IBI-5 - Theoretische Physik der Lebenden Materie

PHD Thesis

25.02.2019

1551095545

With 5,900 employees and a unique research infrastructure, Forschungszentrum Jülich is one of the major interdisciplinary research centres in Europe. It is a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres. We are offering a

PhD Position on “Simulating Cytoskeletal Dynamics”

at the institute for Theoretical Physics of Living Matter (www.fz-juelich.de/ibi/ibi-5). The institute has a strong track record in computer simulations of active matter. We have recently started to develop models to simulate mixtures of cytoskeletal filaments and molecular motors [1-3]. In this PhD project, we aim to investigate flows and active force generation in the cytoskeleton of biological cells. We will address the system from the point of view of ‘living matter’ and focus on the non-equilibrium physics aspects of the system. Your research will have a strong focus on high performance computing for networks of cytoskeletal filaments, molecular motors, and crosslinkers.

Your profile:Applicants should be ambitious, highly motivated, and creative. Expertise in theoretical or computational physics or a related discipline is mandatory. Experience with soft matter physics and statistical mechanics will be helpful. Candidates will work both individually and collaboratively and should have good skills in spoken and written English.

Our offer:We offer a three-year, full-time PhD project with a competitive salary and an international and stimulating work environment. The institute is a member of several national and international scientific networks.

The institute for Theoretical Physics of Living Matter is a member of the International Helmholtz Research School of Biophysics and Soft Matter (IHRS BioSoft). The IHRS BioSoft aims at advancing research and education at the interfaces between physics, chemistry, biology, and neuroscience. In addition to scientific lectures, seminars, and lab courses, the IHRS BioSoft provides complementary training in transferable skills, as well as networking opportunities with other PhD students in the areas of Soft Matter and Biophysics. Successful applicants can also apply for membership in the IHRS BioSoft (www.ihrs-biosoft.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

Postdoctoral researchers have the opportunity to work with CISPA faculty on existing lines of research, as well as develop their own research agenda under CISPA faculty supervision. Former postdoctoral researchers have moved on to take permanent position at top universities and research laboratories worldwide, including Carnegy Mellon, Microsoft Research, IMDEA and INRIA.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Initiativbewerbung

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

IBG-1 - Biotechnologie

Diploma & Master Thesis

17.10.2016

1476686111

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

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

In this project, you will bring MCMC methods into the setting of metabolic flux inference and with inspiration from existing algorithms, develop tailored MCMC algorithm(s). The ensuing algorithm(s) will be implemented in an existing C++ framework, validated and benchmarked with a realistic case study. The focus of the project can develop either more in the mathematical theory of MCMC or practical implementation of code for the Jülich supercomputers.

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

About us: The “Modeling and Simulation Group” is part of the IBG-1, located at the Research Center Jülich (Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH). We offer a multidisciplinary and interesting research environment within a young and dynamic group. The project is an excellent example for research at the interface of computational systems biology and mathematics.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

08.05.2020

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

Studentische Hilfskräfte

13.07.2020

Aufgabengebiet:Unterstützung bei der Durchführung experimenteller Workshops für SchülerInnen im Bereich IT-Sicherheit Betreuung von Gruppenarbeiten innerhalb der interaktiven WorkshopsUnterstützung bei Events des Schülerlabors sowohl am Standort Am Beckerturm in St. Ingbert, als auch bei externen EventsAnforderungen:StudentIn der Informatik, IT-Sicherheit oder einer eng verwandten DisziplinErste Erfahrungen und Freude am Vermitteln von LehrinhaltenNachgewiesene Grundkenntnisse im Bereich Cybersicherheit (Bitte Notenübersicht beilegen)Programmiersprachen: Java, Python; Erfahrungen mit Docker von VorteilAusgeprägte Kommunikationsfähigkeit und hohe LernbereitschaftFließende Englisch- und Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und SchriftStrukturierte Arbeitsweise und ausgeprägtes OrganisationstalentMotivierte, kreative und serviceorientierte Persönlichkeit

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

IEK-10 - Modellierung von Energiesystemen

PHD Thesis

IEK-10 focuses on the development of models and algorithms for simulation and optimization of decentralized, integrated energy systems. Such systems are characterized by high spatial and temporal variability of energy supply and demand as well as by a high degree of interdependency of material and energy flows. Research at IEK-10 aims to provide scalable and faster than real-time capable methods and tools which enable the energy-optimal, cost-efficient and safe design and operation of future energy systems.

Your Job:

• Analysis of the current state of the art in control of multi-modal energy systems
• Develop innovative control solutions for multi-modal decentralized energy systems
• Support the design and development of a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) laboratory
• Development of real-time capable models for the energy infrastructures on the campus Forschungszentrum Jülich
• Validation of the simulation models on the basis of the energy infrastructures of the campus of Forschungszentrum Jülich

Your Profile:

• Excellent university degree (Master) in Electrical / Electronic / Power Systems Engineering or a comparable field
• Strong mathematical background
• Knowledge of modeling, preferably of power systems
• Very good knowledge and experience in programming (e.g. Python, Matlab, C, C++)
• Experiences in mathematical optimization, simulation and machine learning
• Excellent ability for cooperative collaboration
• Very good communication skills in English
• Preferably knowledge of Opal-RT / RTDS
• Preferably knowledge in implementing electrical control circuits and measuring setups

Our Offer:

• Possibility of pursuing a PhD at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University supervised by Prof. Benigni
• A highly motivated research group in one of the biggest research centers in Europe
• An excellent scientific and technical infrastructure: both necessary conditions for a successful PhD thesis at RWTH Aachen within three and a half years
• Participation in project meetings and conferences
• Strong support and mentoring for setting up a future career in science and/or the industry
• Usually a contract for the duration of 3 years
• Pay in line with 75 % of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund).

Information on employment as a PhD student at Forschungszentrum Jülich can be found here www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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

Technik

Electrical Engineer (overwintering) (m/f/d)

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

Technik

Engineer /Operating engineer (overwintering) (m/f/d)

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

Technik

Electrical Engineer / Technician (overwintering) (m/f/d)

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

Technik

Cook/ Chef de cuisine (overwintering) (m/f/d)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Master thesis: Zooplankton adaptation to climate change

Background
In the division "Biosciences", section “Shelf Seas Systems Ecology” (Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research) we are looking for a Master student (Biology/Ecology/Physiology). Zooplankton adaptation to climate change Global change places organisms under enormous pressure by radically changing the environment in which they live. Those shifts in abiotic conditions induce physiological acclimatization and genetic adaptations in populations which dampens the influence of new environmental settings on population dynamics and allows species to persist.

Tasks
This project will therefore investigate the effects of global change on zooplankton population dynamics and the associated evolutionary responses. We hypothesise that (1) with increasing strength of abiotic changes the selective pressure will also increase which could in turn decrease the genetic diversity of populations over time. We also hypothesise that (2) populations could adapt to global change which should be seen during transplant experiments in the performance of different selection lines.
This project will therefore provide information on the consequences of global change for zooplankton demographic features, grazing pressure, and nutrient recycling, all of which largely influence community interactions and ecosystem functioning.

Requirements
Further Information
You are interested?

You are interested?
Then please send us your application with Cover letter an CV (with all documents merged into one PDF file) by e-mail to: Dr. Cédric Meunier (cedric.meunier@awi.de)

For further information please contact Dr. Cédric Meunier (cedric.meunier@awi.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.

Diploma & Master Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Master thesis: How will global changes impact planktonic food webs?

Background
In the division "Biosciences", section “Shelf Seas Systems Ecology” (Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research) we are looking for a Master student (Biology/Ecology/Physiology).

How will global changes impact planktonic food webs?

Global change places organisms under enormous pressure by radically changing the environment in which they live. Despite this threat, our understanding of the consequences of global change is incomplete since most studies to date have focused on single stressors.

Tasks
This project will realistically assess the impact of simultaneous changes in temperature, pH, nutrients, and salinity on planktonic organisms and will provide a robust evaluation of how planktonic organisms are and will be affected by abiotic changes. To do so, the candidate will study the interactions between phytoplankton, microzooplankton, and mesozooplankton by conducting multifactorial laboratory experiments.

Requirements
Further Information
You are interested?

You are interested?
Then please send us your application with Cover letter an CV (with all documents merged into one PDF file) by e-mail to: Dr. Cédric Meunier (cedric.meunier@awi.de)

For further information please contact Dr. Cédric Meunier (cedric.meunier@awi.de)

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

Other

(Voluntary) environmental gap year in the working group on deep-sea research (one position)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

(Voluntary) environmental gap year in the working group Centre for Aquaculture Research (two positions)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

(Voluntary) environmental gap year in the working group Highsea (one position)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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.

(Voluntary) environmental gap year in the working group Ecosystem Functions(one position)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

(Voluntary) environmental gap year in the working group Food Web Project on Helgoland (one position)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Master thesis: climate modelling

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Master thesis: Online measurements of dissolved methane in the Elbe and Weser Estuary

Background
Research Division: Marine Geochemistry & In situ Ecology

Methane and carbon dioxide are prominent greenhouse gases. However, the contribution of natural methane sources to the global methane increase is not clear yet. Also, the role of estuaries as source or sink of greenhouse gases has to be verified. In case of extreme hydrological events (river flood or draught) the riverine import of these gases into the marine system is unclear. In our working groups, we address the distribution of methane in the Elbe and Weser Estuary and the North Sea.

Tasks
In this master thesis, a new sensor system to measure online methane should be deployed at several short time cruises with our research vessel. In addition, these data shall be compared with modelled distribution of different water masses.

Requirements

• Experience in gas analysis
• Experience data analysis (such as R)

Additional skills and knowledge

• Ability to participate in 2 -day cruises
• Driving license

Further Information
You are interested?

You are interested?
Then please send us your application with Cover letter an CV (with all documents merged into one PDF file) by e-mail to: Dr. Ingeborg Bussmann (ingeborg.bussmann@awi.de; 04725-819-3230)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

17.08.2020

Cyanobacteria is one of the most important and oldest class of bacteria on earth. Additionally, they have very interesting characteristics and exhibit intriguing behavior. More specifically, Cyanobacteria can produce their own food through photosynthesis and move in response to light – behavior which is called phototaxis.

The study of phototaxis of cyanobacteria is the topic of the present project. You will be using the tool-set specific to lab on a chip (LOC) and microfluidic devices in order to investigate phototaxis of cyanobacteria within microfluidic chips. Furthermore, you will be trained in MEMS-based characterization techniques in order to subsequently characterize the bacterial cells, their movement on various substrates and in the end, record the overall response of cell motility as a function of different surface properties.

The specific tasks within the project will be: (i) training on MEMS characterization techniques such as contact angle measurements, atomic force microscopy (AFM), Zeta potential measurement and white light Interferometry ; (ii) cell culture, cell handling and testing on a Microscopic setup; (iii) statistical analysis of the data;

You will be integrated in a larger team within the SPA-Lab. Within this project, you will use the infrastructure existent at the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), i.e., microfabrication facilities and micro-characterization equipment. This is a complete project, offering the possibility to fabricate and test the devices, giving you the opportunity to co-author conference and/or journal publications

Further information on the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT): www.imt.kit.edu

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

17.08.2020

Rotating micro-machinery is commonly used for various energy conversion applications. Motors and turbines convert electrical or fluid power into mechanical power, with high peripheral speeds being desirable.

The central topic of this Master thesis is the miniaturization of high-speed turbomachinery for applications in specific scientific instruments. This task imposes specific challenges: careful design of millimeter and sub-millimeter scale blades, integration of various types of bearings, simulation of the fluid dynamics within the devices. All these challenges must consider micrometer scale tolerances for robust and precise operation.

Are you passionate about mechanical engineering? Are you ready to challenge yourself in developing the fastest miniaturized turbine as the goal of your Master thesis? Are you interested to solve interesting design problems related to the development of microscale rotary turbomachinery? Do you have the ambition to fabricate and test the micro-turbine while spinning at record speeds?

If “yes”, we are looking for you!

The specific tasks within the project will be: (i) decide on the micro-turbine actuation type, e.g., electrostatic, fluid; (ii) micro-turbine design and fabrication; (iii) micro-turbine testing. During the Master thesis, you will get hands-on experience on microsystems design, cleanroom fabrication, micro-structural characterization, having the opportunity to get exposure to a wide range of instruments and techniques.

You will be integrated in the larger team of the Spin & Photon Applications (SPA-) Laboratory. Within this project, you will use the infrastructure existent at the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), i.e., microfabrication facilities and micro-characterization equipment. This is a complete project, offering the possibility to fabricate and test the devices, giving you the opportunity to co-author conference and/or journal publications.

Further information on the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT): www.imt.kit.edu

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

12.10.2020

For the “CELL CLINIC” interdisciplinary project in collaboration with Heidelberg University, we are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated student with interest in exploiting methods of microsystems engineering, in particular Bio-MEMS in order to address a very specific scientific question: complex screening of human induced pluripotent stem (hiPS) cells in a microfluidic controlled environment.

The overarching goal of the “CELL CLINIC” project will be to produce a Bio-MEMS platform, the so-called “CELL CLINIC”, which will allow for both electrochemical and metabolic monitoring of human induced pluripotent stem (hiPS) cells colonies. Electrochemical monitoring will be realized by electrodes integrated within the CELL CLINIC, while metabolic monitoring will be achieved by integrating miniaturized nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) detectors within the CELL CLINIC.

The specific tasks within the project will be: (i) design and fabricate electrode arrays within a microfluidic environment for electrochemical monitoring of hiPS cell colonies; (ii) be involved, together with the partners from Heidelberg Univ., in hiPS cell colonies testing; (iii) integrate the CELL CLINIC with miniaturized NMR sensing capabilities. During the Master thesis, you will get hands-on experience on microcluidics design, cleanroom fabrication, micro-structural characterization, hiPS cells characterization, having the opportunity to get exposure to a wide range of instruments and techniques.

You will be integrated in the larger team of the Spin & Photon Applications (SPA-) Laboratory. Within this project, you will use the infrastructure existent at the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), i.e., microfabrication facilities and micro-characterization equipment. This is a complete project, offering the possibility to fabricate and test the devices, giving you the opportunity to co-author conference and/or journal publications.

Further information on the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT): www.imt.kit.edu

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

IEK-10 - Modellierung von Energiesystemen

Diploma & Master Thesis

13.10.2020

1602603818

IEK-10 focuses on the optimal design and operation of integrated, decentralized energy systems with a high share of renewable energy. Computer simulation and numerical optimization are our essential tools to arrive at efficient, reliable and cost-effective solutions. We contribute both to the development of mathematical models and to the development of improved simulation methods and optimization algorithms. Our methods and software-tools are validated against operating data of real systems. Furthermore, we conduct comprehensive case studies in order to test and further improve the scalability and the performance of our models and algorithms. Specially adapted methods and codes enable us to exploit the potential of high performance computing with the aim of solving particularly large and complex problems.

Scope of the Master Thesis: A successful energy transition requires new and efficient simulation methods for large scale power systems, also illustrating interactions between different parts of multi-modal grids. Your goal will be the development and combination of such methods with parallel computing and their application to real-world grids.

Your Profile:

• Very good Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a comparable subject
• Good knowledge of and some experience in a programming language, preferably C++ or Python
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Interest in developing new and exciting methods

Our Profile:

• Highly motivated scientists of different subject areas working together
• Interdisciplinary work combining physics, computer science, and engineering
• Intensive supervision by one or more experienced and helpful colleague(s)
• Friendly and welcoming work environment

We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from everyone! If you are interested, please send us your complete application.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

10.11.2020

A DMD, “digital micromirror device”, is a micro-opto-electro-mechanical system consisting of upto 8 million micromirrors used in projector systems. Each mirror can be tilted individually to modulate the light to generate complex illumination patterns. The goal of this project is to use a DMD as an optical excitation for studying photo-sensitive bacteria. The light pattern from the DMD is coupled to a multi-mode fiber (MMF) of 50-micron core diameter. By varying the patterns projected on the DMD, the light at the distal end of the fiber can be focused to a 3 µm spot. Genetic optimization algorithm can be used to identify the phase pattern that generates the focused spot. The hardware control of the processor and the camera and the algorithms will be implemented using C++ programming.

The specific tasks within the project will be: (i) Embedded system programing; (ii) Genetic algorithm implementation using C++; (iii) Testing and optimization of the code in the optical setup to obtain the focused; (iv) Design and fabrication of 3D parts.

You will be integrated in a larger team within the SPA-Lab. This is a complete project, offering the possibility to handle embedded system and optics and test the measurement setup, giving you the opportunity to co-author conference and/or journal publications.

Further information on the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT): www.imt.kit.edu

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

PHD Thesis

01.02.2021

DESY

Within the Helmholtz Innovation Pool project Tangerine (Towards Next Generation Silicon Detectors), DESY offers a Ph.D position focused on the investigation of a 65 nm CMOS imaging technology to develop the next generation of pixel sensors. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team pushing silicon detectors to the next level. The Ph.D. project will cover the full life cycle of detector development, from Monte Carlo and TCAD simulation over sensor design studies to characterization studies of the first prototype generation.

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• Monte Carlo and TCAD simulations of silicon detectors
• Laboratory characterization of prototypes
• Test beam integration and measurements

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• Master in physics with excellent grades
• Deep interest in detectors for particle physics, especially in silicon detector technology
• Good English language skills
• Very good teamwork, communication and presentation skills
• Experience in simulation and detector characterization are welcome

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is in according to the regulations of the TV AVH.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

17.12.2020

Aside of conventional measurement and analysis methods, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analysis is a handy tool for retrieving data on physical, chemical and biological processes with high time and spatial resolution. Generally, certain nuclei – most prominent cases are 1H, 13C and 19F – being inside molecules to be analyzed are polarized by more or less strong magnetic fields. The loss of polarization can be precisely measured, providing information about the position and the chemical or physical behavior of the nucleus or the respective molecule. In general, high magnetic fields are used for the polarization and the measurement providing a good spatial and time resolution. However, lower field strength can be used for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); recently developed benchtop NMR systems are available for on-site chemical lab analysis at lower resolution. The magnetic field strength is then in the range of about 1.2 – 1.5 T.

Oligosaccharides are amongst the most important products for food industry. However, it is not trivial to gain information on the content of different oligosaccharide mixtures, especially by in-situ and operando measurement techniques.

Aim of the Master Thesis

Within the thesis, different oligosaccharide mixtures shall be characterized using high field (hf) NMR and low field (lf) NMR. The saccharides shall be prepared with different solvents, and then measured to clarify on one hand the mixture content, on the other hand the structural constitution of the complex oligosaccharides, if possible. Standard sample glasses shall be used for this objective, suitable for both hf and lf NMR. If possible, the tests can be extended to flowthrough experiments of diluted oligosaccharide solutions through lf NMR.

The master candidate will be supervised at KIT / IMT, where also the work will take place. However, the thesis is set as a combined project with an industrial partner, thus, the candidate will have a master student contract with the company being paid with salary above statutory minimum wage.

The master thesis work should take place as follows:

• Literature review for background.
• Preparation of oligosaccharide solutions (concentrated, diluted) with different solvents..
• Measurements and interpretation of results: hf NMR, comparison with HPLC results (provided by industrial partner).
• Measurements and interpretation of results: lf NMR, comparison with HPLC results (provided by industrial partner).
• (if time allows: flowthrough measurements with lf NMR)
• Documentation and thesis writing.

Time schedule

For the master thesis, a time schedule is foreseen as follows:

Literature review:                                  4 weeks

Preparation of oligosaccharide solutions (concentrated, diluted) with different solvents:
2 weeks

hf NMR measurements:                       6 weeks

lf NMR measurements:                        6 weeks

Documentation and Thesis writing:     6 weeks

In total, 24 weeks (= 6 months) are assumed.

Starting date is planned to be Mar 1, 2021, end date should be Aug 31, 2021.

Further information on the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT): www.imt.kit.edu

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

BELLE

PHD Thesis

06.01.2021

DESY

The particle physics program of DESY includes strong contributions to the Belle II experiment at KEK in Japan that started its physics run in early 2019. The experimental program is enhanced by collaboration with a strong local theory group. The DESY Belle II group is involved in data analyses focusing on B- and tau-physics as well as Dark Matter searches. In addition, the group is involved in the commissioning of the Belle II pixel vertex detector, and software development for the tracking detectors and the electromagnetic calorimeter.

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• Analysis of Belle II data with focus on B decays, in particular measurement of the CKM matrix element Vub
• Contributions to the commissioning and operation of the new Belle II Pixel detector

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• Diploma/Masters in Physics with excellent grades
• lnterest in particle physics experiments
• Good teamwork and communications skills
• Good English language skills
• Ability and eligibility to travel to Japan

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is in according to the regulations of the TV AVH.

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

FSR

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

13.01.2021

DESY

The brillant synchroton 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.

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

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

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is in according to the regulations of the TV AVH.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

07.01.2021

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

Studentische Hilfskräfte

Student Assistant (80 hrs.) (m/f/d)

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

IAS-5 - Computational Biomedicine

Diploma & Master Thesis

22.01.2021

1611300065

One of the research activities of IAS-5/INM-9 at Forschungszentrum Jülich focuses on the mesoscale modeling of the complex network of molecular interactions responsible for the transmission of information through neuronal cells. This network of interactions regulates very complex tasks such as memory, learning, motivation or motion, and involves many different partner molecules (e.g. proteins and neurotransmitters), located in different cellular compartments, which have to diffuse, meet and interact at the correct time in the correct place. In our institute we develop stochastic models borrowed from statistical physics as well as computational tools to describe diffusion, encounter, and partners recognition processes occurring at subcellular level on time and special scales of the order of millisecond and micrometer. The phenomenological parameters used as input to such mesoscopic models are derived in a mean field-type approach by higher resolution atomistic simulations. The aim is to understand how physico-chemical features such as cellular membrane composition, electric fields, long-range electrodynamic interactions, shape signaling transduction and induce specific cellular responses to external stimuli.

Scope of the Master Thesis: Within this context the master student will tackle the problem of the existence and possible role of long-rage electrodynamic interactions between partner proteins. Dealing with cellular signaling indeed raises the fundamental question on which interactions efficiently and selectively guide molecular recognition between interacting particles. These can possibly involve attractive and selective interactions of (quasi-) electrostatic nature (chemical-, and hydrogen-bonds, Coulomb, Van-der-Waals London (hydrophobic) forces, etc.) besides the traditional Brownian motion (random diffusion) due to thermal fluctuations. However, these interactions, even if relevant for stereo-specific and “key-lock” interactions at short distances, are limited by Debye screening and by strong water absorption. They do not expand above few tenths of Angstrom, whilst the spatial dimensions of biomolecular systems are much larger than these short-range interactions and the association rates are faster than those expected by thermal diffusion alone. Using MD simulations, the student will verify whether, under stationary out-of-equilibrium conditions, vibrations of the dipole moments of the macromolecules (proteins) in the THz frequency range (due to collective molecular oscillations) can activate electrodynamic forces. If proved, these electrodynamic forces wouldn’t suffer from Debye screening. Water dielectric constant drops down at these frequencies. These electrodynamic forces would thus be effective over spatial scale of the order of hundreds/thousands of Angstrom thus possibly providing an efficient way to guide attractive and selective recruitment of the molecular partners.

Your Profile:

• Very good Bachelor degree in Physics
• A good knowledge in statistical physics, numerical methods is recommended
• Interest in bio/soft matter and simulation
• Experience in programming languages and Linux-based clusters usage is a plus
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Our Profile:

• Highly motivated scientists of different subject areas working together
• Interdisciplinary work applying statistical physics and computational methods to biological problems
• Intensive supervision by one or more experienced and helpful colleague(s)
• Friendly and welcoming work environment

Due to the SARS-CoV-2 regulations, work is done in home office if possible. Safety is of paramount importance for us. All necessary equipment (computers etc.) is provided. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from everyone! If you are interested, you are more than welcome to contact us by email including a motivation letter, a CV, and the exams transcripts.

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

IAS-5 - Computational Biomedicine

Diploma & Master Thesis

22.01.2021

1611300065

One of the research activities of IAS-5/INM-9 at Forschungszentrum Jülich focuses on the mesoscale modeling of the complex network of molecular interactions responsible for the transmission of information through neuronal cells. This network of interactions regulates very complex tasks such as memory, learning, motivation or motion, and involves many different partner molecules (e.g. proteins and neurotransmitters), located in different cellular compartments, which have to diffuse, meet and interact at the correct time in the correct place. In our institute we develop stochastic models borrowed from statistical physics as well as computational tools to describe diffusion, encounter, and partners recognition processes occurring at subcellular level on time and special scales of the order of millisecond and micrometer. The phenomenological parameters used as input to such mesoscopic models are derived in a mean field-type approach by higher resolution atomistic simulations. The aim is to understand how physico-chemical features such as cellular membrane composition, electric fields, long-range electrodynamic interactions, shape signaling transduction and induce specific cellular responses to external stimuli.

Scope of the Master Thesis: Within this context the master student will tackle the problem of the anomalous lateral diffusion of proteins embedded in cellular membranes. Indeed, the signaling typically initiate at the cellular membrane, consisting of a phospholipid bilayer, acting as a selectively permeable barrier between the extracellular environment and the interior of the cell (the cytosol), which embeds or links membrane proteins. Upon an external stimulus some membrane proteins are activated and initiate a cascade of interactions (involving other proteins), which then propagate from the membrane to the inner cell volume. For many of such interactions, diffusion is the rate-limiting step, thus determining the kinetics of the processes. Cell membrane fluidity shapes lipids and proteins lateral diffusion in the membrane plane. Both proteins and lipids diffusion deviate from a simple Brownian motion as predicted by the standard Langevin-equation, showing the characteristic features of a viscoelastic system (i.e. systems that both dissipate and store mechanical energy in response to an applied shear strain). Using Generalized Langevin equation-based approaches, the student will model such “anomalous” behavior to study how membrane composition, concentration of proteins in membrane, and compartmentalization affect the diffusion of proteins and lipids in membrane.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor degree in Physics
• A good knowledge in statistical physics and numerical methods is recommended
• Interest in bio/soft matter and simulation
• Experience in programming languages and Linux-based clusters usage is a plus
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Our Profile:

• Highly motivated scientists of different subject areas working together
• Interdisciplinary work applying statistical physics and computational methods to biological problems
• Intensive supervision by one or more experienced and helpful colleague(s)
• Friendly and welcoming work environment

Due to the SARS-CoV-2 regulations, work is done in home office if possible. Safety is of paramount importance for us. All necessary equipment (computers etc.) is provided. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from everyone! If you are interested, you are more than welcome to contact us by email including a motivation letter, a CV, and the exams transcripts.

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

IAS-5 - Computational Biomedicine

Diploma & Master Thesis

22.01.2021

1611300065

Description:The project aims at developing efficient and highly scalable software for molecular simulations, in particular for applications to biological systems.

