Work placement
Startdatum: ab 1. Januar 2026
Praktikumszeitraum: maximal 2 Wochen
Das Department 4 bündelt Kompetenzen, die sich mit der Dynamik von Geosystemen in der tiefen Erde, an der Erdoberfläche und der Nutzung des Untergrunds befassen. Dazu kombinieren wir geologische, geophysikalische und geochemische Methoden sowie Laborexperimente und Prozesssimulationen: wir erforschen, wie die Erde sich verformt, wie die Erdoberfläche sich infolge von Plattenbewegungen und Klimawandel verändert und wie der Untergrund nachhaltig genutzt werden kann.
Weitere Einblicke zum Department 4 "Geosysteme" und seine Sektionen findest Du hier.
Entscheidende Kriterien für die Vergabe der Praktikumsplätze sind die Qualität der Bewerbung und die Verfügbarkeit von Betreuer:innen zu den angefragten Themen und Terminen.
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:
Zusätzlich gibst Du uns bitte Dein Schuljahr und den genauen Zeitraum des Praktikums an.
Das GFZ setzt sich aktiv für Vielfalt ein und begrüßt ausdrücklich Bewerbungen aller qualifizierter Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion/Weltanschauung, Alter und körperlichen Merkmalen. Wir fördern ein inklusives Arbeitsumfeld, in dem jede:r die eigenen Talente voll entfalten kann. Anerkannt schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung und Qualifikation nach Maßgabe des Sozialgesetzbuches IX bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Bei Fragen zur Gleichstellung der Geschlechter kannst Du gern mit unserer Gleichstellungsbeauftragten Kontakt aufnehmen.
„Vielfalt in den Perspektiven“ ist einer der Kernwerte des GFZ. Als integraler Bestandteil der Unterstützung der Vielfalt in unserem Zentrum fördern wir aktiv Frauen in der Wissenschaft und in Führungspositionen, u.a. durch unseren Gleichstellungsplan und die Maßnahmen des Kaskadenmodells, um nachhaltige Chancengleichheit in wissenschaftlichen Karrierewegen zu ermöglichen. Das GFZ setzt sich damit engagiert für die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern in der Wissenschaft, auch in Führungspositionen, ein und ermutigt Frauen ausdrücklich, sich zu bewerben.
Deine personenbezogenen Daten werden zur Durchführung des Auswahlverfahrens auf Grundlage von Art. 6 Abs. 1 b, Art. 88 DSGVO i. V. m. § 26 BbgDSG verarbeitet. Nach Abschluss des Verfahrens werden Bewerbungsunterlagen unter Einhaltung der datenschutzrechtlichen Bestimmungen gelöscht.
Für nähere Informationen zum Aufgabengebiet steht Dir Vivien Mohnke entweder per E-Mail oder per Telefon +49 331 6264-1451 zur Verfügung. Für allgemeine Fragen zum Bewerbungsverfahren wende Dich gerne an unser Recruiting-Team unter der Telefonnummer +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Work placement
Startdatum: ab 1. Januar 2026
Praktikumszeitraum: maximal 2 Wochen
Entscheidende Kriterien für die Vergabe der Praktikumsplätze sind die Qualität der Bewerbung und die Verfügbarkeit von Betreuer:innen zu den angefragten Themen und Terminen.
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:
Zusätzlich gibst Du uns bitte Dein Schuljahr und den genauen Zeitraum des Praktikums an.
Das GFZ setzt sich aktiv für Vielfalt ein und begrüßt ausdrücklich Bewerbungen aller qualifizierter Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion/Weltanschauung, Alter und körperlichen Merkmalen. Wir fördern ein inklusives Arbeitsumfeld, in dem jede:r die eigenen Talente voll entfalten kann. Anerkannt schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung und Qualifikation nach Maßgabe des Sozialgesetzbuches IX bevorzugt berücksichtigt. Bei Fragen zur Gleichstellung der Geschlechter kannst Du gern mit unserer Gleichstellungsbeauftragten Kontakt aufnehmen.
„Vielfalt in den Perspektiven“ ist einer der Kernwerte des GFZ. Als integraler Bestandteil der Unterstützung der Vielfalt in unserem Zentrum fördern wir aktiv Frauen in der Wissenschaft und in Führungspositionen, u.a. durch unseren Gleichstellungsplan und die Maßnahmen des Kaskadenmodells, um nachhaltige Chancengleichheit in wissenschaftlichen Karrierewegen zu ermöglichen. Das GFZ setzt sich damit engagiert für die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern in der Wissenschaft, auch in Führungspositionen, ein und ermutigt Frauen ausdrücklich, sich zu bewerben.
Deine personenbezogenen Daten werden zur Durchführung des Auswahlverfahrens auf Grundlage von Art. 6 Abs. 1 b, Art. 88 DSGVO i. V. m. § 26 BbgDSG verarbeitet. Nach Abschluss des Verfahrens werden Bewerbungsunterlagen unter Einhaltung der datenschutzrechtlichen Bestimmungen gelöscht.
Für 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.
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Your Job:
Your Profile:
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:
In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: go.fzj.de/benefits
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.
The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options: go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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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.
]]>This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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Scientific / postdoctoral posts
10.02.2026
DESY
The brilliant synchrotron source PETRA III as well as the intense free-electron laser FLASH and our inhouse research groups at DESY CFEL offer a broad range of research opportunities, ranging from life science to the study of fundamental physical processes in various areas. DESY offers several career opportunities also in the enabling technologies like detector or laser physics and development.
About your role:
About you:
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours and variable part-time. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Scientific / postdoctoral posts
We are looking for you to join the research group “Patient-Reported Outcomes and Health Economics (AG Michalowsky)” on a full-time or part-time basis (19.5–39 hours per week). The position is limited until March 31, 2029, with the option of extension. The group is a research unit of DZNE Rostock/Greifswald that brings together the research areas of “Clinical Research” and “Health Services Research” at DZNE through its focus on patient-reported and health economic outcomes.
You will have the opportunity to advance your own academic career by establishing your own research approaches and further increasing your scientific output. Personal and academic qualifications and development, such as a habilitation or international research stays, are explicitly supported.
In addition, you will actively contribute to the group’s research topics with a high degree of independence, while also developing and implementing new research areas of your own.
Your responsibilities will include:
The research focus of the group includes, among others:
If you have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact PD Dr. Dr. Bernhard Michalowsky (Phone: +49 3834 868530).
For all other inquiries, our recruiting team will be happy to assist you.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>ALPS
PHD Thesis
05.05.2026
DESY
In the MAGO project we will develop the detection and control of RF fields of a superconducting cavity to be used to search for high-frequency gravitational waves. This interdisciplinary project is carried out together in our particle physics group and the group which is responsible for the controls, feedback regulations and synchronization of the particle accelerators at DESY.
About your role:
About you:
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.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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Conduct research in ophthalmic epidemiology of aging in humans, with a focus on age-related macular degeneration. In particular, we expect you to:
The PhD project will be supervised by Dr. Dr. Petra Larsen, scientific lead of the ophthalmic epidemiology team. The research is embedded in the large population-based Rhineland Study, a comprehensive long-term cohort investigating determinants of brain health. We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious early-career researcher with a strong interest in investigating multi-omic and eye imaging signatures in the context of age-related macular degeneration.
The Ophthalmic Epidemiology research team investigates deep phenotyping of retinal ageing, preclinical changes and disease, as well as the comprehensive assessment of risk factors driving the onset and progression of both preclinical and clinical disease. These include genetic, molecular and environmental factors.
The PhD thesis will focus on the relationship between ageing and age-related macular degeneration and encompass the full breadth of scientific work, including the development and implementation of study protocols, coordination and supervision of data collection, and data analysis and publication.
The project will leverage data from the Rhineland Study, a deeply-phenotyped, large-scale population-based cohort study. Available data include comprehensive multi-omics data, including (epi)genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, and proteomics; eye imaging data, advanced MRI data as well as extensive behavioral and clinical data, including cognitive and neurological assessments, cardiovascular assessments, medical history, and medication use. The study currently includes over 14,000 individuals, of whom more than 6,000 already have longitudinal data. Additional baseline and follow-up data collection is ongoing.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, a CV, and transcripts in one single PDF file. The cover letter should describe the motivation to apply for this position and outline how research interest and experience align with the with the work conducted in our group. Please highlight any relevant projects, publications, or collaborations. Note: We highly value authenticity in applications and discourage the use of AI-generated cover letters.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Dr. Petra Larsen petra.larsen@dzne.de.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Scientific / postdoctoral posts
102832
Full time
39 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
Partial Home Office possible
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
The project 'AI-enabled Quality Control and User Guidance for Public Health Communication' develops next-generation, transparent, and ethically responsible AI tools for public health communication in the age of generative AI.
Search engines increasingly generate AI-based summaries directly from trusted sources such as diabinfo.de without users visiting the original site. This threatens the visibility, verifiability, and perceived quality of public health information. Our mission is to build open-source technologies that preserve reliability and reach, ensuring that high-quality medical information remains measurable, verifiable, and accessible to everyone.
You will join an interdisciplinary collaboration between the
Accessible Biomedical AI Research Group
at Helmholtz Munich, the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), and the German Diabetes Center (DDZ)—linking cutting-edge AI development with editorial and clinical expertise. We are looking for a confident and experienced software engineer (f/m/x). You own the systems: you design them, ship them, and keep them running in production. You will work alongside a PhD researcher and the diabinfo.de editorial team, but the technical decisions are yours to make and defend.
Everything we build is open source from the first commit. You will not be asked to write papers, though you are welcome to co-author where it makes sense.
Your first six months, concretely: build the measurement pipeline that detects when diabinfo.de content is reproduced in AI-generated search results, and expose it through an API and a dashboard the editorial team uses without our help. Everything below follows from that.
We build with coding agents to various degrees. Claude Code, Codex, and comparable tools are part of the normal workflow, and we expect you to know when to use them, and to use them well: designing context, writing specifications an agent can follow, reviewing generated code critically, and building the harnesses and evaluation loops around them. Deep prior experience with these tools is not required, but we expect an open mind and willingness to learn.
If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sebastian Lobentanzer, sebastian.lobentanzer@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:
Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Computational Biology
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Diploma & Master Thesis
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>PHD Thesis
102899
Full time
39 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
The
Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI)
at Helmholtz Munich and the Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are an integrated, multi-disciplinary research unit, which provide bioengineering solutions to urgent societal needs. IBMI scientists develop next-generation imaging and sensing methods to measure previously inaccessible properties of living systems, hence, catalyzing breakthroughs in biology, medicine, and the environment. Comprising 13 inter-disciplinary laboratories and scientists from more than 25 countries, IBMI offers state-of-the-art infrastructure for innovative research and an ideal environment to accelerate your career.
We are now seeking a highly qualified and motivated PhD student (f/m/x) to drive the development of novel optical technologies addressing significant biological and medical challenges.
We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive online application, including your letter of motivation, CV, and academic transcripts of records, preferably in English.
The successful candidate will play a key role in an ambitious research program focused on developing next‑generation multimodal imaging systems spanning the mesoscopic to microscopic scale. As part of a major research project and supported by extensive national and international collaborations, this effort seeks to shift the landscape of biological and medical imaging through pioneering, miniaturized, multimodal technologies. The candidate will have the opportunity to shape a rapidly evolving field by contributing to both technological innovation and high‑impact biological and medical applications.
Key Responsibilities & Goals:
This position provides the opportunity for you to build specialist knowledge whilst developing key professional experience, both of which will help you to make strides in your scientific career.
Remuneration and social security benefits are based on the German Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees at Federal Level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of receiving an allowance if the applicable conditions are met. The position has an (initial) fixed term of three years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dimitrios Gkorpas, dimitrios.gkorpas@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:
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Scientific / postdoctoral posts
102900
Full time
39 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
The
Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI)
at Helmholtz Munich and the Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are an integrated, multi-disciplinary research unit, which provide bioengineering solutions to urgent societal needs. IBMI scientists develop next-generation imaging and sensing methods to measure previously inaccessible properties of living systems, hence, catalyzing breakthroughs in biology, medicine, and the environment. Comprising 13 inter-disciplinary laboratories and scientists from more than 25 countries, IBMI offers state-of-the-art infrastructure for innovative research and an ideal environment to accelerate your career.
We are now seeking a highly qualified and motivated postdoctoral fellow (f/m/x) to drive the development of novel optical technologies addressing significant biological and medical challenges.
We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive online application, including your letter of motivation, CV, contact details of at least three referees, and academic transcripts of records, preferably in English.
