external as well as national and international project partners.
  

Further information on the project is available at:
www.fz-juelich.de/en/ibi/ibi-3/organization/neuroelectronic-interfaces-nei

Your Profile:

• Enrolled in a master degree in the field of Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or a comparable course of study.
  
• Professional competence: knowledge in cell culture, artificial membranes, synaptic biology
  
• Interest in neural interfacing, biomembranes, neuroelectronics
  
• Willingness to familiarize yourself with new methods, technologies and environment.
  
• Fluent English in writing and speaking.
  

If applicable, further desirable qualifications:

• Interest in bioelectronics and fabrication technologies.
  
• High degree of independence, motivation and reliability
  
• Excellent ability to cooperate and work in a team
  
• Curiosity and fast learning is a plus
  

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.

Our Offer:

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

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
  
• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
  
• An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
  
• Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
  
• Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
  
• The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
  
• Flexible working hours as well as a reasonable remuneration
  
• The possibility of (location-) flexible working, e.g. home office
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  

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

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

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

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

Diploma & Master Thesis

01.10.2025

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

IT - EDV

16.07.2025

Ihre Aufgaben

Sicherstellung eines stabilen und zukunftsfähigen SAP?Betriebs

Planung, Betrieb und kontinuierliche Optimierung der SAP?Infrastruktur

Durchfu?hrung von Fehleranalysen und Performanceoptimierungen

Leitung technischer Projekte im SAP?Umfeld

Analyse technischer Anforderungen und enge Zusammenarbeit mit den Fachbereichen

Erstellung technischer Dokumentationen und Notfallpläne

Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Sicherheits-, Backup- und Recovery-Konzepten

Steuerung externer Dienstleister und Koordination von Schnittstellen zu Drittsystemen

Gestaltung und Pflege von Berechtigungs- und Rollenkonzepten

Basis Administration

Ihr Profil

Sie bringen nicht nur technisches Know-how mit, sondern auch strategisches Denken und Teamgeist. Außerdem verfu?gen Sie u?ber:

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

16.07.2025

We are seeking a PhD student to join the research project IGWN (Innovative Geothermal-based Heating Networks) to investigate the potential for shallow geothermal energy systems in the German region of Oberschwaben. Your task will be to develop analytical and numerical approaches for quantifying the available amount of heat and cold in the subsurface in 2D and 3D. In this context, you will also deal with spatial uncertainties in the geological and hydrogeological boundary conditions by employing geostatistical methods. Accounting for economic aspects as well, you will develop concepts for geothermal exploration and use, and present these in workshops with local stakeholders.

You will be part of a collaborative project with natioanl partners from universities, research institutions and industry. The project aims at contributing to the development of concepts and demonstration sites for geothermal solutions for heating supply in the region of Oberschwaben.

If eligible, you will join the PhD program at the KIT Department of Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Science, where you have the option to complete a PhD.

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

Diploma & Master Thesis

15.10.2025

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

PGI-8 - Quantum Control

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

• Develop techniques to simulate, control, and optimize the time-dependent dynamics for increasing system complexities
  
• Implement and optimize small quantum circuits on super- and semi- conducting processors with respect to practical short-depth (NISQ) quantum algorithms
  
• Cooperate and actively work with experimental partners developing quantum processors using these technological platforms
  
• Design and implement optimization techniques for full-stack improvement of quantum algorithms
  
• Model major sources of experimental error for control theory or for error mitigation techniques
  
• Scientific guidance and support for employees, doctoral candidates and students
  

Your Profile:

• Master`s degree with subsequent PhD in theoretical physics or a similar field
  
• Background and strong interest in developing theoretical models and methods as well as in implementing numerical optimization techniques
  
• Interest in working closely with experimentalists
  
• Detailed knowledge of quantum physics and experience with quantum technology
  
• Strong mathematical education, in particular in relation to linear algebra
  
• Strong programming experience
  
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and spoken English
  
• Ability to work autonomously, developing your own ideas, and in close interaction within a team, co-supervising younger colleagues
  
• Most importantly: enthusiasm to explore uncharted territory, develop, and follow your own ideas

Our Offer:

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

• A highly motivated research group as part of an international and interdisciplinary working environment with access to outstanding computing facilities and connections to the best research institutions around the world
  
• Opportunity to conduct research at the interface of theory and experiment in a world-leading group in quantum control
  
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisor as well as feedback and wide-ranging expertise from the whole group in multiple facets of quantum technology and optimization
  
• Direct contact with research project writing, reviewing and management process
  
• Opportunity to participate in international conferences and project meetings
  
• A training and a networking in quantum technologies, a field which currently faces (for the next decade at least) significant investment from private and governmental funding agencies
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours - go.fzj.de/near-full-time
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work in accordance to the tasks
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  

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

The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible longer-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group EG 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

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

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

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

PGI-7 - Elektronische Materialien

Diploma & Master Thesis

Your Job:

In this Master’s thesis, you will investigate the impact of different programming algorithms on the stability of resistance states using a sophisticated 3D Kinetic Monte Carlo (KMC) model. The aim is to explain experimentally observed metastable behavior and to identify strategies to minimize or control such effects. The simulations are performed on the JURECA high-performance computing cluster, and the work will be carried out in close collaboration with experienced researchers at PGI-7. Your tasks include:

• Applying a 3D KMC simulation framework to model resistive switching in metal oxide ReRAM
  
• Investigating the effect of different programming schemes on state stability
  
• Analyzing and interpreting the simulation results to explain metastable behavior
  
• Identifying potential optimization strategies for improved device performance
  

For more information on this interesting topic, please have a look at www.neurotec.org/de

Your Profile:

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in physics, materials science, electrical engineering or a related discipline
  
• Solid background in solid-state physics and/or semiconductor devices is helpful
  
• Basic programming skills (e.g. Python or MATLAB); prior simulation experience is an advantage

Our Offer:

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

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
  
• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
  
• An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
  
• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing industry-related research
  
• Flexible working conditions (start date, working hours, home office options)
  

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

The position is initially for a fixed term of up to 12 months.

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

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

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

PGI-7 - Elektronische Materialien

Diploma & Master Thesis

Your Job:

In this Master’s thesis, you will model bridge-type PCM devices in the sub-nanosecond regime. The aim is to explain experimentally observed dynamical behavior based on continuum simulation models. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with experienced researchers at PGI-7. Your tasks include:

• Applying a continuum simulation framework to model PCM devices
  
• Investigating the effect of different material properties on the switching dynamics
  
• Analyzing and interpreting the simulation results to explain the switching dynamics
  
• Identifying potential optimization strategies for different application use cases

Your Profile:

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in physics, materials science, electrical engineering or a related discipline
  
• Solid background in solid-state physics and/or semiconductor devices is helpful
  
• Basic programming skills (e.g. Python or MATLAB); prior simulation experience is an advantage
  
• Interest in nanoscale transport phenomena and physical modeling
  
• Independent, structured, and motivated working style
  
• Good command of English (written and spoken)

Our Offer:

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

• A research topic with strong relevance for future memory technologies
  
• Work with a well-established FEM simulation tool
  
• Close supervision and integration into a highly motivated, interdisciplinary team
  
• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing industry-related research
  
• Flexible working conditions (start date, working hours, home office options)
  

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

The position is initially for a fixed term of up to 12 months.

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

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

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

Promotion

Your Job:

Urban aerosol particles pose one of the greatest global risks to human health. A substantial fraction of these particles is secondary – formed through atmospheric reactions of emitted trace gases. While motor vehicle emissions have been reduced through regulation, attention is shifting to understudied sources such as volatile chemical products (VCPs) and cooking emissions, which are now emerging as key precursors to ozone and secondary organic aerosol (SOA) in urban areas.

CHANEL aims to identify the key volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that lead to SOA and ozone pollution. Using cutting-edge chemical ionization mass spectrometry, the project will perform field measurements across European cities, with a Zeppelin-based airborne platform capturing the “urban breath” of major population centers.

As a PhD student, you will:

• Operate and characterize state-of-the-art mass spectrometers (PTR and NH4+-CIMS; VOCUS) to measure urban VOCs and their oxidation products
  
• Participate in planning and conducting Zeppelin-based airborne field campaigns over European cities
  
• Perform VOC flux measurements in 2026 and compare urban emissions across different cities worldwide
  
• Work with the CHARON aerosol inlet and a FUSION CIMS to analyze the particle-phase organic composition onboard the Zeppelin from 2027 onward
  
• Analyze large multi-dimensional datasets using statistical tools such as positive matrix factorization (PMF) and cluster analysis
  
• Investigate the influence of different urban emission sectors on atmospheric composition
  
• Present your results at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Your Profile:

• A Master’s degree in chemistry, physics, environmental science, atmospheric science, meteorology, or a related discipline
  
• Strong experimental skills; experience in analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, or trace gas measurements is an asset
  
• Enthusiasm for laboratory and field work
  
• Willingness to engage in programming and data analysis (preferably Python)
  
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Work at one of Europe’s leading interdisciplinary research centers with a vibrant, international atmosphere
  
• Join the HITEC Graduate School, offering interdisciplinary training, workshops, and international exchange opportunities
  
• Access to the JuDocS doctoral support center, with tailored workshops, career development, and networking
  
• Join a dynamic institute hosting over ten atmospheric chemistry research groups, offering rich opportunities for collaboration and learning
  
• Extensive opportunities for personal development and training, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• A large, green campus with sports facilities and a supportive research community
  
• Support services for international employees through the International Advisory Service
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 67,5% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). The monthly salaries in euro can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

Apply now and join us in unraveling the chemical complexity of urban air in Europe’s most exciting airborne platform.

Learn more about doctoral opportunities at Forschungszentrum Jülich: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs

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

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

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

17.07.2025

Our Institute IMKAAF seeks a highly motivated PhD student (f/m/d) to work on the experimental investigation of droplets splintering on freezing.

The successful candidate will:

• conduct experiments with the new experimental set-up, the Ice Droplet splintEring and Fragmentation eXperiment (IDEFIX);
• participate in experiments on identification of the physical mechanisms of rime-splintering SIP events together with the leading scientists at TROPOS;
• contribute to parameterization development for both SIP mechanisms;
• take part in the measuring campaign investigating SIP in mix-phase clouds.
• The parameterizations developed as a part of this PhD project will be applied for representation of SIP mechanisms in cloud microphysics resolving models.

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

Sonstiges

We are offering research projects for MSc students in Neuroscience, Molecular and Cell Biology or similar. Our laboratory is situated in the Department of Translational Dementia Research at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) Bonn.

We are investigating the effect of early-life stress in mice on the emergence of emotional and cognitive deficits in adulthood, specifically, how epigenetic mechanisms, including small and non-coding RNA contribute to this process and lead to alteration in synaptic composition and neuronal morphology in specific brain regions that are relevant to mental disorders. We combine behavioural characterization with high throughput molecular techniques (RNA seq, ATAC seq), microscopy and circuit analysis. Our ultimate goal is to provide preclinical evidence for the role of non-coding RNAs as novel therapeutic targets for mental disorders.