The Master’s project will be performed at the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine at the Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany. The Institute offers a highly cross-disciplinary environment due to its strong connection with the RWTH Aachen University, Germany. We have access to state-of-the art computing platforms, and collaborations with many experimental labs that provide the data needed to the constant validation of our software and research applications. Our software is already very efficient and scalable; however, our applications’ complexity is constantly growing. Therefore, there is always the need for improvements and optimizations. Your project will focus on the extension of our multiscale simulation software with new algorithms or physical models focusing on their performance and accuracy.

Your Task:

• Design and implement new state-of-the art computational algorithms for highly scalable molecular dynamics
• Test and validate the resulting software solution

Your Profile:

• Bachelor degree in Physics, Computer Science, Computational Chemistry or related fields.
• Experience with C++ or Fortran programming language
• Knowledge of Density Functional Theory or Molecular Mechanics is a plus
• Basic knowledge of Unix operating system is highly appreciated
• Good spoken and written English

We offer:

• Working in a motivated and highly interdisciplinary environment
• Opportunities of being part of the national and international scientific community
• Friendly working environment
• Possibility of publishing your results on peer-reviewed international scientific journals

Due to the ongoing pandemic all the work is currently performed remotely. Safety is of paramount importance for us. All necessary equipment (computers etc.) is provided. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from everyone! If you are interested, you are more than welcome to contact us by email including a motivation letter, a CV, and the exams transcripts.

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

IT - EDV

15.01.2021

Betrieb, Wartung und Ausbau der linux-basierten Infrastruktur des SchülerlaborsPlanung, Konzeption und Durchführung der Erweiterung der Infrastruktur des Labors, für interne und externe großformatige Events (lokal und gelegentlich in ganz Deutschland sowie der Großregion) sowie deren Betreuung inkl. Vor- und Nachbereitung; Management und Verwaltung der technischen Infrastruktur der Exponate/Experimente, die für das Labor und Events benötigt wird.Support (First- und Second-Level-Support): Troubleshoots auf Endgeräten, selbstständige Analyse und Klassifizierung von Sachverhalten sowie eigenverantwortliche Lösung und Protokollierung der ProblemeVerwaltung des Patch- und Anwendungsmanagements (Softwarepatches/-updates/neue Softwarepakete)Vorbereitung von Hardware- und Softwarebeschaffungen

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

IEK-10 - Modellierung von Energiesystemen

PHD Thesis,IT - EDV

At the Institute of Energy and Climate Research Energy Systems Engineering (IEK-10) we focus on the development of models and algorithms for simulation and optimization of decentralized, integrated energy systems. Such systems are characterized by high spatial and temporal variability of energy supply and demand as well as by a high degree of interdependence of material and energy flows. Research at IEK-10 aims to provide scalable and faster than real-time capable methods and tools which enable the energy-optimal, cost-efficient and safe design and operation of future energy systems.

Your Job:

• Analysis of the current state of the art in real-time simulation methods
• Development of simulation methods for multi-FPGA platforms
• Programming of a simulation solution that is able to execute on multi-FPGA platforms with execution time below 50ns
• Development of test case and scenarios for the evaluation of the developed platform
• Development of simulation interfaces between the developed simulator and commercial products
• Validation of the simulation models on the basis of the energy infrastructures of the campus Forschungszentrum Jülich

Your Profile:

• M. Sc. degree in electrical/electronic engineering, computer or computational science or a related field with good final grade (German system equivalent 2.0 or better)
• Strong mathematical and programming background
• Knowledge of modelling, preferably of energy systems
• Previous experience with FPGA programming (VHDL, Verilog)
• Excellent knowledge and experience in programming (e.g. Python, Matlab, C, C++)
• Excellent ability for cooperative collaboration
• Very good communication skills in English

Our Offer:

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

• Possibility of pursuing a PhD at Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University supervised by Prof. Benigni
• A highly motivated research group in one of the biggest research centers in Europe
• An excellent scientific and technical infrastructure: both necessary conditions for a successful PhD thesis at RWTH Aachen within three and a half years
• Participation in project meetings and conferences
• Strong support and mentoring for setting up a future career in science and/or the industry
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work

A structured doctoral degree programme for you and your supervisors with a comprehensive further training and networking package on our doctoral researchers’ platform JuDocs www.fz-juelich.de/judocs

• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
• Payment based on 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“).
• 30 days of annual leave
• Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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

IEK-12 - Helmholtz-Institut Münster Ionenleiter für Energiespeicher

Diploma & Master Thesis

11.02.2021

1613051076

Start of work: November 2021

Purpose and PromiseThe existing issues of climate change, pollution, and finite sources of fossil fuels demand integration of renewable energy sources. However, the assimilation of fluctuating renewable sources into sustainable electricity grid needs innovative energy storage solutions. The current state of lithium-based batteries (LBBs) as a promising energy storage system suffers from limited voltages and low capacities and does not meet the growing demands of the future energy storage market. In this regard, a transition from current-phase to next-generation LBBs with higher energy densities, lower cost, and longer cycle life is inevitable.

At the Helmholtz-Institute Münster: Ionics in Energy Storage (IEK-12), Institute of Energy and Climate Research, we are concerned with the research of novel electrolyte compositions as the key component for future energy storage concepts. We are located at the branch in Münster of Forschungszentrum Jülich and we operate in close cooperation with the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (WWU) and the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH).

Your Job:Ordinarily, at the operating electrochemical potentials of LBBs, conventional electrolytes are unstable against the anode and cathode, which leads to the formation of interphase with a specific chemical nature. Such resistive interphase, which is formed at the expense of electrolyte material loss, considerably limits the attainable energy and impairs the ionic conduction. This results in limiting the attainable performance, stability, and lifetime of LBBs. To rationally design the electrolyte formulations for the next-generation batteries, a robust mechanistic understanding of the interphase’s formation, evolution, and degradation is of great importance. In this regard, the master thesis is designed to develop near-field vibrational spectroscopy techniques toward improved understanding of the interphases for the future energy storage devices.

Your specific tasks in detail:

• Synthesis of core-shell metal nanoparticles and their corresponding analytical and electrochemical characterization;
• Vibrational spectroscopy characterization of battery’s interphases employing the nanoparticle-based near field vibrational spectroscopy;
• Electrochemical characterization of battery cells (potentiostatic/galvanostatic cycling, EIS and LSV);
• Correlative analysis of electrochemical properties and vibrational spectroscopy results;

Your Profile

• You are completing a master’s degree in chemistry;
• Basic knowledge and proven interest of synthetic methods;
• Basic knowledge of electrochemistry;
• Knowledge on vibrational spectroscopy techniques is a plus;
• Willingness to work in the interdisciplinary fields of energy storage and operando analysis;
• Excellent cooperation, communication, and teamwork abilities;
• Good English proficiency in spoken and written;

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

• The opportunity to be trained in relevant electrochemical characterization and vibrational spectroscopy techniques;
• A versatile, highly motivated working group of international character within one of the largest research institutions in Europe;
• Flexible working hours;
• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructures;
• Intensive support of the work on site;

We offer an exciting and varied role in the new Young Investigator Group for Electrolyte Formulation, which is led by Dr. Masoud Baghernejad.

Place of employment: Münster

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

IEK-10 - Modellierung von Energiesystemen

PHD Thesis,IT - EDV

At the Institute of Energy and Climate Research Energy Systems Engineering (IEK-10) we focus on the development of models and algorithms for simulation and optimization of decentralized, integrated energy systems. Such systems are characterized by high spatial and temporal variability of energy supply and demand as well as by a high degree of interdependency of material and energy flows. Our research at the IEK-10 aims to provide scalable and faster than real-time capable methods and tools which enable the energy-optimal, cost-efficient and safe design and operation of future energy systems.

Your Job:

• Analysis of the current state of the art in the simulation and control of energy systems with the aid of specialized computer hardware (e.g. based on FPGAs)
• Definition of innovative methods for the simulation and control of multi-modal energy systems based on application-specific instruction-set processors
• Development of test cases and scenarios for the evaluation of implemented methods
• Validation of the approaches with benchmarks and real-world energy system models (data is, for instance, available from research projects such as Living Lab Energy Campus)
• Evaluation of defined methods` performance using last generation computer hardware and Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) approaches

Your Profile:

• M.Sc. in Computer / Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a comparable course of studies
• Advanced knowledge of at least one of the following subject areas: logic synthesis (preferably application-specific instruction-set processors), hardware description, or computer network technologies as well as link layer protocols (preferably Aurora)
• Advanced knowledge and experience in programming in at least two of the following languages: C, Assembler, SystemC, VHDL, Verlog, a high level synthesis (HLS) language
• Excellent ability for cooperative collaboration
• Very good communication skills in English
• Preferably knowledge in implementing electrical circuits and measuring setups or in modeling and simulation of energy systems

Our Offer:

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

• Possibility of pursuing a PhD awarded by the RWTH Aachen University and supervised by Prof. Benigni
• A highly motivated research group in one of the biggest research centres in Europe
• An excellent scientific and technical infrastructure: both necessary conditions for a successful PhD thesis at RWTH Aachen within 3,5 years
• Participation in project meetings and conferences
• Strong support and mentoring for setting up a future career in science and / or industry

A structured doctoral degree programme for you and your supervisors with a comprehensive further training and networking package on our doctoral researchers’ platform JuDocs www.fz-juelich.de/judocs

• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_DocsForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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

FS-SC

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

26.02.2021

DESY

The Center for Data and Computing in Natural Science (CDCS) is a new scientific institution formed as a partnership between DESY, the University of Hamburg, and the Technical University of Hamburg. CDCS is dedicated to the development and application of modern information technologies (data science, artificial intelligence, scientific computing) to scientific problems. Cross-disciplinary labs (CDL) integrate scientific groups in the natural sciences with core IT and mathematics specialties in a flexible structure. This position in CDL-2 focusses on applications in photon science.

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• Development of novel methods for time resolved structure determination from SFX data; or development of improved data processing for 3D X-ray fluorescence / absorption tomograpy reconstruction (depending on interest and skills)
• Participation in experiments at synchrotron and X-ray free electron laser sources
• Writing of academic publications and presentation of results at conferences
• Networking with other CDLs and the ICU in CDCS, and with DESY computer science
• Active participation in application for third party funding and project execution

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• PhD in computer science, physics, applied mathematics, or related areas
• Appropriate programming abilities in C++ and/or Python
• Experience with high performance and parallel computing
• Experience in collaborative software development
• Ability to translate scientific problems into practical computing solutions
• A good spoken and written command of English

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is in according to the regulations of the TV AVH.

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

IEK-10 - Modellierung von Energiesystemen

PHD Thesis

At the Institute of Energy and Climate Research - Energy Systems Engineering (IEK-10 we focus on the development of models and algorithms for simulation and optimization of decentralized, integrated energy systems. Such systems are characterized by high spatial and temporal variability of energy supply and demand as well as by a high degree of interdependence of material and energy flows. Our research aims to provide scalable and faster than real-time capable methods and tools which enable the energy-optimal, cost efficient and safe design and operation of future energy systems.

Your Job:

• Modelling and analysis of the European energy markets
• Modeling and analysis of Europeans power and gas grids
• Development of energy scenarios
• Development of a data basis and models for the erngy infrastructures of the European Electricity market
• Development and programming af a simulation platform that is able to capture the interaction between markets and grids using HPC infrastructures
• Development of integrated software tools for automated data analysis
• Integration of web interfaces for user-friendly operation and application

Your Profile:

• Very well completed scientific university studies in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy economist
• Strong mathematical background
• Very good knowledge of European Energy Markets and their regulation
• Interest in energy systems and energy infrastructures, especially regarding power and gas grids
• Very good knowledge of modelling, preferably of energy systems
• Excellent knowledge and experience in programming (e.g. Python, Matlab, C, C++)
• Ability to accurate handle big data
• Experience with HPC infrastructures are welcome
• Excellent ability for cooperative collaboration
• Very good communication skills in English

Our Offer:

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

• Possibility of pursuing a PhD at RWTH Aachen University supervised by Prof. Benigni
• A highly motivated research group in one of the biggest research centers in Europe
• An excellent scientific and technical infrastructure: both necessary conditions for a successful PhD thesis at RWTH Aachen within three and a half years
• Participation in project meetings and conferences
• Strong support and mentoring for setting up a future career in science and / or the industry
• Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“).

A structured doctoral degree programme for you and your supervisors with a comprehensive further training and networking package on our doctoral researchers’ platform JuDocs www.fz-juelich.de/judocs

• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_DocsForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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

IBI-2 - Mechanobiologie

Diploma & Master Thesis

08.03.2021

1615191010

Our profile: We focus on mechanobiology to study the vital feedback loop between cells and mechanical cues from their environment and how these stimuli, in turn, shape cell mechanics. We apply defined mechanical stimuli to cells and tissues to quantify cell responses. Advanced live-cell microscopy and immunofluorescence imaging of cells and tissues cultured in mechanically defined environments are used to quantify cell responses, now with a particular focus on tumor development. Biologists, physicists and chemists work hand in hand to accomplish the challenging scientific tasks in the fascinating field of mechanobiology. We put great value on teamwork and excellent supervision.

Your tasks: You will be part of a joined project of the IBI-2 (Jülich) and the Oncological Pathology group (Aachen) seeking to decipher the role of tumor suppressor genes in dependecy of mechanical stress on bladder cancer development using properitary models. You will employ our in-house designed mechanical stress device to study the cellular response of bladder cancer cells genetically modified by gene of ineterests to an externally applied force. You will exert defined stress amplitudes on bladder cell cluster that occur during cyclic urine bladder filling/voiding and to compare the cellular adapation of normal, benign and tumor cells. Cytoskeletal changes will be analyzed to measure the mechanical stress responses (YAP activation, cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesions) relevant to cell differentiation, migration and invasion. Next, involved molecular alterations, i.e. gene expression networks, signaling pathways and a putative epigenetic regulation upon cyclic stretch will be studied as long-term response that affect the phenotype of genetically modified cancer cells.

Your profile: You have completed your studies in biology, biotechnology or biophysics very successfully with a B.Sc. degree. You should have experience in standard techniques as light microscopy, and animal cell culture. Now, you search for a highly relevant transdisciplinary master thesis project with biomedical relevance and you are highly motivated to work in a vivid scientific environment. You distinguish yourself by endurance, self-reliance and an excellent capacity for teamwork. You are fluent in written and spoken English.

Employment: from April 2021 (or later).

(Equal career prospects for women and men. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential consideration.)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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 Elite Research Career Program intends to offer the very best postdoctoral cybersecurity researchers a unique career path at two of the leading cybersecurity institutes in the world.The program begins with a preparatory 1-2-year postdoctoral phase (Phase P) at CISPA, followed by a 2-year appointment at Stanford University (Phase I) as a visiting assistant professor, and then a 3-year position at CISPA as a junior research group leader (Phase II). Applicants to the program must have completed an outstanding PhD and demonstrated their potential to become future leaders in their field of research.The CISPA-Stanford Center for Cybersecurity is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply. Applications of severely disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given priority. We intend to arrange future rounds of application periodically.

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

IEK-3 - Techno-ökonomische Systemanalyse

PHD Thesis

In order to address the climate change and achieve the internationally set climate targets, the energy supply will have to undergo major changes in the coming decades. What will the energy mix look like after the phasing out of nuclear power and coal, and the expansion of renewable energies? Which technologies will have to be introduced or further developed? What consequences will result from the change in transportation? What could a climate-neutral energy supply look like that makes economic sense and at the same time offers sufficient security of supply?In order to be able to answer these and other questions scientifically, numerous models are being developed at the Institute of Energy and Climate Research - Techno-economic Systems Analysis (IEK-3), in the research field of energy system analysis, with which energy systems can be represented and examined. Energy system analysis faces the challenge that a large number of complex models have been developed in the past, which are very heterogeneous in their objectives, methods and level of detail. It is therefore becoming increasingly difficult to identify the models best suited to answer a specific research ques-tion and to understand their respective differences and specificities.

Your Job:

First, you will design a semantic framework for the description and categorization of energy system models and their underlying methods. Based on this framework, you will describe the characteristics of selected models in the context of a method and soft-ware catalog. To ensure the sustainability and continuous extensibility of this catalog, it will be embedded in the digital structures of the Open Research Knowledge Graph (ORKG).On the basis of ontology-based interface descriptions, you will identify suitable model workflows resulting from model combinations in this context in addition to individual models. In order to support the selection of a workflow, you will develop technical and content-related comparison criteria as well as methods for their measurement. Finally, the orchestration and computation of cross-platform and distributed workflows will be automated as far as possible.

• Conception of a semantic framework for the description and categorization of energy system models and their underlying methods
• Development of a method and software catalog within the ORKG
• Use of ontologies to identify models and methods suitable for answering scientific questions
• Definition of content-related and technical criteria for the comparison of models and methods and development of procedures for their measurement
• Automation of model workflows using state-of-the-art software container technologies

Your Profile:

• Masters degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or a comparable course of study, which you have completed with very good results
• Interest in energy technology and energy management issues
• Experience in modeling, simulation and optimization desirable
• Experience with ontologies, knowledge graphs or the Semantic Web desirable
• Good programming skills (preferably in Python)
• Independent and analytical working style within a project team

Our Offer:

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

• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure - optimal conditions for a success-ful and timely doctorate
• A highly motivated and international working group within one of the largest re-search institutions in Europe
• Participation in high-ranking organizations such as the International Energy Agen-cy
• Participation in project meetings and international conferences
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses and participation in interdisciplinary seminars including a certifi-cate
• Continuous professional supervision by your scientific supervisor
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home
• Special support for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory

Service

• Usually a contract for a period of 3 years in the context of a PhD at the RWTH Aachen under support of Dr. Patrick Kuckertz
• Remuneration analogous to pay group 13 (75%) of the public sector collective agreement (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“).

Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs Please also check our doctoral researchers’ platform JuDocs: www.fz-juelich.de/judocsForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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

IEK-9 - Grundlagen der Elektrochemie

Diploma & Master Thesis

26.04.2021

1619436068

IEK-9 Functional Materials and Components department is currently looking for Master Thesis candidates who possess the qualifications below for the earliest possible employment date.

The Institute of Energy and Climate Research - Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9) focuses its research activities on the experimental investigation of electrochemical and kinetic properties of the charge transport and interfacial reactions of novel energy storage systems and converters. Metal–air batteries are promising and attractive energy storage systems for mobile and stationary applications due to their high specific energies compared to Li-ion batteries. To gain a better understanding of the effect of the structure of the anodes and type of electrolytes on the electrochemical activities and performance of metal–air batteries, preparation, design, and characterization of materials and components are essential.

Your Tasks:

• Preparation of anode materials (Pressing, alloying, grinding, polishing, etching etc.) and characterization of the microstructures by microscopy techniques
• Preparation of various types of electrolyte and characterization by spectroscopy techniques
• Battery assembly and fundamental testing
• Electrochemical investigations of the underlying battery processes and optimization of the metal-air battery performance

Your Profile:

• Ongoing master studies in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics
• Theoretical knowledge on electrochemistry and batteries
• Experience on electrochemistry and microscopy as well as lab work
• Fluent in English (German is advantageous) and good computer skills

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

EW_DET

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

26.03.2021

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 astroparticle theory group. DESY Zeuthen is responsible for developing and delivering silicon-based detectors for astroparticle and particle physics experiments (e.g. ULTRASAT, ATLAS), and is actively engaged in R&D for future applications.Detector development activities at DESY Zeuthen include R&D with monolithic active pixel sensors (MAPs), construction of modules for the ATLAS ITk endcap tracker at the LHC, and the camera for ULTRASAT, a widefield satellite for transient UV phenomena.The post holders will join an active team of researchers whose current detector R&D activities include the development of MALTA, a charged particle sensor fabricated in a modified optical process for fast charge collection in depleted silicon; DECAL, a reconfigurable MAPs sensor for digital calorimetry; the ULTRASAT sensor, a large-area stitched back-side illuminated CMOS imager for UV astronomy, quantum sensors for tests of fundamental physics, and also spinoff applications such as dosimetry for FLASH radiotherapy at the in-house PITZ accelerator.The post holder will conduct detector R&D and develop expertise in the growing field of CMOS MAPs for scientific applications. The post holder will focus on MAPs for charged particle applications, but have the opportunity to participate in R&D on other MAPs sensors, such as the backside-illuminated UV MAPs sensors for ULTRASAT. The post will include a range of responsibilities, from the design, commissioning and operation of MAPs devices through to characterisation with testbeams of radiation-damaged devices.

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• Active role in CMOS sensor development and testing for scientific applications
• Responsibility for silicon MAPs R&D for future particle physics applications
• Opportunity for active role in the ULTRASAT CMOS camera development
• Supervise graduate students conducting detector research

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• PhD in astroparticle or particle physics with an emphasis on instrumentation or equivalent qualifications
• Experience in collaborative scientific projects and project management
• Good knowledge of English and the willingness to learn German
• Willingness to travel and participate in working meetings and conferences abroad
• Strong motivation, very good organizational skills, resilience; ability to work in teams and excellent
• communication skills

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is in according to the regulations of the TV AVH.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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,Work placement

The Group of Advanced Optical Technologies of DLR’s Institute of Communications and Navigation develops experimental laser communication systems for optical data links between satellites and optical ground stations as well as demonstrator platforms for testbed system verifications. The system development covers several disciplines such as optics, physics, electronics, programming and mechanics.

The successful applicant will support our team in the research, evaluation, testing and integration of electronic components for satellite communications and ranging applications. The components are tested using laboratory equipment to verify their functions and assure their compatibility with other parts of the system. A preliminary evaluation of the behavior of the components under radiation exposure and thermal cycles will also be assessed. Finally, the components shall be integrated on a high-frequency PCB, providing interfacing and communication with an FPGA and the neighboring sub-systems.

It is an excellent opportunity to work in a cutting-edge topic, gain experience on hardware integration and electronic measurement instrumentation, and improve your engineering skills.

Main activities:

• design, assembly, testing and qualification of electronics for optical communications in space payload
• evaluation of commercial-off-the-shelf and space-qualified devices
• testing and characterization of analog and digital ICs together with their serial communications interfaces
• design, integration and testing of PCBs
• programming in Python
• development of simulation tools (Python or Matlab) when necessary

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

IEK-10 - Modellierung von Energiesystemen

PHD Thesis,IT - EDV

At the Institute of Energy and Climate Research Energy Systems Engineering (IEK-10) we focus on the development of models and algorithms for simulation and optimization of decentralized, integrated energy systems. Such systems are characterized by high spatial and temporal variability of energy supply and demand as well as ba a high degree of interdependence of material and energy flows. Our research at the IEK-10 aims to provide scalable and faster than real-time capable methods and tools which enable the energy-optimal, cost-efficient and safe design and operation of future energy systems.

Your Job:

• Analysis of the current state of the art in continuous and discrete simulation
• Development of innovative approaches for the simulation of multi-modal energy systems with the aid of hybrid simulation and co-simulation
• Validation of the approaches with benchmark and real-world energy system models

Your Profile:

• M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering or a comparable course of studies
• Advanced knowledge of at least one of the following subject areas: automata theory, formal languages, numerical mathematics, modeling and simulation theory, discrete-event simulation, co-simulation
• strong mathematical background
• Knowledge and experience in programming, preferably in C or C++
• Excellent ability for cooperative collaboration
• Very good communication skills in English
• Preferably Knowledge in implementing electrical circuits and measuring setups or in modeling and simulation of energy systems

Our Offer:

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

• Possibilty of pursuing a PhD awarded by the RWTH Aachen University and supervised by Prof. Benigni
• A highly motivated research group in one of the biggest research centers in Europe
• An excellent scientific and technical infrastructure: both necessary conditions for a succesful PhD thesis at RWTH Aachen within three and a half years
• Participation in project meetings and conferences
• Strong support and mentoring for setting up a future career in science and / or industry

A structured doctoral degree programme for you and your supervisors with a comprehensive further training and networking package on our doctoral researchers’ platform JuDocs www.fz-juelich.de/judocs

• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3,5 years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_DocsForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

In the framework of the GOME-2, Sentinel-5 Precursor (S5P), Sentinel-4 (S4) and Sentinel-5 (S5) missions, the department “Atmospheric Processors” of DLR’s Remote Sensing Technology Institute develops algorithms for the accurate derivation of ozone and other trace gases (e.g. NO2, SO2, HCHO, H2O, BrO) as well as cloud properties from satellite data obtained with GOME-type atmospheric spectrometers. These algorithms are used operationally in near-real-time and offline DLR processing systems. At the end of 2017, the TROPOMI instrument was launched on board the EU/ESA Copernicus satellite S5P, followed in 2018 by the third GOME-2 sensor on EUMETSAT's MetOp-C platform.

The Remote Sensing Technology Institute has many years of experience in deriving atmospheric products from satellite measurements ranging from GOME/ERS-2, SCIAMACHY/ENVISAT, GOME-2/METOP to TROPOMI/S5P and continuing in the future with the Copernicus Sentinel missions S4 and S5 (see e.g. atmos.eoc.dlr.de/tropomi/ and atmos.eoc.dlr.de/gome2/).

The work is performed in close cooperation with national and international partners. We offer an excellent working environment and the opportunity to collaborate with the leading scientists in the field of satellite-based remote sensing of the atmosphere.