The successful candidate will play a key role in an ambitious research program focused on developing next‑generation multimodal imaging systems spanning the mesoscopic to microscopic scale. As part of a major research project and supported by extensive national and international collaborations, this effort seeks to shift the landscape of biological and medical imaging through pioneering, miniaturized, multimodal technologies. The candidate will have the opportunity to shape a rapidly evolving field by contributing to both technological innovation and high‑impact biological and medical applications.
Key Responsibilities & Goals:
If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dimitrios Gkorpas, dimitrios.gkorpas@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:
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated MSc student to conduct research at the interface of immunology and neuroscience, for a MSc thesis or as part of an internship.
The student will be a member of the ‘Translational Neuroimmunology’ research group, led by Dr. Róisín McManus, which is based at the DZNE in Bonn and is also associated with the Institute of Innate Immunity at the University Hospital Bonn, the ImmunoSensation2 Cluster of Excellence and the Collaborative Research Centre “Metaflammation” (SFB 1454).
Our research focuses on understanding how microglia-mediated neuroinflammation contributes to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically, we examine how immune signaling and metabolic changes combine to modulate microglial function, affecting disease outcome.
Our recent work has uncovered that certain immune pathways can regulate microglial metabolism and the levels of key metabolites, which has a downstream effect on gene transcription and cell function (McManus et al., 2025 Immunity and unpublished findings from the lab). This project will investigate how alterations in metabolism can influence the microglial response associated with neurodegeneration.
Specifically, this project will involve cell culture work using murine and human microglial cells, immune activation assays and state of the art lab techniques (metabolic assays, flow cytometry or fluorescence imaging, and biochemical techniques e.g. western blot, quantification assays).
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, transcripts and the contact details for references in one single PDF file. For an internship you will need a letter from your university confirming that it is mandatory as part of your degree program. Only applications submitted via our portals will be accepted. Please refrain from sending your application by e-mail.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For questions related to the position, please contact Dr. Róisín McManus at roisin.mcmanus@dzne.de
Please apply via the link below.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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
102909
Part time
20 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
Partial Home Office possible
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
At the
Institute for Intelligent Biotechnologies (iBIO)
our major goal is to accelerate biomedical research by developing and combining enabling technologies. Our major research fields are AI-based organ mapping, Tissue engineering and Precision medicine in cancer treatments. Sophisticated technologies such as 3D tissue imaging, molecular profiling are combined with AI tools to decode the complexity of tissues and shed light into cancer biology. Our interdisciplinary team — comprising biologists, engineers, computer scientists, and medical researchers — develops next-generation computational models to interpret complex biomedical data across multiple scales. Our innovations in tissue clearing, 3D microscopy, and AI-driven pathology have been featured in leading journals (Nature Methods, Nature Neuroscience, Cell, Nature Biotechnology) and major media (The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Süddeutsche Zeitung).
We are seeking a motivated Master's student (f/m/x) with a background in biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field. The thesis project focuses on the development of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) libraries designed to achieve targeted delivery to immune cell populations.
Desirable qualifications
This position has a fixed term, depending on the requirements of your study program.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
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:
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
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.
]]>PHD Thesis
102977
Full time
39 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
The
Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI)
at Helmholtz Munich and the Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) form one of Europe's leading centers for biomedical imaging and sensing innovation. Our mission is to create transformative technologies that reveal previously inaccessible biological information and accelerate breakthroughs in medicine, biology, and environmental health. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers from more than 25 countries develops technologies that bridge fundamental research, clinical translation, and real-world healthcare impact. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong industrial partnerships, and a proven track record of innovation, IBMI offers an exceptional environment for ambitious researchers seeking to work at the forefront of bioengineering.
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD Candidate (f/m/x) to develop the next generation of hand-held multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) systems for clinical imaging. This project aims to establish advanced hybrid optoacoustic and ultrasound imaging technologies with unprecedented image quality and quantitative performance.
As part of a multidisciplinary team spanning optics, acoustics, electronics, computation, engineering, physics, medicine, and clinical translation, you will contribute to technologies that expand the capabilities of clinical optoacoustic imaging and accelerate their translation toward real-world healthcare applications.
Join us in shaping the future of biomedical imaging.
Desirable qualifications
This position is embedded within major research and innovation programs funded by the European Union and the German Government and offers exceptional opportunities for scientific visibility, professional growth, and future leadership.
It provides the opportunity for you to build specialist knowledge whilst developing key professional experience, both of which will help you to make strides in your scientific career.
Remuneration and social security benefits are based on the German Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees at Federal Level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of receiving an allowance if the applicable conditions are met. The position has an (initial) fixed term of three years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ivy Savannah Curren, ivy.curren@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.
Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.
More information about our application process
Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this in line with our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.
For section 3.2 Organic and Earth Surface Geochemistry (department “Geochemistry”), we are looking for a:Project Iso-Orbi: Using high-resolution mass spectrometry for simultaneous multi-element stable isotope analysis of fatty acids in a paleoclimate context
The position is part of the Iso-Orbi project, which is funded by GFZ household funds. Stable isotope analysis of individual organic molecules is typically performed by gas chromatographic separation, followed by combustion and mass spectrometry of the resulting gases, where one isotope system is analysed at a time. In this project, the candidate will use high-resolution mass spectrometry to study the compound-specific stable oxygen isotopic composition (d18O) of isolated lipids and to assess the practicality of simultaneously analysing the stable isotope composition of multiple element systems (carbon, oxygen, hydrogen). While a first instrumental method has been established, the candidate will start by refining/improving the latter in parallel to extensive validation of wet-chemical workup procedures. This is followed by application to lake and marine sediments to evaluate fatty acid d18O patterns across climate transitions and to systematically assess lipid d18O information in the context of vital effects. The project requires a keen interest in both mass spectrometry and paleoclimatology.
Your responsibilities:Essential Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
Important Technical Note: Currently, email addresses associated with domains such as @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, or @live.de may experience occasional delays or restrictions in receiving messages. To ensure smooth communication during the application process, we recommend using an alternative email address and providing an additional contact method (e.g., a phone number).
The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.
“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We, among others, do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures, which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.
Data protection information for applicants
In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Dr. Stefanie Pötz via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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Kiel University and GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel aim to attract more qualified women to professorship positions.
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Kiel University, Germany and GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel jointly invite applications for a
to start at the earliest possible date. The position is immediately tenured.
The professorship is located at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (www.geomar.de) and will lead the Research Unit „Experimental Ecology“, within the Research Division „Marine Ecology“.
Marine benthic communities are subject to increasing levels of combined human perturbations, such as heat waves, upwelling of oxygen deficient waters, pollution, fisheries, or ocean acidification. A key question is thus how marine benthic species adapt to spatially or temporarily challenging conditions, how communities are restructured driven by climate change and which functional implications such community change entails. The successful candidate will already have established a successful and internationally visible research program including third-party funding that addresses adaptation of benthic ecosystems in its broadest sense to natural and anthropogenic perturbations.
Possible topics may include (but are not meant to be exclusive):
We seek candidates whose track record already demonstrates the successful integration of two or more of the above levels of biological organization into their research concept. We welcome applications from researchers using a diverse portfolio of approaches, encompassing laboratory and mesocosm-based experimentation, omics and bioinformatics, expeditions, field observations or modeling. We are especially interested in research lines that bridge the divide between biogeochemistry and marine biology, in any benthic ecosystem ranging from coastal, shelf to deep sea. Target species and communities should focus on multicellular organisms (plants, algae, animals) while acknowledging their close association with microbial species (the microbiome). Previous leadership experience and experience in leading larger research consortia are expected, while experience with knowledge transfer and outreach is highly welcome.
Through the Kiel Marine Organism Culture Center KIMOCC at GEOMAR (http://www.futureocean.org/de/kimocc/) high-level cultivation facilities are available that allow experimental work at the physiological, population and community level. Through access to the fleet of German research vessels field surveys in all ocean regions can be conducted. Preferred access to high-performance computing and to the Competence Center for Genomic Analysis at Kiel University (https://ccga.uni-kiel.de) is provided.
The advertised post is a central professorship within the research program “Changing Earth - Sustaining our Future“, specifically addressing topic: “Adaptation of Marine Life: from Genes to Ecosystems“ of the Helmholtz-Society division „Earth and Environment“. We are expecting strong teamwork skills, and a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with other research units at GEOMAR, Kiel University and other Helmholtz Research Centres is desirable.
The teaching obligations are based on the current state regulation on teaching obligations at universities (LVVO) of the state of Schleswig-Holstein and currently amount to 4 semester hours (approx. one - two courses or course modules per semester). Teaching is mainly envisaged within the MSc-curriculum “Biological Oceanography” carried out jointly by GEOMAR and Kiel University.
Attention is drawn to the employment requirements of § 64 of the Higher Education Act of the State of Schleswig-Holstein. Further information can be found under www.berufungen.uni-kiel.de. Information about the vacant position and the research unit can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Thorsten Reusch (treusch(at)geomar.de).
Kiel Universität is a modern and internationally oriented employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, cultural or social background, religion, beliefs, disability, or sexual identity. We are committed to promoting gender equality. Further information on our values can be found in our Code of Conduct (https://www.uni-kiel.de/gf-praesidium/de/recht/interne-richtlinien/verhaltenskodex).
The University is committed to increasing the employment of people with disabilities. Applications from individuals with severe disabilities or those with equivalent status will be given preferential consideration where qualifications are substantially equal. We also expressly encourage applications from individuals with a migration background.
As part of its commitment to increasing the representation of women in research and teaching, GEOMAR and Kiel University strongly encourage suitably qualified women to apply. Where qualifications, aptitude, and professional achievements are substantially equal, women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with applicable legal provisions.
Please note that the University does not require or consider application photographs. Applicants are therefore requested not to include a photograph with their application.
Written applications in English should include a curriculum vitae, copies of academic degree certificates, a full list of publications, as well as a 2-page research perspective, a 1-page teaching concept and a 1-page statement on scientific leadership. Documents should be sent to the Dean, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Kiel University, 24098 Kiel, Germany, stating your private and institutional address with telephone number and e-mail by 15. September 2026 (in electronic form in a single PDF file to berufungen(at)mnf.uni-kiel.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.
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102984
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.
Within
Analytical Pathology (AAP)
at Helmholtz Munich, we combine imaging mass spectrometry with digital pathology and computational data analysis. The PhD project "Computational Imaging Mass Spectrometry: Spatial Metabolomics, Spatial Exposomics, and Tissue Morphology Analytical Pathology" aims to integrate spatial metabolomics and spatial exposomics data with tissue morphology in order to systematically characterize molecular heterogeneity, functional tissue compartments, and chemical exposome landscapes. The development of computational methods is not intended as an isolated technical objective, but as a means of addressing independent biological and methodological research questions.
This position provides the opportunity for you to build specialist knowledge whilst developing key professional experience, both of which will help you to make strides in your scientific career.
Remuneration and social security benefits are based on the German Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees at Federal Level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of receiving an allowance of max. 15% if the applicable conditions are met. The position has an (initial) fixed term of three years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Axel Karl Walch, axelkarl.walch@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.
Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.
More information about our application process
Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:
Your Application:
In your motivation letter, please use an independently conducted scientific or data analysis project to describe the research question, your personal contribution, the rationale behind the selected methods, a major challenge, and your scientific interpretation of the results. Selection will not be based solely on the ability to apply existing software or standardized pipelines. Particular emphasis will be placed on the ability to understand computational methods scientifically, develop them further, and use them to generate new biological knowledge.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Research Unit Analytical Pathology
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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102983
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.
Within
Analytical Pathology (AAP)
at Helmholtz Munich, we investigate tissues and organs as spatially organized metabolic and chemical landscapes using imaging mass spectrometry. The PhD project combines spatial metabolomics, spatial exposomics, and tissue morphology to understand systemic metabolic and hormonal processes as well as the biological and pathophysiological effects of exogenous chemical compounds. The PhD project "Imaging Mass Spectrometry: Spatial Metabolomics and Spatial Exposomics of Systemic Metabolic Processes Analytical Pathology" covers the complete scientific process: from the independent development of hypotheses and experimental implementation to data analysis, functional interpretation, and publication.
This position provides the opportunity for you to build specialist knowledge whilst developing key professional experience, both of which will help you to make strides in your scientific career.
Remuneration and social security benefits are based on the German Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees at Federal Level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of receiving an allowance of max. 15% if the applicable conditions are met. The position has an (initial) fixed term of three years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Axel Karl Walch, axelkarl.walch@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.
Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.
More information about our application process
Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:
Your Application:
In your motivation letter, please use an independently conducted research project to describe your scientific question, your personal contribution, a major methodological or interpretative challenge, and the conclusion you derived from your work.