Depending on your interest and experience in working with mice, you will have the chance to contribute to the following projects/experiments:

• Immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy and image analysis to quantify synaptic markers and analyze dendritic morphology and/or to detect specific RNA targets (RNA scope) in brain slices
• Behavioral experiments in mice: implementation of the limited bedding and nesting material paradigm of early-life stress, cognitive tasks and assessment of anxiety-like behavior and anhedonia
• Stereotaxic surgeries in mouse brain to perform neural tracing and/or in-vivo RNA manipulations

You have the enthusiasm, curiosity and motivation for Neuroscience and for our research topic. You are committed to learn and contribute to our projects with your independent work and innovative ideas. Experience in working with animals is appreciated, but not a prerequisite for all projects available.

• Innovation and internationality – a forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
• Family-conscious corporate culture – Because we know that family is important
• Health promotion – through our extensive range of company health programs, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
• Individual onboarding – To ensure a smooth start in your new professional challenge
• The position is limited to 6 month within the course of an internship

The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to employing disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

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

Promotion

Your Job:

At the Electrocatalysis department of Prof. Karl Mayrhofer, we offer a PhD position within the team Nanoanalysis of Electrochemical Processes. Lead by Dr. Andreas Hutzler, the team is investigating degradation mechanisms within the framework of green energy conversion and climate change. The open position aims to understand catalyst stability at the nanoscale during electrochemical processes via operando liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy (LP-TEM). Your tasks:

• Self-motivated and independent planning, execution, and analysis of research in the scope of operando electrocatalysis using LP-TEM
  
• Execution of TEM analyses as part of our TEM facility at HI ERN
  
• Presentation of scientific results at national and international conferences as well as publication in peer-reviewed journals

Your Profile:

• An excellent master’s degree with strong background in nano science, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or related
  
• Experience with modeling of reaction kinetics, catalysis studies - in particular electrocatalysis and Python programming
  
• Experience within the following fields is highly beneficial: Transmission electron microscopy, Electrochemistry, Image analysis, Big data handling
  
• Strong self-initiative and willingness to learn and to quickly gain an understanding of new subject areas
  
• Joy in working independently, as well as within a team
  
• Strong problem-solving skills
  
• Fluency in English (written and oral)

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure for conducting high-quality research
  
• Working with globally unique analytical measurement methods
  
• International, interdisciplinary working environment on an attractive campus (FAU Südgelände) including many cooperation opportunities with partners from the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-
  
• The opportunity to pursuit your PhD in cooperation with the Faculty of Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, one of the most innovative universities world-wide
  
• A highly supportive and dynamic team spirit at HI ERN - we highlight a strong can-do attitude
  
• Access to the graduate schools of FAU and FZJ with many continuing education opportunities
  
• A wide range of options for balancing work and family life
  
• Possibility of mobile working
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75 % of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). The monthly salaries in euro can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich (including its various branch offices) is available at www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/phd

Place of employment: Erlangen

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

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

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

JSC - Jülich Supercomputing Centre

Executive posts

Your Job:

You will primarily engage in research on or with large scale AI models (such as open foundation models) and datasets necessary for their creation using the supercomputers available at Forschungszentrum Jülich. Together with local research institutes, you will develop and utilize methods of scalable training and inference towards stronger generalization and transfer with the aim to address a variety of scientific disciplines. Building or deepening international collaborations is encouraged.

Your Profile:

• Demonstrated scientific excellence in large scale ML/AI, related to scientific disciplines
  
• Proven experience managing simulation and/or ML/AI projects on supercomputers
  
• Expertise in developing and advancing ML/AI-relevant software packages and tools, with commitment to open-source activities
  
• Proven leadership experience in managing scientific research groups and people management skills
  
• Successful interdisciplinary collaboration with national and/or international partners
  
• Strong creative and strategic thinking abilities
  

Our Offer:

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

This is an open-ranked position, and the level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate`s experience and qualifications.

We support you in your work with:

• Direct collaboration with excellent scientific groups on campus within the Forschungszentrum Jülich`s relevant areas of research
  
• Access to a renowned international research network due to the unique position of the NIC Research Groups within the German scientific system
  
• Immediate access to the highest-performance supercomputer architectures and the associated expertise by locating the NIC Research Group within the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) at Forschungszentrum Jülich
  
• On-site availability of renowned HPC hardware and software companies
  
• Possibility to participate in designing and selecting future supercomputer systems
  
• If desired, we offer excellent opportunities for academic profile development through the close collaboration between Forschungszentrum Jülich and neighboring universities
  
• Funding for a research group comprising four scientist positions over a period of three to five years
  

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

The position is for a fixed term of 3 to 5 years. Salary and social benefits correspond to the importance of the position and will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.
All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

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

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

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

Sonstiges

21.07.2025

We are looking for an internationally recognized expert in the field of tritium technology and tritium research. The successful candidate will work on the application and further development of tritium technologies in both basic and applied research and will explore new fields of application. The position holder will lead the Tritium Laboratory Karlsruhe (TLK) at KIT, which has more than 40 employees, and this will involve taking responsibility for the safety area as well as requiring experience in handling tritium.

KIT offers an excellent interdisciplinary environment at the interface between natural and engineering sciences. The TLK is a unique facility on an international scale. It supports and is essential for numerous projects in particle and astroparticle physics at KIT, particularly for the Karlsruhe Tritium Neutrino Experiment (KATRIN). The Tritium Laboratory is also indispensable for KIT's fusion research. You will collaborate closely with colleagues at the KIT Center for Elementary and Astroparticle Physics (KCETA) as well as the Graduate School KSETA, and have ample opportunities to build connections.

You will undertake large-scale research responsibilities with a teaching commitment of 2 hours per week and participate in academic self-governance.

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

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

Reference Number 10600

We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic mineralogist who wants to develop her/his/their skills in a highly interdisciplinary work environment in order to obtain a holistic understanding of mineral-fluid ­interactions in Earth Surface processes. 

The successful candidate will contribute their specialist mineralogical skills in diffraction, spectroscopy and high-resolution imaging to projects aimed at elucidating kinetics and reaction mechanisms of nucleation, growth and transformation of amorphous and crystalline mineral phases in low temperature (< 100 °C) aqueous media. The prime focus will be on in situ experimental approaches that allow us to monitor how changes in inorganic or organic aqueous species affect fundamental solid state mineralogical and geochemical reactions at mineral-water interfaces. The ideal candidate has a well-documented pedigree in experimental (ideally in situ) low temperature mineralogy and crystallography, and preferentially 1-3 years of postdoctoral experience.

She/he/they will join an international and diverse team of researchers led by Prof. Liane G. Benning, who is very committed to fostering a fully inclusive research environment. Non-discrimination and equal treatment are integral parts of our group policy. 

Your responsibilities:

• Conduct original research and apply your specialised mineralogical/crystallographic knowledge/skills in diffraction, spectroscopy and imaging to address fundamental questions linked to (bio)mineral nucleation, growth and transformation in low temperature systems
• Develop and apply in situ experimental methods to follow change in aqueous and solid state mineral formation and transformation reactions and evaluate kinetic parameters linked to such reactions
• Publish in international peer-reviewed journals; present research results at scientific meetings
• Development of own research directions complementary to those in the Interface Geochemistry team is strongly encouraged
• Lead and/or considerably contribute to writing proposals for 3rd party funding
• Help with supervision of Master's and PhD students

Your qualifications:

• MSc and PhD degree in mineralogy, crystallography, material sciences or geosciences with specialization in experimental low temperature mineral formation/transformation reactions
• An indispensable requirement for this post is a clearly documented hands-on expertise in acquisition and complex analyses of diffraction/scattering/spectroscopic data related to mineral formation and stability (i.e., XRD, PDF, FTIR, Raman, TGA/DSC, etc)
• Proven experience in mineralogical/crystallographic data modelling is desired
• Excellent publication and 3rd party funding records
• Capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills
• Experience in the supervision of students
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and German is an asset

What we offer:

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

Have we piqued your interest?

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

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

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.

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

IBG-3 - Agrosphäre

Promotion

Your Job:

The work is part of the joint project “Towards sustainable production by regenerative agriculture and agroecology in a changing climate” (ReGenFarm). Together with Bayer Crop Science, IBG-3 and IBG-4 work in action field 4 to establish a molecular basis of carbon storage in soil. The research relates structural-physical properties with chemical and biochemical analyses at the molecular level to identify biomolecules (organic "glue" compounds) that promote soil structure and carbon storage. These data will be connected with genetic pathways of microorganisms that produce them to establish a robust functional baseline of “glue” compound production in healthy soil. This pathway-focused reference enables the identification of novel microbial biosynthetic gene clusters, fostering our understanding of how genomic architectures drive soil carbon sequestration and will highlight microbial biodiversity suited to specific soils and climates, paving the way for more sustainable soil management practices.

Within this framework you will:

• extend and use a process-based modeling approach which explicitly represents microorganisms and biomolecule functioning in soil systems.
  
• use process-based modeling and machine learning to establish a modeling framework that uses omic data for providing effective degradation rates of biomolecules and predictions of their impact on soil organic matter turnover, which will be used to inform the digital twin for regenerative agriculture developed in action field 1 of ReGenFarm.
  
• work in an interdisciplinary team with other doctoral and postdoctoral researchers within action field 4 and other action field of the ReGenFarm.
  

Your tasks in detail:

• Extend a bioenergetic process-based model to include the decomposition of specific biomolecules and their effects on soil organic matter cycling
  
• Literature research and (meta-)analysis to provide evidence-based knowledge for model parameterization
  
• Quantify the coupled carbon and energy turnover of specific biomolecules (carbohydrates and proteins) in short-term decomposition experiments
  
• Model conditioning with integrated biogeochemical and omic data on carbon cycling in soil
  
• Derive effective process descriptions and model approaches for the integration with the digital twin for regenerative agriculture
  
• Perform scenario simulations and analyze simulation results
  
• Present and publish results at conferences and in peer-reviewed journals

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in soil chemistry, bioengineering, biochemistry, bioinformatics, or applied mathematics
  
• Hands-on experience in using differential calculus
  
• Solid knowledge in soil physics, microbial ecology, plant nutrition, plant physiology, plant ecology, biochemistry, and/or bioinformatics
  
• Strong interest in using process-based mathematical modeling to simulate biogeochemical processes related to carbon cycling in the soil-plant system
  
• Experience with Bayesian inference and machine learning is an asset
  
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team
  
• Very good communication and organizational skills
  
• Very good command of the English language
  

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.

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Competent and interdisciplinary working environment, as well as an excellent framework in the areas of experiments and modelling
  
• Vibrant international work environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf and Aachen
  
• Attendance at national and international conferences and workshops
  
• Possibility for further scientific and technical training through international experts
  
• Exceptional research infrastructure
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Special services for international employees through our International Advisory Service
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  

The employment of doctoral researchers at Jülich is governed by a doctoral contract, which usually has a term of three years. Pay is in line with 65% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). The monthly salaries in euro can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich (including its various branch offices) is available at www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/phd

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

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

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

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

Sonstiges

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

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

The research unit ‘Experimental Ecology’ investigates how coastal ecosystems respond to climate change. We are particularly interested in how benthic foundation species such as macroalgae, corals and bivalves cope with summer heat wave mortality and whether heat tolerant genotypes that currently exist at low frequencies are selected by intense heat waves. Ultimately, we want to use information on adaptive potential in models to better predict geographic range shifts of important foundation species and their associated communities under various climate change scenarios. We utilize unique outdoor mesocosm systems (Kiel Outdoor Benthocosms, KOBs) to experimentally select from thousands to millions of genotypes within complex communities and couple these experiments with field studies.