Your tasks:

• development of novel and refinement of existing scientific algorithms for the retrieval of trace gas columns of ozone and other atmospheric trace gases for the atmospheric sensors
• GOME-2, Sentinel-5P, Sentinel-4, and Sentinel-5
• integration of the algorithms in pre-operational software and operational processors Verification, validation and documentation of the results publication of results in peer-reviewed journals
• presentation of results in project meetings and at international conference

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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 support staff,Diploma & Master Thesis

In project OSIRIS we are working towards various platform solutions for laser communication devices. For this approach Modularity in Design is one of our key challenge and design driver. In this topic we would tackle the integration and optimization of our CubeSat laser communication terminal together with our micro coarse pointing assembly. The goal is to realize a feasible solution that yields in a system concept with targeted application towards high altitude platforms.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

11.05.2021

• Mitarbeit im wachsenden Bereich Bau und Facility Management• Aktive Mitwirkung an Aufbau, Steuerung, Führung und strategischer Weiter¬entwicklung der Abteilung hinsichtlich der inhaltlichen und fachlichen Ausrichtung in der Aufwuchsphase des Zentrums • Unterstützung der Leitung des Forschungs¬zentrums bei der Planung und Realisierung von Bauaufgaben und der Weiterentwicklung aller Standorte• Betreuung der Bauaufgaben und Liegenschaften des Zentrums, Bauherrenvertretung bei Neubau und Standorterweiterungen unter Anwendung und Beachtung der Richtlinien für die Durchführung von Bauaufgaben des Bundes (RBBau)• Raumplanung für die Standorte in Abstimmung mit der Leitung des Forschungs¬zentrums• Sicherstellung der Ausstattung der Gebäude sowie deren optimale Bewirt¬schaftung• Analytische Tätigkeit und Berichts¬wesen sowie Erarbeitung und Konzeption von Lösungs-vorschlägen• Mitwirkung bei Ausschreibungen und Unterstützung bei Vergaben von Wartungs- und Instand-haltungs¬arbeiten inklusive Einholung von Angeboten und Durch¬führung von Vertrags-verhandlungen• Aufstellung von Leistungsverzeichnissen• Prüfen und Werten von Angeboten, Aufstellung von Preisspiegeln, Führen von Bietergesprächen• Betreuung und Bewirt¬schaftung der Liegenschaften im Innen- und Außenbereich sowie das Fuhrpark-, Schlüssel- und Möbelmanagement• Kontrolle der Betriebs-, Instand¬haltungs- und Wartungs¬kosten• Betreuung der Gewähr¬leistung der Erhaltung sowie Instand¬setzung der Gebäude, Koordination von Modernisierungs¬maßnahmen und Planung infra¬struktureller Erweiterungen

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

11.05.2021

• Strategische Bauplanung für das Zentrum sowie die Umsetzung von Bauvorhaben unter besonderer Betrachtung der Wirtschaftlichkeit und des inhaltlichen Nutzens• Erarbeitung von Zukunftskonzepten für Neubau- maßnahmen und Bestandsgebäude• Projektmanagement im Bereich Bau- und Liegenschaftsmanagement, Überwachung von Baumaß- nahmen, Dokumentation von Baufortschritten und Planabweichungen, Einhaltung von Kostenrahmen und Qualität• Aufstellung von Kostenkalkulationen und Vorbereitung von Ausschreibungen, Mitwirkung bei der Vergabe und Abwicklung von Bauaufträgen gemäß VOB sowie das Controlling von Baumaßnahmen• Aufbau von Strukturen für die Dokumentation und des Qualitätsmanagements im Baubereich• Aufbau und Pflege von Kontakten zu Stakeholdern auf der Kommunal-, Landes- und Bundesebene im Hinblick auf die Bauplanung und das Liegenschaftsmanagement• Technologie-Monitoring im Baubereich um stets aktuelle Entwicklungen und Trends im Kontext der• Baumaßnahmen des Zentrums berücksichtigen zu können• Steuerung und Überwachung von externen Firmen, Plausibilitätsprüfung von Ausführungsplanungen, Mängelaufnahme und Begleitung der Beseitigung der Mängel

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

FS-TUXS

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

20.05.2021

DESY

Can we describe the immune-response of a host infected by a virus or bacterium on a quantitative, predictive level?The project is focused on the numerical study of the immune response following a bacterial or viral infection in a mouse animal model. The successful applicant will develop a kinetic, physiologically based immune­response model, adapting existing pharmacokinetic models and multi-scale models of the immune response. The candidate will develop a comprehensive multi-compartment model - compartments corresponding to specific organs, tissues and interconnections thereof - that will map the relevant anatomical, physiological and biochemical structure of the mouse body, and by a transport & rate-equation model follow the evolution of the pathogens, cytokines and relevant cells (for example Th17 cells and CD4+ T cell differentiation) of the immune system. The project is a collaboration with the group of Prof. Samuel Huber (UKE, University Medical Center Hamburg-­Eppendorf) and will initially focus on computational immunology of the immune response against pathogenic bacteria causing intestinal inflammation and tissue damage, for which a variety of data exist from previous studies. In a later stage of the project, the study will be complemented by X-ray fluorescence imaging of marked relevant lymphocytes in infected mice (in collaboration with Prof. Florian Grüner, Universität Hamburg), to benchmark the theoretical model with experimental data. Finally, we envision applications of the combined theoretical and experimental approach to model and study the immune response of the SARS-CoV-2 infection.We offer an exciting, interdisciplinary, vivid research environment in Hamburg, with base at the DESY research campus (Prof. Nina Rohringer), linked to the UKE (Prof. Samuel Huber, University Medical Center Hamburg-­Eppendorf), Universität Hamburg (Prof. Florian Grüner), the CSSB (Center for Structural and Systems Biology, Prof. Michael Kolbe), the newly founded Center for Data and Computing in Natural Sciences (Prof. Jan Baumbach) and the Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health (Dr. Weibo Li).

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• Development of the quantitative immune-response model of Citrobacter Rodentium infection in a mouse model, based on existing data and publications
• Implementation of the immune-response model in the open-source COPASI framework
• Benchmarking of the immune-response model based on existing in vitro and in vivo studies of mice
• Benchmarking of the model against x-ray fluorescence imaging results in mouse model
• Adaption of the development of an immune-response model of the SARS-CoV-2 infection (provided that the underlying, necessary experimental and clinical data exist within the limited time frame of the project)

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• The candidate should have a PhD in systems biology or bioinformatics (alternatively in theoretical or computational physics with a strong interest in shifting careers into the direction of bioinformatics) or equivalent qualification
• We are looking for a highly motivated individual that is able to work independently in a highly interdisciplinary environment
• Knowledge of immunobiology or experience in computational immunology would be a big advantage
• We are looking for a communicative person, with excellent proficiency in English, that is willing to work with multiple teams

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is in according to the regulations of the TV AVH.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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 support staff,Diploma & Master Thesis,Work placement

For optical phase shift keying like BPSK modulation, a closed loop control is necessary to keep the modulator in its working point. The task of this master thesis is the design of an automatic bias control for BPSK modulation on photonic integrated circuits.

• Literature research on possible algorithms
• Analytical control design
• Simulation of the control system in Matlab or similar
• Implementation on CPU and/or on FPGA in VHDL
• Assembly of the necessary hardware
• Experimental evaluation of the BIAS control with bulk and PIC modulators

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

PGI-3 - Quantum Nanoscience

PHD Thesis

Understanding, engineering and control over quantum phenomena of superposition and entanglement in artificially crafted nanostructures is the primary goal of the new and emerging field of Quantum Nanoscience. Quantum nanoscience activity thus directly contributes to the second quantum revolution, which pursues the visions of quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing. Our expertise in low-temperature scanning probe microscopy (LT-SPM) puts us at the centre of the current advances, to a large extent driven by the rapid progress in LT-SPM instrumentation. In the Peter Grünberg Institute - Quantum Nanoscience (PGI-3), we do not only design and construct unique LT-SPM instruments but also apply them in cutting edge experiments.

Your Job:

Your primary scientific tasks will be:

• Assembly of nanostructures on atomically clean surfaces using an LT-SPM that combines scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) at temperatures down to 30 millikelvin and magnetic fields of up to 8 Tesla
• Investigation of spin and charge excitations in the assembled nanostructures using state-of-the-art SPM techniques such as scanning tunneling spectroscopy, pump-probe spectroscopy, and electron spin resonance

You will also be actively involved in:

• Preparation of scientific publications and presentations
• Exchange with national and international scientific collaborators
• Training and mentoring of undergraduate students

Your Profile:

• Master`s degree in physics with excellent grades
• Good knowledge of quantum physics
• Enthusiasm and courage to explore uncharted territory, develop and follow new ideas
• Programming skills (e.g., Python)
• Preferably experience in scanning probe microscopy, ultra-high vacuum, and cryogenics
• Ability to work both independently as well as a part of a team
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Our Offer:

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

• A highly motivated international working environment
• State-of-the-art facilities at PGI-3 including millikelvin STM, high-frequency STM/AFM, four-probe STM
• Outstanding research and computing infrastructure of one of Europe`s largest research centers
• Participation in (international) conferences and project meetings
• Manual and analytical skills that are in high demand both in academia and in high-tech companies
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisor and close cooperation with the rest of the group and institute members

A structured doctoral degree programme for you and your supervisors with a comprehensive further training and networking package on our doctoral researchers` platform JuDocs www.fz-juelich.de/judocs

• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
• The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 50% - 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), and additionally 60% of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“).

Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_DocsForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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

Work placement

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

14.05.2020

Parallel programming technologies are extremely important in the domain of scientific computing. Standard servers include CPUs with up to 64 cores. Modern GPUs are able to execute thousands of floating point operations in parallel and have become an invaluable tool in almost any scientific field with high computational throughput. In order to make use of the computational power it becomes more and more important to parallelize existing algorithms and tune the implementations to the recent hardware

architectures. For optimal performance, it is crucial to take the details of hardware architectures into account.

The student will perform optimization of selected image-processing algorithms for recent parallel architectures in one of our currently running projects.

• advanced image reconstruction and segmentation algorithms in cooperation with the ANKA synchrotron at  KIT,
• digital image tracking algorithms done in cooperation with the Institute for Thermal Process Engineering,
• simulation codes for the international KATRIN and Edelweiss collaborations.

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

Studentische Hilfskräfte

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

The Institute of Translational Genomics () at the Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU) studies genetic and other biomolecular information to understand the mechanisms underlying common diseases. We are looking for a motivated person to help us harmonise issue tracking systems and internal documentation (Wiki) software between ITG and several other institutes at HMGU. This position will be based within the Analytics team, which is in charge of developing smart solutions for addressing data-intensive problems across the Institute.

We are looking for a highly motivated

Student Assistant (f/m/x) to build a knowledge base system in a scientific research department100851

10-20 h/week

Neuherberg

Student Assistant

As one of HMGU's fully computational institutes, ITG needs a good, searchable documentation and issue tracking system. Currently, multiple solutions have been developed independently across institutes to fill these needs. This role’s main objective will be to assist the Head of Analytics in engineering a centralised solution and organising the transition to the new system. This post is a unique opportunity for individuals curious about new software to take an active part in building a knowledge base system in a scientific research department.

Your responsibilities

• Support in analysing the existing systems and communicating with key stakeholders and users
• Search for a suitable software solution given budget and time constraints
• Assist in purchasing if relevant
• Deploy test environments and collecting feedback
• Support the transfer of existing documentation and information to the new system
• Aid in the training of users and listening to feedback

Your qualifications

• Enrolled in Computer Science studies or a related field
• Experience in software installation/deployment
• Experience with container software
• Knowledge of Markdown
• Proactive, independent mindset
• Spoken and written fluency in English is essentialDesired qualifications- Experience with documentation/wiki systems (BookStack, xWiki…)

What we offer you

• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• The position is limited to 6 months

Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Dr. Iris Fischer, iris.fischer@helmholtz-muenchen.de, +49-89-3187-3822, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Translational Genomics
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Neuherberg**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

18.06.2021

DESY

The group MSK is responsible for real-time data analysis and fast-feedback controls of beam stabilization systems, radiofrequency cavity control, special diagnostics and precision synchronization of particle accelerators at DESY. We are an international team of technicians, engineers and scientists who develop, install and operate complex instruments and embedded systems for the EuXFEL, FLASH and at PETRA.

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• Embedded software development using Vivado HLS, Vitis with C/C++, OpenCL, and VHDL on Xilinx SoC, MPSoC and VERSAL chips for digital signal processing and low-latency fast-feedback controls of accelerators at DESY
• Implementation and integration of new tool chains and techniques in our firmware repository
• Analysis and verification of software and firmware programs
• Documentation and maintenance of projects

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• MSc or PhD degree in electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science or similar educations
• Embedded system engineer with several years of work experience with FPGA's, SoC's, MPSoC's from Xilinx
• Several years of work experience with Vivado, Vivado HLS, Xilinx SDK and ideally good knowledge of Vitis
• Very good knowledge in digital signal processing, processing algorithm and parallel processing on FPGAs
• Good knowledge of C/C++, OpenCL, VHDL, SystemRDL, Tcl, Python, Matlab
• Good knowledge on real-time operating systems and Linux
• Good ability to work in a team
• Very good English skills

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is in according to the regulations of the TV AVH.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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,Other

The Institute of Space Systems in Bremen designs and analyses future spacecraft and space missions (launchers, orbital and exploration systems, and satellites), and assesses them with regard to their technical performance and cost. It applies state-of-the-art methods of multi-disciplinary engineering in system design and analysis.
In addition, the Institute of Space Systems cooperates with other DLR institutes and research institutions to develop, build and operate its own spacecraft and missions. These are used to conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations involving, for example, small satellites and planetary landers. The Institute is a centre of excellence for systems engineering with capabilities in system design, system integration and systems testing, for which it plays a coordination and integration role.

The Department of Avionics Systems develops solutions for on-board data handling, electrical power supply, and communications for application in space systems. Therefor our products have to conform to high standards w.r.t reliably.
Depending on the respective space mission the department is also responsible for the conception and design of the respective subsystems of the spacecraft, as well as for the functional verification at system level. This broad view across domains and departments allows for an in-depth view into the development of a complete space mission across all project phases as well as into the detailed technology development, which is a unique feature of working in the Department of Avionics Systems.
In the frame of researching avionics systems we study new concepts and develop these for application in space missions, which constitutes to promote and foster the excellence of DLR in that domain. The activities carried out by the department range from developing electronics hardware in different domains, developing Intellectual Property (IP) Cores at register-transfer level, and programming of application software, as well as the verification and validation tasks connected with these activities

The department is looking to fill two vacancies in the area of electronics hardware development / FPGA gateware development. The focus lies on the development of a flexible on-board data handling system that is adaptable to the needs of scientific missions as well as its sub-components. This includes the design of hardware according to requirements and constraints, the creation of design- and test documentation, the management of hardware production and conducting tests. In the frame of this process you will study and develop future concepts and present the results of your work to the scientific community.

We are looking for team players, who approach their work in a structured and systematic way.

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

IEK-3 - Techno-ökonomische Systemanalyse

PHD Thesis

At the Institute for Energy and Climate Research – Techno-Economic Systems Analysis (IEK-3), we research how a sustainable energy system can be achieved and what it could look like. To this end, we develop a wide range of highly complex and detailed techno-economic models that we utilize to assess local-to-global energy systems in an integrated manner. Thereby, we aim to provide the best possible knowledge-based support for the implementation of the sustainable energy transition.

Your Job:

You will support us in delivering orientation knowledge to political, industrial and social actors for the successful implementation of the energy transition by strengthening our team in the domain of global hydrogen supply. Your areas of research will include:

• The international trade of renewable resources such as hydrogen, power-to-liquid products, etc. in order to determine the best worldwide transformation paths
• Global generation and demand potential for hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources
• The analysis of transportation options, including pipelines, the marine transport of power-to-liquid products, LOHCs, and ammonia
• Transformation paths spanning the provision of fossil fuels to green hydrogen
• Modeling the global hydrogen trade by taking into account the geostrategic security of supply

Do you find these topics exciting and do you enjoy modeling and analyzing energy systems? Then please apply! We look forward to welcoming committed new colleagues who want to work with us in finding solutions for the realization of the clean energy transition.Your duties will include, amongst other tasks:

• Conducting scientific studies in the context of energy system modeling (e.g., the influence of climate change on renewable energy sources, integrated infrastructure modeling, and holistic energy scenarios)
• Modeling and programming of energy systems, especially with Python
• Supervision of students
• Participation in project meetings and cooperation with internal and external partners
• Presentation of your research results at (international) meetings and conferences, as well as in the form of publications in relevant journals

Your Profile:

• University degree (Master) with above-average grades in an engineering discipline (i.e., energy technology, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering), physics, or a comparable course of study
• Knowledge of energy technology and, ideally, energy system modeling and energy economics
• Programming skills, especially in Python
• Fluent written and spoken English and/or German
• Excellent ability to work as part of a team and in a cooperative manner
• Independent and analytical way of working

Our Offer:

Help us develop solutions for the clean energy transition. We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Join a highly-motivated and international team at one of the largest research institutions in Europe
• Excellent technical infrastructure – ideal conditions for extensive system analyses
• Excellent conditions for remote working
• Opportunity to participate at (international) conferences
• Extensive range of further training courses to support a successful doctoral program

A structured doctoral degree programme for you and your supervisors with a comprehensive further training and networking package on our doctoral researchers’ platform JuDocs www.fz-juelich.de/judocs

• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

We usually offer a contract for a period of 3 years as part of a doctorate from RWTH Aachen. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_DocsForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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 Institute of Combustion Technology is an international renown research facility in the field of combustion science. Approximately 100 employees from various fields of specialisations utilise modern experimental facilities and numerical methods to design and optimise sophisticated technical combustion systems. The research on alternative biogenic and synthetic fuels (gaseous, liquid) – is a growing scientific field of our institute. Within our research topics the institute focusses on fuel combustion characterization, pollutant avoidance and fuel flexible designs of combustion applications. The key objective of the division of “Chemical Kinetics and Analytics” is the spanning of the bridge from fundamental research to applied science. The position is assigned to the division of “Chemical Kinetics and Analytics”. You will conduct and initiate projects in the field of alternative aerospace fuels and are part in our mission to protect our climate and environment. As key personnel for numerical chemical kinetics you will create and apply numerical models for the preliminary design and optimization of technical combustion processes. Specifically, with your scientific expertise, you will develop and optimize chemical kinetic mechanisms. You will transfer and integrate these mechanisms in newly designed simplified simulation tools (e.g. quasi-dimensional reactor networks), which set the basis for the technical preliminary design. With your technical understanding, your work will be the link between the numerical model and the application, to design our sustainable and clean combustion systems for tomorrow.   The holder of the position will be responsible for the following tasks:

• create and optimize chemical kinetic reaction models for aerospace fuels
• design and apply simplified simulations tools for the modelling of technical combustion processes
• collaborate in national and international research projects in the field of numerical chemical kinetics of alternative fuels
• evaluate and interpret results in regard to the effects on combustion processes or gas turbine combustors, respectively
• conception of research proposals including planning of time schedules, milestones and finances
• generate scientific networks with internal and external partners of the DLR
• process and present your scientific results and conclusions
• create publications on international scientific conferences and peer reviewed journals

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

Diploma & Master Thesis

The consumption of drinking water contaminated with elevated levels of inorganic ions such as fluoride, nitrate and uranium is a major health concern. A low energy filtration process such as ultrafiltration (UF) would be a viable option for water treatment in remote areas, at the same time challenging as it cannot perform ion removal like nanofiltration or reverse osmosis. Composite UF membranes involving inorganic adsorbents such as zeolite would enhance the ion removal ability.

This project is a part of a DFG funded collaborative programme with KNUST, Ghana.  As the synthesis of zeolites is feasible from the locally available clay materials in Ghana, treatment of the local water using a low energy filtration route involving zeolite is more interesting.

The aim of this project is to establish the feasibility of using composite zeolite UF membranes for the removal of inorganic ion pollutants common in Ghana waters. The following specific task will be performed as a part of the project:

• establish the fundamental principles of adsorption by zeolites
• infiltrate the zeolite into a UF membrane
• Perform ultrafiltration experiments with a dead end stirred cell to evaluate the performance of zeolite composite membrane for ion removal
• Master student will have the opportunity to co-author a research publication, provided the results are promising
• Take part in group activities, oral presentation in group meeting and writing of reports (medium of all communications and writing will be in English)

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

FS-EC

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

25.06.2021

DESY

The Experiment Control Group of the Photon Science Department at DESY supports beamlines at the X-ray laser FLASH and the synchrotron radiation source PETRA III. The work can be divided into online computing, scientific software, digital user office, data management, OS and hardware support, general user support and electronics. Currently the activities are focussed on developments for the experiments of PETRA III.

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• Further developing the experiment control system in a collaboration with European partners
• Development of other applications in the experiment control area

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• University degree in computer science, physics or a related subject
• Excellent knowledge in object-oriented software development and design
• Appropriate programming abilities in C++ and Python
• Experience in real-time computing is appreciated

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public 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.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Would you like to take part in the development of a new scientific instrument? We are offering a challenging Master Thesis at our department in Almeria, Spain!

We are developing a multispectral infrared imager within international research projects, in order to measure temperature and emissivity maps of solar thermal tower central receivers. The knowledge of the temperature and emissivity are both critical for a solar thermal tower power plant, in order to guarantee an efficient operation of the thermal receiver on the one hand, while monitoring any degradation of the receiver coating on the other hand.

You will be engaged in developing a software routine for the digital image processing of multispectral datacubes, applicable for different test configurations. Raw infrared images have to be processed stepwise, in order to derive temperature and emissivity maps applying ratio thermography.

• You will develop a software routine in MATLAB (Image Processing Toolbox) for the automatic digital image post-processing of multispectral infrared datacubes.
• You will evaluate different image correction algorithms in the imaging process, e.g.:

• Non Uniformity Correction (NUC)
• High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI)
• Chromatic image registration
• Atmospheric compensation
• Radiometric calibration

• You will suggest improvement measures in the image acquisition process, in order to optimize the measurement accuracy.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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,Other

Global Navigation Services are part of our daily life. High reliability of these systems is a must. Therefore, these systems are analyzed based on methods from Failure Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) and Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Security (RAMS). As part of your mission, you will research in the area of FDIR and RAMS in the context of Galileo. You will also implement your approaches into our open-source software Virtual Satellite. Your tasks and responsibilities in this project are:

• scientific work in the area of FDIR and RAMS in the context of Galileo,
• integrate existing methods into our framework Virtual Satellite,
• apply existing methods to Galileo related operations,
• research new methods for a continuous FDIR and RAMS from systems engineering to single equipment,
• developing Virtual Satellite as part of the development team,
• implementing your research results in Virtual Satellite,
• maintain a good relation to the Galileo operational team,
• share and publish your research in scientific journals, papers and international conferences.

If you enjoy developing software, and you want to become a part of our team, we are looking forward for your application. We are interested in highly motivated people, delivering high quality work. We offer the freedom to bring in your own ideas and research topics. You have the possibility to create new projects and to research in an exciting environment. You are encouraged to publish scientific results on international conferences and in scientific journals. Working in part time is an option we can offer

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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,PHD Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Solar eruptive phenomena strongly affect the Earth and its space environment in numerous ways collectively termed space weather. The Department for Space Weather Impact focuses on the investigation and mitigation of socioeconomically adverse space weather effects. These include the impairment of critical technical infrastructures such as high-frequency communication and GNSS-based navigation. Pulsating aurora (PsA) vividly express a particular mode of space weather at which resonant wave-particle interaction in the equatorial magnetosphere causes energetic electron precipitation into the polar ionosphere (see image). This precipitation affects not only technical systems but potentially also our climate through the destruction of mesospheric ozone. The investigation of PsA hence receives considerable international attention which is further fueled by advancements in camera technology as well as in ground-based and spaceborne plasma observations. The proposed PhD project aims to advance our understanding of the physical systematics associated with PsA based on a novel combination of observations from the northern Fenno-Scandinavian sector. The main efforts will be directed towards (1) the identification of the relation between the optics (e.g., shape, velocity, pulse freqeuncy) and the F-region ionospheric plasma signatures, and (2) the interpretation of the results under consideration of the relevant magnetospheric processes, i.e., the scattering and precipitation of plasma sheet electrons.  Your work load of 19.25 hours per week is compensated according to 75% of German TVöD group 13. Your tasks include

• summarizing the current state of knowledge on pulsating aurora with the aim to sharpen the research questions to be addressed,
• collecting a comprehensive data set of PsA observations from ground-based all-sky cameras as well as ionospheric/magnetospheric missions (e.g., ESA Swarm, NASA Van Allen Probes, JAXA Arase),
• developing concepts to analyze and interprete the data,
• familiarizing with existing statistical models of magnetospheric waves in order to quantify electron scattering rates,
• cooperating with international/multidisciplinary partners,
• disseminating the results in form of journal publication and conference contributions.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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 newly founded DLR Institute for Quantum Technologies in Ulm aims to develop precision instruments for space applications based on quantum technologies and to bring them to prototype maturity together with industry. It thus provides a bridge between fundamental research and industry. Together with the DLR-Institute for Satellite Geodesy and Inertial Sensing in Hannover and the Galileo Competence Center in Oberpfaffenhofen, the institute in Ulm has a pioneering role in these research and application fields. The research work of its four core departments Quantum Metrology, Quantum Information and Communication, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Control of Charged Matter Waves is complemented and supported by the three cross-sectional departments Quantum Engineering, Integration of Micro- and Nanosystems and Theoretical Quantum Physics. The institute is interdisciplinary in nature: Theoretical fundamental research and experimental tests meet engineering implementation.

We are looking for you for a position in the department "Quantum Metrology". Be part of our team that is bringing the first optical clock technology to the ISS space station within the COMPASSO project, demonstrating technologies for future generations of the European satellite navigation system Galileo in space. Here you will contribute to the development of an optical frequency reference based on Doppler-free spectroscopy of molecular iodine, which is being developed under the leadership of the DLR Institute for Quantum Technologies in collaboration with other DLR institutes, research institutes, universities and the space industry. You will bring your expertise to the creation of the design, the prototype phase and the activities during the build and verification. You will be actively involved in all stages of the process and contribute to the implementation of the project.

During the build-up phase of the Institute of Quantum Technologies, activities will initially be performed in Bremen. The position is – with work location Bremen.

Your tasks are:

• You will build the engineering model of the optical frequency reference for the COMPASSO project with us.
• You will lay out the mechanical and thermal design for space flight.
• You will check the design for feasibility, mountability and completeness, also with respect to relevant standards for operation in space and on the Bartolomeo platform at the ISS.
• You characterize the final implemented reference in the laboratory.
• You prepare the implementation of the frequency reference as a flight model, which takes place in industry or at the DLR Galileo Competence Center in Oberpfaffenhofen.
• You are part of a team of scientists and engineers.
• You exchange scientific results with peers and compare and evaluate the results with alternative methods.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

In the last few years the Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm has arisen in communications: a massive number of devices need to communicate via a wireless medium to deliver (sporadically) small data units to a common gateway. At DLR, solutions based on advanced random access schemes employing both strong error-correcting codes and multi-user detection techniques have been designed, analyzed and tested mainly through simulations. Since in the past decades general purpose computers have made huge leaps in both computing power and memory size, thus implementing radio communication blocks in software has become an attractive solution for going beyond simulations and move towards prototyping computationally intensive communication algorithms.

The internship’s purpose is to design and implement digital signal processing blocks on an existing software defined radio (SDR) framework. In particular, the focus lies on adapting, simulating and implementing existing receiver algorithms (or design new ones) for timing acquisition, carrier frequency and phase estimation, channel estimation under various performance constraints. The internship offers a valuable opportunity to get a deep understanding about the interplay of computer science and communications engineering by studying an existing SDR framework employed in a live setup with real radio frontends.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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,Other

Global Navigation Services are part of our daily life. High reliability of these systems is a must. Therefore, these systems are analyzed based on methods from Failure Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) and Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Security (RAMS).

As part of your mission, you will research in the area of FDIR and RAMS in the context of Galileo. You will also implement your approaches into our open-source software Virtual Satellite. Your tasks and responsibilities in this project are:

• scientific work in the area of FDIR and RAMS in the context of Galileo,
• integrate existing methods into our framework Virtual Satellite,
• apply existing methods to Galileo related operations,
• research new methods for a continuous FDIR and RAMS from systems engineering to single equipment,
• developing Virtual Satellite as part of the development team,
• implementing your research results in Virtual Satellite,
• maintain a good relation to the Galileo operational team,
• share and publish your research in scientific journals, papers and international conferences.