Selection will not be based solely on knowledge of individual methods. Particular emphasis will be placed on the demonstrated ability to identify and critically investigate scientific problems and to generate new knowledge from the results.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Research Unit Analytical Pathology
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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102976
Full time
39 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
The
Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI)
at Helmholtz Munich and the Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) form one of Europe's leading centers for biomedical imaging and sensing innovation. Our mission is to create transformative technologies that reveal previously inaccessible biological information and accelerate breakthroughs in medicine, biology, and environmental health. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers from more than 25 countries develops technologies that bridge fundamental research, clinical translation, and real-world healthcare impact. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong industrial partnerships, and a proven track record of innovation, IBMI offers an exceptional environment for ambitious researchers seeking to work at the forefront of bioengineering.
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) to develop the next generation of hand-held multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) systems for clinical imaging. This project aims to establish advanced hybrid optoacoustic and ultrasound imaging technologies with unprecedented image quality and quantitative performance.
As part of a multidisciplinary team spanning optics, acoustics, electronics, computation, engineering, physics, medicine, and clinical translation, you will contribute to technologies that expand the capabilities of clinical optoacoustic imaging and accelerate their translation toward real-world healthcare applications.
Join us in shaping the future of biomedical imaging.
Desirable qualifications
This position is embedded within major research and innovation programs funded by the European Union and the German Government and offers exceptional opportunities for scientific visibility, professional growth, and future leadership.
If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ivy Savannah Curren, ivy.curren@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.
Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.
More information about our application process
Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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The PhD project will be carried out within the Vascular Neurology Research Group under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Gabor Petzold. The successful candidate will be directly supervised by Dr. Natalie Beschorner, who leads the funded research project.
The project focuses on the glymphatic system, a brain-wide fluid transport network that facilitates the clearance of metabolic waste and neurotoxic proteins from the central nervous system. Growing evidence suggests that impaired glymphatic function contributes to the development of age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and cerebral amyloid angiopathy.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD candidate with a strong interest in neuroscience and neurodegeneration to join our team as soon as possible, starting no later than 1 November 2026.
As a PhD student, you will contribute to all stages of the research process, including:
This position offers comprehensive training in experimental neuroscience, advanced imaging techniques, data analysis, and scientific communication while providing the opportunity to contribute to an internationally visible research project.
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with the following qualifications:
The Vascular Neurology Research Group investigates glymphatic influx and efflux pathways during physiological ageing and neurodegenerative disease, with a particular focus on how genetic and environmental risk factors influence brain clearance and disease progression. Our research combines animal models, advanced in vivo imaging, molecular biology, and human tissue analyses to better understand mechanisms of brain ageing.
For further information, please contact Dr. Natalie Beschorner (natalie.beschorner@dzne.de).
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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Das GFZ Helmholtz Zentrum für Geoforschung zählt zu den weltweit führenden Forschungseinrichtungen im Bereich der Geowissenschaften. Als Teil der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft, der größten Wissenschaftsorganisation Deutschlands, widmen wir uns globalen Herausforderungen wie Naturgefahren, dem Klimawandel und der nachhaltigen Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen. Dabei verbinden wir exzellente Forschung mit gesellschaftlicher Relevanz. Unsere internationale Gemeinschaft aus rund 1.200 Mitarbeitenden und ca. 500 Gästen arbeitet interdisziplinär und nutzt eine einzigartige Forschungsinfrastruktur, um die dynamischen Prozesse des Erdsystems zu untersuchen. Unsere Vision lautet: „Den Puls der Erde messen, um einen lebenswerten Planeten zu bewahren.
Startdatum: ab 1. Januar 2027
Praktikumszeitraum: maximal 2 Wochen
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:
Zusätzlich gibst Du uns bitte Dein Schuljahr und den genauen Zeitraum des Praktikums an.
Bitte benutze für Deine Bewerbung ausschließlich unser Online-Bewerbungsformular.
Wichtiger technischer Hinweis: Derzeit kann es bei E-Mail-Adressen von z. B. @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, @live.de vereinzelt zu Verzögerungen oder Einschränkungen bei Versand bzw. Zustellung von Nachrichten kommen. Um eine reibungslose Kommunikation während des Bewerbungsprozesses sicherzustellen, empfehlen wir die Verwendung einer alternativen E-Mail-Adresse sowie die Angabe einer zusätzlichen Kontaktmöglichkeit (z.B. Telefonnummer).
Das GFZ fördert aktiv Vielfalt und Chancengleichheit. Wir begrüßen ausdrücklich Bewerbungen von allen qualifizierten Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion oder Weltanschauung, Alter sowie körperlichen oder neurodiversen Fähigkeiten.
„Vielfalt in den Perspektiven“ gehört zu den zentralen Werten des GFZ. Als integralen Bestandteil unserer Diversity-Strategie fördern wir insbesondere Frauen in Wissenschaft und Führung. Für weitere Informationen zu unseren Diversity-Maßnahmen steht Ihnen unser Diversity-Team gerne zur Verfügung. Bei Fragen zu unseren Gleichstellungsmaßnahmen wenden Sie sich bitte an unsere Gleichstellungsbeauftragte oder informieren Sie sich über unseren Gleichstellungsplan sowie das Kaskadenmodell.
Wir freuen uns auf Bewerbungen von Menschen, die gerne in vielfältigen Teams arbeiten, in denen sich alle respektiert und wertgeschätzt fühlen und ihre individuellen Talente bestmöglich entfalten können. Bewerber:innen mit einer anerkannten Schwerbehinderung sowie ihnen gleichgestellte Personen werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt.
Datenschutzhinweise für Bewerber:innen
Für nähere Informationen zum Aufgabengebiet steht Ihnen Lilli Redlich per E-Mail zur Verfügung. Für allgemeine Fragen zum Bewerbungsverfahren wenden Sie sich gerne an unser Recruiting-Team unter der Telefonnummer +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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Das GFZ Helmholtz Zentrum für Geoforschung zählt zu den weltweit führenden Forschungseinrichtungen im Bereich der Geowissenschaften. Als Teil der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft, der größten Wissenschaftsorganisation Deutschlands, widmen wir uns globalen Herausforderungen wie Naturgefahren, dem Klimawandel und der nachhaltigen Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen. Dabei verbinden wir exzellente Forschung mit gesellschaftlicher Relevanz. Unsere internationale Gemeinschaft aus rund 1.200 Mitarbeitenden und ca. 500 Gästen arbeitet interdisziplinär und nutzt eine einzigartige Forschungsinfrastruktur, um die dynamischen Prozesse des Erdsystems zu untersuchen. Unsere Vision lautet: „Den Puls der Erde messen, um einen lebenswerten Planeten zu bewahren.
Startdatum: ab 1. Januar 2027
Praktikumszeitraum: 2 Wochen (ggf. auch 3 Wochen)
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:
Zusätzlich gibst Du uns bitte Dein Schuljahr und den genauen Zeitraum des Praktikums an.
Bitte benutze für Deine Bewerbung ausschließlich unser Online-Bewerbungsformular.
Wichtiger technischer Hinweis: Derzeit kann es bei E-Mail-Adressen von z. B. @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, @live.de vereinzelt zu Verzögerungen oder Einschränkungen bei Versand bzw. Zustellung von Nachrichten kommen. Um eine reibungslose Kommunikation während des Bewerbungsprozesses sicherzustellen, empfehlen wir die Verwendung einer alternativen E-Mail-Adresse sowie die Angabe einer zusätzlichen Kontaktmöglichkeit (z.B. Telefonnummer).
Das GFZ fördert aktiv Vielfalt und Chancengleichheit. Wir begrüßen ausdrücklich Bewerbungen von allen qualifizierten Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion oder Weltanschauung, Alter sowie körperlichen oder neurodiversen Fähigkeiten.
„Vielfalt in den Perspektiven“ gehört zu den zentralen Werten des GFZ. Als integralen Bestandteil unserer Diversity-Strategie fördern wir insbesondere Frauen in Wissenschaft und Führung. Für weitere Informationen zu unseren Diversity-Maßnahmen steht Ihnen unser Diversity-Team gerne zur Verfügung. Bei Fragen zu unseren Gleichstellungsmaßnahmen wenden Sie sich bitte an unsere Gleichstellungsbeauftragte oder informieren Sie sich über unseren Gleichstellungsplan sowie das Kaskadenmodell.
Wir freuen uns auf Bewerbungen von Menschen, die gerne in vielfältigen Teams arbeiten, in denen sich alle respektiert und wertgeschätzt fühlen und ihre individuellen Talente bestmöglich entfalten können. Bewerber:innen mit einer anerkannten Schwerbehinderung sowie ihnen gleichgestellte Personen werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt.
Datenschutzhinweise für Bewerber:innen
Für nähere Informationen zum Aufgabengebiet steht Ihnen Katja Schaar per E-Mail zur Verfügung.Für allgemeine Fragen zum Bewerbungsverfahren wenden Sie sich gerne an unser Recruiting-Team unter der Telefonnummer +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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Das GFZ Helmholtz Zentrum für Geoforschung zählt zu den weltweit führenden Forschungseinrichtungen im Bereich der Geowissenschaften. Als Teil der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft, der größten Wissenschaftsorganisation Deutschlands, widmen wir uns globalen Herausforderungen wie Naturgefahren, dem Klimawandel und der nachhaltigen Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen. Dabei verbinden wir exzellente Forschung mit gesellschaftlicher Relevanz. Unsere internationale Gemeinschaft aus rund 1.200 Mitarbeitenden und ca. 500 Gästen arbeitet interdisziplinär und nutzt eine einzigartige Forschungsinfrastruktur, um die dynamischen Prozesse des Erdsystems zu untersuchen. Unsere Vision lautet: „Den Puls der Erde messen, um einen lebenswerten Planeten zu bewahren.
Startdatum: ab 1. Januar 2027
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.
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:
Zusätzlich gibst Du uns bitte Dein Schuljahr und den genauen Zeitraum des Praktikums an.
Bitte benutze für Deine Bewerbung ausschließlich unser Online-Bewerbungsformular.
Wichtiger technischer Hinweis: Derzeit kann es bei E-Mail-Adressen von z. B. @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, @live.de vereinzelt zu Verzögerungen oder Einschränkungen bei Versand bzw. Zustellung von Nachrichten kommen. Um eine reibungslose Kommunikation während des Bewerbungsprozesses sicherzustellen, empfehlen wir die Verwendung einer alternativen E-Mail-Adresse sowie die Angabe einer zusätzlichen Kontaktmöglichkeit (z.B. Telefonnummer).
Das GFZ fördert aktiv Vielfalt und Chancengleichheit. Wir begrüßen ausdrücklich Bewerbungen von allen qualifizierten Personen, unabhängig von ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Nationalität, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, Religion oder Weltanschauung, Alter sowie körperlichen oder neurodiversen Fähigkeiten.
„Vielfalt in den Perspektiven“ gehört zu den zentralen Werten des GFZ. Als integralen Bestandteil unserer Diversity-Strategie fördern wir insbesondere Frauen in Wissenschaft und Führung. Für weitere Informationen zu unseren Diversity-Maßnahmen steht Ihnen unser Diversity-Team gerne zur Verfügung. Bei Fragen zu unseren Gleichstellungsmaßnahmen wenden Sie sich bitte an unsere Gleichstellungsbeauftragte oder informieren Sie sich über unseren Gleichstellungsplan sowie das Kaskadenmodell.
Wir freuen uns auf Bewerbungen von Menschen, die gerne in vielfältigen Teams arbeiten, in denen sich alle respektiert und wertgeschätzt fühlen und ihre individuellen Talente bestmöglich entfalten können. Bewerber:innen mit einer anerkannten Schwerbehinderung sowie ihnen gleichgestellte Personen werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt.
Datenschutzhinweise für Bewerber:innen
Für nähere Informationen zum Aufgabengebiet steht Ihnen Claudia Engelhardt per E-Mail zur Verfügung. Für allgemeine Fragen zum Bewerbungsverfahren wenden Sie sich gerne an unser Recruiting-Team unter der Telefonnummer +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Executive posts
102982
Full time
39 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
Partial Home Office possible
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
Helmholtz Munich is a leading European hub for AI in Health. By designing, developing and applying innovative AI models, we drive biomedical discovery to lay the foundation for technologies that transform medicine. Working hand in hand with experimental and clinical partners, we accelerate translation so that our research reaches society and improves people’s lives.
Join us at Helmholtz Munich’s Computational Health Center and make a difference as a
Principal Investigator (f/m/x) for (i) AI in Biomedicine or (ii) AI Foundations.
We are looking for two outstanding researchers with a strong track record of advancing the state of the art in machine learning and its application to biology and medicine, with the ambition to build an internationally visible research group. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape a long-term research agenda, mentor junior researchers, and collaborate across disciplinary boundaries.
You will benefit from being part of the Helmholtz Association - Europe’s largest Research Organisation - with its unique Helmholtz AI platform.