An important model species in our research unit is the macroalga Fucus vesiculosus. F. vesiculosus forms extensive meadows in temperate coastal habitats and has a very limited dispersal potential, leading to potentially strong genetic differentiation along coastlines. We have recently succeeded in mass-fertilization of hundreds of genotypes and rearing of juvenile algae in mesocosms under different thermal scenarios. We now want to study selection dynamics in such experiments to identify genomic targets of selection and to phenotype heat-resistant survivors. The research unit Experimental Ecology of the research division Marine Ecology is offering a position as a

Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

“Algal heat adaptation”

starting on October 1st 2025. The position offers the possibility to attain a doctoral degree in natural sciences.

Project Description

The candidate is going to be part of the collaborative project FUBLUC (ca. 20 participants) that aims to (i) understand the blue carbon potential of Fucus meadows in the Baltic Sea and (ii) to develop methods to restore Fucus algal meadows in degraded habitats. For the latter, a detailed understanding of local adaptation of Fucus populations living in thermally variable habitats along the German Baltic Sea coast is necessary. We aim to explore Fucus productivity and associated biodiversity in relation to thermal variability at several locations. From these populations, we will breed specimen in the lab and mesocosms to study heat stress responses, heritability of heat-related traits and the genomic basis for heat tolerance. In addition, we want to develop techniques to restore Fucus-depleted habitats using genetically diverse breeding stocks to select for genotypes that have superior fitness in specific habitats.

Position:

The successful candidate will (i) describe physiological characteristics of thermal tolerance of Fucus juveniles between populations in mesocosm and laboratory experiments, (ii) identify genomic loci linked to thermal tolerance, and (iii) perform trials to monitor resilience of selected lineages of F. vesiculosus in the southwestern Baltic Sea in field experiments.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genomics or related fields of study
• Experience with state-of-the art molecular biological lab techniques (e.g. nucleic acid extraction, sequencing library preparation, Hi-C, ATAC-seq etc.)
• Experience with bioinformatic analysis of large sequencing data sets
• Strong statistical skills using R

Desirable:

• Experience with assembly, annotation and/or analysis of plant or algal genomes
• Expertise in evolutionary biology and evolutionary genomics
• Experience with algal or plant ecophysiological approaches
• Experience with nanopore sequencing

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

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

The position is available for a funding period of 3.5 years. The envisioned start is October 2025. The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class E13 (TVöD-Bund) of the German tariff for public employees.

This is a part-time position according to 75% of a full-time equivalent. The position cannot be split. Flexible work-time models are possible.

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

Please send your application for this post no later than August 31st, 2025 under the following link:

Online application

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

For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Prof. Dr. Frank Melzner (fmelzner(at)geomar.de).

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

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

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

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

JCNS-4 - Neutronenmethoden

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

As part of the sample environment team, you will work closely with a group of instrument scientists and international measurement guests in an international scientific environment. Your tasks will include provision of various equipment at the respective neutron scattering instruments to enable users to access to the desired environmental parameters of the sample, such as magnetic field, temperature, humidity, voltage, pressure, etc. This involves using an extensive pool of equipment such as cryostats, dew point generators, ovens, magnets, pressure cells, etc. You will take care of regular maintenance and repair of this equipment pool to ensure smooth operation. Furthermore, you will expand and develop the equipment in consultation with the scientific community to guarantee that it remains state-of-the-art and meets scientific requirements. This is done either through purchases or in-house development in close cooperation with our design department in Jülich. In addition to these general tasks related to the sample environment, your work will focus on generating low temperatures (mK to a few K) using various cryostats, cryomagnet, and delution inserts.

Your Profile:

• Master`s degree in physics or in a similar field, preferably with a PhD
  
• You have experience in independently setting up experiments or measuring instruments
  
• You have experience with ultra-low temperatures (mK to a few K) using dry and wet cryostats and mK inserts
  
• You are familiar with vacuum technology
  
• You work independently both in the laboratory and on projects
  
• You are practical and know how to use a soldering station and hardware tools, as well you know how to work with a computer
  
• You work as a team player to solve problems analytically and work out solutions
  
• You are willing to learn something new every day and are willing to participate in our on-call service
  
• You have very good command of written and spoken English. For daily life at work and at home we would like you to acquire German skills up to B2 level

Our Offer:

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

• Exciting challenges at a world-leading large-scale research facility in an international environment
  
• Competent support from experts in IT, construction, and electrical engineering
  
• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• A workplace in an exciting working environment on an attractive research campus in an ideal location near the city of Munich
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours - go.fzj.de/near-full-time
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  

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

You will be employed for a fixed term of 2 years. Salary and social security benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on your current qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to you. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

Place of employment: Garching (München)

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

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

Urban aerosol particles pose one of the greatest global risks to human health. A substantial fraction of these particles is secondary – formed through atmospheric reactions of emitted trace gases. While motor vehicle emissions have been reduced through regulation, attention is shifting to understudied sources such as volatile chemical products (VCPs) and cooking emissions, which are now emerging as key precursors to ozone and secondary organic aerosol (SOA) in urban areas.

CHANEL aims to identify the key volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that lead to SOA and ozone pollution. Using cutting-edge chemical ionization mass spectrometry, the project will perform field measurements across European cities, with a Zeppelin-based airborne platform capturing the “urban breath” of major population centers.

As a research scientist, you will:

• Operate and characterize state-of-the-art mass spectrometers (PTR and NH4+ -CIMS; VOCUS) to measure urban VOCs and their oxidation products
  
• Lead the deployment and measurements of VOCUS onboard the Zeppelin for airborne field campaigns over European cities
  
• Perform VOC flux measurements for the 2026 Zeppelin flights and compare urban emissions to other cities as well as results from the JULIAC campaigns.
  
• Work with the CHARON aerosol inlet and a FUSION CIMS to analyze the particle-phase organic composition onboard the Zeppelin from 2027 onward
  
• Analyze large multi-dimensional datasets using statistical tools such as positive matrix factorization (PMF) and cluster analysis
  
• Investigate the influence of different urban emission sectors on atmospheric composition
  
• Present your results at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Your Profile:

• A Masters with subsequent PhD degree in chemistry, physics, environmental science, atmospheric science, meteorology, or a related discipline
  
• Strong experimental skills; strong experience in analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, and trace gas measurements using CIMS techniques
  
• Enthusiasm for laboratory and field work
  
• Strong background in programming and data analysis (preferably Python)
  
• Excellent data analysis and publication capabilities
  
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
  
• Ability to work independently, as part of a collaborative team, and lead projects to completion
  

Our Offer:

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

• Work at one of Europe’s leading interdisciplinary research centers with a vibrant, international atmosphere
  
• Join a dynamic institute hosting over ten atmospheric chemistry research groups, offering rich opportunities for collaboration and learning
  
• Extensive opportunities for personal development and training
  
• A large, green campus with sports facilities and a supportive research community
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours
  
• Flexible work arrangements, e.g. partly working from home
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Support services for international employees through the International Advisory Service
  
• Exploration and preparation of next career opportunities supported by our Career Center & Postdoc Office ( www.fz-juelich.de/careercenter )
  

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

Apply now and join us in unraveling the chemical complexity of urban air in Europe’s most exciting airborne platform.

Learn more about our group here: www.fz-juelich.de/en/ice/ice-3/research/reactive-trace-substances/organic-trace-gases

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with the prospect of longer-term employment. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

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

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

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

Student assistants

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

The Helmholtz Institute for One Health (HIOH) Greifswald is a branch of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI). Here, researchers investigate the connections between human health, animal health and the environment. Our goal is to better understand zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance and the evolution of pathogens, thereby contributing to the prevention of pandemics. We are looking for a student/research assistant (m/f/d)for up to 40 hours per month, starting on 1 November 2025. A background in natural sciences/medicine or education/teaching would be desirable, but students from other disciplines are also welcome to apply. It is important that you are motivated to learn new things and enjoy working with school students.

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

Technik

25.07.2025

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

Interesse an einer interessanten, abwechslungsreichen und herausfordernden Aufgabe mit selbständiger Arbeitsweise im Betrieb von komplexen HF-Anlagen mit MW-Röhrenendstufen zur Versorgung von Teilchenbeschleunigern?

Die Abteilung „Linac HF“ (LRF) sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n

Ingenieur*in (d/m/w)

Elektrotechnik / Hochfrequenztechnik

Kennziffer:  25.82-6630

Ihre Aufgaben im Rahmen des Betriebs des Linearbeschleunigers UNILAC sowie der Erneuerung der bestehenden Hochfrequenzanlagen der Schwerionen-Linearbeschleuniger der GSI für den Betrieb als FAIR Injektor sind:

• Betrieb, Instandhaltung und Erneuerung von HF-Verstärkeranlagen von bis zu 2 MW Leistung (Halbleiter- und Röhrenverstärkerstufen im Puls- und Dauerstrich (cw)-Betrieb bei 36 MHz bis 325 MHz) und deren Sub-Komponenten zur Hochspannungsversorgung mit bis zu 24 kV sowie zugehörige Steuerungen und Regelungen mit Übernahme von Anlagenverantwortung und Teilnahme an der Rufbereitschaft
• Betreuung von Beschaffung (inkl. Spezifikation und Ausschreibung), Installation, Inbetriebnahme und Abnahme neuer Anlagen
• Systemintegration und Dokumentation.

Ihr Profil:

• Hochschulabschluss im Ingenieurwesen, Fachrichtung Elektrotechnik/Hoch­frequenz­technik oder einer ver­wandten Fachrichtung bzw. eine vergleichbare Qualifikation
• Gute Kenntnisse in Hochfrequenztechnik und zugehörige Messtechnik
• Sehr gute Deutsch- und gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
• Eigenständige Arbeitsweise in kleineren Teilprojekten und Bereitschaft zur Ein­arbei­tung in neue Sachgebiete 
• Teamfähigkeit und lösungsorientierter Arbeitsstil.

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

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

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

Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.

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

Wenn Sie das beschriebene Aufgabenfeld als persönliche Herausforderung ansehen und Interesse haben, in einem außergewöhnlichen internationalen, stark technisch geprägten Umfeld zu arbeiten, senden Sie bitte – bevorzugt elektronisch – Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen inklusive Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellungen mit Angabe Ihres frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins unter Angabe der Kennziffer 25.82-6630 bis spätestens bis zum 15.09.2025 an unser Bewerberportal:

Online-Bewerbungsportal

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

ABTEILUNG PERSONALMANAGEMENT

PLANCKSTRASSE 1

64291 DARMSTADT

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

Promotion

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

15.10.2025

PhD Student (f/m/d) to investigate the impact of ionizing radiation on mammalian cells

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

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

The Department of Radiation Research on Biological Systems is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) to investigate the impact of ionizing radiation on mammalian cells. 