If you enjoy developing software, and you want to become a part of our team, we are looking forward for your application. We are interested in highly motivated people, delivering high quality work. We offer the freedom to bring in your own ideas and research topics. You have the possibility to create new projects and to research in an exciting environment. You are encouraged to publish scientific results on international conferences and in scientific journals. Working in part time is an option we can offer.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

At our institute you will find a scientifically stimulating international environment. Together with renowned scientists and supported by an excellent infrastructure you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution for a healthier society.

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to join the Helmholtz Young Investigator Group “Immunogenomics“ led by Dr. Sarah Kim-Hellmuth. The group integrates state-of-the-art genomic and functional genetic approaches to characterize the genetic basis of human immune response variation to advance our understanding of disease-associated variants and answer questions of genome function plasticity that is shaped by gene-by-environment interactions. You will work on a recently funded project aimed at uncovering genetic variants that regulate the in vivo immune response to yellow fever vaccination using multi-omics readouts (in particular long-read sequencing technology) to study their role in complex disease associations. You will be part of a growing, interdisciplinary team of postdocs and students from the medical and the data science field. With a dual affiliation at the Institute of Translational Genomics (ITG) of the Helmholtz Zentrum München as well at the Department of Pediatrics at the Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU Munich you will be embedded and collaborate in a wide scientific network of data scientists, immunologists and clinicians to advance our understanding of the human immune system and its genetic regulation.

The Helmholtz Young Investigator Group led by Dr. Sarah Kim-Hellmuth offers a

Postdoc - Statistical Geneticist (f/m/x)100869

Full time

Neuherberg near Munich

Postdocs

Your responsibilities

• Analyzing large genomic datasets including multi-omics (e.g. genome, transcriptome, proteome), GWAS (e.g. GWAS Catalog, UK Biobank) and reference datasets (e.g. ENCODE, Ensembl)
• Taking the lead in data processing, statistical analysis, interpretation and development of the project
• Contribute and create a healthy and inclusive group atmosphere by working collaboratively with all team members
• Assisting in the training and supervision of students
• Scientific writing (co-develop applications for fellowships and grants) and presenting results at internal meetings and international conferences
• Developing your own ideas and projects to apply for independent research funding over time is highly encouraged

Your qualifications

• PhD in statistical genetics/bioinformatics/computational biology or related field
• Enthusiasm for human genetics and immunology
• Excellence in working with large genomic and transcriptomic data sets (diverse technologies) and corresponding statistical genetics analyses (QTL mapping, fine-mapping, meta-analysis, GWAS, MR, colocalization)
• Sound working knowledge in the use of programming languages (e.g. R, Python), Unix, HPC environments (SLURM, LSF) and container software (Docker, Singularity)
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work with colleagues from different disciplines
• Proficient English language skills (both written and spoken)

What we offer you

continuous education and training
work-life balance
flexible working hours & time off in lieu
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
mobile work
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to 2-year contract with possibility of extension up to 4 years.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Dr. Iris Fischer, iris.fischer@helmholtz-muenchen.de, +49-89-3187-3822, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Translational Genomics
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

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

IEK-3 - Techno-ökonomische Systemanalyse

PHD Thesis

The energy transition is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. At the Institute of Energy and Climate Research - Techno-economic Systems Analysis (IEK-3), we use integrated models to research which technologies energy systems must be composed of to make them particularly affordable and climate-friendly. Become part of our international research team and take a look into the future of our energy system. Your work will not only enable you to make forecasts about future capacity expansion, but also to gain a broad overview of a wide range of technologies and their synergies. Support us in providing orientation knowledge for government, industry and society for the success of the energy transition by joining our team in the topic areas of infrastructures and sector coupling.

Your Job:

We welcome committed new colleagues who want to join us in finding solutions for a successful energy transition towards climate neutrality. Your tasks include among others:

• Conducting scientific studies in the context of suitability and conversion of gas transmission and distribution networks to transport and distribute hydrogen
• Identification of possible contributions of the gas distribution networks to support the heat transition
• Modelling and programming of infrastructure models mainly in Python
• Supervision of students
• Participation in project meetings and collaboration with project partners
• Presentation of your research results at (international) meetings and conferences as well as publication in relevant scientific journals

Do you find these topics exciting and enjoy modeling and analyzing energy systems? Then please apply!

Your Profile:

• Above-average university degree (master’s degree) in engineering (energy technology, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering), physics or a comparable degree program
• Knowledge in energy technology and ideally in energy system modelling and energy economics
• Programming skills, ideally in Python
• Fluent English and/or German language skills, both written and spoken
• Distinct ability to work in a team as well as the ability to work cooperatively
• Independent and analytical way of working

Our Offer:

Join us in helping to find solutions for the energy transition. We support you in your work through:

• A highly motivated and international team in one of the largest research facilities in Europe
• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure - optimal conditions for extensive system analyses
• Best conditions for successful work in a home office
• Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences

Extensive continuing education and a structured doctoral program for you and your supervisors with a comprehensive continuing education and networking offer via the doctoral platform JuDocs www.fz-juelich.de/judocs/ as support for a successful doctorate

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60% of a monthly salary as special payment ("Christmas bonus"). Information on doctoral studies at Forschungszentrum Jülich, including the locations, can be found here www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Karriere_DocsForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity.We also welcome applications from disabled people.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

06.07.2020

Are you interested choreographing the orientation and position of light sensitive microorganisms to unravel their movement patterns and optical properties? In this project, we aim to develop an optoelectronic microfluidic chip that is capable of displacing and trapping bacteria cells using forces generated by electric fields. The trapped cells will then be investigated using optical waveguides under a microscopic platform.

The specific tasks within the project will be: (i) design and simulation using COMSOL of devices; (ii) cell handling and testing; (iii) fabrication and microscopic testing of cells in microfluidic chambers; (iv) design and fabrication of optoelectronics circuit boards.

You will be integrated in a larger team within the SPA-Lab. Within this project, you will use the infrastructure existent at the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), i.e., microfabrication facilities and micro-characterization equipment. This is a complete project, offering the possibility to fabricate and test the devices, giving you the opportunity to co-author conference and/or journal publications.

Further information on the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT): www.imt.kit.edu

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

23.06.2021

Mitarbeiter:in in der Abteilung Beschaffungen / Vergabestelle (vorwiegend VOB, HOAI)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Mitarbeiter:in der Abteilung Personal mit Schwerpunkt Stellenbewertung

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

At the Remote Sensing Technology Institute several national and international projects in the field of airborne traffic and infrastructure monitoring as well as situational awareness using aerial camera systems are performed. An important part of these projects are digital camera systems (3K- 4k system), which in combination with an on-board processing unit and a high-performance and  powerful data link, enable real-time data analysis for traffic and infrastructure monitoring as well as situational awareness. The systems are certified on various aircraft (e.g., Cessna, Do228, EC-135) to be operational for real-world campaigns. The research work in this area is focused on the detailed detection of traffic-relevant objects and infrastructures mainly using artificial intelligence techniques (especially deep learning networks). Your responsibilities include:

• evaluation of scientific publications on object detection, semantic segmentation, change detection and object tracking based on deep learning
• modification of deep learning methods for robust automatic semantic segmentation of aerial and satellite imagery data
• implementation and testing of the algorithms and methods using benchmark datasets and current high-resolution optical image data, including DLR's own aerial image datasets
• integration of the newly developed deep learning components into a prototype solution with subsequent process optimization
• documentation of the methods and process flows 
• preparation of scientific publications and reports

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Master thesis: Beryllium isotopes in the Arctic Ocean: Influence of river-input, advection, and solar activity.

Background
The cosmogenic radionuclide Beryllium-10 (10Be) is produced in the atmosphere at varying rates, which depend on solar activity and the geomagnetic field strength. Hence, paleo-records of 10Be provide a tool to reconstruct for example solar activity. Furthermore, these records allow to link different climate archives to each other by their “cosmic footprint”. In order to achieve this, the different sources and fluxes of the cosmogenic 10Be and terrestrial 9Be must be understood.

This thesis is aimed at understanding the mixing between Beryllium isotopes supplied by rivers, meteoric fallout, and advection of water masses from the open ocean. The study will be focussed on the high Arctic (e.g., Russian Arctic, Laptev Sea) and characterize the 10Be/9Be of sediment samples along a transect as well as down-core.

Tasks

• Chemical extraction and purification of Beryllium from sediments
• Measurement of stable Beryllium using ICP-OES
• Interpretation of results using simple mixing models
• Comparison to other cosmogenic radionuclide records from ice cores and tree-rings

Requirements

• Good to very good BSc-Thesis (Environmental Science, Geology, Geography, or similar)
• Good knowledge of geochemistry
• Data analysis skills
• Good English skills

Further Information
You are interested?

You are interested?
Then please send us your application with Cover letter an CV (with all documents merged into one PDF file) by e-mail to: Dr. Florian Adolphi (florian.adolphi@awi.de).

For further information, please contact Dr. Florian Adolphi (florian.adolphi@awi.de; +49(471)4831-1008).

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

IEK-3 - Techno-ökonomische Systemanalyse

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

At the Institute of Energy and Climate Research – Techno-economic Systems Analysis (IEK-3), we conduct research on how a sustainable energy system can be achieved and what it might look like. To this end, we develop a wide range of highly complex and detailed energy system models that we utilize to assess local-to-global energy systems in an integrated manner. Thereby, we aim to provide the best possible knowledge-based support for the implementation of the clean energy transition.

Your Job:

You will support us in delivering key knowledge to political, industrial and social actors for the successful implementation of the energy transition by strengthening our team in the domain of global energy systems progressing towards climate neutrality. Your areas of research will include among others:

• Modeling and analyzing the global energy system, as mitigating climate change can only succeed through a joint effort
• The international trade in renewable resources such as hydrogen, power-to-liquid products, etc. to increase the global security of supply
• Modeling of transport infrastructures in order to determine the optimal international transformation paths
• Innovative approaches to handling data gaps and differences in data quality as a cornerstone of consistent models
• Impacts of climate change on renewable energy sources, energy infrastructures and energy demand to identify robust transformation pathways over the next decades

Do you find these topics exciting and enjoy modeling and analyzing energy systems? Do you have further innovative ideas to contribute to the success of the energy transition? Then apply! We look forward to welcoming committed new colleagues who want to work with us in finding solutions for the realization of the clean energy transition. Your tasks will include among others:

• Conducting studies within the framework of energy systems analysis on the topics listed above
• Modeling and programming of energy systems, especially with Python
• Supervision of students and doctoral candidates
• Acquisition and leading of research projects
• Representation in national and international networks
• Presentation of your research results at (international) meetings and conferences, as well as in the form of publications in relevant journals

Your Profile:

• Masters degree with above-average grades in an engineering discipline (i.e., energy technology, mechanical engineering, process engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering), physics, or a comparable course of study
• A Ph.D. relating to energy system modeling
• Knowledge of energy technology and, ideally, energy economics
• Programming skills in Python
• Fluent written and spoken English and/or German
• Excellent ability to work as part of a team and in a cooperative manner
• Independent and analytical style of working

Our Offer:

Help us develop real solutions for the clean energy transition. We support you on this journey with:

• A highly-motivated and international team at one of the largest research institutions in Europe
• Excellent technical infrastructure – ideal conditions for extensive system analyses, including the institute’s own cluster computer and access to the HPC at the FZJ
• Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences
• Excellent conditions for remote working
• Attractive, flexible working hours and diverse offers for optimizing work-life balance like the option of slightly reduced working hours and 30 days of annual leave
• Extensive range of further training courses to support your academic career

Exploration and preparation of next career opportunities supported by our Career Center & Postdoc Office ( www.fz-juelich.de/careercenter )

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD).Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

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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.

PGI-14 - Neuromorphic Compute Nodes

Scientific / postdoctoral posts,IT - EDV

There exists a substantial gap between the computational abilities of modern computers and those of the brain. The new Peter Grünberg Institute - Neuromorphic Compute Nodes (PGI-14) aims to close this gap and develop novel computing capabilities by incorporating some of the remarkable features found in biological brains. We aim to lower the energy consumption of today’s hardware while expanding our understanding of the fundamentals of computation. Practical application areas include machine learning, intractable NP-hard problems, scientific computing, and signal processing. We utilize novel technologies such as analog memories combined with modern CMOS elements to build practical circuits and integrated chips for end-to-end demonstrations in the laboratory. The institute has close collaborations with the new Peter Grünberg Institute - Neuromorphic Software Ecosystem (PGI-15), as well as device, materials, circuit researchers and neuroscientists within other institutes at the Forschungszentrum Jülich.

Your Job:

There are current openings for Postdoctoral Researchers or Research Associates to develop neuromorphic circuits and architectures with associative memory capabilities for novel computing applications. In this exciting job, your tasks will include:

• Exploring in-memory computing systems for pattern storage and recognition, memory-augmented neural networks, building off of today’s high performance deep learning.
• Developing novel analog circuits for content addressable memories (CAMs) integrated with non-volatile technologies.
• Working on practical problems relevant to industry and performing benchmarking comparisons to the state-of-the-art.
• Working in a cross-disciplinary team environment, inventing, simulating, fabricating and ultimately testing next generation analog and digital hardware in the laboratory.

Your Profile:

• Master and PhD degree in physics, electrical/electronic engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in the analysis and simulation of analog, digital, and/or mixed-signal circuits, including Spice and related simulation tools.
• Experience with artificial neural networks and machine learning. Exposure to algorithmic concepts, computational complexity theory, and information theory will be helpful.
• An overall strong mathematical, computational, and engineering background is needed, but candidates from areas in biology, neuroscience, or cognitive sciences would be considered as well.
• Experience with emerging compute and memory technologies is desired such as non-volatile memories (ReRAM, PCM, Ferro-electric, STT, Flash, etc), analog computing, and beyond CMOS logic technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team are essential.

Applicants that may not have all of the desired background are still encouraged to apply.

Our Offer:

We work on cutting-edge research topics with a high potential to positively impact society. We offer ideal conditions for you to to continue and accelerate your research career:

• A world-leading, interdisciplinary and international research environment with state-of-the-art experimental equipment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and skilled set of colleagues in the field of neuromorphic and brain-inspired computing in order to grow as a young and curious researcher.
• Flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave.
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

Exploration and preparation of next career opportunities supported by our Career Center & Postdoc Office ( www.fz-juelich.de/careercenter )

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a term of 2 years, with longer-term prospects. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). Depending on the applicant`s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks, salary grade 13 or 14 TVöD-Bund. Further information on research careers at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/portal/EN/Careers/professionals/_node.html Place of work is Aachen.Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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

PGI-14 - Neuromorphic Compute Nodes

Scientific / postdoctoral posts,IT - EDV

There exists a substantial gap between the computational abilities of modern computers and those of the brain. The new Peter Grünberg Institute - Neuromorphic Compute Nodes (PGI-14) aims to close this gap and develop novel computing capabilities by incorporating some of the remarkable features found in biological brains. We aim to lower the energy consumption of today’s hardware while expanding our understanding of the fundamentals of computation. Practical application areas include machine learning, intractable NP-hard problems, scientific computing, and signal processing. We utilize novel technologies such as analog memories combined with modern CMOS elements to build practical circuits and integrated chips for end-to-end demonstrations in the laboratory. The institute has close collaborations with the new Peter Grünberg Institute - Neuromorphic Software Ecosystem (PGI-15), as well as device, materials, circuit researchers and neuroscientists within other institutes at the Forschungszentrum Jülich.

Your Job:

There are current openings for Postdoctoral Researchers or Research Associates to build neuromorphic circuits and architectures for tackling challenging problems in optimization and machine learning. Your tasks within this project:

• Developing novel neuromorphic circuits and architectures tailored to problem classes in optimization and machine learning.
• Using analog circuits, in-memory computing principles, and asynchronous operations to reduce energy and compute time.
• Identify and address practical problems relevant to industry and perform benchmarking comparisons to state-of-the-art.
• Work in a cross-disciplinary team environment to harness existing analog in-memory integrated circuits (IC) for lab experiments, while next generation hardware is invented, designed, simulated, and fabricated.

Your Profile:

• Master and PhD degree in physics, electrical/electronic engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in the analysis and simulation of analog, digital, and/or mixed-signal circuits, including Spice and related simulation tools.
• Experience with artificial neural networks, machine learning, and/or combinatorial optimization problems. Some exposure to algorithmic concepts, computational complexity theory, and information theory will be helpful.
• Experience with emerging compute and memory technologies is desired such as non-volatile memories (ReRAM, PCM, Ferro-electric, STT, Flash, etc), analog computing, and beyond CMOS logic technologies
• Prior experience with circuit design tools is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential.

Please feel free to apply for the position even if you do not have all the required skills and knowledge. We may be able to teach you some of the missing skills!

Our Offer:

We work on cutting-edge research topics with a high potential to positively impact society. We offer ideal conditions for you to continue and accelerate your research career:

• A world-leading, interdisciplinary and international research environment with state-of-the-art experimental equipment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and skilled set of colleagues in the field of neuromorphic and brain-inspired computing in order to grow as a young and curious researcher.
• Flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave.
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service.

Exploration and preparation of next career opportunities supported by our Career Center & Postdoc Office ( www.fz-juelich.de/careercenter )

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a term of 2 years, with longer-term prospects. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). Depending on the applicant`s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks, salary grade 13 or 14 TVöD-Bund. Further information on research careers at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/portal/EN/Careers/professionals/_node.htmlPlace of work is AachenForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Mitarbeiter:in der Abteilung Personal

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

IBI-3 - Bioelektronik

PHD Thesis

One of the major challenges in modern neuroscience is to investigate information processing of neuronal networks with high spatio-temporal resolution and high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). While microelectrode arrays (MEAs) offer a range of advantages such as their non-invasive nature, the ability to interact with cellular networks over extended times and at multiple sites and excellent temporal resolution, they also exhibit the drawback of recording strongly attenuated signals. A possible approach for the improvement of the recording capabilities of MEA-based devices is to increase the cell-electrode contact via the introduction of additional dimensionality, either through protruding structures that enable phagocytosis-like events (2D+ structures) or via cavities allowing for cellular protrusion into the sensor (Nanocavities).

Your Job:

The project will develop new neuroelectronic interfaces that exploit unique properties of 2D+ nanostructures with a high aspect ratio which are particularly suitable as interface between neurons and electronic devices, since the excellent mechanical coupling to the neuronal cell membrane and in some cases even direct access to the neural- intracellular space allows very high signal-to-noise ratios. The primary focus will be to design, fabricate, measure and optimize nanostraw material, which can be utilized either independently or combined by fabricating hybrid devices with multiple functional layers for electrical recordings. Your tasks within framework in detail:

• Design, fabrication, application and optimization of nanostraw material for extracellular recordings.
• Integration of nanostraw material in MEA technologies
• Characterization of the cell-electrode interface

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics, electrical engineering, material science or a related field
• Proficiency in English
• Advantageous, yet not mandatory, are experiences in biology and/or neuroscience

Our Offer:

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

• A highly motivated working group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
• Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
• Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisor

Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/judocs

• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 50 - 65% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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 preferred starting date for 1 PostDoc and 1 PhD student would be 1st of October 2021. The contracts would be initially for 2 years with an option for extension.

The positions are available in the context of an ongoing stream of research at the German Center for Neurodegenerataive Disease Institute (Magdeburg, Germany) that explores multivariate metrics to benchmark functional brain maintenance and cognitive reserve in old age and subjects at risk of dementia. This endeavour at our group was recently awarded within a NIH call for pilot projects on reserve and resilience (https://reserveandresilience.com).

Here we aim to further deepen our knowledge about the basic functional neuronal mechanisms, their interaction with pathophysiological changes, vascular risk factors for cognitive changes in old age and early dementia. This includes (1) state-of-the-art computational modelling of functional as well as structural MRI data (in large longitudinal samples) using Bayesian, and multivariate AI-related techniques; and (2) illuminating the role of cognitive reserve in brain ageing and dementia using generative models; and (3) developing innovative MRI- and biomarker based indices for brain maintenance, clinical stageing and neuroprognosis in translational applications.

The candidates will join the DZNE Düzel Lab (https://www.dzne.de/forschung/forschungsbereiche/klinische-forschung/forschungsgruppen/duezel/forschungsschwerpunkte/) and the modelling and neuroprognosis group (https://iknd.med.ovgu.de/AG+Dr_+Ziegler-p-986.html) at Institute for Cognitive Neurology and Dementia Research and will be jointly supervised by two PI’s (Dr. Emrah Düzel and Dr. Gabriel Ziegler, DZNE/IKND, Magdeburg). The PI’s research groups provide a fruitful intersection of pending clinical questions and deep modelling expertise to conduct outstanding research at an international level.

• perform and publishing cutting-edge research in the area of computational approaches for ageing and dementia
• conceptualization, implementation and validation of novel imaging AI-based biomarkers for brain-behavioral changes during ageing and dementia

The ideal candidates will have:

• Master or equivalent in Psychology, Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics, Math/Physics, or related area
• substantial programming expertise (Matlab, or Python/R) is a must
• previous experience with neuroimaging data such as (f)MRI, PET
• genuine interest in multivariate and state of the art statistical methods & AI, Deep Learning, data augmentation etc.
• applicants should be ambitious and demonstrate an outstanding academic record including grades/certificates and/or publications
• strong interest in medical imaging topics and/or methods related to this project (MRI, multimodal imaging, biomarkers, stats)
• strong writing, communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Clinicians can also apply if there is additional background in a technical field

We offer

• Excellent agile, highly interdisciplinary research environment and computing infrastructure
• Strong dedication to supervision, teaching of state of the art research methods and personal support
• A reading group on Bayesian methods, machine learning and AI
• Manifold opportunities and support for collaboration and networking
• High degree of flexibility
• A full-time position, initially temporary limited to 2 years
• Employment, payment and social benefits are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD (Bund) / are consistent with those at other research institutes

Please submit your application including a detailed CV, motivation letter, publication list (if available), MasterThesis and references.

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

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

Executive posts

DZNE technology transfer activities are managed in a dedicated Technology Transfer Office which supports the centre’s research mission through the implementation of key operations, including collaborations with academic and industry partners as well as technology transfer and translational activities.

We are looking for a highly talented, motivated, and experienced individual to head our dynamic team.

• Management of the in-house TT Office and coordination with external service providers to plan and oversee innovation scouting/development, filing of IP rights, educational activities
• Personnel and budget responsibility for a team of 5, central patent and innovation funding budget
• Contribute to strategic planning for innovation management and support, implementation of IP and transfer strategy
• Initiate and support industry collaborations, in particular strategic industry partnerships 
• Initiate novel and develop existing platforms for industry interactions, e.g. Innovation lab BaoBab

• PhD in a medical or life science field
• Track record of activities in technology transfer, IP development and collaboration management of at least 3 years
• Proven experience in leadership and personnel development
• Excellent communication and networking skills with all stakeholders
• Fluency in German and English and sound knowledge of national and international innovation funding mechanisms
• Industrial experience preferred

For further information about the position, please contact the Head of DZNE Scientific Strategy Office, Dr. Sarah Jewell (Sarah.Jewell@dzne.de).

Employment, payment and social benefits are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst). Job location is Bonn, Germany, and the position is available starting in August. Regular travel to the other DZNE sites in Germany or relevant events will be required. The common language at work is English. The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. The DZNE especially welcomes and encourages disabled individuals to apply. The position is initially limited to two years, with the possibility of extension/permanent position.

Interested candidates should submit their applications in the form of one single pdf document, including a cover letter, CV and three references via the link below.

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

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

The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. The DZNE especially welcomes and encourages disabled individuals to apply.

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The group of Dr. Marc Beyer (DZNE Bonn site) is recruiting for a full-time postdoctoral position (39 hours per week). The position is available for an initial period of two years with possible extension. The employment is intended to start in September 2021 or upon agreement.

The main research interest of the Beyer group lies in the characterization of molecular events in adaptive and innate immune cells resulting in their activation and functional reprogramming in chronic inflammation. In the project relevant for this position, we are specifically interested in transcriptional, epigenetic and metabolic events orchestrating the programming of conventional and regulatory T cells (Treg cells). We want to combine single-cell omics with other OMICS-technologies and genetic engineering as a model for the discovery and validation of cellular heterogeneity and identify key molecular drivers of Treg cell and TH17 cell differentiation.

For more general information, please also visit the website of the Beyer group

www.dzne.de/forschung/forschungsbereiche/grundlagenforschung/forschungsgruppen/beyer/forschungsschwerpunkte  

In this project, the successful candidate will analyze tissue from animal models as well as human patients, using a range of methodological approaches, such as single-cell RNA-sequencing, high-parameter flow cytometry, genetic engineering using CRISPR/Cas9, bioinformatics and others to determine new aspects of Treg cell and TH17 cell biology with a focus on neurodegeneration and chronic inflammation.

For this project, we are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented PostDoc, with a strong interest in immunology and very good English proficiency. German language skills are a major advantage.

The applicant should hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree in immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, molecular biology or similar topics.

The successful candidate should have prior experience either in immunobiology, molecular biology and/or high throughput sequencing techniques as well as bioinformatics.

Methodological experience in multicolor flow cytometry, transcriptomics, animal experimentation and computational biology/bioinformatics (using R or Python) is expected. Experience in single-cell omics, confocal microscopy and gene targeting is advantageous.

We expect a highly motivated and independently working candidate with a good publication track record and willingness to work in a diverse team with international scientists who is interested to participate in supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.

• A well-funded project at the leading edge of immunology, within the emerging field of immunometabolism and immunogenomics
• Excellent scientific infrastructure and state-of-the-art methodologies
• An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research
• A high potential for individual development of our employees (including targeted personnel development)
• Employment, payment are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst).

Please submit your application using the online system, consisting of your CV (incl. two references) and a brief cover letter (max. 1 page) stating your motivation for and prior experience relating to this project.

If you have further questions, please contact marc.beyer@dzne.de. Interviews will take place by video conference, with a possible on-site visit to Bonn. The position is available immediately and applications will be considered until the position is filled

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Two postdoctoral positions (two years, extendable) are available at the research groups of Prof. Thomas Gasser (Parkinson’s Genetics) and Michela Deleidi (Mitochondria and Inflammation) of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Tubingen. The applicants will join an international team to validate new drugs for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The objective of the project is to evaluate new lead compounds targeting Parkinson’s disease relevant genes. Specifically, the candidates will:

• Perform compound testing/screenings in advanced in vitro models, ultimately leading to testing of new treatment strategies (patient derived induced pluripotent stem cells, patient primary cells
• Clarify mechanisms of action and identify and reduce potential adverse effects using state-of-the-art technologies of wet lab methodologies
• The project is a multidisciplinary collaboration where you will engage and collaborate with academic and industry partners

The ideal candidates will have:

• Extensive experience in biochemistry, cell biology in the context of neurodegenerative diseases (prior experience with induced pluripotent stem cell culture is preferred)
• Ability to independently perform experiments, analyze and interpret results
• Documented ability to write scientific manuscripts (one or more first author papers from Ph.D. and postdoctoral studies will be highly valued)
• Excellent English interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Ability to operate as a team player in a multi-disciplinary environment

We offer

• An interesting and challenging task in a research center that works on the future topics of health research
• An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research
• A high potential for the individual development of our employees
• Targeted personnel development
• Employment, payment and social benefits are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD Bund)
• A full-time appointment of initially 2 years with the possibility of an extension is offered

The position is open immediately and review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is found.  You will obtain special skills and knowledge for your scientific qualification at DZNE.