Possible research directions include (but are not limited to)
For AI in Biomedicine:
For AI foundations:
)
If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 15. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 5 years, with the possibility of moving to a permanent contract.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
For scientific questions regarding the positions, please contact Prof. Carsten Marr, Director of the Institute of AI for Health at CHC (carsten.marr@helmholtz-munich.de). For operational or administrative questions, please contact Anna Sacher, CHC Director of Operations (anna.sacher@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 as a single PDF:
27 September, 2026
Invitations to the Recruiting Symposium on 27 October, 2026 will be sent out on 16 October, 2026. If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
The documents are only required upon recruitment and can be submitted at a later date.
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.
Regarding these positions, we specifically welcome applications from female scientists. Helmholtz Munich is a certified equal opportunity employer with a family-friendly research environment, flexible hours and remote working options, dual-career opportunities and a child-care facility on campus.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
AI for Health
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.
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]]>The position is suitable for part-time employment.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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.
]]>PHD Thesis
GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this in line with our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.
For section Space Physics and Space Weather (department "Geodesy"), we are looking for a:Our section is working on understanding the dynamical evolution of the hazardous space radiation environment and developing tools for the prediction of the adverse effects of the space environment utilising satellite observations, physics-based numerical models, machine learning, and data assimilation. Our research will help safely design and operate satellites and maintain ground networks. We try to bridge our theoretical studies with high-performance tools that can be used in science, predictions, and applications.
We are looking for one PhD student to join our team! The successful candidate should have strong experience in data analysis, scientific programming, and statistical or signal processing methods. Job responsibilities will include a variety of tasks related to ionospheric research, scientific programming, and data science, including but not limited to:
Your responsibilities:Essential Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
Important Technical Note: Currently, email addresses associated with domains such as @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, or @live.de may experience occasional delays or restrictions in receiving messages. To ensure smooth communication during the application process, we recommend using an alternative email address and providing an additional contact method (e.g., a phone number).
The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. If you have any further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.
“Diversity in perspectives” is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We, among others, do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures, which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.
Data protection information for applicants
In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Dr. Nicole Burdanowitz or Prof. Dr. Yuri Shprits via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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]]>Diploma & Master 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.
]]>HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)
Technical staff
Reference No. HI 2025/11
The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for
Talents Community - Technician (m/f/d) at HIPOLE Jena
Your Tasks
You demonstrate a high level of motivation, initiative, and willingness to engage with a wide range of tasks. You are characterized by strong teamwork skills, reliability, independence, and good communication abilities. You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic environment.
Further Information
Anne Kürschner
+493641948589
Closing Date: 31.01.2027
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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07.08.2026
Your responsibilities include:
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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06.08.2026
Your Responsibilities:
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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07.08.2026
Your Responsibilities:
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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Research
Teaching
Knowledge Transfer
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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The group of Dr. Daniele Bano investigates how cellular systems maintain resilience and adapt to environmental challenges, with a particular focus on the interplay between chromatin regulation, metabolism, and organismal longevity. Using model organisms and human cellular systems, a major theme of their research is the integration of epigenetic mechanisms with mitochondrial biology, revealing how changes in metabolic state and organelle function shape cellular identity, inflammatory responses, and survival. By combining genetic, biochemical, multi-omics, and cellular approaches, this research provides insights into fundamental mechanisms of biological resilience and highlights potential strategies for understanding and mitigating mitochondrial and age-related disorders.
The group of Dr. Dan Ehninger focuses on understanding the molecular, physiological, and systemic mechanisms underlying biological aging and age-related decline. Using large-scale multi-omics approaches and comprehensive phenotyping in mouse models, their work investigates how aging unfolds across organs and biological systems, revealing tissue-specific and shared trajectories of transcriptomic and proteomic changes. Their research has identified key aging signatures linked to immune regulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, metabolism, and extracellular matrix remodeling. Beyond molecular profiling, they examine how interventions such as dietary modulation and putative anti-aging strategies influence functional outcomes, including reproductive behavior and age-associated phenotypes. A central theme of their work is the development of improved frameworks to distinguish effects on lifespan from genuine modulation of aging processes, emphasizing multidimensional approaches for evaluating aging mechanisms.
For further questions regarding the advertised position, please contact Dr. Daniele Bano (daniele.bano@dzne.de).
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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103004
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.
What biological information is hidden in biomedical imaging data – and how can we extract it reliably? The
Institute for Biological and Medical Imaging (IBMI)
is looking for a curious and persistent PhD candidate (f/m/x) who wants to discover new biological and medical insights from cutting-edge imaging and sensing technologies. You will work at the interface of data science, imaging technology and biomedical research, developing analysis strategies for complex real-world datasets ranging from preclinical experiments to human studies. We are looking for someone who enjoys understanding complex datasets in depth: identifying limitations and confounders, working with developers to understand the imaging pipeline, and finding robust ways to extract biological information even when datasets are small, heterogeneous or noisy. We value scientific curiosity and persistence over blind application of standard pipelines. The right candidate will want to understand why an analysis works, what information it uses, when it fails, and how confident we can be in its conclusions.
You will have the opportunity to:
Desirable qualifications
This position is embedded within major research and innovation programs funded by the European Union and the German government and offers exceptional opportunities for scientific visibility, professional growth, and future leadership.
Remuneration and social security benefits are based on the German Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees at Federal Level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of receiving an allowance if the applicable conditions are met. The position has an (initial) fixed term of three years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Dominik Jüstel, +49 89 4140 9165, 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:
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
Learn more about how we use AI in recruiting.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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
102994
Part time
29,5 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
Partial Home Office possible
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
At the
Institute for Intelligent Biotechnologies (iBIO)
our major goal is to accelerate biomedical research by developing and combining enabling technologies. Our major research fields are AI-based organ mapping, tissue engineering and precision medicine in cancer treatments. Sophisticated technologies such as 3D tissue imaging or molecular profiling are combined with AI tools to decode the complexity of tissues and shed light into cancer biology. Our interdisciplinary team — comprising biologists, engineers, computer scientists, and medical researchers — develops next-generation computational models to interpret complex biomedical data across multiple scales. Our innovations in tissue clearing, 3D microscopy, and AI-driven pathology have been featured in leading journals (Nature Methods, Nature Neuroscience, Cell, Nature Biotechnology) and major media (The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Süddeutsche Zeitung).
Learn more about our research at
www.erturk-lab.com
. We are seeking a highly motivated AI Scientist (f/m/x) (best: Computational Pathologist / Machine Learning Scientist for Digital Pathology) to join our efforts in developing AI-driven virtual staining pipelines for cancer tissue analysis.
Desirable qualifications
If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). This position is for a fixed term of 1 year.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
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:
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
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.
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Tau aggregation and propagation are key features of Alzheimer’s disease and other tauopathies. In this project, we will further characterize tau-specific antibodies reported to recognize low-n tau oligomers, with the aim of mapping their epitopes within the tau repeat domain (RD).
The student (f/m/x) will express different tau RD deletion constructs, such as variants lacking individual repeat regions, in HEK cells and assess antibody binding by Western blotting and immunofluorescence. If time permits, selected regions will be further analyzed by mutagenesis for finer epitope mapping.
In parallel, the same tau RD constructs will be tested for their ability to undergo seed-induced aggregation following exposure to exogenous tau seeds. This will initially be assessed using sedimentation assays. If time permits, stable cell lines expressing selected constructs may be generated by lentiviral transduction for image-based tau seeding assays.
Methods and techniques the student will learn:
BSc degree in Biology, Neurobiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Currently enrolled at a university and eligible to complete an MSc thesis as part of the degree program.
Previous experience with basic molecular biology techniques, such as Western blotting, protein analysis, or related laboratory methods.
Previous cell culture experience is preferred but not essential.
Good written and spoken English communication skills.
Careful, reliable, and well-organized approach to experimental work.
Enthusiasm for scientific research and willingness to learn new techniques.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a collaborative research environment.
Good time-management skills and attention to detail.
Motivation, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Our lab is located at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and focuses on studying intercellular transmission of pathogenic protein aggregates in neurodegenerative diseases. The student will have the opportunity encounter to state-of-the-art methods used to investigate aggregate propagation, cellular models of neurodegeneration, and disease-relevant protein aggregation. The position offers the opportunity to work as part of an active research team and contribute to ongoing scientific projects
For further questions regarding the advertised project, please contact Dewan Al Fahad (dewanal.fahad@dzne.de).
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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You represent a current field of mathematics at the highest international level.
At KIT (50 %) you
At MFO (50 %) you
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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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 Paleo-Oceanography of the Research Division 1 Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics is offering a position as
in the project “Spatial pattern mining and knowledge fusion to analyse, understand and predict occurrences of cold-water coral ecosystems” starting as soon as possible, presumably on 01st January 2027.
The position offers the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree as a member of the graduate school “Helmholtz School for Marine Data Science” (MarDATA). MarDATA is dedicated to training a new generation of “marine data scientists” by integrating expertise from computer science and mathematics into the field of ocean sciences. The school’s interdisciplinary focus spans supercomputing, modeling, (bio)informatics, robotics, statistics, and big data methodologies. Doctoral researchers benefit from a structured training program that promotes cross-disciplinary collaboration and provides in-depth scientific insight as well as a systematic approach to marine data science. For more information, visit: https://www.mardata.de/.
Projection and Job Description
This project aims at the key technology for the identification of patterns and relationships across disparate heterogeneous datasets that fundamentally improve our understanding of cold-water coral growth and finally improve predictive analysis for coral growth and health. Ecosystem engineering scleractinian cold-water corals (CWCs) create biodiversity and carbon cycling hotspots in the world’s oceans Current climate change is putting these ecosystems under particular stress and therefore require mitigation and even restoration measures. However, the factors that favour and/or prevent the distribution and abundance of cold-water corals and their reefs are not defined at a satisfactory level and thus challenge future predictions on how these ecosystems will develop. In the last two decades tremendous efforts have been made to measure and monitor physical biogeochemical parameters of ambient water masses of cold-water corals ecosystems in order to determine their controlling factors. However, so far there has been no coordinated effort to integrate these data bases in order to fully constrain and explore all environmental boundary conditions of cold-water coral growth with the development of novel machine learning techniques. The doctoral researcher will work in close collaboration between Paleo-Oceanography groups of PD. Dr. Jacek Raddatz and Dr. Sascha Flögel at GEOMAR and the Data Science group of Prof. Dr. Matthias Renz at the Faculty of Engineering at Kiel University. The doctoral researcher will thus be directly integrated into two larger, interdisciplinary, and team-oriented research units, both at GEOMAR and the Institute of Computer Science at Kiel University.
Your Tasks:
Development of integrated data analytics workflows based on machine learning, data mining and data engineering to integrate extensive heterogeneous databases from regional to global scales
Development and evaluation of scalable data-driven methods to determine correlation patterns and parameters that determine or even exclude the presence of cold-water corals in Earth’s Ocean basins
Develop and evaluate novel machine learning techniques to identify/predict unknown cold-water coral occurrences
Planning, writing and submitting publications of scientific results from computer science (data science) and oceanography in the international literature and presentations at international conferences
Qualification:
Required:
Master's university degree ideally in computer science or data science.
High programming skills (e.g. Python, C++) and data evaluation and analysis.
Very good written and spoken English skills.
Desirable:
Teamwork skills, open-mindedness, scientific creativity, and determination
Experience in machine learning or artificial intelligence, for example, pattern recognition or neural networks
Experience in FORTRAN and R are appreciated
Experience in physics, earth science, oceanography, or a related field.
Experience in data-driven knowledge fusion
Experience in analyzing large data sets
Experience in scientific writing
Previous knowledge of marine biogeochemistry and marine ecosystems
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
Currently 30 vacation days + additional time off at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Corporate Benefits for employees
Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits
The position is available for a funding period of 3 years.
The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class 13 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees. This is a full-time position and cannot be split. Flexible working models are in principle 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 (CV, certificates, motivational letter, 3 references) for this post not later than September, 16th 2026 under the following link:
Online application
We would appreciate it if you could indicate how you became aware of this position. 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 PD. Dr. Jacek Raddatz (Tel.: 0431 600-2316, E-Mail: jraddatz(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 “MarDATA_CWC”.
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.
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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
102992
Full time
39 hrs./week
Dresden
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
The
Institute for Pancreatic Islet Research (IPI)
has the mission to protect and restore the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas to prevent and cure diabetes mellitus. IPI is part of the Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden (PLID), which is a collaboration between the University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine “Carl Gustav Carus” at TU Dresden and Helmholtz Munich, aimed at consolidating their joint activities in diabetes research. The goal of our institute as partner of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) is to make a significant contribution to the successful, personalized prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes mellitus through a novel, integrative research approach.