Your tasks

# Cultivation of mammalian cells
# Biochemical as well as cell and molecular biological methods to study the interactions of alpha emitters with mammalian cells
# Characterization of the molecular species of the radionuclide in cellular compartments/cells using spectroscopic techniques (e.g., UV-Vis, Raman, X-ray absorption spectroscopy) and microscopic methods (e.g., electron microscopy)
# Writing scientific publications and presenting research results to scientific communities
# Mentoring student courses in Radiobiology or Radiochemistry

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy or Chemistry or related field
# Experience in experimental laboratory work
# Excellent knowledge of a broad range of biochemical, cell and molecular as well as analytical methods are an advantage
# Willingness to handle unsealed radioactive materials within a radiation-controlled laboratory environment
# Knowledge of handling radioactive materials and radiochemical methods is an advantage
# High motivation and initiative
# Ability to communicate and carry out work in an interdisciplinary research team (radiochemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, medicine)
# Willingness to participate in scientific conferences, seminars and workshops
# Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Our offer

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

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Join a mission-driven team tackling a global health priority.

TWINCORE is a joint institution of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) and the Hannover Medical School (MHH). At TWINCORE, medical and basic scientists conduct joint research in infection research, particularly at the interface between basic research and clinical development. This basic research aims to develop new preventive measures, therapies, and diagnostic procedures for patients, as well as find answers to questions arising from clinical practice.

Are you a passionate scientist with a background in virology or immunology, eager to work at the forefront of vaccine development? Our international and interdisciplinary research team invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to help advance the search for an effective prophylactic hepatitis C virus (HCV) vaccine.

Why This Research Matters:   

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects nearly 50 million people globally, and despite the availability of antiviral therapies, many remain undiagnosed or untreated. Each year, over 240,000 lives are lost to HCV-related complications. The World Health Organization has identified HCV as a global health priority (PMID: 39500705). A preventive vaccine is urgently needed to reduce transmission and ease the global disease burden.

Our research is at the leading edge of translational vaccinology, aiming to define the key immune mechanisms that confer protection against HCV and to translate this knowledge into innovative, optimized vaccine candidates (PMIDs: 35015104, 34990590, 33323394, 30439392; patent: WO2024003343A1).

About the Project:

You will contribute to a project funded by the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), in collaboration with national and international partners, including the Cluster of Excellence RESIST and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research. The focus is on evaluating and selecting the most promising HCV vaccine candidate for clinical translation, based on rigorous benchmarks of efficacy, safety, and feasibility.

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

Promotion

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”.

Reference Number 10639

 – The position is dependent on the approval of the project. – 

Join our collaborative project “ConvEx” and become an active contributor to the renewable energy transition! Failed geothermal projects due to “drilling dry” or induced seismicity in the Upper Rhine Graben – a region of high temperature gradients on the border between Germany and France – point to an insufficient knowledge about the hydraulic and mechanical conditions in the subsurface. Despite the abundance of seismically imaged faults and fractures, identifying those that are highly permeable but mechanically subcritical to guarantee economic viability and sustainability of hydrothermal geoenergy projects is a significant challenge. The advertised position involves conducting numerical simulations of coupled thermo-hydraulic-mechanical (THM) processes based on various observational datasets (e.g., hydrogeological structure, borehole pressure and temperature). The major goal of the project is to develop Digital Twins for a geothermal exploration field in the central Upper Rhine Graben, which will help us answer “what-if?” questions for multiple exploration scenarios.

Your responsibilities:

• Data and model preparation: Gather and revise existing 3D models, petrophysical data, borehole measurements, operational and monitoring data to build a DT (Digital Twin) of the exploration field “Lionheart” 
• Conduct THM simulations and perform history matching and further testing of production scenarios for geothermal doublets
• AI-interpretable assisted surrogate modelling for sensitivity and uncertainty analyses
• Presentation of the results at conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals

Your qualifications:

• A Master's degree (or equivalent) in geosciences, geophysics, computational sciences or related subjects
• Experience in the fields of geophysical data analysis, rock physical properties and numerical process simulations
• Provable programming skills in Python/C++
• Capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills
• Very good English language skills

What we offer:

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

Have we piqued your interest?

• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation letter: paragraph delineating your background, interest in the position and career goals 
• Certificates (grades): academic credentials (mark sheets and degree statements)
• Summary of the Master thesis or equivalent
• References: names and contact details of (at least) two referees 

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

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

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.

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

Promotion

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

01.10.2025

PhD Student (f/m/d) Tomography of desorption reactions: positron emission tomography for quantifying the remediation of contaminated materials

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

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

The Department of Reactive Transport is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) Tomography of desorption reactions: positron emission tomography for quantifying the remediation of contaminated materials. In the first year, you will receive 50% of the TVöD salary. Depending on your work performance, your remuneration may increase to 75% in the second year and 100% in the third year. The position is subject to the approval of project funding, which is still pending.

Your tasks

# The advertised radioecology-oriented doctoral program is being carried out in a joint project with five partners. The focus of the doctoral program is the analysis of the spatial and temporal variability of decontamination efficiency in different soil materials on a flow cell scale. The results will be evaluated together with the results of large-scale experiments conducted by the partners.
# In cooperation with partners from the field of biochemistry, chemical parameters of decontamination will be optimized and quantified using tomographic methods, in particular positron emission tomography, with spatial and temporal resolution. Different types of substrates and contamination are being investigated with regard to decontamination efficiency.
# The analytical focus is on positron emission tomography, computed tomography, and autoradiography. A cyclotron and a radiochemistry laboratory are available on site for the development of suitable radiotracers.
# One focus of the work is on the use and evaluation of large tomographic data sets to derive parameter data for reactive transport modeling.
# The work is carried out in close cooperation with users from the nuclear waste management sector.

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Radioecology, Mineralogy, Geology or related field
# Experience in experimental and analytical work and in the evaluation of extensive analytical data sets
# Knowledge of handling radioactive substances is desirable
# Experience with radiochemical methods is an advantage
# Highly qualified and motivated MSc graduates interested in interdisciplinary work
# Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Our offer

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

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

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

Sonstiges

30.07.2025

We are advertising the university professorship (W3) for Physical Chemistry of Microscopic Systems, we seek an outstanding researcher having a high reputation in the area of the spectroscopic / spectrometric characterization of structures and dynamics of microscopic systems The applicant should be able to represent the full scope of the subject of physical chemistry within the context of both research and academic education.

The Professor should focus on scientific work on in-depth understanding and manipulation of atomic and molecular aggregates of variable dimensions in the gas phase and on surfaces. Of particular interest is the application and further development of spectroscopic / spectrometric methods to characterize and study dynamic processes, such as chemical reactions, ionization processes, and energy transfer in excited systems. Examples are single-molecule spectroscopy in optical cavities, non-linear laser spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and tunnelling spectroscopy studies.

Applicants are expected to work in the following areas: Spectroscopy under extreme conditions, e.g. of isolated ions at low temperatures in ion traps and/or of microscopic amounts of condensed matter at high pressures. These studies can be complemented by time and spatially resolved spectroscopy in order to study for example energy transfer and quantum phenomena in light-harvesting complexes as well as catalytically relevant processes.

The candidate is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of modern spectroscopic / spectrometric measurements and modelling methods. Collaboration with existing and future research groups at KIT is desired. Examples are collaboration on heterogeneous catalysis for emission control or energy storage, quantum technologies based on molecular quantum states, 4f molecular chemistry, in addition to establishing the use of AI-controlled autonomous laboratories.

The university professorship is part of the collegial leadership of the Institute of Physical Chemistry.

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

2025-07-30T22:00Z

The Rostock University Medical Center offers, jointly with the Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e.V. (DZNE) a

W2 professorship for Multimodal Sensor and Analytics Systems in Dementia Research

with the framework of a joint appointment according to the Jülich model.

The Rostock University Medical Center works in close cooperation with the DZNE Rostock/Greifswald and local clinical networks for the detection, prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative dementia diseases. With this professorship, the Rostock University Medical Center aims to support the implementation of engineering and neuroscientific innovation in healthcare. At the same time, the professorship strengthens the focus on HealthTechMedicine at the Rostock University Medical Center in the field of neurosciences and the Centre for Transdisciplinary Neurosciences Rostock (CTNR).

The applicant should further develop the research field “Multimodal Sensor and Analytics Systems in Dementia Research” at the site. The focus will be on the development of digital health technologies for monitoring and assisting people with neurodegenerative and dementia-related diseases. The applicant will be involved in the conception of a Clinical Trial Unit with a Smart Home Lab to be established by 2029 with Helmholtz funding.

Engineering of sensor and data integration as well as multimodal data analysis should ideally incorporate user-centered methods for the participatory development of new digital health technologies in order to develop and apply patient-oriented, ecologically valid sensor environments and user-centered feedback systems. The aim is to integrate ethical, legal and social aspects (ELSA) with user-centered participatory designs for digital sensor technologies.

The aim of the research is the development and application of digital networked monitoring and sensor technologies that take into account the values and needs of patients, caregivers and other stakeholders. One focus is on multimodal, intelligently networked sensor environments in different settings and the development of interactive technologies. There is a need for research in the areas of interoperability and integration, data fusion and contextualization, scalability, as well as user acceptance and usability. As far as possible, future users should be involved, e.g. with user-centered design approaches, in order to work on these or related issues.

The applicant should contribute his/her research expertise to the work at the Interdisciplinary Faculty (INF) of the University of Rostock, in particular in the departments “Ageing of Individuals and Society” (AGIS) and “Knowledge - Culture - Transformation” (WKT). The applicant will also work closely with the Fraunhofer-Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD in Rostock in the field of digital health technologies as part of the joint Digital Health Campus; a contractual connection to the Fraunhofer IGD for the joint use of resources is being pursued. Furthermore, there is close cooperation with the Chairs of Artificial Intelligence in Dementia Research and Intelligent Systems at the Rostock University Medical Center as well as the Institute for Visual and Analytic Computing at the University of Rostock.

The successful candidate is expected to have a degree and PhD in engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related areas. The position holder will be responsible for managing the research field “Multimodal Sensor and Analytics Systems in Dementia Research”. Outstanding achievements and relevant experience in the above-mentioned and/or related research topics must be demonstrated for this competence. The appointment is made jointly by the University of Rostock and the DZNE. The appointed person is hired as a full professor within the framework of an employment contract and is granted leave of absence to the DZNE. The appointment is made for an unlimited period of time according to § 61 LHG Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (M-V). The DZNE and the University of Rostock will jointly select applicants.

The requirements for employment are according to § 58 LHG M-V. In particular, these include completion of a university degree, a doctorate, and the habilitation or equivalent scientific achievements, as well as proof of teaching abilities in a university setting.