WHERE THIS JOB COULD LEAD:

This position provides an excellent opportunity any person interested in drug discovery to jump-start her/his career in translational science. This position can provide many different avenues for advancement.

• An academic career with a special focus on translational research activities
• Training towards becoming a Project Manager
• Leader of an innovative business line
• Managing a team of Postdoctoral employees

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

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

IEK-14 - Elektrochemische Verfahrenstechnik

PHD Thesis

Our society`s transition to a sustainable energy system is an urgent and challenging task. It requires the deployment of new, efficient technologies for the conversion of greenhouse-gas-free secondary energy carriers such as hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources. At the Institute of Energy and Climate Research - Electrochemical Process Engineering (IEK-14), we are at the forefront of these efforts. PEM water electrolysis is a promising technology for hydrogen production. Due to its scalability and ability for transient operation it is predestinated for a coupling with fluctuating sources like wind or solar power. In our low-temperature electrolysis groups, we work on new materials, components, cells, stack design and electrolysis systems to develop highly efficient and duable electrolyzers for the future energy system.

Your Job:

The project you will be working on is a collaboration with several industry and scientific partners who work on topics towards the industrialization of water electrolysis. After identifying the status quo of the actual stack technology you will analyse the influence of mechanical properties on the performance and failure tolerance as a function of operational time. On the basis of this information you will develop new concepts for redesigning or optimizing stack components and stack assembly. Your tasks include:

• Analyzing dimensional tolerances, surface profiles and other mechanical properties
• Development of a mechanical stack model using FEM tools
• Time dependent ex-situ tests of components and stack testing
• Mentoring students
• Presentation of results in project meetings, scientific journals and at (international) conferences

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, or comparable, with an overall grade of at least “gut” (or equivalent)
• Strong interest in design and construction
• Experience in FEM
• High degree of independence and commitment
• Excellent ability to cooperate and work in a team
• Fluent skills in German and English
• Experience in lab work is desirable

Our Offer:

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

• Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
• Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
• Extensive company health management
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work

Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/judocs

• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisor
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_DocsForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

29.01.2021

Nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) technologies are widely used for drinking water production. RO membranes are applied for water desalination giving their ability to remove monovalent salts up to ~99%, while NF membranes are commonly used to remove micropollutants and treatment of natural waters contaminated by inorganics such as fluoride, nitrates and arsenic.

In treatment plants, NF/RO membranes are typically designed for continuous operation without considering water quality variations. However, in locations with extreme climate variability, NF/RO membranes can face radical variations in terms of hardness, salinity as well as the content of natural organic matter (NOM). Such variations can therefore affect the separation process, energy consumption and ultimately operational costs.

The aim of this project is to carry out experiments to evaluate the resilience of NF/RO membranes to remove inorganic water contaminants (e.g. fluoride, arsenic, nitrate) with varying water salinity, hardness and in presence of NOM. NF/RO separation mechanisms will be also investigated.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

29.01.2021

Biocatalysis combined with membrane filtration is a growing research area in water treatment as the water contaminants can be degraded by the enzyme while filtrating water. The design of a biocatalytic membrane able to keep the enzymatic activity of the enzyme free in solution is still an ongoing challenge. In this case, the use of biocompatible hydrogel coating to encapsulate the enzyme within the membrane is a promising strategy to improve the stability of the enzyme and keep the enzymatic activity during filtration. The aim of this project is to carry out a range of experiments to evaluate the enzymatic activity of the biocatalytic membrane, where the enzyme is entrapped in a hydrogel coating for the removal of micropollutants steroid hormones from water.

The following specific task will be performed as part of the project:

• Literature review on the topic (biocatalytic membranes with a focus on micropollutants removal; encapsulation of enzymes within hydrogel coatings, degradation mechanism of steroid hormones by the enzyme)
• Develop the hydrogel coating on the UF membrane and encapsulate the enzyme;
• Perform experiments with a dead end stirred cell to evaluate the enzymatic activity of the membrane and degradation of the hormones in filtration;
• Analyse experimental data and write/co-author a research publication (in English) if the provided results are promising
• Take part in group activities, oral presentation in group meeting and writing of reports

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

29.01.2021

Decentralized directly coupled photovoltaic-powered Nanofiltrration/Reverse Osmosis (PV-NF/RO) systems are a promising solution for groundwater desalination in off-grid rural areas such as developing countries. In such systems, mineral scaling developing on membranes is a common challenge that results in loss of membrane performance and an increase in energy consumption. On the other hand, solar irradiance fluctuations cause non steady state operations that lead to the occurrence of direct osmotic backwash (OB). OB is a potential self-cleaning method to mitigate scaling and maintain membrane performance. The impact of OB on scaling during the solar irradiance fluctuations is to date unclear and will be the main purpose of this study.

The aim of this project is to carry out a range of scaling and OB experiments under variable solar irradiance fluctuation conditions to evaluate the cleaning effectiveness of OB as a self-cleaning method for mineral scaling.

The following specific tasks will be performed as part of the project:

• Literature review on the topic (membrane scaling, cleaning methods for scaling, direct osmotic backwash mechanism, photovoltaic powered membrane system, etc.).
• Prepare scaling solutions and perform scaling and OB experiments with a lab-scale macro cross-flow system powered by a solar array simulator (SAS).
• Perform membrane autopsy (scanning electron microscope, deposited mass analysis) after scaling experiments to evaluate the cleaning effectiveness of OB.
• Analyze experimental data and write/co-author a research publication (in English).

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

02.08.2021

DESY

DESY's MSK group is responsible for controls, feedback regulations and synchronization of the particle accelerators at DESY and external research infrastructures. We are an international team of technicians, engineers and scientists who develop, install and operate complex instrumentation for the European XFEL, FLASH and PETRA III.The European XFEL laser group engages in research, development and operation of high-power femtosecond and picosecond laser systems for use at the scientific instruments at the European XFEL. The dynamics of physical, chemical or biological phenomena can be unraveled in so-called pump-probe experiments. In order to improve the temporal resolution of such experiments on short and long time-scales, a new detection scheme will be developed and employed at a scientific instrument driven by the FEL in the framework of a common project between DESY and the European XFEL. For this project we are seeking a highly motivated laser scientist.

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• Development, installation and benchmarking of laser pulse arrival time monitors
• Integration of the arrival time monitor into the experiment hall infrastructure and the control system
• Characterization of noise, long-term drift and stability
• Documentation of the system
• Presentation of the R&D results on international conferences

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• PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering, laser engineering, photonics or similar discipline
• Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience with ultrafast laser systems, nonlinear optics and opto-electronics
• Experience in simulating optical systems is advantageous
• Experience in system integration, analog and digital electronics and programming abilities is advantageous
• Self-driven and awareness for high-quality work
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public 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.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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,PHD Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

The susceptibility to contagious respiratory diseases depends, among other things, on the air quality. Accordingly, it can be assumed that diseases can spread to different degrees in areas with different air quality. In Germany, too, the air quality is neither spatially nor temporally constant, but varies greatly depending on emissions and meteorology. Against the background of the Covid-19 pandemic, these relationships are of great interest. Initial publications suggest that the spread of Covid-19 infections is facilitated by fine dust.

As part of a DFG project, the relationship between air quality and infections with influenza or COVID-19 is being investigated on the basis of health data from Baden-Württemberg. The statistical analysis of these disease data in connection with historical air quality data form the basis for the position advertised here. The aim is to investigate the influence of fine dust on influenza and Covid-19 infections, as well as the possible influences of other stressors such as nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide and temperature. For this purpose, suitable statistical models should be selected and adapted to the available data. The results will then be used within the DFG project, among other things, to adapt dispersion models to the available data.

The DLR offers doctoral students comprehensive and interdisciplinary training in various areas. The scientific training takes place in cooperation with various universities in a dynamic and excellent scientific environment at the most modern facilities and within the framework of pioneering, innovative projects. Postgraduate students will learn how to develop integrated concepts to explore health issues in aviation and manned spaceflight, as well as related disease patterns on Earth. In addition, the conditions for life in extreme environments are researched in order to better understand the earth's ecosystem and to enable the search for life on other planets in manned and unmanned missions.

Your tasks:

Your task as a doctoral candidate in the project will be the statistical analysis of the available environmental and disease data. The focus is on Covid-19 and influenza. In particular, a comparison of these two infections is of interest in order to be able to draw possible conclusions for future pandemics.

Our offer:

• a doctoral position according to TVöD (E13 / 2)
• a state-of-the-art research environment
• effective support from a team consisting of two supervisors and a mentor
• an interdisciplinary training program
• Cologne - a lively city with a rich cultural life, successful scientific centers of innovation and a dynamic corporate world

Please send us:

• motivation letter
• curriculum vitae with certificates

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

The Helmholtz Center Munich's Genomics Core Facility is looking for a staff scientist with strong expertise and interest in advanced Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies to support novel method development and R&D projects for internal and external customers. The ideal candidate has an appropriate university degree and extensive prior experience in molecular biology and next generation sequencing applications, supported by a publication record.

Our new colleague will enjoy working in a service team environment interacting with international customers from a diverse scientific background. Strong organizational, trouble-shooting, social and communication skills are highly important. The post holder will be able to interact with colleagues and customers in German and English and provide technical support in a friendly manner. Prior work experience in a genomic service setting as well as supervisory and teaching experience are a plus.

Staff scientist Genomics – Next Generation Sequencing (f/m/x)101019

Full time

Neuherberg near Munich

Postdocs

Your responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, direct and execute novel and existing services to expand our core portfolio
• Establish cutting edge technologies such as single-cell, ATAC- and ChIP-seq, long-read sequencing and spatial applications
• Oversee routine NGS lab workflows including sample QC, library prep, and sequencing
• Apply effective project management skills to achieve on-time completion
• Participate in training of staff and customers
• Work together with the bioinformatics team to develop complete work packages including data analysis
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Genomics core facility (e.g. ordering, interaction with service engineers)

Your qualifications

• Master/ PhD or equivalent in biology or a related field
• Fluency in English and German (verbal and written)
• Relevant publication record
• Strong background and hands-on expertise of NGS technologies and applications including sample preparation, library preparation, sequencing, data QC and interpretation
• Experience in creating and optimizing a variety of NGS sample preparation workflows

Essential skills

• Extensive and broad hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques.
• NGS library preparation (mRNA, total RNA, WGS).
• Library preparation for Single-cell applications (e.g 10X Genomics)
• Hands-on experience with the Illumina sequencing platform.
• Precise documentation skills and experience in writing SOPs (Standard Operating procedures)

Desirable skills

• Library preparation for Long-Read sequencing applications
• Experience in operating liquid handling robots or other lab automation for high-throughput assays
• Basic skills in related bioinformatics analysis and/or programming (‘R’) are highly desirable

What we offer you

work-life balance
flexible working hours & working-time models
continuous education and training
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
home office options
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to 2 years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Dr. Inti Alberto De La Rosa Velazquez, Tel. +49 89 3187 43954, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Core Facility Genomics
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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,Diploma & Master Thesis,Work placement

A test bench for accelerated testing of flexible pipe connectors for parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) is installed at the international test center Plataforma Solar de Almería (CIEMAT’s PSA) in Spain. The main objective of this system is the accelerated testing of the flexible pipe connectors, one of the key components in PTC solar power plants. Tests are performed in nominal operating conditions, i.e. pressure up to 40 bar, temperature up to 450°C, heat transfer fluid flow, with accelerated motion pattern representing the real loads throughout the components’ lifetime (~10,000 cycles) within a few weeks.

The works consist in the development of a novel noise measurement system based on accelerometer sensors and its integration in the test bench, for the study of the connectors’ durability and failure mechanisms. The swivel joint friction produces noise during the step-by-step motion, which will change over time. The study aims at obtaining a correlation between the aging of the component and the noise signals that it produces, in order to predict possible future failures (condition monitoring).

After preparing and installing the monitoring system, the measured signals must be evaluated, displayed, analyzed and interpreted. A measurement cycle will be run, and the scientific assessment of the results will be addressed. Both theoretical and practical works for the development of the measurements and their integration in the test bench are well suited for the combination of a thesis and an internship or traineeship.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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,Other

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

The Unified Modelling Language (UML) is an essential asset in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Unfortunately, UML is based on a fixed meta-model providing classes and objects only. Multi-Level Modeling (MLM) is breaking with this paradigm. It offers the notion of a Clabject, which is a hybrid of a Class and Object. With this new element, it is possible to chain instantiations across multiple levels. This is a promising approach to simplify the models used in MBSE and to improve accessibility for our engineers.
Your mission is to conduct your research studies in the fields of MLM and MBSE.

Part of this activity is to:

• transform existing models and metamodels with methods of MLM
• investigate the state-of-the-art on MLM
• extend and adjust existing methods
• integrate your approaches into the MBSE framework Virtual Satellite
• exchange with scientists in the field of MLM
• publish your research result as a doctoral thesis

If you enjoy developing software, and you want to become a part of our team, we are looking forward for your application. We are interested in highly motivated people, delivering high quality work. We offer the freedom to bring in your own ideas and research topics. You have the possibility to create new projects and to research in an exciting environment. You are encouraged to publish scientific results on international conferences and in scientific journals. Working in part time is an option we can offer.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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,Other

Digital system design plays an important role in engineering. A lot of engineering tasks are happing on computers. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) helped to gather and harmonize the information from the various different engineering tools. Today we have to take the next step of digital transformation to bring data and tools into the Cloud.
Your mission is to support us in the transformation and to influence the system design of tomorrow. Part of this activity is to:

• Transform already developed desktop tools such as Virtual Satellite into the cloud,
• Connect proprietary tools to the cloud,
• Implement and provide modern APIs based on REST technology,
• Transform existing MBSE processes,
• Information based coupling of non-technical domains,
• Research for data interoperability,
• Negotiating interfaces to DLR internal and external partners,
• Provide and operate prototypes in applicable cloud infrastructures,
• Observe and judge on new trends, technologies and initiatives such as GAIA-X

If you enjoy developing software, and you want to become a part of our team, we are looking forward for your application. We are interested in highly motivated people, delivering high quality work. We offer the freedom to bring in your own ideas and research topics. You have the possibility to create new projects and to research in an exciting environment. You are encouraged to publish scientific results on international conferences and in scientific journals. Working in part time is an option we can offer.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Object recognition is a crucial and essential task in computer vision and many of the approaches for 2D object detection utilize gray value information to extract desired objects from images. Nevertheless, gray values of the background influence the performance of those approaches strongly. To reduce this negative impact, background subtraction is regarded as a vital step. A typical background subtraction algorithm contains normally the following three steps: background initialization, foreground detection, and background maintenance.

In recent years, numerous algorithms to segment foreground from background have been developed. Each algorithm owns certain pros and cons. Thus, an evaluation of the approaches using real images is an important issue. In our project, we use images captured by a high-speed plenoptic camera for the evaluation.

Tasks:

• Literature review focusing on background subtraction (BS) algorithms
• Implementation of various BS approaches and evaluation of the results from different algorithms based on real images
• Investigation of the performances of each in terms of different criteria, such as computation time, accuracy, etc. and choosing appropriate approaches for the project
• Modifying and optimization of the approaches to obtain a better result
• Documentation of all the outcomes in either English or German

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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,Work placement

The Advanced Optical Technologies group at DLR’s Institute of Communications and Navigation develops experimental laser communication systems for optical data links between airborne carriers such as airplanes or satellites and optical ground stations as well as demonstrator platforms for testbed system verifications. The integrated circuits development covers several disciplines such as photonics, electronics and programming.

The successful applicant will join our team in the development of integrated optical systems for very-high-throughput satellite communications and ranging applications. To address the unique challenge of designing the next generation of integrated transceivers, she/he will investigate various photonic devices required in a high-speed transmission link. The main focus of the work is to model and evaluate performance of an optical circuit based on a combination of custom-designed components and standard communications system building blocks.

It is an excellent opportunity to work in a cutting-edge topic, gain experience on working with commercial photonic design tools, and improve your engineering skills.

Main activities:

• develop photonic components and functional blocks
• validate device and circuit performances
• assess operating environment impact on the PIC 
• assist with PIC experimental testing and data analysis
• program Python/Matlab simulation tools

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

PHD Thesis

The DLR Institute of Materials Research in Cologne and the DAAD invite applications for a doctoral fellowship.

Here you can find more detailed information on the vacancy.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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 support staff

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

The is a satellite institute of the Helmholtz Zentrum München at the University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine “Carl Gustav Carus” of TU Dresden and founding partner of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD e.V.), which is funded by the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF). The DZD itself combines experts from all areas of diabetes research, so that basic research, epidemiology, translational research and clinical application deeply interconnect. Research focus of the PLID is the production and protection of the pancreatic islet beta cells for the prevention and therapy of all forms of diabetes.

The group of Tatiana Sandoval-Guzman investigates different aspects of regeneration. The axolotl is a salamander with high capacity to regenerate complex structures such as limbs, but also internal organs. This capacity is limited in humans and understanding the roadblocks is key for the development of therapeutic applications. We are an international team with high energy and collaborative spirit. We approach science with keen curiosity and collegial interaction. Expect intellectual challenges in a friendly and fostering environment.

We are looking for a highly motivated

Research Technician MTA, BTA (f/m/x)100609

Full time, close to full time

Dresden

Graduates & Entry-level Professionals, Professionals

Your responsibilities

• independent realisation of complex molecular, cell biological and biochemical methods, incl. cloning of complex constructs
• husbandry of aquatic animals (axolotl), fine surgical procedures and screening of transgenic lines
• PCR and Quantitative Realtime-PCR, molecular biological tasks, incl. DNA and RNA extraction, immunostaining of cells and tissue sections
• general lab organisation, incl. database maintenance, equipment maintenance, ordering

Your qualifications

• completed training as laboratory assistant (MTA, BTA, or similar) or Bachelor degree in life sciences such as Biology, Biomedicine or Biotechnology
• several years of professional experience in molecular, cell biological and animal research
• high motivation and distinct team player
• good communicational skills
• very good English language knowledge because the position is in an international team

What we offer you

work-life balance
flexible working hours & working-time models
continuous education and training
30 days annual leave
home office options
employee health management service
elder care company pension scheme With its location directly on the Elbe River, the Dresden site offers a special quality of life. The strategic embedding of the institute in the midst of university and non-university research institutes creates a vibrant and intellectual atmosphere.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to two years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Mrs. Katja Pfriem, 0351 7963-6612, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Pancreatic Islet Research
Fetscherstraße 74

01307 Dresden**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

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

IT - EDV

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Population Health Science is located at the DZNE headquarters in Bonn. Under the leadership of Prof. Monique M.B. Breteler, a team of more than 85 people investigates causes and biomarkers for normal and pathological development of mental and physical health during adult life. With a special focus on neurodegenerative and other age-related diseases, our research is mainly based on data from the Rhineland Study, a population-based cohort study conducted in two geographically defined areas of Bonn with individuals aged 30 years and older. Two recruitment centers are available for this purpose, each with state-of-the-art equipment for comprehensive health screening, including robotics for processing and analyzing blood samples, advanced biobanking facilities, in-house 3T MRI scanners, and large data storage and computing capacities. The analysis of this highly multidimensional and complex "Big Data" is performed centrally at DZNE using modern, innovative and constantly evolving IT infrastructures. For more information on the Rhineland Study, please follow this link: www.rhineland-study.de  

The jobholder holds a key position within the organizational structure of the Rhineland Study. They work closely with the Scientific Director of the Rhineland Study and actively participate in strategy development and implementation processes as a member of the Rhineland Study management team.

As Head of IT and Data Management, you lead a team that supports the research of Population Health Sciences and the Rhineland Study. This includes general data management tasks as well as the development and implementation of IT solutions for the entire technical infrastructure, ranging from raw data collection (NIfTI, FASTA, many device-specific raw data files) to data analysis. In this setting we are already now working with several terabytes of highly heterogeneous data. A continued development of this modern infrastructure, which includes a platform for  secure data use and access for internal and external scientists, is planned.

As Head of IT and Data Management, you will lead a team of (currently) 6 Data Managers and Software Developers and are responsible for the day-to-day operation and development of the data management and IT support services and infrastructure. This includes:

• General management of the „IT and Data Management“ (personnel management, resource management, IT project management)
• Participation in central internal and external committees on overarching IT and research infrastructure projects
• Maintenance and expansion of the IT and data infrastructure of the Rhineland Study as well as its interfaces to other research databases and internal services of the DZNE
• Design and implementation of a common platform for Big Data analyses (e.g. TensorFlow) and virtual environments for data analysis by external collaboration partners
• Oversight on all aspects of Data management (data governance, data architecture, database & storage management, data security, data integration and inter-operability, metadata, data quality…)
• Coordination of all data privacy and data security compliance measures
• Oversight and planning of the medium- and long-term computing and storage requirements of the research group; interface to the central IT department of the DZNE for implementation of these requirements.
• Tracking of new developments in the field and implementation of useful ones into the IT architecture of the Rhineland Study

• You have a university degree in computer science, mathematics or statistics or have acquired comparable qualifications. Ideally, you have already worked in comparable study settings and are familiar with human medical data and the specifics of large research data infrastructures.
• You have in-depth knowledge of database applications, handling of large data sets with heterogeneous data, and development of modern modular applications.
• You have leadership and management experience and an excellent communication style
• You have hands-on experience in project management
• You have  strong knowledge of most of the following:

• Modern SQL, preferably with PostgreSQL.
• R and/or Python
• Distributed systems and parallelized analysis of large data sets
• Virtualization / containers

• You have experience in developing with web frameworks (e.g. Grails) and JavaScript.
• You have knowledge of current data privacy regulations and its impact on the handling and usage of human medical data.
• You have coordinative and organizational skills and assertiveness to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment and are fun to work with.
• A high degree of commitment, sense of responsibility, independence and solution orientation characterize you.
• You have excellent written and spoken German and English skills.

We offer

• An interesting and challenging task in a research center that works on the future topics of health research
• An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research
• A high potential for the individual development of our employees
• A full-time position, initially limited to two years with the possibility of a permanent position thereafter
• Employment, payment and social benefits are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst) and will match the high responsibility and seniority of the role.

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

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

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

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

At our institute you will find a scientifically stimulating international environment. Together with renowned scientists and supported by an excellent infrastructure you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution for a healthier society.

The research group Adipocytes and Metabolism, part of the at the Helmholtz Center Munich, is aiming to decipher the origins of systemic insulin resistance and adipose tissue dysfunction to unravel novel strategies uncoupling obesity from the metabolic syndrome. To support our current efforts we are looking for a highly motivated

Scientist for the research group Adipocytes and Metabolism (f/m/x)101002

Full time

Neuherberg near Munich

Postdocs

Your responsibilities

• Establishing in vivo and in vitro models to study adipocyte endothelial cell interactions
• Establishing ex vivo adipose tissue printing technologies
• Biochemical analysis of adipocyte and endothelial cell function in vivo and in vitro
• Cell biological studies on the interaction of adipocytes and endothelial cells
• Develop novel concepts translating murine findings to clinical useb

Your qualifications

• PhD in natural sciences
• Profound experience in studying endothelial cell function
• Deep knowledge in metabolic phenotyping of transgenic mice
• Excellent understanding of the regulation of systemic metabolism, especially glucose and lipid homeostasis
• High motivation, flexibility and topic specific publications

What we offer you

work-life balance
flexible working hours & working-time models
continuous education and training
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
home office options
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to two years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Dr. Siegfried Ussar, 089-3187-2047, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute for Diabetes and Obesity
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

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

Diploma & Master Thesis

Master thesis: Phytoplankton biogeography

Background
Research division: Polar Biological Oceanography

As part of the EU funded project PORTWIMS, a twinning project between AWI, the University of Lisbon and Plymouth Marine Laboratory, we are looking for a Masters student to work on a Phytoplankton biogeography project.

The goal of the project is to investigate the diversity of phytoplankton in Portuguese waters, to compile a detailed baseline inventory of historic phytoplankton records in and to compare this with recently collected samples to analyse changes in the species compostion between the historic and modern assemblages. The work will also contribute to the production of a detailed phytoplankton guide for Portuguese waters.

Tasks

• Analyse phytoplankton samples using different microscopy techniques e.g. epifluorescence, SEM),
• collate literature references and data from online repositories to establish a historic biodiversity baseline,
• produce detailed maps of key phytoplankton taxa e.g. HABs in Portuguese waters

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of phytoplankton groups,
• experience in data analysis and visualization, preferentially in R
• willingness to carry out a 4-week research stay at the University of Lisbon

Further Information
You are interested?

You are interested?
Please send your motivation letter, cv and bachelor certificate to Alexandra Kraberg: Alexandra.Kraberg@awi.de; in case you have further questions she can also be contacted.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

TheInstitute of Structural BiologyattheHelmholtz Zentrum München focuseson integrative structural biology andstructure-baseddrugdiscovery, combining structural biology,NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance), crystallography, cryo-EM, computational approaches, and chemical synthesis to develop and apply novel approaches beyond current state-of-the-art for thediscoveryof new targets andtherapeuticsmall molecules. Therapeutic targets address a range of topics,rangingfrom diabetes,cancer, lung disease to targets in parasitic diseases and antibiotic resistance.

Postdoctoral scientist in NMR-based integrative structural biology and drug discovery (f/m/x)101023

Full time

Munich

Postdocs

A postdoc position is available in Biomolecular NMR to implement and develop solution NMR methods, including paramagnetic NMR approaches, for structure-based drug discovery, screening and structural analysis of protein and RNA-ligand complexes.
Our research projects aim at understanding the structure and dynamics of protein and RNA interactions in physiological and disease-linked cellular processes, involved in human disease. The structural data provide a basis for the rational design and development of small molecule inhibitors and novel bioactive compounds towards the development of novel therapeutic approaches.

You will work in an interdisciplinary team that combines state-of-the-art techniques in early stage drug discovery, including NMR fragment-screening and integrative structural biology (combining NMR, X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM with access to state-of-the-art infrastructures), computational methods, including machine-learning/AI, and biophysical characterization to study innovative drug targets of pharmaceutical relevance. Projects integrate close interactions with structural biologists, medicinal chemists and validation with functional and cell-based assays.