The
group of Professor Gavalas
investigates the role of signaling pathways and metabolism in endocrine pancreas development and the implication of adult pancreas progenitors in the development of pancreatic cancer. A key focus of the lab is the generation of vascularized islets derived entirely from human pluripotent stem cells and we are seeking a talented, motivated individual to participate in this endeavor.
Desirable qualification
If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Katja Pfriem, +49-351-796-36612, 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:
30.09.2026
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Pancreatic Islet Research
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
103000
Part time
20-30 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
Partial Home Office possible
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
Your work provides the foundation for scientific discoveries with real impact, shaping the future of health.
The
Institute of Epidemiology (EPI)
investigates the links between environment, lifestyle and genetics in the development of diseases. The focus is on metabolism, respiratory and allergic diseases, but also cardiovascular diseases and mental health. Our aims are to better understand the molecular mechanisms of disease development in the population, to break new ground in prevention at the individual level and to enable evidence-based preventive health care through improved environmental conditions. Our research is based, among other things, on the unique population-based KORA resources (cohort, heart attack registry, aerosol monitoring station) and the GINI and LISA birth cohorts. EPI is also one of the central partners in planning and execution of the NAKO Health Study and is building the central NAKO biosample repository.
Desirable qualifications:
If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Thomas Hendel, thomas.hendel@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:
20.09.2026
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Epidemiology
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Accelerator Operation and Technology
Technical staff
Reference No. BE 2026/1
The Department Accelerator Operation and Technology is looking for
Engineer (f/m/d) in Mechanical Engineering, Physical Technology
Your Tasks
Volker Dürr
+49 30 8062 14653
volker.duerr@helmholtz-berlin.de
Closing Date: 20.09.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Reference No. HI 2026/3
The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for
Postdoc (m/f/d) for automated polymer research at HIPOLE Jena
Your Tasks
You demonstrate a high level of commitment, initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to familiarize yourself with diverse areas of responsibility. You are characterized by your teamwork skills, reliability, independence, and communication abilities (including proficiency in English).
You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.
Further Information
Anne Kürschner
+493641948589
Closing Date: 30.09.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Reference No. HI 2026/4
The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for
Postdoc (m/f/d) for Polymer and Colloid Characterization at HIPOLE Jena
Your Tasks
You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.
The employment contract is limited to 24 months. There is the possibility of both an extension and a permanent position.
Further Information
Anne Kürschner
+493641948589
Closing Date: 30.09.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>PHD Thesis
102986
Full time
39 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
Partial Home Office possible
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
Helmholtz AI
, the artificial intelligence platform of the Helmholtz Association, aims to democratize AI and enhance its capabilities to address cutting-edge scientific questions and major societal challenges. As an application-driven platform, we accelerate scientific discovery across the Helmholtz Association by enabling the development and implementation of AI solutions. We host dedicated research groups and consultancy teams that are at the heart of our activities, ensuring the broad dissemination of AI methods and the integration of data-driven research across disciplines. We foster collaboration, ensure access to key resources and expertise, and empower researchers to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence.
The
Accessible Biomedical AI group
builds open, trustworthy AI for biomedicine. Our work spans three connected areas:
We sit at the meeting point of machine learning methods and biomedical application, embedded in Helmholtz AI, the Computational Health Center, and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD). We are working in the open by sharing code and methods with the research community. Our tools (BioCypher, BioChatter, BioContextAI) are used by research groups worldwide, and we hold ourselves to reproducible, well-tested, community-facing engineering.
As a PhD Candidate (f/m/x) you will define and drive your own doctoral project within the group's scope. You set the research questions and build the methods and systems to answer them. You will work in a team with individual supervision.
Research directions
This position provides the opportunity for you to build specialist knowledge whilst developing key professional experience, both of which will help you to make strides in your scientific career.
Remuneration and social security benefits are based on the German Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees at Federal Level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of receiving an allowance of max. 25% if the applicable conditions are met. The position has an (initial) fixed term of three years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
We offer:
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sebastian Lobentanzer, sebastian.lobentanzer@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:
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Helmholtz AI
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 research area Systems Medicine (DZNE Bonn site) is recruiting a PhD candidate in the field of Molecular and Translational immunaging. We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our dynamic team and work at the forefront of omics technologies, organoid, animal models, and computational biology. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the understanding of the clinical impact of chronic PFAS exposure worldwide and to develop a blueprint for studying the immunotoxicity of other environmental pollutants.
In this role you will
The Systems Medicine group at the DZNE Bonn site is a diverse, international team that investigates how chronic inflammation, aging, exposome, and neurodegenerative diseases intersect with the immune system. Our current research focuses on per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), ubiquitous environmental contaminants, and aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms by which PFAS exposure alters immune function, especially in older individuals and in the context of non‑communicable diseases.
If you are eager to contribute to transformative research that bridges environmental exposure and immune health, we encourage you to apply.
For more general information, please also visit the website of Systems Medicine.
www.dzne.de/en/research/research-areas/systems-medicine/
If you have any questions regarding the advertised position, please contact Dr. Lorenzo Bonaguro
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Institute of Metallic Biomaterials
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
26.08.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Institute of Material Systems Modeling
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
26.08.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation of 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 “Chemical Oceanography“ of the research division “Marine Biogeochemistry” is offering a position as
The position is funded by the BMFTR for a period of 36 months, starting on January 1st, 2027
Project Description
Extreme physical-oceanographic events are recognized as a major risk factor for coastal ecosystems and human communities. Their frequency and intensity increase due to global climate change, whilst coastal population density rises, coastal ecosystems undergo change, and societies become more sensitive to hazards arriving from sea and rivers/estuaries. In the first three years (Phase I; 2024-2026) of the project ElbeXtreme we have identified and assessed a range of impacts and risks of extreme events in close collaboration with local and institutional stakeholders, and worked towards developing a scientifically sound basis for the planning and implementation of adaptation and mitigation measures. The focus of the next three years (Phase II; 2027-2029) turns towards a stronger applicability of our knowledge through a strong co-development process with institutional stakeholders and an enhanced emphasis on provision of solutions for management of extremes and compounded pressures on ecosystems. In particular, we will address the extreme events of dissolved oxygen depletion and marine heatwaves (MHWs), which have been identified as key pressures on ecosystem functioning by our stakeholders.In collaboration with institutional stakeholders we will also assess the fate and ecosystem impacts of Elbe sludge (incl. remobilisation by extreme events) following relocation in the German Bight.
Job Description
The candidate will be part of the German project ElbeXtreme, which is coordinated by GEOMAR, and is one of the four projects of the mareXtreme Mission of the German Alliance for Marine Research. The candidate will be working closely with chemical, physical and biological oceanographers, biogeochemical modellers and social scientists in the ElbeXtreme project. The candidate will undertake sampling of chemical variables (trace elements, nutrients, pollutants, carbon) in waters of the German Bight and Elbe during regular cruises and extreme events. The candidate will analyse samples at GEOMAR, and establish the distributions of chemical constituents, in relation to sources and sinks, and assess their supply rates. The candidate will perform data analysis and data interpretation with a view to assess the impacts of extreme events on biogeochemical conditions. The candidate will prepare scientific manuscripts for publication.
Qualifications
Experience is required in sampling of trace metals, particles and nutrients in marine waters
Experience is required in analytical measurements in the labiratory for dissolved trace metals using ICP-MS, and knowledge is required of the analyses of nutrients and carbon variables
Experience is required in handling large and complex data sets, with use of statistical techniques to assess spatial and temporal trends
The candidate is required to have published scientific manuscripts as first author over the last 3 years in leading journals on the behaviour and fate of trace elements, particles and nutrients in waters of estuaries, fjords, or coastal systems
We expect excellent English language skills and experience with working on research vessels
The candidate will need to indicate experience in science communication in large research teams
The candidate will need to indicate experience in research project management
It is necessary for the candidate to participate in regular sea-going expeditions
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
Currently 31 vacation days + additional time off at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits
The position is available for a funding period until December 31st, 2029.
The position is subject to a final funding approval by the BMFTR. This is a full-time position. The salary depends on qualification and could be up to the class E13 TVöD-Bund of the German tariff for public employees. The position cannot be split.
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. GEOMAR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.
Please send your application for this post not later than September 20th, 2026 under the following link:
Online application
As soon as the selection procedure has finished, all your application data will be removed according to data protection regulation.
For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Prof. Dr. Eric Achterberg (eachterberg(at)geomar.de).
For all other questions, please reach out at bewerbung(at)geomar.de and refer to the keyword “ElbeXtreme2026”.
For further information on GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel or the Helmholtz Association, please visit www.geomar.de or www.helmholtz.de.
GEOMAR is committed to an objective and non-discriminatory personnel selection. Our job advertisements address all people. We expressly renounce the submission of application photos.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
01.01.2027
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>28.08.2026
Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. Derzeit wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.
Die GSI und das Großprojekt FAIR verfügen über ein breites Spektrum an technologischen Innovationen mit hohem Anwendungspotenzial in der Industrie. Um den erfolgreichen Transfer dieser Technologien zu fördern, setzt die GSI auf ein strategisches Innovationsmarketing. Ziel ist es, technologische Kompetenzen sichtbar zu machen, Transfer- und Verwertungsaktivitäten zu unterstützen sowie geeignete Kooperationspartner aus Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft für gemeinsame Innovationsvorhaben zu gewinnen.
Das Innovationsmarketing ergänzt die Aktivitäten des Technologietransfers durch zielgruppenorientierte Kommunikations- und Marketingmaßnahmen und trägt maßgeblich zur Positionierung von GSI/FAIR als leistungsstarken Innovationspartner bei. Wir suchen für die Stabsabteilung Technologietransfer(TTR) zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n
Kommunikations- und Marketingmanager*in (d/w/m) für Innovationsmarketing
Kennziffer: 26.132-9511
Die Tätigkeit umfasst:
Wir suchen eine Person mit:
Wir bieten eine interessante und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einer international angesehenen Forschungseinrichtung. Teamarbeit und der Wille zur Weiterbildung sind für uns unerlässlich. GSI bietet weiterhin verschiedene Angebote zur Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf, mobiles Arbeiten, Angebote im Bereich des betrieblichen Gesundheitsmanagements, betriebliche Sozialberatungsangebote, persönliche Weiterbildungs- und Qualifizierungsangebote, Job-Ticket, Leistungen zur Rentenzusatzversorgung, zusätzliche Betriebliche Freizeit, sowie einen Betriebssportverein „Schnelle Ionen“.
Die Stelle ist bis zum 31.12.2028 befristet und grundsätzlich teilbar, das Gehalt richtet sich nach dem TVöD (Bund).
GSI fördert Chancengerechtigkeit und Vielfalt. GSI setzt sich für die berufliche Entwicklung von Menschen unabhängig von Gender ein und begrüßt es, wenn sich alle Gender durch die Ausschreibung angesprochen fühlen.
Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.
Weitere Informationen über GSI und FAIR erhalten Sie unter www.gsi.de sowie www.fair-center.eu.
Ihre Bewerbung mit den üblichen Unterlagen sowie - sofern vorhanden - aussagekräftigen Arbeitsproben und Ihren Gehaltsvorstellungen richten Sie bitte unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.132-9511 bis zum 25.09.2026 über unsere Jobseite:
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.
]]>PHD Thesis
102999
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 Helmholtz Pioneer Campus
(HPC) founded and funded by Helmholtz Munich stands for the intelligent fusion of biomedical sciences, engineering and digitization. At HPC, top scientific talents from across the globe work together on the development of novel solutions that make a difference in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.**
The
RNA Quality Control lab
studies what happens when RNA polymerase II fails to reach the end of a gene, and how the double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) released by that failure drives disease. We work with a set of methods, we are expert in covering nascent transcriptomics, degron-based protein depletion, iPSC-derived neural models and we will train you in them.
In return, we anticipate that you deploy them well and understand what each experiment tests, and think critically about the results.
Your input will help shape our future research direction.
Desirable qualifications
This position provides the opportunity for you to build specialist knowledge whilst developing key professional experience, both of which will help you to make strides in your scientific career.
Remuneration and social security benefits are based on the German Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees at Federal Level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of receiving an allowance if the applicable conditions are met. The position has an (initial) fixed term of three years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
Above: healthy cells. Below: cells where transcription termination has failed, with double-stranded RNA (yellow) building up in the cytoplasm.
You will make these cells, treat them, and analyse the sequencing data that explains why they fail. No prior coding experience needed - we teach that part.