This call is addressed to all persons independent of their gender. The Rostock University Medical Center and the DZNE aim to increase the number of women in the scientific field and therefore strongly encourage qualified women with reference to § 7 paragraph 3 of the Equal Opportunities Act of M-V to apply. Women will be considered with priority if their qualifications are essentially equivalent, unless reasons relating to the person of the competitor predominate. Severely disabled applicants (f/m/d) will be given special consideration if they have the same aptitude, ability and qualifications.

Applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, a description of the scientific career, a description of previous achievements in research and teaching, a structured list of publications with details of the impact factors, including five main original papers and a list of third-party funding acquired to date, must be submitted no later than 6 weeks after publication of this advertisement via the web at berufungen.med.uni-rostock.de (Current calls for applications), addressed to the Dean and Scientific Director of the Rostock University Medical Center, Prof. Dr. med. Bernd J. Krause, Ernst-Heydemann-Str. 8, 18057 Rostock.

Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us at dekanat-berufungen@med.uni-rostock.de.

In accordance with the applicable rules of the State of M-V, the application costs will not be covered.

The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to employing disabled individuals and encourages them to apply.

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

Sonstiges

31.07.2025

We are looking for an inspiring young scientist (f/m/d) in the field of circular economy in construction. The tenure-track professorship is embedded in the research and teaching activities of the Institute of Technology and Management in Construction.

You have proven expertise in the circular planning and realisation of buildings. This also includes systematic construction and modularisation approaches. Experience with circular value-added processes is also expected. A willingness to develop regulatory frameworks and to develop and evaluate marketable business models is also desirable.

In academic teaching, you will use your skills to strengthen the degree programmes of the KIT-Department of Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Sciences (BGU), particularly in civil engineering and related disciplines at KIT. In addition, you will also contribute your professional expertise and practical experience to the qualification and promotion of young scientists.

Prerequisites for your appointment are proven scientific achievements and teaching skills in the field of circular economy in construction. Ideally, you will also have relevant practical experience. A willingness to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation within the department and KIT is expected.

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

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

Student assistants

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”.

Reference Number 10584

The primary project of the student assistantship will be assisting in the maintenance and development of the PAGER (Prediction of Adverse Effects of Geomagnetic Storms and Energetic Radiation) project. PAGER provides data-assimilative probabilistic space weather predictions initiated from observations of the sun. It focuses on using ensemble simulations and data assimilation for modeling and forecasting. 

Your responsibilities:

• Helping maintain real time forecasting code
• Assisting in the validation of Space Weather predictions for historical events
• Documenting and testing codes
• Improving upon existing machine learning and numerical models

Your qualifications:

• Excellent Python programming skills, Matlab and C++ experience is a plus
• Interest in Space Weather and Space Physics
• Course of study in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
• Enrollment at a German university
• Good command of the English language

What we offer:

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
• Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus
  

Have we piqued your interest?

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

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

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.

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

Student assistants

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

Kennziffer 10663

Ihr Aufgabengebiet:

• Literaturrecherche in wissenschaftlichen Datenbanken und Online-Quellen zu geowissenschaftlichen Themen
• Digitalisierung und strukturierte Erfassung geowissenschaftlicher Daten (z. B. aus Karten, Tabellen, PDFs)
• Datenaufbereitung und -bearbeitung in Tabellenkalkulationsprogrammen (z. B. Excel) oder Datenbanksystemen
• Unterstützung bei der Formatierung, Pflege und Standardisierung von Metadaten
• Mitarbeit bei der Erstellung von Präsentationen, Abbildungen oder einfachen GIS-Darstellungen
• allgemeine organisatorische und technische Unterstützung im Projektkontext

Ihr Qualifikationsprofil:

• eingeschrieben:er Student:in der Geowissenschaften oder verwandter Fachrichtungen (z. B. Geophysik, Geographie, Geoinformatik, Umweltwissenschaften)
• Interesse an wissenschaftlicher Arbeit und geowissenschaftlichen Fragestellungen
• sorgfältige, zuverlässige und strukturierte Arbeitsweise
• sicherer Umgang mit MS Office (insbesondere Excel und Word)
• Kommunikationsstärke und Teamfähigkeit
• erste Programmiererfahrungen (z.B. Python) und mit Datenbankanfragen (QGIS) und Dateistandards (z.B. json) von Vorteil

Wir bieten Ihnen:

• abwechslungsreiche Aufgaben in einem dynamischen und internationalen Forschungsumfeld
• einen Arbeitsplatz im Wissenschaftspark Albert Einstein auf dem Potsdamer Telegrafenberg
• eine gute Erreichbarkeit zum nahegelegenen Potsdamer Hauptbahnhof, sowohl fußläufig als auch mit Shuttlebus

Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt?

Dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung bis zum 31/08/2025. Diese enthält bitte Ihren Lebenslauf, (gerne) ein Motivationsschreiben. Bitte benutzen Sie dafür ausschließlich unser Online-Bewerbungsformular.

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

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

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

Für nähere Informationen zum Aufgabengebiet steht Ihnen Dr. Sven Fuchs entweder per E-Mail oder per Telefon +49 (0) 331-6264-1713 zur Verfügung. Für allgemeine Fragen zum Bewerbungsverfahren wenden Sie sich gerne an unser Recruiting-Team unter der Telefonnummer +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.

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

IT/RIC

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

31.07.2025

DESY

The DESY group "Information Technology" (IT) is participating in a variety of high profile national and European projects, evaluating new and innovative IT technologies. One of DESY's key initiatives, in close collaboration with partners from the Helmholtz Alliance, is to establish a platform that enables industry to transform the complex challenges posed by the rapidly evolving Al landscape into opportunities for advancing efficiency and quality in scientific research. To achieve this, DESY is establishing a dedicated team of AI and infrastructure experts, spanning the entire spectrum from the theoretical foundations of AI to the practical implementation of solutions on large-scale infrastructures. While all team members are expected to have a broad understanding of the entire technology stack, this position will primarily focus on curating and preparing datasets for training Al models.

About your role:

• ldentify, collect, and curate relevant datasets to support AI-driven automation and decision-making
• Develop pipelines for data preprocessing, transformation, and optimisation for AI training
• Collaborate closely with Al engineers, IT specialists, and domain scientists to ensure high-quality data availability
• Contribute to the design of scalable and efficient data architectures tailored to AI applications
• Support users in leveraging the DESY HPC infrastructure

About you:

• You have completed a master's degree in computer science, biology, medicine or related subjects, or comparable Knowledge
• You can offer a strong expertise in data management, preprocessing, and curation for AI applications
• You have experience with machine learning pipelines, data transformation, and large-scale data handling
• You are familiar with AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and high-performance computing environments
• You are familiar with generative AI methods, in particular LLMs
• You have a collaborative mindset and the ability to work in an international, interdisciplinary team
• You have excellent written and spoken English skills

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

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

IT/RIC

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

31.07.2025

DESY

The DESY group "Information Technology" (IT) is participating in a variety of high profile national and European projects, evaluating new and innovative IT technologies. One of DESY's key initiatives, in close collaboration with partners from the Helmholtz Alliance, is to establish a platform that enables industry to transform the complex challenges posed by the rapidly evolving AI landscape into opportunities for advancing efficiency and quality in scientific research. To achieve this, DESY is establishing a dedicated team of AI and infrastructure experts, spanning the entire spectrum from the theoretical foundations of AI to the practical implementation of solutions on large-scale infrastructures. While all team members are expected to have a broad understanding of the entire technology stack, this position will primarily focus on optimising GPU utilisation for AI and molecular dynamics applications.

About your role:

• Work closely with our industry partners on a high-performance computing (HPC) project for drug development
• Collaborate with AI engineers, IT specialists, and domain scientists to drive innovation
• Optimise GPU utilisation for Al and molecular dynamics applications
• Contribute to the design of scalable and efficient AI-driven solutions
• Support users in leveraging the DESY HPC infrastructure
• Design data architectures tailored for AI applications

About you:

• You hold at least a master's degree in computer science, biology, medicine or a related field-or possess equivalent expertise
• You have strong knowledge of HPC and parallel computing
• You are proficient in C++, CUDA, and Python
• You are familiar with AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and high-performance computing environments
• You have experience with software development best practices, including Git, Cl/CD pipelines, and software engineering methodologies
• You have expertise in data engineering and storage, including handling large-scale datasets, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and data pipelines
• You thrive in a collaborative, international, and interdisciplinary team
• Experience in machine learning engineering is a plus
• Familiarity with NCCL is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of structural biology or chemoinformatics is beneficial
• You have strong written and spoken English skills

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

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

Diploma & Master Thesis

Your Job:

• Development of concepts for lightweight solar modules and manufacturing of these modules
  
• Development of concepts for solar cell interconnection within solar modules for higher mechanical and electrical stability and manufacturing of modules with this interconnection
  
• Test of new interconnection concepts like laser interconnection or interconnection using electrically conductive tape
  
• Characterization of the electrical properties of the new solar module concepts
  
• Simulation of electrical and optical properties of solar modules
  

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, materials science or a comparable field
  
• Experience in material processing and analytics
  
• Basic experience with programming software for data analysis
  
• Ability to work independently
  
• Enjoy developing new processes
  
• Ability to work in a team
  
• Good knowledge of German and/or English
  

Our Offer:

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

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with a future-oriented theme
  
• Interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, motivated, committed and collegial team of scientists, technicians and engineers
  
• Exciting research topics in one of the most relevant and interdisciplinary areas of renewable energy
  
• Excellent scientific equipment and the latest technology
  
• Insights into various specialist areas from materials science to electrical engineering and the opportunity to gain experience in these areas
  
• Qualified and intensive support from scientific colleagues
  
• Support in developing and realizing your own ideas
  
• It is possible to fill the position for 6 or 12 months
  

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

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

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

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

Diploma & Master Thesis

Your Job:

• Development of concepts for lightweight solar modules and manufacturing of these modules
  
• Systematic development of fastening concepts for lightweight solar modules
  
• Adaptation of the solar modules to the mechanical load profiles
  
• Investigation of the long-term stability of lightweight solar modules
  
• Simulation of the mechanical stress within the solar cells
  

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, materials science or a comparable field
  
• Experience in material processing and analytics
  
• Basic experience with CAD and/or programming software
  
• Ability to work independently
  
• Enjoy developing new processes
  
• Ability to work in a team
  
• Good knowledge of German and/or English
  

Our Offer:

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

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with a future-oriented theme
  
• Interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, motivated, committed and collegial team of scientists, technicians and engineers
  
• Exciting research topics in one of the most relevant and interdisciplinary areas of renewable energy
  
• Excellent scientific equipment and the latest technology
  
• Insights into various specialist areas from materials science to electrical engineering and the opportunity to gain experience in these areas
  
• Qualified and intensive support from scientific colleagues
  
• Support in developing and realizing your own ideas
  
• It is possible to fill the position for 6 or 12 months
  

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

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

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

• Develop and refine detailed models of power electronics and their control systems for stationary battery storage applications
  
• Focus on system identification and parameter optimization using experimental data from laboratory setups
  
• Validate models through targeted measurements and structured testing procedures
  
• Analyse loss mechanisms and system efficiencies under various operating conditions
  
• Couple the power electronics model with electrochemical battery models
  
• Support efforts towards hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) integration of the developed models
  
• Collaborate with project partners and contribute to regular coordination meetings
  
• Document findings in internal reports and publish results in high-quality scientific journals

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong focus on power electronics and control technology as well as a subsequent PhD in a related field, ideally involving system modelling and/or power electronic systems
  
• Proven experience in modelling and simulation, with strong skills in mathematics
  
• Highly proficient in Matlab/Simulink for system modelling
  
• Experience with (stationary) battery storage systems is required
  
• Prior exposure to HIL systems is a strong advantage
  
• Independent, structured, and precise working style
  
• High level of commitment and eagerness to take responsibility and contribute own ideas
  
• Strong ability to work in a team
  
• Good communication skills in spoken and written English; German is an advantage

Our Offer:

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

• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours ( go.fzj.de/near-full-time )
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

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

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

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

Promotion

Your Job:

As part of a collaborative research project funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), and conducted in cooperation with academic and industrial partners, your work will contribute to establishing a fundamental understanding of the mechanical properties and microstructure of newly developed advanced ceramic materials for solid oxide electrolyzer cells. The aim is to evaluate and improve the long-term reliability of these materials for green hydrogen production.