Your responsibilities

• Recombinant production and purification of proteins and RNA
• NMR-based fragment screening
• Structural analysis focusing on innovative NMR methods, in combination with crystallography and cryo-EM
• Computational modelling and structure-based drug design
• Scientific training and technical mentoring in NMR methods

Your qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Physics
• Excellent training and experiencein NMR methods development
• Experience with paramagnetic NMR methods and fragment screening is advantageous
• Structureanalysis and modelling expertise
• Familiar with recombinantproduction and purification ofproteins
• Knowledge of basicbiochemicaland biophysicalmethods to study proteins and RNAs
• Excellentteamspirit,presentation andcommunicationskills

What we offer you

work-life balance
flexible working hours & working-time models
continuous education and training
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
home office options
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited until 30.09.2023, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applicationsuntil October 31st, 2021from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Applicant guidance on the Corona pandemic

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Prof. Michael Sattler, sattler@helmholtz-muenchen.de, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Structural Biology
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

10.08.2021

Electromagnetic levitation is defined as the stable or indifferent equilibrium of a body without material contact to its surrounding environment, which is reached by means of stored electromagnetic energy inducing, in turn, the ponderamotive forces acting on the levitated body and equilibrating the gravitational forces. Electromechanical systems implement the principle of electromagnetic levitation on a micro-scale is referred as levitation microsystems.

Levitation microsystems provides solutions in overcoming the domination of friction over inertial forces at the micro-scale. Thus, the levitation microsystems are very attractive for applications in micro-inertial-sensors, micro-motors, micro-actuators switches, micro-accelerators, particle traps, digital micro-fluidics, nano-force sensors, micro-transporters, micro-bearings and etc.

In our research group in the Institute for Microstructure Technology (IMT), we focus on the on the developing of a 2D array for cooperative hybrid levitation micro-actuators for supporting the levitation of arbitrary shaped objects, performing their linear and angular positioning and transportation.

Links to YouTube videos of micro-devices based on inductive levitation developed by our group:

Transporter: youtu.be/jaAMS0B70OA

Hybrid levitation micro-actuator: youtu.be/KzcJV2cSFrY

This master project will involve tasks including:

• Design of 2D arrays of the micro-actuators;
• Fabrication of 2D arrays of the micro-actuators using microfabrication technology (photolithography, RIE, electroplating, etc.);
• Fabrication and functionalization into micro-actuators;
• Characterisation of fabricated arrays with white light interferometry, impedance spectroscopy;
• Characterization arrays of inductive levitation micro-actuators.

You will be part of a larger team within the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), which offers you the possibility to fabricate and test the devices, and gives you the opportunity to co-author conference and/or journal publications.

Further information on the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT): www.imt.kit.edu

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

10.08.2021

Electromagnetic levitation is defined as the stable or indifferent equilibrium of a body without material contact to its surrounding environment, which is reached by means of stored electromagnetic energy inducing, in turn, the ponderamotive forces acting on the levitated body and equilibrating the gravitational forces. Electromechanical systems implement the principle of electromagnetic levitation on a micro-scale is referred as levitation microsystems.

Levitation microsystems provides solutions in overcoming the domination of friction over inertial forces at the micro-scale. Thus, the levitation microsystems are very attractive for applications in micro-inertial-sensors, micro-motors, micro-actuators switches, micro-accelerators, particle traps, digital micro-fluidics, nano-force sensors, micro-transporters, micro-bearings and etc.

In our research group in the Institute for Microstructure Technology (IMT), we focus on the on the developing of a 2D array for cooperative hybrid levitation micro-actuators for supporting the levitation of arbitrary shaped objects, performing their linear and angular positioning and transportation.

Links to YouTube videos of micro-devices based on inductive levitation developed by our group:

Transporter: youtu.be/jaAMS0B70OA

Hybrid levitation micro-actuator: youtu.be/KzcJV2cSFrY

The main goal of this master project is focused in modelling and simulation of inductive levitation micro-actuators through MatLab using the qualitative approach developed by our group. Obtained results of the master thesis will be applied in the experimental micro-systems.

You will be part of a larger team within the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), which offers you the possibility to fabricate and test the devices, and gives you the opportunity to co-author conference and/or journal publications.

Further information on the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT): www.imt.kit.edu

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

10.08.2021

At the Institute of Microstructure Technology, the CORREL infrastructure for correlative characterization is developed. It combines X-ray imaging and nuclear magnetic resonance techniques in a single device. This unique instrument will expand imaging capabilities for biomedical and materials science applications.

The standard X-ray imaging technique relies mainly on absorption contrast, where the difference in the absorption coefficient of the constituents is linearly related to the obtained signal. Therefore, only highly absorbing structures, like bones surrounded by muscles or metals surrounded by less dense materials such as polymers, provide a good imaging contrast. The contrast tends to be very poor for weakly absorbing materials, e.g., to study soft tissues or polymer blends.

The evolution of innovative methods, like phase-sensitive techniques, led to a significant improvement in image quality, thus overcoming the limitations of conventional X-ray imaging.

This Master's thesis will be performed in the CORREL laboratory, focusing on establishing the basic radiographic configuration consisting of an X-ray source and an X-ray detector. This setup will be the foundation for testing objects like optical components and developing new phase-sensitive approaches to combine in a further step with NRM.

Single-shot X-ray Imaging (SSI) is an example of the methods that will be explored after implementing the basic radiographic system. The SSI configuration is obtained by adding an optical element called a Hartmann mask to the basic radiographic setup. The SSI makes it possible to obtain from a single image simultaneously absorption, differential-phase, and scattering contrasts.

The implementation of phase-sensitive imaging within the X-ray-NMR scanner will offer spectral along with enhanced imaging contrast. It will open opportunities for fast measurements, like monitoring dynamical processes and performing low dose imaging.

The aims of the master thesis are to

The student will have the opportunity to acquire fundamental knowledge in X-ray imaging, while contributing to a cutting-edge research. Will have good supervision, be part of a highly motivated and friendly CORREL team. At the IMT, you have the opportunity to get to know several laboratories, including a cleanroom, and visit some installations at the Karlsruhe Research Accelerator (KARA).

Further information on the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT): www.imt.kit.edu

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

The is a satellite institute of the Helmholtz Zentrum München at the University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine “Carl Gustav Carus” of TU Dresden and founding partner of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD e.V.), which is funded by the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF). The DZD itself combines experts from all areas of diabetes research, so that basic research, epidemiology, translational research and clinical application deeply interconnect. Research focus of the PLID is the production and protection of the pancreatic islet beta cells for the prevention and therapy of all forms of diabetes.

Due to the extensive use of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) based technologies, there is a close collaboration with theDRESDEN-conceptGenome Center (DcGC), one of four NGS competence centers of the German Research Council (DFG).We are looking, from November 1, 2021 in Dresden, for a highly motivated

Scientist in the field of bioinformatics (m/f/x)101022

Full time, close to full time

Dresden

Graduates & Entry-level Professionals, Professionals

Your responsibilities

• scientific support in all bioinformatic issues of the institute
• analysis of NGS data from the following areas: Single Cell and bulk RNA-Seq, ATAC- and ChIP-Seq, genome-wide methylome sequencing
• further and new development of analysis methods and pipelines for single cell, bulk RNA-Seq and methylome data
• integration and coordination with the bionformatics team of the DcGC

Your qualifications

• Master degree or PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics or a related field of computer or natural sciences
• experience in the area of data analysis of NGS data; knowledge with Python and/or R/Bioconductor packages is an advantage
• experience in a Linux or Apple based working environment
• experience in working with standard bioinformatics tools and a basic understanding of bioinformatics and statistical methods
• high motivation and the ability to work both independently and in a team
• good communication skills
• a creative and collaborative way of working plus service orientation
• strong language skills in English – both written and spoken

What we offer you

work-life balance
flexible working hours & working-time models
continuous education and training
30 days annual leave
home office options
employee health management service
elder care company pension scheme With its location directly on the Elbe River, the Dresden site offers a special quality of life. The strategic embedding of the institute in the midst of university and non-university research institutes creates a vibrant and intellectual atmosphere.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to two years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Frau Katja Pfriem, 0351 7963-6612, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Pancreatic Islet Research
Fetscherstraße 74

01307 Dresden**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

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

IAS-8 - Datenanalyik und Maschinenlernen

Scientific / postdoctoral posts,IT - EDV

You are a post-doctoral researcher and want to contribute to the rapidly evolving research field of deep learning that has a real impact for domain scientists analyzing their data? This is the position for you! At the newly founded Institute for Advanced Simulation – Data Analytics and Machine Learning (IAS-8) we aim at advancing theory and application of data sciences. Our interests range from use-inspired, method-driven theory to application-driven research. We work on the very latest issues that impact our research field and society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the changeWe are looking for a postdoctoral research scientist to join our department of Data Management, Mining and Analysis. Our research in data management concerns indexing, efficient access, as well as query processing and similarity search. Our solutions typically consist of algorithmic strategies that allow efficient access to relevant data, often with provable correctness guarantees. A notable focus of our research is the use of modern hardware, i.e., multi-core CPUs and graphics cards (GPUs) on standard desktop or laptop computers, with scalability to high performance computers (HPC). In data analysis, we are interested in concepts and methods for learning from data, featuring both supervised and unsupervised methods. If you are interested in these topics and want to support our team of researchers at IAS-8, then please apply!

Your Job:

• Work on state of the art methods in transfer learning for deep neural networks
• Devise machine learning solutions for fields where labelled data is expensive, and often collected under slightly varying experimental conditions, registration guidelines or with different sensors or devices
• Advance our understanding of the underlying theory, as well as applicability to scientific applications, where explainability, interpretability, and reliability are as important as high accuracy.
• Supervise student projects at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD level
• Write reports and research articles, as well as grant proposals, and regularly participate in international conferences and workshops to present your own work
• Work with experts at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) to run your algorithms/tools on large distributed computer systems where needed

Your Profile:

• Masters degree followed by a PhD in computer science (or a related field),
• Rich experience in devising machine learning models and algorithms.
• Scientific track record with publications and internationally renowned venues
• Strong mathematical background, distinct analytical and numerical skills.
• Solid programming skills (e.g. Python)
• Excellent ability to cooperate with other sciences and to work as part of a team, interdisciplinary and cross-topical thinking.
• Very good communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• High motivation and work ethics

Our Offer:

• A world-leading, interdisciplinary and international research environment, providing state-of-the-art experimental equipment and versatile opportunities to grow as a curious researcher.
• Comprehensive training offers and individual opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Very good conditions for work-life balance and a family-friendly corporate policy.
• Full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours and 30 days of annual leave
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

Exploration and preparation of next career opportunities supported by our Career Center & Postdoc Office ( www.fz-juelich.de/careercenter )

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD).Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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

Diploma & Master Thesis

Master thesis: Antarctic marine sediment chronologies

Background
Research division: Marine Geochemistry/ Marine Geology

As part of the INSPIRES-funded project "Past Antarctic sea ice - ice shelf interactions", we are looking for a Masters student to work on sediment cores collected in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica.

The goal of the project is to establish robust age models for marine sediment cores by the application of radiometric methods (230Thex, 231Paex/230Thex). These chronologies are the base for paleoenvironmental reconstructions focusing on changes in sea ice coverage and how they relate to glacial-interglacial climate variability.
This is a geochemical project, performed mostly in a state-of-the-art specialized lab environment. It will require the handling of hazardous substances. Training will be provided.

Tasks

• Sample preparation for geochemical analysis
• Performing microwave assisted acid digestions
• Separation and measurement of various natural radioactive isotopes and elements in marine sediments (SF-ICP-MS and ICP-OES)

Requirements

• Basic experience in lab work
• Interest in quantitative aspects of physics, chemistry, geology and biology
• Ability and willingness to handle hazardous substances, while reliably following instructions and safety measures
• willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team

Further Information
You are interested?

You are interested?
Please send your motivation letter, cv and bachelor certificate to Walter Geibert (walter.geibert@awi.de) and Juliane Müller (juliane.mueller@awi.de). In case you have further questions, both can also be contacted.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

12.08.2021

Detectors are an essential component of most scientific experiments like particle accelerators. Yet, as the scientific process continues to evolve, these detectors are continuously upgraded to fulfil high-performance requirements e.g. cope with high-speed readout and data rates in the Giga- or Terahertz range.

The increasing demand for these fast detectors raises two technical challenges:

(1) How can data from the detector with such high data rates be collected efficiently?

(2) How can the access to the detector data be organized especially in decentralized environments?

To overcome the high-speed demands, high- performance networking technologies are utilized. An example is Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), which allows collecting detector data quickly and efficiently without involving the kernel of the host operating system (OS). However, these technologies only help in reading the detector data, but not in managing data flows between high-speed detectors, and to the interested data consumers, e.g. scientists who want to read and analyze the scientific data.

 In this Master’s Thesis, you will build a novel high-performance data acquisition framework that will help scientists to manage and access measurement data and process information in a decentralized environment. The framework will extend EPICS, a commodity control and data acquisition system commonly used to control large scientific instrumentation. You are expected to gain familiarity with the EPICS protocol, and with the concepts of high-performance RDMA data transfer. You will then extend the base functionality of EPICS by integrating RDMA capabilities into the framework such that it is suited to handle large data-streams.

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

IT - EDV

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

With us you will support renowned researchers in a vibrant inter­nationalenvironment. Our task is to improve the quality of life for people with excellent research results.

The Theis Lab and the HeinigLab at Helmholtz Center Munich are developing a data ware­housesolution to manage and analyse large next generation sequencingand single cell data setsas part of the (DZHK).

Full Stack Software Developer (f/m/x)101007

Part time, Full time

Neuherberg near Munich

Professionals

Your responsibilities

• Development of a data warehouse structure storing bio­logical data and metadata
• Development of reactive and interactive web appli­cation to access and query the data warehouse
• Expand and improve automatic data inte­gration from the sequencing core facility and external partnersites

Your qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering or similar fields
• Experience in developing data ware­house solutions
• Experience in web appli­cation develop­ment using modern frame­works

Desiredqualifications

• Experience with high performance computing
• Experience with next generation sequencing data analysis
• Experience in interdisciplinary teams

What we offer you

work-life balance
flexible working hours & working-time models
continuous education and training
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
home office options
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to 3 years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Daniela Herrman, +49 89 3187-43503, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Computational Biology
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

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

IEK-3 - Techno-ökonomische Systemanalyse

Diploma & Master Thesis

16.08.2021

1629105927

Background:With an aim to address the climate crisis, the IEK-3 develops energy system models to analyze possible future energy systems with high shares of renewable energy in Germany and beyond. The main goal of the institute is to design cost-optimal and feasible energy systems which can aid decision-makers in politics and business.

Rooftop photovoltaic (PV) installations increase the shares of renewable energy, without requiring open areas in the region. The potential of such installations goes unexploited if a detailed study of the rooftops in the region is not undertaken. Through this master thesis, we intend to improve the estimation of the total rooftop PV potential of any globally given area. This information supports different decision-makers in the design of renewable supply systems.

Your Job:At IEK-3, a methodology to estimate the rooftop PV potential by analyzing satellite data is implemented. We aim to improve the method further by

• generalizing it to countries around the globe

further improving the accuracy by, for example:

• detecting obstacles such as trees that cast a shadow on the PVs, thereby lowering its output
• detecting and excluding roof areas where superstructures such as chimneys or windows are present
• detecting and excluding roofs with existing PVs and unavailable roofs such as that of a church

Based on this, your workflow can be divided into the following steps:

• Getting familiar with the existing methodology and codebase

Literature review:

• On existing methods to detect obstacles, superstructures, building type, and existing PVs
• On image recognition, classification, and clustering using neural networks

• Implementation of suitable image clustering technique to classify different regions of the world based on the roof-types in the regions
• Tuning and re-training the existing model for each identified cluster separately.
• Implementation of a suitable image recognition and/or classification technique to identify obstacles, superstructures, building type, and existing PVs
• Validation and comparison of the results with those of existing studies
• Writing the thesis

Your Profile:

• Very good academic marks in computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field of study.
• Interest in topics and issues related to energy technology.
• Ability to work autonomously and analytically within a project team.
• Ideally you already have experience in modelling and programming (preferred in Python)
• A high affinity for AI related topics.

Our Offer:

• A pleasant working environment within a highly competent, international team in one of the most prestigious research facilities in Europe.
• You will be supported by top-end scientific and technical infrastructure as well as close guidance by experts.
• You will have the opportunity to work with excited researchers from various scientific fields and take part in the design of a future European energy system.
• Your work is remunerated.
• Depending on your performance, the small work packages can be adapted.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The Institute of Planetary Research performs research programs to explore the solar system and to investigate its origin and its evolution, including life, in order to understand why we humans are where we are. We carry out research on planets, satellites and small bodies and compare our solar system with other planetary systems for which we contribute to their discovery and their characterization. For exploration we use latest methods of remote sensing and in-situ investigations. For research we use methods, from the field of geosciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics as well as life science. We model and interpret, perform research in laboratories, develop modern sensor technology and develop instrumentation for space science missions.

The department “Planetary Geology” carries out research on solid surfaces of planets, moons, asteroids and comets and explores thus the boundary layer that separates the interior of the respective planetary body from the surrounding atmosphere or space. Planetary surfaces interact with the solid matter of the substrate, with the superposed volatile matter and with the interplanetary space and therefore are affected by endogenic and exogenic processes.

The tasks associated with the position are:

As the head of the department you are responsible for about 20 employees. Your tasks include:

• lead of the department Planetary Geology
• independent scientific research in one or more of the research areas: planetary geology,
• mineralogy and spectroscopy, or in geophysics.
• initiation and management of complex national and international scientific research projects
• in the field of planetary geology
• acquisition of national and international third-party funding
• participation in management and strategic meetings of the institute
• supervision of young scientists (PhD students, postgraduates)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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 support staff

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

News on the Corona pandemic We continue to recruit and are looking exactly for you. To this end, we have adapted our recruitment process to ensure the greatest possible health protection for both our applicants and our employees. After successfully reviewing your application documents, we will invite you to a friendly video call or telephone interview, no special devices needed. Here we simulate a face-to-face interview situation in order to get to know you better. Fight with us against the spread of environmentally related diseases and apply now.

The (HPC) founded and funded by the Helmholtz Center 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 , headed by Dr. Jian Cui, engages in nanomaterials and photonics research for optical bio-sensing and engineering. Our mission is to develop new tools and uncover new biology. Our group has been developing new nanomaterials-based optical tools for bio-sensing and bio-imaging for uncovering new phenomena in biological systems.

We are looking for a highly motivated

Lab Manager / Technical Assistant: Biology and Chemistry (f/m/x) 100989

Full time

Neuherberg near Munich

Professionals

Your responsibilities

• Ordering reagents, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring quality documentation and data handling
• Tissue extraction and primary culture from laboratory animals
• Analysis of cells/tissue using molecular/cell biology techniques including immunofluorescence, biochemical assays, etc.
• Learning additional techniques related to molecular/cell biology, nanomaterials chemistry, and optics (training will be provided)
• Carrying out independent projects within the context of the group's aims
• Training other group members in molecular/cell biology techniques

Your qualification

• A strong background in chemistry/biochemistry and molecular/cell biology
• An appropriate university degree (bachelor)
• Prior experience with animal handling, cell culture, biochemical assays, and optical microscopy (preferred)
• Prior experience as technical assistant or lab managerDesired qualifications- Ability to learn new skills, work with others, and manage a diverse range of tasks
• Excellent communication skills in English and preferably also German

What we offer you

goal-orientated professional development compatibility of private life & work flexible working hours, flexitime, without core times 30 days vacation per year in-house health management a nursery directly at the campus Elder Care & further consultation offers company pension scheme discounted job ticket (MVV and DB) corporate benefits offer Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and research institutes it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited until 30.09.2023, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age.
Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Curious? If you have further questions, simply contact Dr. Jian Cui on jian.cui@helmholtz-muenchen.de, who will be happy to be of assistance. Please send your applications only via our online application form not via e-mail.

Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Helmholtz Pioneer Campus
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Neuherberg

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 40 000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 4.7 billion Euros.

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

A position for a talented and highly motivated post-doctoral researcher is available in the Translational Dementia Research group led by Anja Schneider in Bonn.

The successful applicant will work in a cross-disciplinary project aimed at understanding the role neuro-immune interactions in Alzheimer’s disease using human brain samples, patient stem cell-derived cells and patient-derived biofluids. The techniques will include stem cell culture, cell-based assays, biomarker assay development, immunohistochemistry and biochemistry. The successful candidate will strongly interact with the lab automatation core facility and pharmaceutical industry in a project aimed towards drug discovery.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. or equivalent degree in neuroscience, biology or any related field
• Outstanding record of achievements from prior training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• experience in at least one of the following scientific fields: stem cell biology, immunology, neuropathology, biomarker research
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural international environment

We offer

• The DZNE in Bonn offers an excellent scientific infrastructure with state of the art research facilities.
• Team members will benefit from an international, collaborative environment alongside other labs focusing on neurodegenerative disorders.
• Postdocs in the lab will receive extensive scientific training and will additionally be provided with opportunities for career development at the DZNE Career Centre.
• Salary and social benefits will be determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD Bund).
• The position is available immediately and initially for 2 years (with the possibility for extension).

We are looking forward to your application consisting of a cover letter stating your motivation, research interests and experience, CV, publication list, as well as two references. Interviews will first be conducted via video conference, followed by a possible on-site visit to Bonn. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. For further information, please contact anja.schneider@dzne.de.

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

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

Other,Diploma & Master Thesis,Work placement

The Institute for System Architectures in Aeronautics treats aviation as an overall system, starting with the transport system and the aircraft and ending with the production of individual components. The research aims at new system architectures, i.e. the interaction of all elements in this system of systems.
 
A key element in the joint and cross-disciplinary modeling of the system architectures is the use of the central data exchange format CPACS (Common Parametric Aircraft Configuration Schema, www.cpacs.de). Applying CPACS and its software libraries to interpret parametric data significantly reduces the number of interfaces required and the number of conversion and interpretation errors between disciplines involved in the design. It also forms a solid basis for communication between the specialists involved in the design.

You will develop an interpolation library with the goal of ensuring consistent and robust use of multidimensional aerodynamic and engine maps. For this purpose, you will first design a concept for the optimal use of such a library in a common aircraft preliminary design process. Based on literature studies, you will identify suitable interpolation approaches and then extend the existing prototype of a CPACS library with an interpolation module. After successful verification of your implementation, you will integrate the library into an exemplary design process in order to evaluate the usage concept you developed at the beginning in practical use.

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Population Health Science is located at the DZNE headquarters in Bonn. Under the leadership of Prof. Monique M.B. Breteler, a team of more than 85 people investigates causes and biomarkers for normal and pathological development of mental and physical health during adult life. With a special focus on neurodegenerative and other age-related diseases, our research is mainly based on data from the Rhineland Study, a population-based cohort study conducted in two geographically defined areas of Bonn with individuals aged 30 years and older. Baseline data is available from more than 7,000 participants, with further recruitment ongoing. A first limited follow-up has been performed in 2020 as part of a SARS-CoV-2 survey, and detailed follow-up examinations are scheduled to start early 2022. Core data collection includes extensive structural and functional brain imaging, cognitive and behavioral assessments, cardiovascular investigations, sensory systems assessments, questions on medical history, medication intake, life style, nutrition and mental health, collection of biomaterials, and wide-ranging omics analyses (including (epi-)genomic arrays, RNAs-eq, metabolomics, lipidomics, gut microbiome analyses, immune profiling).

For more information on the Rhineland Study, please follow this link: www.rhineland-study.de 

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly talented and experienced researchers to support both ongoing and future research projects spanning a range of topics within the core research areas of the Rhineland Study.

You will work in a large international team of scientists in the department of Population Health Sciences. The team members have diverse backgrounds, ranging from epidemiology, psychology, biology and medicine to bioinformatics and machine learning. In addition, our embedding in the DZNE and the University of Bonn gives you ample opportunity to interact and collaborate with scientists from fundamental and clinical research, data science and systems medicine. We have a large number of national and international joint research projects running and strive to expand this collaborative research portfolio.

Successful candidates are expected to conduct original research within the context of the Rhineland Study. This includes developing new research questions, conducting data analyses, interpreting and reporting results, and drafting and revising manuscripts. Furthermore, we expect them to be involved in supervising PhD and Master's students; to provide support in obtaining additional funding, especially to foster their own research area; and to cooperate with external parties. In addition, we expect the candidates to actively contribute to the conduct and further development of the Rhineland Study.

• You hold an excellent PhD in epidemiology, medicine, applied statistics, data science, bioinformatics or other relevant discipline
• Demonstrable experience in data analysis from epidemiological studies
• Deep knowledge of epidemiological methods, study design and statistics
• Strong analytical skills, and the ability for independent and critical thinking
• A track record of publishing high quality scientific papers
• Previous experience in a field relevant to the Rhineland Study
• You are flexible and have excellent social skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills in the English language are a prerequisite.

We offer

• An interesting and challenging position on the forefront of health research
• Work in a highly interdisciplinary and international team to address pressing health issues related to aging
• Excellent scientific infrastructure with state-of-the-art research and computational facilities
• We actively encourage and support our employees’ individual development
• Employment, payment and social benefits are are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst).

Job location is Bonn, Germany. Common language at work is English.

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

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

Studentische Hilfskräfte

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

for 39h/month, which can be arranged freely during normal working hours.

Ideally, the candidates would be interested in a long time commitment (e.g. first semester students).

• the student will help the staff of the light microscope facility with routine work like microscope cleaning and performance tests.

It would be beneficial, but it is not mandatory, if the student can speak English and has basic knowledge in microscopy (i.e. students of physics, biology, or chemistry).

• For further information regarding the advertised position, please contact Dr. Fried (tel: +49 228 43302 681).

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

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

IT - EDV

28.06.2021

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Student assistant (m/f/d)

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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.

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PHD Thesis

26.08.2021

DESY

For versatile and challenging tasks in an international environment, DESY is seeking dedicated employees in the field of natural sciences for the Helmholtz holistic approach to overcome the Covid-19-pandemic. A contributed project to this campaign is called CORAERO - "Airborne Transmission of SARS Coronavirus - From Fundamental Science to Efficient Air Cleaning Systems" will benefit from the expertise of the Centre for X-ray and Nano Science (CXNS), where the DESY Nanolab is located.

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• Structural and morphological characterization of the oxide supported virus by scanning probe microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, grazing-incidence small-angle X-ray scattering and fluorescence microscopy
• lnvestigation of the mechanism of aerosol/virus interaction with photocatalysts
• Development of materials for virus inactivation under sunlight and various environmental conditions. Surface modification of catalysts, development of coating and filter materials
• Active communication and cooperation within CORAERO

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• Master education in physics, chemistry, biophysics, materials science or equivalent
• Experience with bio laboratories
• Experience in operation under ultra-high vacuum, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, lnfrared reflection absorption spectroscopy, XRD techniques, Floueresence microscopy and atomic force microscopy are a bonus
• Very good language skills of English
• Willingness to work in a team
• Experience with chemistry laboratories

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public 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.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

At our institute you will find a scientifically stimulating international environment. Together with renowned scientists and supported by an excellent infrastructure you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution for a healthier society.