Illustration: Ella Maru Studio.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Apoorva Baluapuri, apoorva.baluapuri@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:
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Helmholtz Pioneer Campus
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
Learn more about how we use AI in recruiting.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Reactor Post-Operation
Technical staff
Reference No. GF 2026/10
The Department Reactor Post-Operation is looking for
Techniker (w/m/d) für Elektro- und Leittechnik
Ihre Aufgaben
Tobias Seitz
+49 30 8062 42746
tobias.seitz@helmholtz-berlin.de
Closing Date: 27.09.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
28.08.2026
As part of the CORE collaborative project, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and its partners are developing key technologies for future fusion power plants. As part of these activities, the INR HELOKA test facility is used for the functional validation of various breeder blanket concepts, as well as for the qualification of specific materials and manufacturing technologies designed specifically for these components. HELOKA uses helium as a coolant at high temperatures and high pressures.
Specifically, your responsibilities will include the following:
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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
103012
Full time, close to full time
27,3 - 39 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
Partial Home Office possible
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
Spatial multi-omics technologies are currently pushing the boundaries of single-cell profiling techniques. By measuring the position of every cell alongside multiple views of cellular activity, these technologies promise to deliver crucial insights to understand tissue function and regulation, especially in diseases with distinct spatial patterning such as lung cancer.
The
Core Facility Bioinformatics and Statistics (CF-BIOS)
at Helmholtz Munich is part of the SPACETIME project, an EU consortium studying how spatial cellular organization changes with disease severity in non-small cell lung carcinoma. CF-BIOS provides comprehensive bioinformatics and statistical support for diverse research applications. We work closely with data-generating facilities and on-campus computational groups to deliver integrated, high-quality workflows. Our services include the analysis of a broad range of omics datasets, including single-cell, spatial and multi-omics applications, as well as supporting large cohort studies.
The research scientist position (f/m/x) is embedded within CF-BIOS and you will work closely with the SPACETIME consortium members and the data analyst team at Helmholtz Munich.
The focus of the role will be the analysis of spatial transcriptomics and multi-omics data generated within SPACETIME. Responsibilities include data management, metadata collection and validation, generation of reproducible analysis playbooks, developing and delivering training and documentation for spatial analyses, development of applications and infrastructure to enable and support meta data collection and data accessibility and exploration and visualization across the consortium.
If you like to be part of a dynamic team and work at the cutting edge of science, this full-time position (39 hrs./week, or if part-time minimum 70%) may be for you.
Desirable experience with (considered as a plus)
What we offer
If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). This position is for a fixed term of 2 years.
Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“
Get to know us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Thomas Walzthöni, +4989318749569, 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:
15.09.2026
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.
Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich
Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Core Facility - Bioinformatics and Statistics
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg
Learn more about how we use AI in recruiting.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
31.08.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Diploma & Master 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.
]]>Scientific / postdoctoral posts
The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences is one of the world's leading institutions in the field of geosciences. As part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest research organisation, we address global challenges such as natural hazards, climate change and the sustainable use of resources. In doing so, we combine cutting-edge research with social relevance. Our international staff - around 1,200 employees and approx. 500 guests - work in a multidisciplinary way and with a unique infrastructure to research the dynamic processes of the Earth system. Our vision: “Taking the pulse of the Earth to safeguard a habitable planet.”
For section 1.1 Space Geodetic Techniques (department “Geodesy”), we are looking for a:
Our section develops and applies GNSS-based Earth observation techniques, including GNSS reflectometry (GNSS-R) and atmosphere/ionosphere sounding. GNSS reflectometry methods rely on the use of GNSS signals for remote sensing of the Earth’s surface, using both ground- and satellite-based techniques. Data from regional and global ground networks, specialised flight experiments, and low-Earth-orbit satellite missions (e.g., CYGNSS, HydroGNSS) are processed and widely used in Earth System science.
The advertised position focuses on developing and applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods for GNSS reflectometry over land, particularly for the retrieval and analysis of soil moisture and related land-surface variables. It combines current and innovative research tasks with operational aspects in an international environment involving interdisciplinary partner institutions. The successful candidate will join the GNSS remote sensing team of section 1.1 for a fixed term of one year.
Your responsibilities:Essential Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
Important Technical Note: Currently, email addresses associated with domains such as @hotmail.com, @outlook.com, or @live.de may experience occasional delays or restrictions in receiving messages. To ensure smooth communication during the application process, we recommend using an alternative email address and providing an additional contact method (e.g., a phone number).
The GFZ actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. We explicitly welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age, and physical or neurodiverse abilities.
“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. To know more about our Diversity policies, contact the diversity team. If you need more information about our gender equality policies, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer and check our Equal Opportunities Plan & Cascade Model.
We look forward to applications from people who enjoy working in diverse teams, where everyone feels respected and valued and can fully develop their own talents. Applicants with severe disabilities and equalised persons will receive preferential consideration if equally qualified.
Data protection information for applicants
In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Prof. Dr. Jens Wickert either via email or by phone at +49 (0)331-6264-1758. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +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.
]]>ATLAS
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
01.09.2026
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 detector and developments for future upgrades, such as the ATLAS silicon strip tracker for the High Luminosity LHC. A new Emmy Noether group within the ATLAS group will be addressing limitations to the measurement of total Higgs boson decay rates by scrutinizing some of the foundational assumptions underlying these measurements and identifying areas where these assumptions can be reevaluated or relaxed. We are Hiring a postdoc to join the new Emmy Noether group and contribute to these measurements.
About your role:
About you:
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.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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 - Computing
Reference No. IT 2026/5
The Department Application Services is looking for
Service Portfolio Manager (w/m/d) Helmholtz Cloud
Your Tasks
Tempest Glodowski (she/her)
+49 30 8062 42587
Closing Date: 04.10.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
The position is suitable for part-time employment.
02.09.2026
Your responsibilities include:
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
02.09.2026
The safety assessment of future fusion power plants requires robust models for the dispersion, environmental behavior, and dose assessment of tritium. The Resilient and Smart Infrastructure Systems (RESIS) department possesses unique expertise in this field, at the intersection of atmospheric dispersion modeling, tritium modeling, radiation protection, nuclear emergency management, and quality-assured scientific software development.
Specifically, your responsibilities will include the following:
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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
Other
02.09.2026
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. Recently, a new research group on computational and data science methods was launched within IT. The focus is to develop novel, efficient algorithms and methods to cope with the big amounts of data that require processing (incl. machine learning), as well as to develop innovative simulation technologies, for example for particle and multiscale problems.
About your role:
About you:
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.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation under public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the State of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine research.
Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we contribute significantly to the preservation of the function and protection of the ocean for future generations. In the Research Division 2, the Geomicrobiology Research Group investigates the interactions between microorganisms and geochemical processes, particularly on the seafloor. The focus is on how microbial activities influence environmental processes and how environmental conditions shape the composition and function of microbial communities. The findings are incorporated into the development of innovative biotechnological applications in which microorganisms and their biocatalysts help address current challenges in environmental and offshore energy technologies. Our research ranges from coastal systems to the deep sea and combines field studies with modern molecular biological, biogeochemical and experimental methods.
The Geomicrobiology group in the research unit Marine Geosystems is offering a fixed-term position as a
Job Description:
Qualification:
Required:
Desirable:
At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer you:
This is a fixed-term position for 2 years, with the option of extension if project funding is successfully secured. The fixed term is based on Section § 2 Abs. 1 WissZeitVG.
Subject to meeting the relevant requirements, compensation is provided up to pay grade E 13 (TVöD-Bund). The regular weekly work schedule is 50% of that of a full-time employee, with the option to increase it to 100% if project funding is successfully secured. The position cannot be split; flexible work schedules are generally possible.
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. GEOMAR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.
Please send your application for this post not later than 23rd September 2026 under the following link:
Online application
As soon as the selection procedure has finished, all your application data will be removed according to data protection regulation.
For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Prof. Dr. Mirjam Perner (mperner(at)geomar.de).
However, 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 „Wissenschaftler:in Geomikrobiologie“.
For further information on GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel or the Helmholtz Association, please visit www.geomar.de or www.helmholtz.de.
GEOMAR is committed to an objective and non-discriminatory personnel selection. Our job advertisements address all people. We expressly renounce the submission of application photos.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Reference No. HI 2026/5
The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for
Postdoc (m/f/d) in Digital Catalysis at HIPOLE Jena
Your Tasks
You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.
The employment contract is fixed-term until December 31, 2027.
Further Information
Anne Kürschner
+493641948589
Closing Date: 01.10.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
03.09.2026
With this university professorship, you will assume leadership of an organizational unit at the Institute of Telematics (TM).
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
03.09.2026
DESY
The CMS DESY group is based in Hamburg and is one of the largest groups worldwide participating in the CMS Experiment at CERN. The successful candidate will join a newly established Helmholtz Investigator Group at DESY, working within the CMS Collaboration to study how top quarks interact with the heavy bosons (W, Z, and Higgs) at the highest energies reached at the LHC. Using the full CMS dataset, the project targets these interactions in the boosted regime and interprets the measurements in the framework of Effective Field Theory, searching for subtle deviations from the Standard Model that could point to new physics. The work combines advanced jet reconstruction and identification with modern machine-learning techniques, offering the opportunity to develop expertise at the interface of experimental data analysis and cutting-edge ML methods.
About your role:
About you:
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.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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
04.09.2026
Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. Derzeit wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR, Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research, gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.
Für die Abteilung Gebäude- und Prozessautomation (GPA) suchen wir zur Verstärkung der Gruppe Prozessautomation-Planung (PAP) zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n
Ingenieur*in/Bachelor/Master
Fachrichtung Elektrotechnik mit Schwerpunkt Prozess- und Gebäudeautomation
Kennziffer: 26.139-2152
In enger Zusammenarbeit mit den Planungsstellen und den Fachwerkstätten der Abteilung Gebäude- und Anlagentechnik sind Sie für die Planungen zur Instandhaltung, Sanierung, Errichtung und den Betrieb von Anlagen der Prozess- und Gebäudeautomation zuständig. Diese Anlagen sind essentiell für den Betrieb und die Überwachung der versorgungstechnischen Anlagen, (Kühl-/Kaltwasser, Druckluft, Heizung, Lüftung, Wasser-Ver-/Entsorgung) welche für die Beschleunigeranlagen, Rechenzentren und Klimatisierungen notwendig sind.
Ihre Aufgaben:
Ihr Profil:
Wir bieten Ihnen eine vielseitige, abwechslungsreiche und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit in einem gut ausgestatteten Arbeitsumfeld mit interessanten und vielfältigen Aufgaben. Weiterbildung ist für uns unerlässlich, GSI bietet entsprechende Weiterbildungs- und Qualifizierungsangebote sowohl intern als auch extern. Bei GSI stehen div. Angebote zur Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf zur Verfügung, Angebote im Bereich des betrieblichen Gesundheitsmanagements, betriebliche Sozialberatungsangebote, Job-Ticket, Leistungen zur Rentenzusatzversorgung, zusätzliche betriebliche Freizeit, sowie einen Betriebssportverein „Schnelle Ionen“.
Die Stelle ist unbefristet. Das Gehalt richtet sich nach dem Tarifvertrag TVöD (Bund).
GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.
Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.
Weitere Informationen über GSI und FAIR erhalten Sie unter www.gsi.de sowie www.fair-center.eu .
Wenn Sie das beschriebene Aufgabenfeld als persönliche Herausforderung ansehen und Interesse haben, in einem außergewöhnlichen internationalen, stark technisch geprägten Umfeld zu arbeiten, senden Sie bitte Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen inklusive Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellungen mit Angabe Ihres frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.139-2152 bis spätestens 02.10.2026 über das Onlineportal auf unserer Webseite:
Online-Bewerbungsportal
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH
Abteilung Personalmanagement
Planckstraße 1
64291 Darmstadt
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Scientific / postdoctoral posts
03.09.2026
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) one of the world's largest research projects, will be built in international cooperation. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work in this international environment with a team of employees committed to ensuring each day to conduct world-class science.
The Research Division (RED) is looking for a new team member in the framework of PUNCH4NFDI 2.0, the NFDI consortium for Particles, Universe, NuClei and Hadrons,
as a
Research Data Manager / Scientific Employee (all genders) for Research Data Management and Science Data Platform Development
Posting-ID 26.138 – 1000
The position is assigned to GSI’s contribution to Work Package “Science Data Platform”. The aim is to further develop the PUNCH Science Data Platform as a user-oriented environment for finding, curating, linking and reusing research data, metadata, Digital Research Products, workflows and research software. In addition, the position will support the institutional implementation and further development of PUNCH-compliant research data management processes at GSI.
Your tasks:
Your profile:
We offer:
a unique opportunity to work in an exciting and highly-stimulating multidisciplinary and international environment.
The contract is limited until 01.10.2028. The salary is based on the collective agreement for public employees (TVöD).
GSI supports the vocational development of women. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply for the position. Handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified.