To achieve this, your responsibilities will include:

• Design and execution of experiments to investigate mechanical properties under application-relevant conditions
  
• Microstructural characterization using advanced optical and electron microscopy techniques
  
• Analysis and correlation of mechanical behavior with microstructural features and failure mechanisms
  
• Development of models to describe degradation mechanisms and predict component lifetime
  
• Presentation of research findings at project meetings, workshops, and international conferences
  
• Publication of results in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Your Profile:

• Excellent university degree (Master’s or Diploma) in materials science, metallurgy, physics, mechanical engineering, chemistry, or a related field
  
• Strong interest in application-oriented fundamental research
  
• High level of independence, initiative, and creativity in developing experimental approaches and solving scientific problems
  
• Strong communication skills and a high degree of teamwork, with the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary research environment
  
• Knowledge of ceramic materials, mechanical testing methods, and microstructural characterization techniques
  
• Very good command of English (spoken and written); basic knowledge of German is desirable
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• A highly motivated team and an international, interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s leading research institutions
  
• Access to outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
  
• Opportunities to participate in international conferences and project meetings
  
• Continuous academic support and mentoring by your scientific advisor
  
• Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of remote work (partly)
  
• An exciting research position in a dynamic and collaborative environment
  
• Extensive opportunities for personal development and training, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via the graduate school HITEC: www.hitec-graduate-school.de
  
• 30 days of annual leave
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

The position is limited to a duration of three years. Remuneration will be in accordance with 75 % of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TvöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“).

The doctoral degree associated with this position will be awarded by RWTH Aachen University, subject to the university’s admission and graduation requirements.

Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

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

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

31.07.2025

The candidate will have the responsibility to conduct internationally visible research in the joint BMWE funded project “LiquidMining - Recovery of critical metals from natural and anthropogenic fluids”. The focus of our subproject will be on extraction of critical metals from thermal springs using sorbent materials. Your responsibility will be literature research, sampling of industrial fluids and thermal springs mainly in southern Germany, using the data to create a secondary resources map, developing adapted extraction methods on laboratory and field scale, developing combined extraction processes with our industry partners and developing concepts on the subsequent use of end-of-life sorbents. You are expected to present the data on conferences and publish research results in internationally recognized journals.

You will be given the opportunity to prepare a PhD thesis.

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

Diploma & Master Thesis

Your Job:

• Development of a physical solid-state cathode model and simulation of cathode performance
  
• Mathematical optimization of the model parameters using laboratory measurements
  
• Preparation and assembly of battery test cells under inert conditions in a glove box
  
• Conducting electrochemical measurements, including galvanostatic measurements, GITT, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
  
• Analyzing and evaluating experimental data using Matlab
  
• Determining the OCV from the measured data
  
• Measuring geometric electrode parameters such as thickness, particle radius, and porosity
  
• Discussing the results, documenting the results, and summarizing the findings in a final report

Your Profile:

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in chemistry, materials science, electrochemistry, or a related field
  
• Experience in physical modeling of electrochemical systems, preferably Li-ion batteries
  
• Excellent knowledge of mathematics and programming in MATLAB
  
• Practical experience in laboratory work, preferably with battery materials or electrochemical systems
  
• Familiarity with electrochemical techniques
  
• Experience in data analysis and evaluation using MATLAB
  
• Independent, structured, and precise working style
  
• Strong teamwork skills
  
• Flexibility and high commitment
  
• Good communication skills in spoken and written English; German is an advantage

Our Offer:

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

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with a future-oriented focus
  
• Exciting research topics in one of the most relevant and interdisciplinary fields of renewable energies
  
• Excellent scientific equipment and state-of-the-art technology
  
• Qualified and intensive support from scientific colleagues
  
• The possibility of flexible working locations, e.g., working from home and flexible working hours
  

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

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

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

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

Sonstiges

01.01.2026

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

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

Reference Number 10647

The central research topic of Section 4.2 aims at understanding the physical processes that control dynamics and mechanical properties in the Earth's crust and mantle lithosphere. This covers the entire spectrum of topics ranging from geomechanics and rock physics to the rheology of crust and uppermost mantle, ranging over the entire spatial bandwidth from the laboratory through mine and reservoir scale to the deformation of tectonic plate boundaries. 

At the field scale, we investigate seismic and aseismic deformation processes and aim at identifying slip transients covering the entire frequency band of seismic signals. This is particularly important in the frame of the ICDP-GONAF observatory in the Sea of Marmara region, which currently represents a seismic gap in the vicinity of the Istanbul urban area. 

This project is funded by the national funding program Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and focuses on the analysis of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) data from different locations in the Sea of Marmara region. The main purposes are (i) to compare detection thresholds between different types of instrumentation, (ii) to monitor seismic deformation transients framing local moderate (and large) earthquakes in amphibious environments using fiber optics, and (iii) imaging potential fault structures crossed by the fibers. The project will benefit from and strongly interact with the Helmholtz large-scale infrastructure project “SAFAtor”.

Your responsibilities:

• Processing DAS data from different ongoing experiments in the study region
• Application of methodologies to detect and locate seismic events recorded in DAS data 
• Development and use of tools to estimate source parameters and fault mechanisms from DAS data
• Integrate and compare detection thresholds for additional data types available in the region, such as seismic, geodetic and strainmeter data
• Publish your results as scientific papers in ISI peer-reviewed journals 
• Present and disseminate your research results at scientific meetings
• Willingness to participate in field campaigns on the North Anatolian Fault

Your qualifications:

• Master's in geophysics or equivalent
• Solid background in the field of seismology
• Programming skills (AI/ML programming frameworks, e.g. PyTorch or TensorFlow, Python, MATLAB, SQL)
• Fluency in English (written/oral) 
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment

What we offer:

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

Have we piqued your interest?

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

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

Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure based on 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.

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

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

Reference Number 10659

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 determine the role played by fluids on deep and shallow seismicity, slow slip, and long-term evolution of plate boundaries. 

The postholder will advance part of this research programme by conducting laboratory high-temperature rock deformation tests and quantitative micro/nanostructural analysis, with the objective of determining the role of water activity on the rheology of lower crustal rocks.

Your responsibilities:

• Laboratory synthesis and characterisation of starting materials
• Conduct laboratory deformation tests using high-temperature apparatus
• High-resolution quantitative imaging (SEM, TEM) of deformed products
• Prepare and present findings of research activities to colleagues
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals
• Present scientific and technical results and products at international conferences

Your qualifications:

• Master`s degree (or equivalent) and a PhD (or thesis submitted subject to examination) in Earth or Materials Sciences with a focus on rock and mineral deformation processes
• Breadth of knowledge in physics of materials applied to Earth Sciences (deformation mechanisms, diffusion, defects, …)
• Experience in laboratory mineral analysis and testing, and electron microscopy techniques
• A track record of publication(s) in the peer-reviewed literature in a relevant branch of the physical sciences

What we offer:

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

Have we piqued your interest?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sonstiges

05.08.2025

The Division "Natural and Built Environment" and the KIT- Department of Architecture of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) invite applications for a University Professorship (W3) "Building Science and Technology" at the Institute of Building Design and Technology (IEB) to be commenced as of summer semester 2027. The university professorship is part of the collegial institute management.

In addition to application-oriented research, the university professorship's tasks include the development of research-oriented teaching through lectures, seminars, and design support on climate-friendly and sustainable building concepts, building envelopes, and building technology. The aforementioned topics are to be integrated into the design training in the bachelor's and master's degree programs in architecture as well as into the supervision of final theses to the extent of 9 SWS.

The university professorship will focus on research and teaching related to building physics issues concerning materials, constructions, and user-oriented indoor climate concepts, as well as technical building equipment and energy supply for climate-neutral construction.

The expectation is that a research profile will be developed that focuses on innovative, integrated building and energy concepts for the emission-free operation of buildings in harmony with architecture and urban design. The focus will be on new approaches to construction and building components, as well as building technology, with an emphasis on circular and simple construction. Active solicitation of third-party funding is expected.

The holder of the university professorship represents the field of building science and technology in its entirety, including externally. An active role in academic self-administration and close cooperation with partners from the construction industry, and in particular with the KIT-Department Department of Civil, Geo and Environmental Engineering and the KIT Energy Lab, is expected.

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

Student assistants

Am Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit am GFZ (RIFS) werden Entwicklungspfade für die globale Transformation zu einer nachhaltigen Gesellschaft erforscht, aufgezeigt und unterstützt. Das Institut wurde 2009 als Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) gegründet und ist seit dem 1. Januar 2023 unter dem neuen Namen angebunden an das GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung und damit Teil der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft.