Theis globally recognized for innovations in data science and applied machine learning (ML), e.g. through its Institute of Computational Biology (), the Institute of AI for Health () and by hosting the national platform. Helmholtz AI is a research-driven hub that develops and promotes applied artificial intelligence (AI) methods for all Helmholtz centers in collaboration with its external and university partners.

Are you a creative thinker with excellent event management skills? To expand our portfolio of events such as hackathons, conferences and we are inviting applications for an

Eventmanager for Helmholtz AI (f/m/x)101079

Full time

Neuherberg near Munich

Professionals

Your responsibilities

The overall purpose of this job is to devise, support and execute a broad range of events, such as hackathons, workshops, conferences and schools across Helmholtz AI. As part of our central management unit, you will contribute to further our mission by generating engagement with our research activities, fostering community-building within Helmholtz AI and the international scientific community, and raising awareness of Helmholtz AI’s societal impact. You will be sharing our enthusiasm for promoting ML and nurturing our friendly, cooperative environment where everyone’s contribution is valued.

You will be

• planning and implementing virtual and physical scientific events, public engagement and science education activities
• producing content for and disseminating through effective communication tools (websites, social media, and other materials)
• ensuring coordinated internal communications across the platform, particularly a smooth flow of information across Helmholtz AI’s local units and its network
• commissioning and dealing with third party companies and/or contractors assisting in various aspects of event creation or management
• working in an agile environment that provides freedom to shape further projects and initiatives.

Your qualifications

• a degree in event management or media, communication sciences or a comparably suitable qualification
• awareness and proven professional experience in organising events (physical, hybrid, digital) and in testing and deploying new formats and tools
• demonstrable experience in event management or outreach, including technical knowledge in leveraging social media and outreach platforms to drive event-related campaigns
• excellent verbal and written fluency in English
• ability to work independently within an international team and environment

Pluses

• technical knowledge in usingevent management platforms(preferably indico)
• extra training inscience communication and dissemination
• knowledge and experience in usingCMS(preferably TYPO3)
• working knowledge ofAdobe Creative Suiteor similar tools
• a data science background
• excellent written and verbal fluency inGerman

What we offer you

continuous education and training
work-life balance
flexible working hours & time off in lieu
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
mobile work
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to 2 years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive online application. Please send your application (in English) in a single PDF file – including cover letter, CV and contact details of at least two references.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Meike-Jana Kalb, +49893187-3996, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Helmholtz AI
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

Theis globally recognized for innovations in data science and applied machine learning (ML), e.g. through its Institute of Computational Biology (), the Institute of AI for Health () and by hosting the national platform. To further strengthen ML method development, we are intensifying our integration with the European Lab for Learning and Intelligent Systems () via.

To scope fundraising opportunities and to support researchers particularly in applying for major Horizon Europe grants, research-consortia and other funding instruments we are inviting applications for a

Pre- and Post-Award Grant Manager (f/m/x)101078

Full time

Neuherberg near Munich

Professionals

You will be

• managing a broad range of work-streams centred around the identification of opportunities and the preparation of proposals for major grants, particularly in Horizon Europe
• cultivating and stewarding interactions with various internal and external stakeholders
• providing strategic guidance and operational structure for fundraising, particularly in Horizon Europe
• enjoying freedom to shape your own initiatives
• working in an agile environment
• sharing our enthusiasm for promoting ML and nurturing our friendly, cooperative environment where everyone’s contribution is valued

You have

• a PhD in life, computer or natural science
• native-equivalent written and verbal fluency in English
• initiative and imagination
• awareness and proven professional experience of various funding mechanisms
• practical experience in science management
• attention to detail and the ability to diligently manage a broad range of different responsibilities in your own time

Pluses:

• a data science background is considered a plus
• a network among national and European funders is considered a plus
• excellent written and verbal fluency in German is considered a plus

What we offer you

continuous education and training
work-life balance
flexible working hours & time off in lieu
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
mobile work
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to 2 years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive online application. Please send your application (in English) in a single PDF file – including cover letter, CV and contact details of at least two references.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Meike-Jana Kalb, Tel: 089 3187-3996,
who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Helmholtz AI
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

At our institute you will find a scientifically stimulating international environment. Together with renowned scientists and supported by an excellent infrastructure you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution for a healthier society.

The research group:

The Machine Learning group, at the Helmholtz, applies state-of-the-art artificial intelligence methods to study different biological systems at the single cell level. This call is for a postdoctoral fellow to study host-pathogen interactions using spatially-resolved, single cell multi omic data and machine learning techniques. Our aim is to understand how cellular communication circuits control the host immune response against the invading pathogen and how these circuits can serve as the basis to identify novel drug targets and develop novel diagnostic tools. Working at the interface of single cell biology, medicine and machine learning; we collect multiple data modalities from tissues and integrate them with clinical data from patients, linking the cellular mechanisms operating in the tissue at the moment of infection with the patient's clinical history.

Project summary:

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top causes of death worldwide and it is responsible for 1.5 million deaths each year. As part of the UNITE4TB initiative, a joint industry-academic effort to develop and test novel, relapse-free cures for TB, the group uses biological samples and clinical data from patients at different stages of TB to identify biomarkers that can be predictive of infection outcome and that can serve as the basis for novel diagnostic tests. The group applies state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to link the single cell data with different biomedical data types.

For this project we have an exciting postdoctoral position for candidates with backgrounds in computational biology, data science, computational epidemiology and machine learning.

The successful candidate will develop and deploy machine learning workflows that will allow for the integration of multiple data modalities and the transfer of learning between them. The goal of these workflows will be to identify biomarkers with potential predictive power to help clinicians to diagnose and monitor disease progression. In collaboration with wet-lab scientists and clinicians working on the field, the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the design at multiple stages of the study and generate the appropriate genomic and clinical data.

Postdoc on computational biology in the Machine Learning Group (f/m/x)101076

Full time

Neuherberg near Munich

Postdocs

Your responsibilities

Aims:Some of the specific aims of the project include, but are not limited to:

• Characterising cellular circuits involved in the onset of M. tuberculosis infection
• Developing machine learning methods for the integration of single cell genomics with clinical data, including X-rays, MRIs and clinical records
• Developing machine learning methods for the mapping of transcriptional and epigenetic programms onto spatial transcriptomics platforms (i.e: 10X Visium, in situ sequencing).

Key experience and competencies:

Postdoctoral Training Fellows are expected to lead their own projects, contribute to other projects on a collaborative basis (both in the lab and with external collaborators) and guide PhD students in their research. We are looking for a bold, imaginative, open and dynamic candidate, with strong motivation to face some of the most outstanding challenges in the fields of medicine and machine learning.

Your qualifications

Essential:

• PhD (or in the final stages of PhD submission) in computational biology, computer science, systems biology, biological engineering, robotics, computational epidemiology or related fields
• Proven knowledge and experience in computational biology or machine learning. The candidates must submit their github repositories as part of the application. Good programming skills in Python are essential.
• Experience with text mining and natural language processing
• Knowledge of deep learning packages such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, or JAX
• Experience with optimizing and tuning neural network architectures and interest in developing novel architectures
• Experience with generative models, such as GANs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with emphasis in data visualisation and communication
• Enthusiasm and initiative to develop new skills and to take interdisciplinary approaches to scientific questions

Desirable:

• Experience with image processing and analysis
• Experience in mathematical and statistical modelling
• Experience with graph neural networks
• Experience with software development practices (Agile, versioning, etc.)
• Experience with decentralized decision making and exploratory systems (Particle swarm, cellular automata etc.)
• Experience with reinforcement learning and agent based modelling

What we offer you

work-life balance
flexible working hours & working-time models
continuous education and training
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
home office options
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to 3 years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Dr. Carlos Talavera-López, 49023, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Computational Biology
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

For the DZNE site in Ulm, we are inviting applications for a Postdoc (f/m/d) in „Molecular Neurodegeneration” position. The group of Prof. Karin Danzer (DZNE Ulm site) Mechanisms of Propagation where this position will be located, studies the underlying mechanisms in disease propagation and spreading in neurodegenerative diseases with a main focus on Amyothrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. Using innovative animal models and patient samples we try to understand how and why protein aggregates are transmitted from cell to cell (e.g. Kiechle et al. Cell Rep. 2019). We will take these analyses to the next level by multiomic approaches combining single cell RNA sequencing as well as epigenetic profiling of neuronal and non-neuronal cells. We will explore transmission to non-neuronal cells and try to pinpoint the contribution of peripheral inflammation, generating a comprehensive map of the molecular alterations defining neurogenerative processes based on animal models as well as human patients. Furthermore, epigenetic profiling of different cell populations in the brain allows us to discover new pathways involved in ALS, PD and FTD and identify new therapeutic targets.

As part of a larger project team, the successful candidate will analyze tissue from animal models or human patients, using a wide range of techniques, such as single cell sequencing (mRNA and ATAC), biochemistry, histology and bioinformatics.

For this project we are looking for a highly motivated postdoc (holding a PhD in PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, bioinformatics, physics, computer science, or a related field), with a strong interest in neurodegenerative diseases with a special emphasis of immunological aspects of Parkinson’s disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The successful candidate should be confident in English and German proficiency and should have prior experience in at least 2 of the following fields:

• sequencing methods and interpretation of large-scale sequencing data
• bioinformatic analyses
• animal models for neurodegenerative diseases
• working with primary cells (e.g. PBMCs, neuronal cells)
• in-depth experience with cell culture models for neurodegeneration

The successful candidate will be assisting to coordinate and direct the project. Therefore excellent communication and team working skills are mandatory. The postdoc will also be able to acquire additional methods and skills (e.g. molecular biology) during the course of this postdoctoral fellowship.

• A well funded research project at the cutting edge of neurodegeneration research
• Excellent scientific infrastructure and state of the art techniques
• An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research
• Working in an international team within a stimulating research environment and very well equipped laboratories
•  A high potential for the individual development of our employees (including targeted personnel development)
• A full time position, initially tempory limited to 2 years, with possible extension
• Employment, payment and social benefits are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD Bund)

Please submit your application using our online system, consisting of your CV (incl. peer reviewed publications and identifying two references) and a brief cover letter (max. 1 page) stating your motivation and prior experience relating to this project. If you have further questions, please contact Karin.danzer@dzne.de.

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

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

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

IEK-10 - Modellierung von Energiesystemen

PHD Thesis,IT - EDV

You want to apply your data science knowledge to the basic research questions and societal challenges of our modern world? Our scientists in HDS-LEE address some of the most pressing issues of our time, such as energy transition, climate change and resource scarcity, brain function, drug design, identification of diseases at very early stages. As Helmholtz School for Data Science in Life, Earth and Energy (HDS-LEE), we aim to educate and train the next generation of data scientists during their doctoral thesis in close contact to domain-specific knowledge and research in three application domains: Life and medical science, earth science, energy systems and material science. Visit HDS-LEE at: www.hds-lee.de/This HDS-LEE PhD position will be located at the Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Energy Systems Engineering (IEK-10) at Forschungszentrum Jülich. At IEK-10 we focus on the development of models and algorithms for simulation and optimization of decentralized, integrated energy systems. Such systems are characterized by high spatial and temporal variability of energy supply and demand as well as by a high degree of interdependence of material and energy flows. Research at IEK-10 aims to provide scalable and real-time capable methods and tools which enable the energy-optimal, cost-efficient and safe design and operation of future energy systems.

Your Job:

Optimization-based design of future energy systems is subject to uncertainties that stem from the intermittent and non-dispatchable renewable electricity sources. Fluctuation in local renewable electricity supply usually can be balanced via grid connection. However, some systems, e.g., island systems, require robustness against the uncertainty in their electricity sources. Robust optimization techniques allow to arrive at robust system designs but rely on accurate distribution models for the uncertain data at hand. In particular, distribution models for uncertain time series like renewable electricity generation remain a largely unexplored field in robust design. The scope of this PhD project therefore is (i) to find efficient ways to model potentially correlated distributions using machine learning, particularly artificial neural networks (ANNs), and (ii) to utilize global optimization for robust sampling of the derived distribution models.Your tasks in detail:

• Advance preliminary work on neural network-based distribution models for energy time series
• Combine machine learning with robust programming and global optimization
• Extend our in-house framework for energy systems optimization by efficient formulations and algorithms for design and operation of energy systems with embedded ANNs
• Apply the new method and algorithms to challenging design and operations problems

Your Profile:

• You have a high interest to apply your data science knowledge to energy science
• Excellent Master`s degree in computational engineering, energy/process systems engineering, simulation science, or a relevant discipline
• Expert knowledge of at least one programming language (preferably Python and C++)
• Expertise in numerical optimization and machine learning
• Excellent skills in spoken and written English
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Excellent cooperation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• High level of scholarship as indicated by bachelor and master study transcripts and two reference letters

Our Offer:

The HDS-LEE PhD position will be located at IEK-10, Forschungszentrum Jülich. We offer:

• Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure – ideal conditions for successfully completing a doctoral degree
• A highly motivated group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisors
• Chance of participating in (international) conferences
• Unique HDS-LEE graduate school program
• Qualification that is highly welcome in industry
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

Further development of your personal strengths, e.g., via a comprehensive further training program - a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/judocs

Please upload the following documents with your application:

• Application letter explaining the motivation for the position and research interests
• Curriculum vitae
• Bachelor and master or diploma study transcripts
• English skills: TOEFL score or equivalent evidence of English-speaking skills (high school diploma “Abitur” with English as main school subject)
• Two letters of recommendation/ reference letters (alternatively you can provide the name and contact details of two referees)

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Your salary is in line with 100 % of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_DocsForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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

IEK-10 - Modellierung von Energiesystemen

PHD Thesis

You want to apply your data science knowledge to the basic research questions and societal challenges of our modern world? Our scientists in HDS-LEE address some of the most pressing issues of our time, such as energy transition, climate change and resource scarcity, brain function, drug design, identification of diseases at very early stages. As Helmholtz School for Data Science in Life, Earth and Energy (HDS-LEE), we aim to educate and train the next generation of data scientists during their doctoral thesis in close contact to domain-specific knowledge and research in three application domains: Life and medical science, earth science, energy systems and material science. Visit HDS-LEE at: www.hds-lee.de This HDS-LEE PhD position will be located at the Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Energy Systems Engineering (IEK-10) at Forschungszentrum Jülich. At IEK-10 we focus on the development of models and algorithms for simulation and optimization of decentralized, integrated energy systems. Such systems are characterized by high spatial and temporal variability of energy supply and demand as well as by a high degree of interdependence of material and energy flows. Research at IEK-10 aims to provide scalable and real-time capable methods and tools which enable the energy-optimal, cost-efficient and safe design and operation of future energy systems.

Your Job:

The efficient, ecological, and secure operation of energy systems with a high share of renewable electricity requires synchronized behavior of flexible energy producers and consumers. Consequently, optimal design and operation problems for energy systems need to consider the dynamic behavior of subordinate units leading to large optimization problems. To tackle these problems, models need to describe the relevant macro-scale behavior of a component for system-wide optimization problems. Increasingly, this need is being addressed by data-driven models due to their inherent flexibility. However, data-driven models are usually trained based on uniform prediction accuracy. Models trained in such fashion do not necessarily match the requirements for a specific deployment imposed by an expert modeler. The scope of this project is to develop a method for training neural network-based dynamic reduced-order models in an integrated framework that allows (i) automated consideration of system requirements in the model training and (ii) optimal representation of the models for use in numerical methods.Your tasks in detail

• Develop a framework for data-driven dynamic reduced-order modeling of energy systems
• Extend the framework to account for training criteria based on systems knowledge about the target applications of the reduced-order models
• Integrate the framework into our in-house energy systems optimization environment COMANDO
• Apply the new methodology and models to challenging design and operations problems

Your Profile:

• High interest to apply your data science knowledge to energy science
• Excellent Master`s degree in energy/process systems engineering, computational engineering science, simulation science, or a relevant discipline
• Expert knowledge of at least one programming language (preferably Python)
• Expertise in modeling, simulation and (applied) machine learning
• Excellent skills in spoken and written English (TOEFL or equivalent evidence)
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Excellent cooperation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• High level of scholarship as indicated by bachelor and master study transcripts and two reference letters

Our Offer:

This HDS-LEE PhD position will be located at IEK-10, Forschungszentrum Jülich. We offer:

• Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure – ideal conditions for successfully completing a doctoral degree
• A highly motivated group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisors
• Chance of participating in (international) conferences
• Unique HDS-LEE graduate school program
• Qualification that is highly welcome in industry
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

Further development of your personal strengths, e.g., via a comprehensive further training program - a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/judocs

Please upload the following documents with your application:

• Application letter explaining the motivation for the position and research interests
• Curriculum vitae
• Bachelor and master or diploma study transcripts
• English skills: TOEFL score or equivalent evidence of English-speaking skills (high school diploma “Abitur” with English as main school subject)
• Two letters of recommendation/ reference letters (alternatively you can provide the name and contact details of two referees)

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. Your salary is in line with 100% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_DocsForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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 support staff

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

At our institute you will find a scientifically stimulating international environment. Together with renowned scientists and supported by an excellent infrastructure you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution for a healthier society.

Obesity and diabetes are nowadays considered risk factors for variouscancer entities.Dr. Anja Zeigerer at theis investigating the mutual molecular relationships between these diseases and would like to start the new research project on October 1st, 2021. The conclusion of the employment contract depends on the specific approval of the corresponding BMBF funds.

We are looking for a highly motivated one to start the new interesting project

Technical Assistant (VMTA/BTA/CTA/MTA or equivalent) (f/m/x)100756

Full time

Neuherberg near Munich

Graduates & Entry-level Professionals, Professionals

Your responsibilities

• isolation and culturing of primary mouse hepatocytes followed by functional intracellular assays
• breeding, genotyping and maintenance of transgenic mouse lines, cardiac perfusion and organ collection
• organization and realization of research projects including molecular cloning, qPCR analysis, western blot, primary cell culture (mouse and human) and histology
• documentation and database management for animal experimentation
• data documentation and evaluation
• general laboratory organization including order management

Your qualifications

• training as a technical assistant or equivalent qualification. University graduates (BSc) are encouraged to apply
• practical experience in the cultivation of primary mammalian cells, especially mouse hepatocytes
• practical experience in molecular and cell biological methods, in particular in cloning and transfection of transgenic vectors incl. selection
• excellent knowledge of the English language
• ability to work independently and proactively
• strong skills in team work
• a high degree of organizing ability
• flexibility and reliability

What we offer you

work-life balance
flexible working hours & working-time models
continuous education and training
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
home office options
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to 2 years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Anja Zeigerer, 089 3187 1049, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute for Diabetes and Cancer
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

At our institute you will find a scientifically stimulating international environment. Together with renowned scientists and supported by an excellent infrastructure you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution for a healthier society.

Our mission:

The newly established Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (iTERM) develops and implements 3D imaging technologies to be able to generate the highest resolution views of whole mouse bodies and human organs.At iTERM, we bring together cutting-edge science from biology, chemistry, engineering, and computer applications. Our overarching aim is to obtain a holistic view of interconnected biological systems in health and disease. We also develop deep learning-based algorithms (AI) to analyze large imaging and molecular data in a robust and unbiased way.

Our research received high attention from high-profile scientific journals (Nature MethodsPan, Cai…Ertürk, 2016; Nature Neuroscience Cai, Pan…Ertürk 2018; Cell Pan, Schoppe…Ertürk, 2019; CellZhao…Ertürk, 2020; Nature Methods

Todorov, Paetzold…Ertürk, 2020) and media including New York Times,Süddeutsche Zeitung and Galileo. Please find more information about us at erturk-lab.com.

iTERM is located in the Munich area, which is listed as one of the best cities to live in the world every year. iTERM is an interdisciplinary and international team.Our working language is English.We are aiming to strengthen our new institute with highly motivatedscientists.

Postdoctoral Scientist - Organoid Research (f/m/x)101084

Full time

Neuherberg near Munich

Postdocs

Your responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented post-doctoral fellow with excellent skills and knowledge in organoid-models to strengthen our tissue engineering team. The candidate will be expected to develop new technologies for 3D- tissue culture and build a systemic framework for using organoid cultures in diverse areas, taking advantage of the interdisciplinary nature of our team which includes fields of biology, engineering and AI. The candidate will establish a platform for modeling diseases using genome-editing and imaging for drug candidate screening. The candidate will also work together with other scientists in developing vascularization technology for long-term organ culture and bioprinting.

Your qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant Life Sciences field
• Extensive cell culture experience with strong background in developing and maintaining organoid 3-D cultures is required
• Broad experience in generating in vitro models including the use of lentivirus transduction, shRNA and CRISPR-sgRNA tools
• Expertise in fluorescent microscopy and image analysis is appreciated
• Previous experience with vascular organoids and or adult tissue-derived stem cells is a plus
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis, operation and maintenance of specialized equipment
• Finally, good communication skills in English, team player mentality, independence and problem-solving skills are expected

What we offer you

continuous education and training
work-life balance
flexible working hours & time off in lieu
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
mobile work
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to 2 years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Applicant guidance on the Corona pandemic

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Sueheda Erener, sueheda.erener@helmholtz-muenchen.de & Ali Ertürk, +4917647721611, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
ITERM Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

27.08.2021

Inductive levitation is a technology used to support and/or manipulate objects eliminating all mechanical contacts to other surfaces. As a consequence of eliminating friction and wear, inductive levitation systems exhibit several exquisite characteristics. Such systems are able to operate without lubrication, are suitable for dust-free environments, and are generally low maintenance. One important and generally well-known feature (see maglev systems) is the capability to reach extremely high rotational or translational speeds, e.g., 40 million rpm have been reported in [1]. It is important to realize the fact that miniaturization inherently works in favor of increasing the rotational or translational speed of the considered system.

The central topic of the proposed Master thesis is the development of novel architectures for inductive levitation systems. The target of this project is to build upon our previous achievements [2] and expand the manipulation freedom of inductively levitated objects with a focus on movement trajectory, resolution and speed.

Are you passionate about electrical and mechanical engineering? Are you ready to challenge yourself in developing the most versatile miniaturized inductive levitation system as the goal of your Master thesis? Are you interested in a complete project from the design phase all the way to prototype testing?

If “yes”, we are looking for you!

The specific tasks within the project will be: (i) electromagnetic simulation of the wire tracks needed to support and stabilize levitation; (ii) decision on prototype design followed by fabrication; (iii) prototype testing and characterization.

During the Master thesis, you will get hands-on experience on microsystems design, cleanroom fabrication, electrical characterization and testing, having the opportunity to get exposure to a wide range of instruments and techniques. You will be integrated in the larger team of the Spin & Photon Applications (SPA-) Laboratory. Within this project, you will use the infrastructure existent at the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), i.e., microfabrication facilities and testing equipment. This is a complete project, offering the possibility to fabricate and test the devices, giving you the opportunity to co-author conference and/or journal publications.

References:

[1] DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1701519

[2] DOI: 10.1109/JMEMS.2015.2469211

[3] DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1052/1/012048

[4] DOI: 10.3390/mi5041469

Further information on the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT): www.imt.kit.edu

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

Technik

A temporary (1year) full-time Laboratory Technician position (e.g. MTA, BTA, CTA) is immediately available in the Laboratory Automation Technologies (LAT) Facility at the DZNE in Bonn. The LAT is a Core Facility, which provides expertise and technologies for lab automation services within the DZNE. You will be part of an interdisciplinary drug discovery team, with a strong focus on the biology of human innate immunity. We are looking for outstanding, highly qualified candidates with a degree as MTA, BTA, or related discipline.

The Laboratory Technician will work in an automated lab environment and will run drug screenings with a strong focus on inflammation cell models. It is highly desirable that the candidate has experience in lab automation (pipettors or dispensers etc.), screening or primary cell cultures. Applicants should be fluent in English and possess good communication and team-working skills.

• Open-minded to new methods and technologies.
• Hands-on experience with lab automation.
• Excellent cell culture skills.
• Basic experience in microscopy.
• Good communication and team-working skills.

We offer

• An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research.
• The opportunity to utilize state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
• Employment, payment and social benefits are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD Bund.

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

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

FS-ATTO

Administrative staff

31.08.2021

DESY

We are delighted to offer an assistant position in the Attosecond Science group of Prof. F. Calegari (FS-ATTO, CFEL-ATTO) at the Center for Free Electron Laser science (CFEL) of the Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron (DESY). We produce the shortest light pulses to image the fastest processes occurring in our own biomolecules when exposed to light. We are a young, motivated and international team looking for the support of an administrative assistant ready to work in a scientific environment!