Further information about FAIR and GSI is available at www.gsi.de and www.fair-center.eu
If you are interested in working in an exceptional international, highly technical environment, please send your complete application documents and details of your earliest possible starting date, quoting the Posting-ID 26.138-1000 by 02.10.2026 at the latest via our online portal:
Online-Bewerbungsportal
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH
ABTEILUNG PERSONAL
PLANCKSTRAßE 1
64291 DARMSTADT
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Administrative staff
04.09.2026
Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. In den nächsten Jahren wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.
Die GSI und das Großprojekt FAIR verfügen über ein breites Spektrum an technologischen Innovationen mit hohem Anwendungspotenzial in der Industrie. Um den erfolgreichen Transfer dieser Technologien zu fördern und die wirtschaftliche Verwertung geistigen Eigentums sicherzustellen, kommt dem gewerblichen Rechtsschutz eine zentrale Bedeutung zu.
Die Gruppe Patente & Lizenzen innerhalb der Stabsabteilung Technologietransfer (TTR) trägt zur Sicherung geistigen Eigentums, zur technologischen Zukunftssicherung des Unternehmens sowie zur Generierung von Verwertungserlösen bei. Sie bildet die Schnittstelle zwischen den wissenschaftlich-technischen Bereichen, den Geschäftsfeldern des Technologietransfers sowie der Rechtsabteilung bei der Gestaltung rechtlicher Regelungen auf dem Gebiet des gewerblichen Rechtsschutzes.
Wir suchen für die Stabsabteilung Technologietransfer(TTR) zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine
Gruppenleitung Patente & Lizenzen (d/m/w)
Kennziffer: 26.133-9510
Ihre Aufgaben:
Ihr Profil:
Wir bieten Ihnen eine vielseitige, abwechslungsreiche und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit an einem überdurchschnittlich gut ausgestatteten Arbeitsplatz mit interessanten und vielfältigen Aufgaben. Teamarbeit und der Wille zur Weiterbildung sind für uns unerlässlich. GSI bietet weiterhin verschiedene Angebote zur Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf, mobiles Arbeiten, Angebote im Bereich des betrieblichen Gesundheitsmanagements, betriebliche Sozialberatungsangebote, persönliche Weiterbildungs- und Qualifizierungsangebote, Job-Ticket, Leistungen zurRentenzusatzversorgung, zusätzliche Betriebliche Freizeit, sowie einen Betriebssportverein „Schnelle Ionen“.
Die Stelle ist unbefristet. Das Gehalt richtet sich nach dem bei GSI geltenden Tarifvertrag TVöD (Bund).
GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.
Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.
Weitere Informationen über GSI und FAIR erhalten Sie unter www.gsi.de sowie www.fair-center.eu.
Wenn Sie das beschriebene Aufgabenfeld als persönliche Herausforderung ansehen und Interesse haben, in einem außergewöhnlichen internationalen, stark technisch geprägten Umfeld zu arbeiten, senden Sie bitte ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen inklusive Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellungen mit Angabe ihres frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.133-9510 bis spätestens 02.10.2026 über unser Bewerberportal:
Online-Bewerbungsportal
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH
ABTEILUNG PERSONAL
PLANCKSTRASSE 1
64291 DARMSTADT
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>IT
IT - Computing
04.09.2026
DESY
The DESY Information Technology (IT) division participates in a wide range of high-profile national and European projects, evaluating and developing innovative IT technologies. One of its key activities is the establishment of the German EOSC Node in collaboration with ten leading research institutions across Germany as part of the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI). This initiative requires close coordination across more than 300 German universities and research institutions, as well as with national and European research infrastructures.To support this ambitious endeavour, we are seeking a scientist with expertise in modern web technologies, particularly the development of user-facing web portals and backend services. The successful candidate will be motivated to contribute to the design, development, and operation of these technologies within the evolving European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) ecosystem.
About your role:
About you:
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.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Magnons: X-rays and Models
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Reference No. PS 2026/4
The Young Investigator Group Magnons: X-rays and Models is looking for
Postdoc (f/m/d) Development of X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques for Magnetic Materials
Your Tasks
1. CV
2. Research proposal
3. Two references
4. List of publications
5. Certificate: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D.
Further Information
Dr. Hebatalla Elnaggar
004930806214698
Closing Date: 19.09.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Institute of Material Systems Modeling
PHD Thesis
The position is suitable for part-time employment.
07.09.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>MSK
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
08.09.2026
DESY
The MSK group manages beam feedback, radiofrequency control, specialised diagnostics, and synchronisation systems for DESY's accelerators. We are an international team of technicians, engineers, and scientists who develop, install, and operate complex devices, and embedded systems for the EuXFEL, FLASH, PETRA III, and the upcoming PETRA IV storage ring.With the PETRA IV project, DESY is launching one of the most ambitious and innovative large-scale research projects worldwide. PETRA IV, the most brilliant synchrotron radiation source of the next generation, will be the ultimate 4D X-ray microscope, setting new standards in precision and performance. To implement the project, we are looking for motivated employees who want to get involved in a complex project with international appeal. More information about PETRA IV: PETRA IV
About your role:
About you:
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.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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
PHD Thesis
07.09.2026
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, developing 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:
About you:
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours and variable part-time. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Magnons: X-rays and Models
PHD Thesis
Reference No. PS 2026/5
The Young Investigator Group Magnons: X-rays and Models is looking for
PhD Student (f/m/d) Magnetic Excitations in Functional Oxides
Your Tasks
Dr. Hebatalla Elnaggar
030 806214698
hebatalla.elnaggar@helmholtz-berlin.de
Closing Date: 22.09.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Structure and Dynamics of Energy Materials
PHD Thesis
Reference No. SE 2026/13
The Department Structure and Dynamics of Energy Materials is looking for
PhD Student (f/m/d) Semiconductor Materials for Photovoltaics
Your Tasks
Mrs. Prof. Dr. Susan Schorr
+49 30 8062-42317
Closing Date: 22.09.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
08.09.2026
As part of your work, you will independently conduct the development and characterisation of lithium-containing ceramic materials for future fusion applications. This includes both the conceptual planning and the experimental implementation and scientific evaluation of the research activities.
Your responsibilities will include, in particular:
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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08.09.2026
The tenure-track professorship "Organometallic Chemistry" is intended to contribute to the diverse activities of the institutes and programs at KIT. Organometallic chemistry at KIT addresses, among other things, core areas in the fields of photochemistry or electrochemistry, in particular with a focus on molecular systems for applications in a biological and chemical context. Aspects of digitalization in chemistry (use of digital methods in research and teaching, automation and robotics, and/or machine learning/chemical informatics) are welcome, in addition to experimental approaches.
In particular, the research is integrated into the KIT programs "Materials System Engineering" (program-oriented funding period POF IV) or rather "Information-Driven Materials Systems Discovery" and "Biological and Artificial Intelligence: Learning from Living Systems" (Program oriented Funding Period, POF V) in the Research Field Helmholtz Information.
You will perform university duties with a teaching obligation of 4 SWS, and if you are positively evaluated, of 6 SWS.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences is one of the world's leading institutions in the field of geosciences. As part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest research organisation, we address global challenges such as natural hazards, climate change and the sustainable use of resources. In doing so, we combine cutting-edge research with social relevance. Our international staff - around 1,200 employees and approx. 500 guests - work in a multidisciplinary way and with a unique infrastructure to research the dynamic processes of the Earth system. Our vision: “Taking the pulse of the Earth to safeguard a habitable planet.”
For section 4.6 Geomorphology (department “Geosystems”), we are looking for a:
GHOST (DFG-funded project): Loss of organic carbon in the eastern Mediterranean: investigating the elusive “ghost sapropels” and “red intervals”
The GHOST project will focus on elucidating the climatic and oceanic drivers leading to the formation of the enigmatic "ghost sapropels" in Mediterranean sediments during the past 3 million years. Sapropels are organic-rich sediments preserved over geological time, including in the deepest parts of the Mediterranean Sea. Because their formation process involves complex land-ocean linkages and large-scale ocean deoxygenation, they are often considered natural laboratories for understanding the timing and drivers of such processes.
In this project, we will focus on sapropels where the organic carbon is not preserved, called "ghost sapropels". They occur synchronously in the Mediterranean basin and seem paced by Milankovitch cycles, but the driving mechanism remains elusive. This project will exploit national and international collaborations to use multiple isotopic tools and the extraction of specific sedimentary fractions at four ODP sites, as well as numerical models. Through this data-model approach, we will test a set of working hypotheses that will enable us to understand the processes leading to the lack or loss of carbon in ghost sapropels. Ultimately, we aim to assess how the lack or loss of organic carbon in ghost sapropels affected the carbon cycle.
As part of this international project, your role will be to perform isotopic measurements (radiogenic Nd and Sr isotopes, stable O, C, and potentially Li isotopes) in two clean laboratories at the GFZ (Potsdam, Germany) and GEOMAR (Kiel, Germany). You will sample four ODP legacy cores stored at the national repository in Bremen and will extract specific sedimentary fractions based on the chemistry and grain-size distribution of bulk sediments for the isotopic analyses. In close collaboration with colleagues at the Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement (Paris-Saclay, France), you will perform numerical experiments with the FESDIA diagenesis model to help determine the role of different parameters on the fate of organic carbon in these sediments. The dataset you generate will provide new insights into the long-term changes in hydroclimates in North Africa as well as into Mediterranean Sea paleocirculation.
You will be based in the Geomorphology section at the GFZ, a vibrant and diverse group of researchers. Here, you will be exposed to a wide range of scientific methods and projects that foster curiosity and motivation and provide a collaborative and supportive scientific culture. We commit to supporting the development of early-career scientists through attentive and agile supervision.
Your responsibilities:Essential Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
The GFZ actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. We explicitly welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age, and physical or neurodiverse abilities.
“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. To know more about our Diversity policies, contact the diversity team. If you need more information about our gender equality policies, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer and check our Equal Opportunities Plan & Cascade Model.
We look forward to applications from people who enjoy working in diverse teams, where everyone feels respected and valued and can fully develop their own talents. Applicants with severe disabilities and equalised persons will receive preferential consideration if equally qualified.
Data protection information for applicants
In case of any further queries regarding the field of activity, please contact Dr. Cécile L. Blanchet via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Reference No. SE 2026/12
The Department Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells is looking for
Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) Development of a Mid-Bandgap Perovskite Cell for Triple-Junction Solar Cells
Your Tasks
Marcel Roß
+49 (30) 8062 - 41312
marcel.ross@helmholtz-berlin.de
Closing Date: 07.10.2026
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.
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01.11.2026
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.
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Scientific / postdoctoral posts
10.09.2026
DESY-Zeuthen
The Photo Injector Test Facility PITZ in Zeuthen (near Berlin) is one of the leading international groups for developing modern photo injectors and their applications. Current R&D goals of PITZ include improving the electron source brightness beyond state of the art for X-ray Free Electron Lasers as well as applications of high brightness beams, e.g. for most modern cancer radiation therapies like FLASH-RT and SFRT (FLASHlab@PITZ). The Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) is the next-generation, ground-based facility for very-high-energy gamma-ray astronomy. It will feature two massive telescope arrays deployed across both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Operations and scientific data acquisition within the observatory are managed by the Array Control and Data Acquisition (ACADA) system. Within ACADA, the Resource Manager (RM) handles infrastructure administration and system supervision, while the Central Control (CC) orchestrates the execution of astronomical observation workflows.As software developer, you will work for PITZ to develop server software for the accelerator control system, as well as for the ACADA system's RM and CC subsystems.
About your role:
About you:
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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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 Ocean Dynamics Research Unit at GEOMAR employs numerical ocean and Earth system models, observational data, theory, and novel data science methods to advance our understanding of the physical processes governing the ocean and climate systems. Key areas of focus include: 1.) the global significance of ocean eddies, turbulence, and upwelling; 2.) the interplay of various physical processes and their role in ocean mixing; 3.) interactions between the ocean, atmosphere, and biogeochemistry; and 4.) the fundamental role of the oceans within the climate and Earth system. These focal areas are embedded within GEOMAR’s Research Division 1 (Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics), necessitating and facilitating close collaboration with observational and modeling research groups at GEOMAR, as well as broader interdisciplinary cooperation.
The Ocean Dynamics Research Unit is offering a fixed-term position, starting 01. January 2027 (pending funding availability), for up to 5 years as a
Job Description
As part of the Helmholtz Association’s program-oriented funding, the scientist will contribute to ongoing research in theoretical and physical oceanography and climate science within a motivated, interdisciplinary team, while also establishing their own research priorities. These could, for example, relate to the FUTURO campaign https://futuro-campaign.org/index.html – scheduled for 2029 – which focuses on the role of West African upwelling regions within the climate and Earth system. Participation in the conceptualization, proposal development, and execution of international scientific research projects is strongly encouraged. Furthermore, the scientist is expected to actively advance research priorities in theoretical oceanography and ocean/Earth system modeling at GEOMAR and to contribute to the strategic direction. A thematic overview of the Ocean Dynamics Research Unit can be found at https://www.geomar.de/en/fb1-od.