Im Team der Institutsleitung am Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit (RIFS) ist für die inhaltliche und administrative Unterstützung der wissenschaftlichen Direktorin die folgende Stelle zu besetzen:

Kennziffer 10683

Ihr Aufgabengebiet:

• Recherchearbeit, v.a. in den Bereichen Nachhaltiger Konsum, Nachhaltige Entwicklung, Suffizienzpolitik
• Unterstützung und Mitarbeit bei Veröffentlichungen, z.B. Literaturpflege, Recherche
• Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von Präsentationen, Blog-Posts, u.ä.
• Unterstützung des operativen Tagesgeschäfts (Kontaktpflege, Administration)
• Unterstützung bei der Organisation und Durchführung von Veranstaltungen

Ihr Qualifikationsprofil:

• fortgeschrittenes oder abgeschlossenes Grund- bzw. Bachelorstudium (z.B. Politik-, Sozial-, Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften, Humangeographie oder verwandte Studiengänge)
• Kenntnisse im Themenfeld Nachhaltigkeit, insbesondere nachhaltiger Konsum und Suffizienz sind wünschenswert
• Erfahrung im Umgang mit wissenschaftlicher Literatur
• sehr gute mündliche und schriftliche Englisch- und Deutschkenntnisse
• gute MS-Office-Kenntnisse
• Begeisterungsfähigkeit und Offenheit für die Auseinandersetzung mit Fragestellungen an der Schnittstelle zwischen ökologischer Nachhaltigkeit, Demokratie und sozialer Gerechtigkeit

Wir bieten Ihnen:

• Einblicke in aktuelle Themen der Nachhaltigkeitsforschung und der wissenschaftlichen Politikberatung
• die Möglichkeit, zu aktuellen gesellschaftlichen Fragestellungen von hoher Relevanz zu arbeiten
• ein attraktives, transdisziplinäres und internationales Arbeitsumfeld mit gutem Arbeitsklima
• umfangreiche Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten
• eine flexible Arbeitszeit- und Arbeitsplatzgestaltung
• Unterstützung zur besseren Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Privatleben durch benefit@work
• einen Arbeitsplatz am Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) mit institutseigenem Park und in der Nähe des Heiligen See

Startdatum: nächstmöglich
Befristung: 6 months, with the option to extend (this requires a valid enrollment certificate in full-time study)
Vergütung: According to the rules of the TdL (tariff area East) for student assistants currently € 13.98 (without a Bachelor&apos;s degree) and € 14,59 (with a Bachelor&apos;s degree/FH degree).
Arbeitszeit: 9,5h/Woche (ca. 38h/Monat)
Arbeitsort: Potsdam

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

FS-ATTO

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

05.08.2025

DESY

We are opening a new post-doctoral position in the Attosecond Science Group at the Center for Free Electron Laser (CFEL) Science in Hamburg. In the CFEL-ATTO group, we develop advanced laser technologies with the aim of tracking and controlling electron dynamics in matter.

About your role:

• You will drive the development of synchronised ultrashort UV and NIR sources at the CFEL-ATTO labs for testing a setup for concurrent angular streaking of high and low kinetic energy electrons, ultimately to be used at the European XFEL
• Beginning with a state-of-the-art femtosecond laser system and mid-infrared optical parametric amplifier, you will develop a compression scheme to reach few-cycle pulse durations, and subsequently use them to drive deep UV resonant dispersive waves in a hollow core fiber
• You will design an optical setup to combine the sources spatially and temporally inside a multi-electron-spectrometer setup
• Carry out experiments on various samples in collaboration with an expert team
• In addition to the experiments at DESY, you will take part in experiments and the final commissioning of the setup at the European XFEL

About you:

• PhD in physics or equivalent degree
• Proven experience in nonlinear optics
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: hollow core fibers, optical parametric amplifiers, high power ultrashort pulse laser systems
• Experimental skills and interest in instrumentation development
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Ability to work as part of a team

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

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

Sonstiges

06.08.2025

We are looking for someone who can represent the interdisciplinary area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in biomedical engineering through their research, academic education, and innovation. Applicants should have a high reputation in one or several of the following fields:

• Research and development of new AI-based health technologies.
• Ubiquitous health technologies, e.g., smart body area networks, wearables, smart implants, and smart mobile devices.
• Intelligent ambient systems for monitoring risk-relevant parameters in everyday life.
• Machine learning methods for the evaluation of multimodal vital data.
• Use of AI for prevention, diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation.
• AI for robotics in biomedical engineering.
• New methodological, technical, and regulatory approaches to the use of AI in digital health technologies.

In teaching, the focus is on actively shaping and further developing both the Bachelor’s program in “ Medizintechnik und Informationstechnik ” and the Master's program in “Biomedical Engineering”. In addition, active participation in existing and new degree programs offered by the KIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology well as in related degree programs of other KIT Departments is expected.

The selected candidate will execute university tasks with a teaching obligation of 9 hours per week per semester.

The KIT Health Technologies Center ( KITHealthTech ), the HIDSS4Health Graduate School, and the collaboration with Karlsruhe Municipal Hospital offer an attractive environment for interdisciplinary research, as well as application- and practice-oriented innovations for future healthcare.

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

Sonstiges

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

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

Dive with us into the fascinating world of ocean research!

At the GEOMAR Ocean Research Technologies Centre (ORTC), we rely on innovative technologies to unlock the secrets of the oceans. Our "Seagoing Technologies" department manages a variety of complex measurement platforms – including two state-of-the-art, work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs): the ROV KIEL 6000 and the ROV PHOCA. These are deployed on German and international research vessels and provide spectacular insights into the deep sea.

To strengthen our dedicated ROV team, we are seeking an

Engineer (m/f/d)

for high-tech submersible robots in the field of marine research

at the earliest possible date who will passionately support and further develop our technology.

Job Description:

• Maintenance, repair, and further development of the electrical systems of our submersible robots (ROV KIEL 6000 & PHOCA) and their winches – including spare parts management
• Collaboration with manufacturers, scientists, and users to improve existing and integrate new scientific modules
• Preparation, support, and follow-up of research expeditions
• System mobilization, maintenance, and repairs on land and at sea
• Deployment as an ROV pilot in shift work at sea, including on expeditions lasting several weeks or months

Qualification:

Required:

• Completed university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in mechatronics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a comparable degree
• Sound knowledge and experience in measurement technology and mechanics
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups such as researchers, manufacturers and suppliers, as well as ship crews
• High degree of responsibility and independence
• Ability to work in a team
• Fluent German and good English skills
• Willingness to participate in expeditions and ability to work with physical demands and under changing climatic conditions

Furthermore, the following are desirable:

• Experience with PLC-controlled systems and the operation of frequency converters
• A technical vocational training
• Experience with the use of large-scale equipment in marine research, preferably with the use of submersible robots
• Programming experience (preferably C, C++, Python)
• Knowledge of circuit board design and hardware development
• Manual skills and experience with machine tools
• Experience with hydraulic systems and their control

Sounds exciting? Then apply now!

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

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

This position is limited to two years, with the option of permanent employment.

Remuneration depends on qualifications and the assigned tasks, up to pay group E 12 (TVöD-Bund). Regular weekly working hours correspond to full-time employment. The position is not divisible; flexible working hours are generally possible in consultation with the supervisor.

GEOMAR is committed to promoting women. Applications from women are therefore expressly welcomed. GEOMAR is committed to employing people with severe disabilities. Therefore, applicants with severe disabilities will be given priority if they are appropriately qualified. 

Please submit your complete, comprehensive application documents no later than 14th September 2025 s via our application portal at the following link: 

Online application

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

For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Dr. James Taylor (jtaylor(at)geomar.de).

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

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

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

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

JCNS-4 - Neutronenmethoden

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc to join the neutron backscattering spectrometer team to support the instrument development program for the instrument SPHERES. To further enhance the capabilities of the instrument we are exploring the implementation of polarization analysis in combination with the high energy resolution the spectrometer provides. Furthermore we support to perform own high profile research in close cooperation with the JCNS institutes in Jülich and Garching in the field of soft matter or condensed matter physics. Your tasks in detail:

• Contribute to the instrument development of SPHERES to meet future experimental challenges
  
• Develop novel polarization analysis components for the backscattering spectrometer by performing Monte-Carlo simulations and neutron scattering experiments
  
• Conduct and disseminate world-class research via publications and conference presentations
  
• Represent and actively work on increasing the user base at MLZ

Your Profile:

• A Master and PhD degree in Physics, Physical Chemistry or a related discipline
  
• A strong background in polarized neutron instrumentation
  
• Good knowledge of advanced neutron ray-tracing simulations (McStas/Vitess) of a full instrument, including the use of neutron polarization
  
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
  
• Initiative character, creativity, good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, result orientation and analytical skills
  
• Ability to work independently and as a player in the SPHERES team

Our Offer:

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

• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours ( go.fzj.de/near-full-time )
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

The position is initially for a fixed term of 1 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

Place of employment: Garching (München)

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

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

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

JSC - Jülich Supercomputing Centre

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

This project uses numerical simulations to determine the relative importance of the presence of interstellar objects (ISOs) in the interstellar medium. Specifically, the various formation process, the role of ISOs passing through molecular clouds, taking part in molecular cloud collapse and disc formation. Your tasks in detail:

• Perform scientific work on the research topic, in collaboration with the other SDLAA members
  
• Cooperate with partners in Dynaverse on relevant adjacent topics
  
• Present / publish results in collaboration meetings, workshops and conferences and the preparation of project reports
  
• Develop and apply software tools
  
• Document software and data according to the FAIR data principles
  
• Contribute to workshops and training activities

Your Profile:

• Master with subsequent PhD degree in astronomy, physics, computer science or equivalent degree
  
• Solid background in star and planet formation or small bodies of the solar system
  
• Experience in hydrodynamics and/or N-body simulations in the star and planet formation context
  
• Experience in the field with HPC system usage and parallel/distributed computing
  
• Knowledge in GPU-based programming would be considered an asset
  
• Proven record in publication of results in high-impact journals
  
• Programming experience in at least one the following: C, C++, Fortran
  
• Proven background in software development
  
• Great ability to work in a multidisciplinary team of scientists with heterogeneous backgrounds solving scientifically challenging problems on large computers
  
• Self-motivated personality with very good command of written/spoken English and ideally a very good command of German

Our Offer:

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

• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours ( go.fzj.de/near-full-time )
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

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

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

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

JSC - Jülich Supercomputing Centre

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

The project focusses on Tans-Neptunian objects. The key objective is to develop ML tools that provide a quantitative assessment for the quality of fit between observed properties of Trans-Neptunian objects for the various suggested theoretical models. The developed workflow should also be applicable to the other discovery science projects in Dynaverse. Your tasks in detail:

• Perform scientific work on the research topic, in collaboration with SDLAA members.
  
• Cooperate with partners in Dynaverse on relevant adjacent topics.
  
• Prepare and publish results in collaboration meetings, workshops and conferences and the preparation of project reports.
  
• Develop and apply software tools.
  
• Documentations of software and data according to the FAIR data principles.
  
• Contributions to workshops and training activities.

Your Profile:

• Master and PhD degree in astronomy, physics, computer science or equivalent fields of study.
  
• Proven experience in N-body simulations and the comparison of simulation and observation results.
  
• Machine Learning skills to automise comparison process.
  
• Unbiased approach to different theoretical models.
  
• Experience in HPC system usage and parallel/distributed computing.
  
• Knowledge in GPU-based programming would be considered an asset.
  
• Proven record in publication of results in high-impact journals.
  
• Programming experience in at least one the following: C, C++, Fortran.
  
• Proven background in software development.
  
• Great ability to work in a multidisciplinary team of scientists with heterogeneous backgrounds solving scientifically challenging problems on large computers.
  
• Self-motivated personality with very good command of written/spoken English and ideally a very good command of German.

Our Offer:

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

• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours ( go.fzj.de/near-full-time )
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

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

The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

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

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

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

Sonstiges

01.12.2025

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

Promotion

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”.

Reference Number 10624

 – The position is dependent on the approval of the project. –

This position is part of the RESET project, where we investigate the impacts of Enhanced Weathering on soil organic carbon, develop inorganic geochemical proxies, and identify social and governance pathways towards large-scale deployment, in three interlinked PhD positions.