Your Tasks
Qualification
Required:
Desirable:
At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer you:
The fixed-term nature of the position is based on Section §2 Abs. 1 of the German WissZeitVG.
Provided the relevant requirements are met, compensation is paid up to pay grade E 13 (TVöD-Bund). The regular weekly working hours correspond to those of a full-time position. The position cannot be split. Part-time employment is generally possible within the framework of appropriate work-schedule models.
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel seeks to increase the proportion of female scientists and explicitly encourages qualified female academics to apply. GEOMAR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages scientists with disabilities to apply. Qualified disabled applicants will receive preference in the application process.
Please submit your complete and detailed application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of publications, if applicable, as well as relevant certificates, particularly academic transcripts) by 14. October 2026 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 Prof. Dr. Stephan Juricke (Tel.: 0431 600-4003, E-Mail: sjuricke(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 “Climate modelling”.
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.
]]>Vocational training
12.09.2026
Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. Derzeit wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.
Für das Ausbildungsjahr ab August 2027 suchen wir
Auszubildende zum*zur Kauffrau/-mann für Büromanagement
Kennziffer 26.09-AUS-8120
(Ausbildungszeit beträgt 3 Jahre)
Dein Profil:
Ausbildungsorte: verschiedene Büros, insbesondere
Angebotene Wahlqualifikationen:
Deine Aufgaben:
Wir bieten:
Weitere Informationen über GSI und FAIR erhältst Du unter www.gsi.de und www.fair-center.de.
GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.
Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.
Deine vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen im PDF-Format richtest Du bitte unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.09-AUS-8120 bis zum 18.10.2026 über unser Online-Bewerbungsformular oder per E-Mail (ausbildung(at)gsi.de) an:
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH
Frau Leslie Mück
Planckstraße 1
64291 Darmstadt
Der Einstellungstest findet am 30.10.2026 statt.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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12.09.2026
Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. Derzeit wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.
Für das Ausbildungsjahr ab August 2027 suchen wir
Auszubildende zum*zur Konstruktionsmechaniker*in – Ausrüstungstechnik (d/m/w)
Kennziffer 26.08-AUS-8120
(Ausbildungszeit beträgt 3,5 Jahre)
Die Schlosserei besteht aus einem Team von 8 Kolleg*innen und bildet im Durchschnitt einen Auszubildenden pro Jahr aus. Die Aufgaben der Schlosserei umfassen neben dem Allgemeinen Stahlbau, die Herstellung von Beschleuniger- und Experimentkomponenten, Montagearbeiten auf dem gesamten Campus sowie den Bau von Prototypen.
Dein Profil:
Ausbildungsinhalte:
Deine Aufgaben:
Wir bieten:
Weitere Informationen über GSI und FAIR erhältst Du unter www.gsi.de und www.fair-center.de.
GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.
Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.
Deine vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen im PDF-Format richtest Du bitte unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.08-AUS-8120 bis zum 18.10.2026 über unser Online-Bewerbungsformular oder per E-Mail(ausbildung(at)gsi.de) an:
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH
Frau Leslie Mück
Planckstraße 1
64291 Darmstadt
Der Einstellungstest findet am 23.10.2026 statt.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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12.09.2026
Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. Derzeit wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.
Für das Ausbildungsjahr ab August 2027 suchen wir
Auszubildende zum*zur Industriemechaniker*in – Feingerätebau (d/m/w)
Kennziffer 26.07-AUS-8120
(Ausbildungszeit beträgt 3,5 Jahre)
Dein Profil:
Ausbildungsinhalte:
Deine Aufgaben:
Wir bieten:
Weitere Informationen über GSI und FAIR erhältst Du unter www.gsi.de und www.fair-center.de.
GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.
Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.
Deine vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen im PDF-Format richtest Du bitte unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.07-AUS-8120 bis zum 18.10.2026 über unser Online-Bewerbungsformular oder per E-Mail(ausbildung(at)gsi.de) an:
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH
Frau Leslie Mück
Planckstraße 1
64291 Darmstadt
Der Einstellungstest findet am 23.10.2026 statt.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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12.09.2026
Das GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt betreibt eine der führenden Teilchenbeschleunigeranlagen für die Wissenschaft. In den nächsten Jahren wird in internationaler Zusammenarbeit die neue Anlage FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) gebaut, eines der größten Forschungsvorhaben weltweit. GSI und FAIR bieten die Gelegenheit, in diesem internationalen Umfeld mit einem Team von Mitarbeiter*innen zusammenzuarbeiten, das sich täglich dafür einsetzt, Wissenschaft auf Weltniveau zu betreiben.
Für das Ausbildungsjahr ab August 2027 suchen wir
Auszubildende zum*zur Elektroniker*in für Betriebstechnik (d/m/w)
Kennziffer 26.04-AUS-8120
(Ausbildungszeit beträgt 3,5 Jahre)
Dein Profil:
Deine Aufgaben:
Ausbildungsorte:
Ausbildungszeit:
Informationen über uns und unsere Abteilung:
Unsere Abteilung ist die Gebäude und Anlagentechnik. Die Gruppe Elektrotechnik Betrieb besteht aus ca. 20 Personen.
Wir sind zuständig für:
Ende 2021 haben wir unsere Ausbildungswerkstatt komplett modernisiert und haben aktuell eine Kapazität für insgesamt 6 Auszubildende. Dich erwarten eine angenehme Arbeitsatmosphäre und hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter*innen.
Wir bieten:
Weitere Informationen über FAIR und GSI erhältst Du unter www.gsi.de und www.fair-center.de.
GSI fördert die berufliche Entwicklung von Frauen und begrüßt es, wenn sich Frauen durch die Ausschreibung besonders angesprochen fühlen.
Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Qualifikation den Vorzug.
Deine vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen im PDF-Format richtest Du bitte unter Angabe der Kennziffer 26.04-AUS-8120 bis zum 18.10.2026 über unser Online-Bewerbungsformular oder per E-Mail(ausbildung(at)gsi.de) an:
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH
Frau Leslie Mück
Planckstraße 1
64291 Darmstadt
Der Einstellungstest findet am 23.10.2026 statt.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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The position is suitable for part-time employment.
01.11.2026
With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.
The Institute of Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.
The Department of Process Diagnostics is looking for a PhD Student / Scientific Assistant (f/m/d) Recycling of Rare Earth Elements from Permanent Magnets, subject to project approval.
# Development of a process for the recycling of rare earth elements from permanent magnets
# Recovery of Dy and Nd from molten salts at 500 °C
# Design, construction, and operation of the electrolysis cell
# Analysis, interpretation, and documentation of experimental results
# Publication and presentation of research findings at project meetings and scientific conferences
# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, or Physics)
# Enthusiasm for experimental work is desirable
# Willingness to work with high-temperature molten salts
# Knowledge of electrochemistry is desirable
# Ability to work independently in a structured and solution-oriented manner
# Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary and international research environment
# Excellent written and spoken English skills desirable
# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund
# 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.
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14.09.2026
Hence, this endowed professorship, funded by the Karl Schlecht Foundation, is dedicated to responsible leadership. Concretely, it examines responsible leadership and its conditions, mechanisms of action, and effects. Potential research priorities include:
The professorship will fulfil university responsibilities with a teaching load of 9 semester hours per week. This will primarily be conducted at the central academic institution "House of Competence" (HoC) at KIT, particularly to expand the offerings of the Leadership Talent Labs (LTL). Overall, the professorship contributes to the interdisciplinary competency development of students across all disciplines at KIT, through training and coaching programmes.
Additionally, the professorship will offer courses in the study programmes of the KIT Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (e.g., in the Liberal Arts and Sciences programme).
At the HoC, the professorship will take on the academic leadership of the LTL and the “Perspektivenlabor”, as well as prospective additional academic leadership roles. There are excellent collaboration opportunities with the “Leadership Talent Academy” (Career Service).
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
01.01.2027
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Other
01.01.2027
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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Other,IT - Computing
15.09.2026
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. We are currently participating in the build-up of the German EOSC node together with 10 other highly regarded institutions from the German research landscape and within the National Research lnfrastructure (NFDI). This effort requires a high degree of coordination between more than 300 German universities and research centers as weil as national and European infrastructures. To realize this ambitious objective, we're seeking a scientist who possesses expertise in web technologies, especially in federated Authentication and Authorisation infrastructure technologies. Additionally, the ideal candidate should be driven to contribute to the development of these technologies within the evolving EOSC framework.
About your role:
About you:
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.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
]]>Scientific / postdoctoral posts
01.12.2026
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 for Resource Ecology (IRE) conducts applied basic research into the protection of people and the environment from the effects of of pollutants resulting from technical processes of energy and raw material extraction. An important goal is a better understanding of fundamental processes that influence the transport and the accumulation of radiotoxic elements in the geo- and biosphere including the food chain. This also includes research on microbial activity in potential repositories for high-level radioactive waste.
The Group Deep Biosphere is looking for a Postdoc (f/m/d) for experimental research on the Influence of microbiological processes on hydraulic, mechanical and chemical properties of potential backfill materials for the final disposal of high-level radioactive waste, subject to project approval.
Microorganisms are naturally present in geotechnical barrier materials (backfill materials) and in the geological barrier of final repositories for high-level radioactive waste and, under certain conditions, can be metabolically active, interact with their environment in various ways and thus influence the properties of the barrier materials. The aim of the project is to investigate whether the natural microbial communities in the backfill materials influence its hydraulic, mechanical and chemical properties. This is being investigated through three parallel experimental approaches: microcosms, long-term observation cells and oedometer cells. This involves investigating the effects of microbial activity on the mineralogy and chemical composition of clays and clay pore solutions, swelling behaviour and permeability of clays; reaction behaviour of a container material at the interface with the clays and the effect of corrosion of a container material on the clay and the clay-pore solution.
# Conducting and evaluating experiments in microcosms and long-term observation cells under anoxic conditions in the presence of one type of backfill material and one type of container material
# Analysis of the gas phase by gas chromatography, and of the liquid phase by sensors, HPLC, HPIC and ICP-MS and the solid phase by XRD und RAMAN
# DNA extraction from the backfill material followed by 16S rRNA gene analysis
# Cultivation of anaerobic bacteria
# Conducting literature review, writing scientific publications, and presenting research results
# Supervising scientific supporting staff
# Supervision of (under)graduate and doctoral students as well as student courses
# Completed university studies (PhD) in the field of Geosciences as geomicrobiology or geochemistry, Biology and Chemistry
# Relevant professional experience in the specified area
# Many years of experience in experimental laboratory work, high motivation and initiative
# Willingness to work with open radioactive materials in a radiation-controlled laboratory is required
# Excellent knowledge of a broad range of molecular biological (DNA extraction, 16S rRNA gene analysis), geochemical and analytical as well as spectroscopic (HPLC, HPIC, ICP-MS, XRD, SEM-EDX und RAMAN) methods are an advantage
# Strong planning, project and time management, and organizational skills are required
# Ability to communicate and carry out work in an interdisciplinary research team (radiochemistry, biochemistry, geochemistry, physical chemistry) and willingness to participate in scientific conferences and workshops
# Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working
# Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund
# 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, contact details of two references, e.g. former superiors, 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.
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The position is suitable for part-time employment.
01.01.2027
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 for Resource Ecology (IRE) conducts applied basic research into the protection of people and the environment from the effects of radioactive radiation.
The Department of Biophysics is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) Lanthanides in Bio-Systems: From Speciation to Novel Molecules and Functions, subject to project approval.
# Characterization of lanthanide speciation and bioavailability in environmental samples (soil, water)
# Screening for novel lanthanide-dependent biomolecules
# Spectroscopic and thermodynamic characterization of lanthanide-biomolecules (structure, stability, coordination environment)
# Isolation and cultivation of novel lanthanide-utilizing microorganisms
# Documentation, analysis and scientific publication of results (publications, conferences, dissertation)
# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics or a related field
# Experience in handling proteins/biomolecules and with microbiological cultivation techniques
# Safe handling of spectroscopic methods (e.g. fluorescence/laser spectroscopy, NMR, IR, CD)
# Knowledge of analytical chemistry/elemental analysis is an advantage
# Expertise in chemometrics/multivariate data analysis is desirable
# Willingness to work in radiation-controlled areas (including occupational health examination)
# Scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for complex, interdisciplinary questions
# Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style
# Strong team player with open communication, both within the immediate work environment and with project partners
# A keen interest in spectroscopic methods
# Proficiency in scientific software (e.g. Origin, MATLAB, Python)
# Excellent written and spoken English; German language skills an advantage
# 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)
# Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund
# 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.
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