Enhanced Silicate Weathering (ESW) promises to achieve large volume CO2 removal (CDR) with millennium-scale storage and at competitive cost by distributing finely ground reactive (ultra)mafic minerals on agricultural soils. Within the framework of the BMFTR-funded consortium CDRTerra, our project (RESET: Developing Roadmaps to Scalable Carbon Dioxide Removal by Enhanced Silicate Weathering) seeks to identify the potential and challenges of the large-scale deployment of ESW for durable CO2 removal.

We are looking for a motivated PhD student to lead the inorganic geochemical aspects of the project, which will include processing and interpreting metal concentrations and isotope ratios from experiments and field deployments. You will also work closely with organic geochemists and social scientists to gain a holistic view of the impacts and potential of ESW and CDR in general.

Your responsibilities:

• Generating high-quality inorganic geochemical data via clean room processing and purification of samples, and analysis by (multi-collector) ICP-MS
• Integrating results into geochemical mass-balance frameworks
• Staying up-to-date on scientific literature in the field of (Enhanced) Weathering
• Planning and conducting fieldwork within Germany
• Preparation and publication of manuscripts detailing results in appropriate peer-reviewed journals; data management and archiving according to FAIR principles; presentation of results at national and international conferences

Your qualifications:

• MSc in a geoscience-relevant field, and curiosity and desire to become an expert in CO2 removal techniques
• Strong numerical skills and ideally experience with a scientific programming language (e.g. Python, Matlab, etc).
• Fluency in written and spoken English; German is an advantage, but not required
• Past experience with one or more of the relevant topics (e.g. CDR, weathering or enhanced weathering, isotope geochemistry, etc.) and/or techniques (clean-laboratory work, isotope ratio measurements, geochemical mass-balance, etc.) is a distinct advantage

What we offer:

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

Have we piqued your interest?

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

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

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.

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

JCNS-3 - Neutronenanalytik für die Energieforschung

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

• QENS and INS experiments to investigate the diffusion dynamics of water and ligand molecules on metal oxide nanoparticle surfaces, accompanied by complementary experimental techniques or theoretical simulations
  
• Characterization of the magnetic modes in iron oxide nanoparticles using neutron spectroscopy
  
• Synthesis and physicochemical characterization of iron and metal oxide nanoparticles
  
• Participation in experiments as well as design and construction of instruments and/or sample environments with practical work at neutron sources
  
• Supervision of MSc and BSc students
  
• Presentation of research results at conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals
  
• Establishment of cooperation projects with other institutes at Forschungszentrum Jülich

Your Profile:

Required qualifications and skills:

• Masters and subsequent PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or related disciplines
  
• Experience in neutron spectroscopy, e.g. INS, QENS, NSE
  
• Good knowledge of the structural characterization of matter with e.g. powder diffraction
  
• Experience with wet chemical synthesis, e.g. nanoparticles
  

A distinct advantage would be:

• Experience with high-level programming languages, e.g. Python
  
• Knowledge in magnetism
  
• A good command of written and spoken English
  
• The ability to work independently, along with a highly motivated and creative approach to research
  
• Demonstrated teamwork, cooperation and communication skills
  
• Previous supervision of graduate students, as well as laboratory or instrument responsibilities

Our Offer:

We work on highly pertinent, socially relevant topics and offer the opportunity to actively shape this change.

We support you in your work through:

• Access to a strong research network at the FZJ, such as transmission electron microscopy at the Ernst-Ruska-Zentrum, the Julich Supercomputing Centre, the Neutron-SimLab or various physicochemical characterization methods and workshops.
  
• The opportunity to help shape a new department.
  
• Access to the infrastructure of the Institute of Crystallography, RWTH Aachen University.
  
• Comprehensive training programs and individual opportunities for personal and professional development
  
• Comprehensive company health management
  
• Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life as well as a family-conscious company policy
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours ( go.fzj.de/near-full-time )
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• The opportunity to work flexibly (in terms of location), e.g. from home (partly)
  
• A large research campus in the countryside, which offers the best opportunities to network with colleagues and to do sports outside of work
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
• Exploration and preparation of next career opportunities supported by our Career Center & Postdoc Office ( www.fz-juelich.de/careercenter )
  

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

The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

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

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

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

Promotion

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”.

To complement the various research foci in the Interface Geochemistry team, we are looking for a: 

Reference Number 10575

We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic mineralogist, geologist, or environmental (geo)chemist interested in the recovery of critical raw materials from abandoned mining residues—specifically phosphogypsum, a prime waste by-product from industrial fertiliser production. The recovery of critical elements from such legacy mine wastes is a potential avenue for recycling critical elements needed for the industries of the future. 

The current PhD project aims to experimentally investigate the reaction pathways that regulate the mineralogical and geochemical evolution of phosphogypsum mine residues and to identify mechanisms by which critical elements can be enriched or recovered, ultimately contributing to circular economy solutions for the raw materials sector.

The selected candidate must have a solid background in mineralogy, environmental chemistry or geochemistry, and ideally prior experience in analytical approaches (e.g., X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, electron microprobe, or spectroscopy) relevant to trace element quantification. 

She/he/they will join an interdisciplinary team addressing questions related to mineral formation and transformation processes in Earth surface systems. The selected candidate will work closely with other students and postdocs in the Interface Geochemistry team and be registered as a PhD student at the Freie Universität Berlin.

Your responsibilities:

• Determine the distribution, partitioning and molecular-level bonding characteristics of critical elements (e.g., rare earth elements) within phosphogypsum wastes
• Design and conduct phosphogypsum transformation experiments and follow the solid state and aqueous partitioning of critical elements
• Identify the key parameters that promote or inhibit such transformations, with a focus on reaction kinetics and mineralogical pathways
• Collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds in the Interface Geochemistry team
• Publish in international peer-reviewed journals
• Present research results at scientific meetings

Your qualifications:

• MSc degree in mineralogy, environmental (geo)chemistry, geosciences, inorganic chemical or material sciences 
• Documented hands-on experience in laboratory experimental procedures (e.g., wet lab skills) 
• Hands on skills in solid material characterization (e.g., diffraction, imaging or spectroscopy) is an advantage 
• Solid background in reaction kinetics, ideally with mineralogical or environmental applications
• Experience in inorganic chemical/mineral synthesis are an asset
• Capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English. German is an asset, not a must
• Capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills

What we offer:

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

Have we piqued your interest?

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

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

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.

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

MSK

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

25.02.2025

DESY

The MSK group is responsible for the synchronization and stabilization systems of DESY’s accelerators. Our international team of technicians, engineers, and scientists develops and operates state-of-the-art feedback control, novel diagnostics, and precision RF systems for the European XFEL, the Free-Electron Laser FLASH, and the storage ring PETRA.

About your role:

• Further develop, maintain, and operate DESY’s unique, femtosecond stable, RF synchronization system
• Research on ultra-low noise (< -170 dBc) RF components such as oscillators, multipliers, mixers, filters, switches, amplifiers, attenuators, and phase shifters in the MHz and GHz frequency range
• Investigate methods to enhance operation efficiency of high-power RF amplifiers
• Electronic designs, prototype developments, system characterization, and concept evaluation

About you:

• Completed scientific university education in electrical engineering or physics with PhD degree or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience
• Several years of professional experience in the design, construction, and modelling of low-noise RF electronics in the MHz and GHz range
• Professional experience in the field of analogue and digital electronics in the low- and high-frequency range
• Experience with modern RF measuring devices, CAD Software (e.g., Altium Designer), and RF modelling tools (HFSS, CST, ADS, etc.)
• Expertise in RF synchronization of systems with high-precision
• Work experience in creating specifications for a larger high-frequency project
• High level of commitment at work and great flexibility to find solutions to very different tasks within a team
• Excellent knowledge of English

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

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

Application Services

IT - EDV

Reference No. IT 2025/12

The Department Application Services is looking for

SAP Systems Engineer (f/m/d)

Your Tasks

• Ensuring the operation and high long-term availability of specialized services and applications in heterogeneous, networked environments ? in particular SAP R/3 and S/4HANA systems (ERP, HCM) as well as SuccessFactor, Fiori, BTP, and SAP Analytics Cloud
• Defining and monitoring Service Level Agreements (SLAs), providing user training and support, and managing and supervising external service providers
• Installing, deploying, maintaining, and optimizing software resources
• Independently identifying, analyzing, and resolving disruptions and errors
• Executing subject-specific IT projects, including the creation of documentation, specifications, and requirement and functional specifications

Your Profile

• Completed university education, preferably computer science or equal skills and experiences gained in previous occupations
• Very good know-how and experience in the field of system administration of services and their operation under windows and linux through respective work experience
• Practical experience in working with customers and external service provider as well as experience in implementing projects
• Very good knowledge of the basis administration of SAP R3, S4 and FIORI
• Fluent German and good English language skills

Florian Heiß

+49 30 806243258

florian.heiss@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 07.09.2025

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

IAS-9 - Materials Data Science and Informatics

Promotion

Your Job:

The accelerated development of advanced materials is essential for addressing major challenges in energy, mobility, and sustainability. Traditional trial-and-error methods in materials design are often too slow, costly, and inefficient to cope with the increasing complexity of performance and resource-efficiency requirements. This collaborative doctoral project brings together the Institute of Advanced Simulation – Materials Data Science and Informatics (IAS-9) and the Institute of Energy Materials and Devices – Structure and Function of Materials (IMD-1) to establish a data-driven, experimentally grounded workflow for rapid microstructure-property optimization in steels. The PhD student will play a central role in this interdisciplinary initiative. They will:

• Develop and apply machine learning (ML) methods—including surrogate modelling, feature extraction, and inverse design algorithms
  
• Generate synthetic microstructures (based on the open-source OptiMic software)
  
• Perform descriptor extraction and micromechanical simulations (MCRpy, DAMASK)
  
• Vary the material processing parameters, which results in materials with diverse microstructures and mechanical properties
  
• Perform experimental characterizations of additive-manufactured and heat-treated steels, using state-of-the-art methods such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and nanoindentation, for generating their own data sets

Your Profile:

• A completed university degree (Master or equivalent) with excellent grades in the field of data science, material science, mechanical engineering, physics, or similar, with a strong Machine Learning or simulation background
  
• In depth practical experience in at least one programming language (preferably Python)
  
• Ideally, some practical experience in material characterization methods
  
• Structured and analytical thinking as well as a systematic, careful, independent, and reliable working method
  
• Strong cooperation and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
  

Please note that only applications including a motivation letter, CV, and university degree certificates and grade transcripts can be accepted.

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• A creative work environment at a leading research facility, located on an attractive research campus at the TZA Aachen tza-aachen.de and the Forschungszentrum Jülich
  
• The opportunity to gain your reputation in a dynamic and highly active research field
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Flexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and private life-life, such as the option of slightly reduced working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
• Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
  
• Continuous professional support from your scientific supervisors
  

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

We offer a 4-year PhD position. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). Depending on your qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks, salary grade 13 TVöD-Bund (up to 100%) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). The monthly salaries in euro can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

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

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

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

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