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• Assisting the group leader Prof. Dr. F. Calegari
• Monitor the FS-ATTO group budget and third-party funded projects and prepare reports for the group management
• Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding process
• Working with the administative offices of Hamburg University
• Assisting the coordinator of the international graduate school HELIOS
• Coordinating, preparing and following up conferences, workshops and meetings
• Support with PR activities, maintenance and content design of the web pages and social media
• Organisation and administration of office material, distribution of mail, entry of new employees, dealing with travel matters
• Managing calendars and appointments, conducting correspondence in German and English
• Seminar room booking, lecture announcements, honoraria, visa procurement

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• Completed apprenticeship in the administrative field or comparable expertise
• Expertise in the organisation and in process management
• Expertise in financial controlling and SAP software
• Ability to work under pressure, ability to work in an international team
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English
• Capable of working in an international environment
• Work experience in the academic/research field
• Several years of experience in organising workshops/seminars and in administrative processes
• Diligence, reliability, sense of responsibility, perception, organisational skills
• Ability to work conceptually and independently
• Communication skills, social competence, competence in PR and website management

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time and job-sharing. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public 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.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

One of the main purposes of the Galileo Competence Centre is the suitability analyses of future technologies for next generations of GNSS. The main goal is to provide a sound suggestion for improving the system. This can either be an enhancement within the ground or space segment and be of local or global effect. The department of technology transfer and implementation is responsible of technical realization, verification and validation for such projects. Along the way a make or buy analyses and decision has to be made. Once the prototype is available suitable test campaigns are conducted. Such projects are joined undertakings with partners from DLR institutes or industry to reach the qualification status for the mission. The tasks comprise specification, design, make or buy of elements, integration and testing. Comprehensive documentation for all steps along the process shall be generated as proof of readiness and enable demonstration and evaluation of results against mission goals and other pre-defined requirements under real conditions. One other aspect is the theoretical analyses of already existing technologies for enhancements. This does not need to materialize in real prototypes and can also be conducted in the form of studies, concepts or papers. Being part of a small team, we value your flexibility and solution-oriented thinking in options. It is of importance to consider also unorthodox solutions, the knowledge of state-of-the-art technological developments and agile team work to meet our deadlines and goals. Provision of hard- and software for data transfer and digital signal processing from specification to acceptance

• definition of requirements for data and signal chains, based on mission profiles and goals, e.g. requirements on signal and data generation, signal structure and dissemination chain, interfaces or reception and post-processing
• definition and specification of defining parameters and continuous adaptation, based on laboratory results, which shall be interpreted in relation to the mission goals. For instance, methods to minimize transmission errors, spoofing and/or jamming.
• data protocol implementation and digital Signal Processing following standards, e.g. RF/HF for Satellite Communications, using Matlab, Simulink or similar. The task includes implementation and validation of the complete chain using models and suitable tests
• experimental development of new, complex flight hardware and related qualification thereof. Innovative ideas considering state of the art scientific development and project related needs, concepts turning theory into real hardware to be provided, feasibility of different approaches to be evaluated and open scientific questions for later in-orbit use to be addressed
• conceptual shaping and analyses of short- and long-term test campaigns and test cases, including risk analyses in case of negative or deviating test results with respect to pass criteria. Such decisions are influencing the wider goals of GKs projects and are vital for their forthcoming and success. 
• definition, modelling and coordination of interfaces, by use of C/C++/Python/MATLAB. This will be an interdisciplinary task jointly conducted with other groups internal and external of GK
• participation to project and contract negotiations with internal/external/national/international partners 
• creation of project documentation, such as procedures, handbooks, test specifications and protocols for later operations. Interface function for in-orbit and ground tests as well as technical expert for anomaly resolution.
• trade-off between available standards, e.g. Galileo Software Standard, European Cooperation for Space Standardization and DLR Standards

Technology Transfer from paper study to prototype

• study of scientific publications for new developments and discoveries suitable for GNSS 
• transforming theoretical findings in technical concepts for suggestions to head of department for new projects
• definition of statement of works for suppliers based on the agreed work break down
• defining the development and testing environment for qualification and acceptance 
• selection of suitable industrial partners for conducting tests by use of external facilities, for instance for free space RF tests
• the employee will actively participate to the DLR employee development and follow current scientific development 
• publication of results in adequate manner, e.g. releasing papers or presentations in scientific forums
• when possible aiding the DLR educational mandate by supervision of Master and Bachelor students

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

KIT is one of the biggest research and education institutions worldwide. Being “The Research University in the Helmholtz Association”, KIT creates and imparts knowledge for the society and the environment. Research questions of the Chair of Water Chemistry and Water Technology of the Engler-Bunte-Institut concern water quality, water treatment and biological interfaces. We look for a Post Doc in this context. The position is devoted to the characterization of biofilms.
Your tasks and responsibilities

• Development of characterization of biofilms with magnetic resonance (MR).
• Realization of the development on a defined (ideally on a self-chosen) biofilm system, conception, realization and cultivation in a (MR) suitable reactor system.
• NMR-spectroscopy on biofilms may be exploited or the application of X nuclei in magnetic resonance.
• Comparison and completion of the findings with alternative, optical characterization techniques.
• Collaborate and interact with (inter-)national, interdisciplinary and cross-divisional teams comprising biofilm research and analytical method development.

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

IBG-1 - Biotechnologie

PHD Thesis,IT - EDV

You want to apply your data science knowledge to the basic research questions and societal challenges of our modern world? Work with us at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences - Biotechnology (IBG-1) and our scientists at HDS-LEE at some of the most pressing issues of our time, such as energy transition, climate change and resource scarcity, brain function, drug design, identification of diseases at very early stages. As Helmholtz School for Data Science in Life, Earth and Energy (HDS-LEE), we aim to educate and train the next generation of data scientists during their doctoral thesis in close contact to domain-specific knowledge and research in three application domains: Life and medical science, earth science, energy systems and material science. This HDS-LEE PhD position will be located at the IBG-1 at Forschungszentrum Jülich. The institute investigates how microorganisms and isolated enzymes can be used to produce a variety of products from renewable raw materials. IBG-1 is a leading institution in microbial discovery and process development for industrial biotechnology with increasingly miniaturized and automated experiments. The institute provides an excellent infrastructure for parallelized lab robotic experiments on microtiter plates. The workflow from low temperature storage, cryo-culture, pre-culture and inoculation to main experiments and subsequent cell disruption is currently established. Various methods are available for online and at-line measurements. They are combined with advanced digital technologies for data analysis, experimental design and process optimization. For more information about IBG-1 visit www.fz-juelich.de/ibg/ibg-1 and about HDS-LEE visit www.hds-lee.de

Your Job:

This project aims at complementing our exceptional experimental platform with digital technologies for data processing, experimental design, workflow management and process control. All components for closing the so-called Design – Build –Test – Learn (DBTL) cycle are available for the existing strain and enzyme libraries, and will be connected in this project. Approaches for data management, Bayesian optimization and Thompson sampling will be established and combined for mixed-integer optimization of strain and process. Process and error models need to be developed that account for biological uncertainty and for system specific causes such as pipetting errors or position effects. In detail, you will

• Familiarize with our lab robotic platform, process control system and existing computational tools
• Analyze experimental systems and develop process and error models that account for biological uncertainty and for system specific causes such as pipetting errors or position effects
• Combine existing approaches for Bayesian optimization and Thompson sampling for mixed-integer optimization of strain and process
• Solve internal global optimization problems by stochastic and deterministic methods
• Study descriptors for exploiting similarity between screened strains, enzymes and peptides
• Evaluate potential of recommender systems for completing sparse information on advantageous process conditions of different strains
• Apply methods to selected biotechnological systems and research tasks in close collaboration with experimentalists
• Document code and interfaces, provide tutorials with examples, disseminate results

Your Profile:

• High interest in applying your data science knowledge to life science
• Masters degree in physics, mathematics, biotechnology or a related field
• Good knowledge of machine learning methods
• Sound experience in at least one programming language (preferably Python and C++)
• Experience in open source software development is of great advantage
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills and capacity to strengthen a highly international and interdisciplinary team
• High level of scholarship as indicated by bachelor and master study transcripts and two reference letters
• Very good command of the English language (TOEFL or equivalent evidence)

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! This HDS-LEE PhD position will be located at Forschungszentrum Jülich. We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure – ideal conditions for successfully completing a doctoral degree
• A highly motivated group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment
• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisors
• Chance of participating in (international) conferences
• Unique HDS-LEE graduate school program
• Qualification that is highly welcome in industry

Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. via a comprehensive further training program; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: www.fz-juelich.de/judocs

• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 100% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_DocsForschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations. We especially foster women in data science and offer individual career planning.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

At our institute you will find a scientifically stimulating international environment. Together with renowned scientists and supported by an excellent infrastructure you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution for a healthier society.

Are you passionate about science, full of ideas and innovative potential that drive change and enjoy working in an international, fast-paced environment? Are you motivated by the societal impact of research and seek an opportunity to play an instrumental part in the development of emerging technologies for biology, healthcare and environmental applications? Then the (IBMI) at the Helmholtz Zentrum Muenchen (HMGU) and its integrated Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany, is the ideal environment for you!

IBMI is the cornerstone of a rapidly expanding bioengineering ecosystem in the Munich science area; including the and the , which integrate bioengineering with metabolic disorders and oncology, respectively. 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 11 inter-disciplinary laboratories and scientists from more than 25 countries, IBMI offers state-of-the-art infrastructure for innovative research and a perfect environment to accelerate your career. Our research aims to shift the paradigm of biological discovery and translation to address major health challenges of our time and develop the medical solutions of tomorrow.

Join our team and be part of our rich and dynamic research culture of enquiry and innovation. IBMI researchers come from the top ranks of physics, engineering, chemistry, biomedicine and computer science and our pipeline frequently yields high-impact papers, successful technology spin-offs and commercialization. Our research is regularly featured in major news channels and has received broad recognition including several prestigious awards and considerable research funding from national and international sources.

We now seek a highly qualified and motivated

Postdoc in optoacoustic super-resolution microscopy (f/m/x)101096

Full time

Neuherberg near Munich

Postdocs

Your responsibilities

Optoacoustic imaging combines high contrast and high resolution of optical excitation with deep penetration of ultrasound imaging. These characteristics give optoacoustic imaging a competitive edge over other imaging methods currently applied in biology and medicine. The successful candidate will lead advances within an innovative microscopy program that develops hybrid optical and optoacoustic microscopy with resolution beyond the diffraction barrier. The goal is to combine the superior resolution of optical microscopy with the multi-modal ability offered by optoacoustic imaging deep within living tissue, thus merging the advantages of both techniques and creating a tool for super-resolution imaging at super-depths.

The project is geared toward system and methodology development of an advanced imaging system that delivers label free imaging and sensing of diverse biological components. We expect this project to result in a substantial technology leap, leading to important biological breakthroughs and translation into clinical diagnostics. The development process will give the successful candidate the opportunity to strengthen her*his skills in state-of-the-art optics and laser technology and cutting-edge computational approaches. She*he will be involved in every stage of microscope design, testing and application, as well as with dissemination of results in the form of publications and potentially patents.

Your qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Optics or a related discipline
• Excellent track record of research achievements and publications in top-ranked journals
• Strong motivation, scientific curiosity and commitment to scientific excellence
• Research experience in one or more of the following areas: optics; lasers; optical design; microscopy, particularly confocal, multi-photon microscopy
• Expert knowledge of imaging, image processing / data quantification and analysis
• In-depth programming skills in MATLAB / Labview for device control and synchronization
• Team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment
• Excellent command of the English language
• Experience in construction of optical imaging systems “from scratch” is considered an advantage

What we offer you

work-life balance
flexible working hours & working-time models
continuous education and training
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
home office options
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to 2 years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Prof. Miguel Pleitez email: miguel.pleitez@helmholtz-muenchen.de; tel.: +49 89 41409024 or Dr. André C. Stiel email: andre.stiel@helmholtz-muenchen.de; tel.: +49 89 3187 3972, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

At our institute you will find a scientifically stimulating international environment. Together with renowned scientists and supported by an excellent infrastructure you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution for a healthier society.

Are you passionate about science, full of ideas and innovative potential that drive change and enjoy working in an international, fast-paced environment? Are you motivated by the societal impact of research and seek an opportunity to play an instrumental part in the development of emerging technologies for biology, healthcare and environmental applications? Then the (IBMI) at the Helmholtz Zentrum Muenchen (HMGU) and its integrated Chair of Biological Imaging (CBI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany, is the ideal environment for you!

IBMI is the cornerstone of a rapidly expanding bioengineering ecosystem in the Munich science area; including the and the , which integrate bioengineering with metabolic disorders and oncology, respectively. 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 11 inter-disciplinary laboratories and scientists from more than 25 countries, IBMI offers state-of-the-art infrastructure for innovative research and a perfect environment to accelerate your career. Our research aims to shift the paradigm of biological discovery and translation to address major health challenges of our time and develop the medical solutions of tomorrow.

Join our team and be part of our rich and dynamic research culture of enquiry and innovation. IBMI researchers come from the top ranks of physics, engineering, chemistry, biomedicine and computer science and our pipeline frequently yields high-impact papers, successful technology spin-offs and commercialization. Our research is regularly featured in major news channels and has received broad recognition including several prestigious awards and considerable research funding from national and international sources.

At IBMI we are now looking for a highly qualified and passionate PhD student in protein engineering: focus on development of imaging labels and sensors (f/m/d).

PhD student in protein engineering (f/m/x)100343

Full time

Neuherberg near Munich

PhD

Your mission

Genetically encoded sensors are a major tool to unravel the functioning of life on the cellular level. We seek to expand this by visualizing molecular processes on the tissue level with high resolution. The mission is to develop dedicated genetically encoded sensors for optoacoustics measurements. The candidate will focus on engineering chimeric proteins that show a small-molecule binding dependent change of photophysics. One of our main foci for readout are photo-switching proteins. Here the candidate will further explore and exploit their intricate and exciting mechanisms towards driving such proteins towards a use in applications. The workflow will span from protein-engineering and high-throughput screening over photo-physical and structural characterization to mammalian cell culture and eventual in vivo application. The work will be conducted in close collaboration with other laboratories of TUM and HMGU that are leading in the respective research areas, e.g. in vivo application or protein structure elucidation. Hence, the position is an exciting interface between protein-engineering, basic photophysical research, development of molecular tools as well as imaging.

Your qualifications

• High motivation, curiosity, and commitment to scientific excellence
• Master Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry or similar field
• Background in chromophores, photophysics, photochemistry
• Experience in protein engineering
• Experience in high-throughput screening
• Interest in excited state photophysics, and photoisomerization processed will be appreciated as well as understanding of (protein-) environmental effects on the photophysical properties of chromophores
• Interest in optical spectroscopy techniques
• Interest in imaging
• Team player skills and enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment
• Excellent command of the English language

What we offer you

scientific training at Graduate School
work-life balance
flexible working hours
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
career consultation
home office options
on-site nursery
company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

This position also provides the opportunity for you to build specialist knowledge and collect significant professional experience, both of which will help advance your scientific career.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (EG 13 50% TV EntgO Bund). In addition, there is also the possibility of granting an allowance amounting to 15% if the necessary conditions are fulfilled. The position is (initially) limited to three years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Dr. André C. Stiel email: andre.stiel@helmholtz-muenchen.de; tel.: +49 89 3187 3972, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

03.09.2021

The institute of KIT’s large-scale research sector has about 90 employees. Under the program-oriented funding scheme of the Helmholtz Association, it conducts research into technical solutions to cope with the challenges of a sustainable and resilient energy system that is mainly based on renewable energy sources.

The future head of ITES will be responsible for the contributions of the Institute to the energy research programs of the Helmholtz Association. Central involvement in the strategic further development of the Institute, identification of new research fields, and successful acquisition of third-party funding is expected.

Apart from trend-setting work relating to hydrogen technologies, experience in e.g. multi-scale modeling of thermal energy systems, reactive, or multi-phase flows would be advantageous. Based on the resulting findings, solutions shall be developed for the integration of fluctuating renewable energy sources in a future sustainable and resilient energy system. Research activities of the future Head of Institute should cover both fundamental theoretical approaches and experimental work at large-scale research facilities.

The holder of the post is expected to participate in academic education of ITES, especially in the area of hydrogen-based energy systems (two hours per week per semester). The present curriculum covers thermal power plant technology, process simulation, thermal energy plants, plant safety, and sector coupling.

(in analogy to the Jülich model according to Article 15, par. 2, KIT Act)

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

Technik

Scientist Geophysics (overwintering) (m/f/d)

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

Technik

Scientist Meteorological Observatory (overwintering) (m/f/d)

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

Technik

Scientist Air Chemical Observatory (overwintering) (m/f/d)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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,Other

The safety and security of critical infrastructures is an essential foundation for the economic prosperity and stability of governments and societies. The Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures focuses on this challenge and develops new concepts, approaches and technologies that may be used to analyse and enhance the safety and security of maritime infrastructures regarding people, technologies and systems.

One focus of the Department of Maritime Security Technologies is anomaly detection by means of machine learning to analyse data resulting from maritime focused detector systems. Developed algorithms are used to identify rare events in data from tomographic scanning systems as well as in the analysis of time series from various optical and acoustic sensor systems. The aim of this work is to improve the overall level of safety and security within a maritime infrastructure through the identification of events and patterns which might not be directly detectable by eye, but which may indicate a threat or illegal activity.

This position involves the development of algorithms for the detection of rare anomalies in density distribution resulting from tomographic reconstruction of data from a prototype container scanner based on muon tomography. The technology is expected to enable fully automated threat detection and support decision making without the need to offload cargo, whilst the passive nature of the radiation makes the technology harmless for use in the presence of humans. Anomalies in data may be the result of hazardous or contraband items hidden among similarly dense materials within a shipping container. In parallel, the extent to which these methods can be transferred to other maritime detector systems (e.g. optical or hydroacoustic systems providing continuous monitoring of regions of interest) will be investigated and if possible implemented and evaluated in that context. The option to perform a PhD study in the context of this work can be supported.
Your tasks will include:

• development, implementation, optimisation and comparison of suitable algorithms for anomaly detection and rare event identification
• profiling of developed algorithms to determine and optimise the computational power and execution time per data frame
• testing and validation of implemented algorithms; comparison of predictions of developed algorithms on data known to contain anomalies and data free of anomalies
• integration and testing of positively evaluated algorithms into the final analysis chains of existing instruments and systems

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

INM-6 - Computational and Systems Neuroscience

Scientific / postdoctoral posts,IT - EDV

The INM-6 „Computational and Systems Neuroscience develops mathematical models of the dynamics and function of neural circuits. These include model-driven analysis of brain activity and structure, and the simulation of biologically realistic models. The subinstitute is also part of the Institute for Advanced Simulation - Theoretical Neuroscience (IAS-6) and hosts the coordination office (BCOS) of the national Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience. The INM-6 is strongly involved in the EU flagship project "Human Brain Project" (HBP, www.humanbrainproject.eu/). Together with its partners, the INM-6 develops leading codes for simulation (http://www.nest-initiative.org/) and data analysis (https://python-elephant.org) on the brain scale with the resolution of individual nerve cells in an open source approach. The working group Statistical Neuroscience develops statistical methods for the analysis of experimental electrophysiological data from massively parallel electrophysiological recordings and leads the development of open source software tools for the analysis of activity data and validation of models on the population level. The department aims to fill a postdoctoral position that is responsible for the analysis of massively parallel spike and LFP data acquired in a collaborative project with CNRS-AMU, Marseille.

Your Job:

• Analysis of massively parallel spike and LFP data from the Vision for Action project (visuo-motor integration across areas)
• Adaptation of machine learning algorithmus and/or further development of methods for the analysis of these neuronal multichannel data
• Development of methods for quantifying the relationship between spike patterns and LFP/ECoG data
• Optimization and adaptation of neuronal network model in NEST for the comparison of experimental and simulated activity data
• Implementation of data analysis tools in Python and integration of the codes into the shared analysis library Elephant, coordinated at INM-6
• Contribution to the data analysis pipeline
• All under consideration of the FAIR principles
• Cooperation with experimental collaboration partners
• Integration of the work into Ebrains / HBP
• Presentation of project results at international conferences
• Regular organization and participation in project meetings and video conferences for project management
• Scientific and administrative project coordination
• Support in the preparation of scientific project reports
• Support in the supervision of PhD students

Your Profile:

• University degree (Master) in physics, data science, mathematics or computer science
• A completed doctorate in computational neuroscience, applied mathematics, physics or a related subject
• Detailed knowledge of neuroscientific concepts, especially in neuronal dynamics, statistical analysis of neuronal activity and dynamics, and expertise in mathematical models of neuronal networks
• Expertise in network modelling at different spatial levels
• Experience with large-scale data-science activities
• Experience in scientific programming, especially Python
• Experience in agile programming
• Very good ability to cooperate in an interdisciplinary international working environment
• Ability to approach tasks with efficiency and reproducibility in mind
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Experience in scientific publishing in a related field (proven by a corresponding list of publications)
• Ability and willingness to act on one`s own responsibility, proactive working style
• Confident appearance and communication skills in an interdisciplinary working environment
• High social competence and ability to work cooperatively in a team
• Willingness to travel
• Structured and systematic working method

Our Offer:

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

• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
• Extensive company health management
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
• Flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 Jahre years. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). Depending on the applicant`s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks, salary grade 13-14 TVöD-Bund.Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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

IBG-1 - Biotechnologie

Diploma & Master Thesis

07.09.2021

1631008960

Background

The production of small molecules using microorganisms represents one of the most peculiar aspects of biotechnology. For establishing a competitive bioprocess, it is crucial to obtain an efficient utilization of carbon and energy sources and redirect this pool towards a more efficient bioproduction. In this direction, natural communities represent a clear example of efficiency: the intra-species interactions occurring in such communities enable the establishment of auxotrophies which allow energy savings. In this regard, we formulated the CoNoS concept (see doi.org/10.1016/j.tibtech.2018.07.011) to design an efficient synthetic co-culture composed by two C. glutamicum strains each carrying different auxotrophies. In previous work, stably growing communities were already established. Nevertheless, a further improvement is required to increase the growth performances of the designed communities.

ProjectSurrounded by a highly motivated and friendly environment and state-of-the-art technical equipment, you will work on an exciting and innovative topic. Specifically, you will focus on Adaptive Laboratory Evolution techniques performed with two different approaches: 1) using a liquid handling robotic system combined with a microbioreactor for high-throughput fermentations; 2) using the structured environment of a solid media simulating the evolution occurring in nature. With these techniques, you will induce beneficial mutations which enable a faster growth of the CoNoS. After obtaining several evolved strains, the focus will be on genome sequencing to identify mutations and community analysis applying various omics technologies in order to understand the mechanism behind the mutations and possibly, identifying novel production traits. Then, such evolved community will be further optimized for a production process via metabolic engineering.

Target groupWe are looking for highly motivated students in biotechnology, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or related fields who have a strong interest in working in applied biotechnology. Reliability, commitment, and inclination to learn new techniques must be an essential part of your profile. After a familiarization period, you should be able to work independently, process and present your results in English. A basic knowledge of Python programming language is preferable but not essential. Please, send your application to Mr. Simone Schito by email with the following documents summarized in a PDF file: cover letter, curriculum vitae, short recommendation letter (if available), eventual certificates, etc. The master's thesis is expected to start on November 1st, 2021.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

01.01.2022

HZDR Junior Research Group Leader (f/m/d)

As member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, the HZDR employs about 1,400 people. The Center's focus is on interdisciplinary research in the areas energy, health and matter.

The HZDR is committed to offer outstanding junior researchers (f/m/d) the opportunity to establish their own HZDR Junior Research Groups. The HZDR supports the candidate (f/m/d) with a yearly funding in order to build an early scientific career. The program runs for three years (followed by a midterm evaluation), with the option of an extension by two years or a tenure track position in case of proven scientific excellence. The funding will be granted for one applicant per year.

Target group:

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Outstanding postdoctoral researchers (f/m/d), who received their PhD degree not longer than six years before their application. Periods of childcare can be considered by up to two years per child.

The scientific work has to fit to the overall strategy of the HZDR and the hosting institute.

Candidates (f/m/d) who have proven their excellence by excellent publications, third-party funding acquisitions, international cooperation and technology transfer activities can apply.

Application:

For our pre-selection, please submit the following documents:

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Scientific pre-proposal (two pages), if possible, including your potential scientific host scientist and the strategic contribution to our centre

Motivation letter (1 page)

CV, including the exact date of the PhD certificate

Scientific publication list with impact factors and citation record

For the second round (if the candidate (f/m/d) is selected), the following additional documents will be required until the end of November 2021: Scientific work program (five pages), the planned cooperation with a partner university (teaching) and at least one support letter. The application documents for the second round have to be prepared and submitted in accordance with the respective host scientist(s) (f/m/d) and institute director(s) (f/m/d).

We offer:

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# The employment contract is limited to three years with the option of an extension by two years
# Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement TVöD-Bund
# 30 days of paid holiday leave
# Company pension scheme (VBL)
# A good work/life balance for which we offer assistance in the form of:

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Possibility to work part-time

Flexible working hours

In-house health management

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

PHD Thesis

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

join the research group of Dr. Sabina Tahirovic.

The research group “Ex vivo models”, led by Dr. Sabina Tahirovic, is looking for a PhD student with a strong interest in field of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This PhD project will be focusing on identifying signalling pathways promoting microglial clearance of amyloid plaques (see Daria et al., and Sebastian Monasor et al.). The study aims at discovering molecular signals that are responsible for microglial dysfunction and targeted repair by analysing human cells and murine in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo models of AD and applying cell, molecular biology and biochemistry techniques. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate identification of novel therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative diseases. For more details about our research, please visit our website (https://www.dzne.de/en/research/research-areas/fundamental-research/research-groups/tahirovic/research-areasfocus/).

Candidates with a master’s degree in neuroscience (e.g. biology, molecular biomedicine or related subjects) are encouraged to apply. We are looking for highly motivated applicant with good communication and team-working skills, fluent in English and eager to work in an international environment. This project requires excellent cell culture skills and thus prior experience in handling of primary microglia, neurons, induced pluripotent stem cells and organotypic slice cultures is highly desirable. Experience in neuroscience or neuroimmunology research and in vivo models of neurodegenerative diseases (perfusion fixation, tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry) as well as basic knowledge in confocal microscopy are of advantage.

Interested candidates should send their applications including motivation letter, CV and references.

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

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

Executive posts

For the DLR Institute of Data Science in Jena a new research group “Data access and processing” will be established. In the course of the scientific activities of the group, novel, scalable data management systems for non-relational data (e.g., raster data, time series data, point cloud data) will be designed and developed. The research activities are conducted by considering and leveraging modern hardware technologies (e.g., multi-core processing, SIMD, NVMe SSDs, computational storage, non-volatile memory, etc.) and modern software development best practices and tools. Initial cooperation projects exist with external partners, such as the Ilmenau University of Technology and the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, as well as other DLR institutes from the application areas space, energy, and transportation. In addition, new application partners from other DLR institutes and external academic and industrial partners shall be identified and involved in further research activities. The job holder will develop novel methods and processes for efficiently managing and processing large data volumes from various application areas, such as earth observation, astronomy, autonomous driving, and power generation. A particular emphasis will be on the design and development of solutions, which can scale to large data volumes and are tailored to the respective execution environment (e.g., on-premise, cloud, edge).
The developed concepts shall be implemented and integrated into real data management systems using the corresponding software development processes.

Besides the scientific work, the job holder takes over the scientific lead of the research group “Data access and processing” and is responsible for setting the strategic and technical direction of the research group. In addition to the coordination of the scientific work, the job holder establishes new national and international cooperations with academic and industrial partners.

We offer a challenging work and research environment, where family friendliness and your healthiness are our highest priorities.
 
Your tasks include:

• Literature survey and identification of research trends in the area of data management and data processing on non-relational data
• Identification and preparation of research problems related to the management of large data volumes in various execution environments (e.g., cloud, edge)
• Development and evaluation of data management systems for non-relational data, such as raster data, time series data, and point cloud data based on requirements derived from concrete use cases
• Software development for, evaluation and integration of modern computer hardware (e.g., novel data storage and processor technologies) in existing data management systems or development of data management systems based on novel computer hardware technologies
• Optimization and specialization of data management systems to concrete use cases with the help of performance profiling tools and standardized performance benchmarks
• Design and creation of system architectures for complex data management systems by using modern software development processes (e.g., Scrum) and incremental adjustments of the system architecture in case of changing user requirements
• Identification and development of new application areas with data management challenges, which cannot be solved by existing state-of-the-art data management systems
• Publication and presentation of research results at national and international conferences
• Development of a strategic and technical direction of the research group
• Documentation and quality assurance of the research activities in the group
• Coordination of research activities within the group
• Establishment of national and international collaborations
• Acquisition and management of research and development projects
• Representation of the research area at conferences and in national and international councils
• Technical supervision of PhD and undergraduate students
• Approval of business trips, vacations, and flexible work times

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

The position focuses on "Construct Validity" in the human context. The role of the postdoctoral researcher will be the validation of the expression, signalling mechanisms and pathological alterations of disease-relevant human proteins, which have been identified as critical therapeutic targets in experimental models of neurodegenerative diseases in mice and other species (e.g., Drosophila, C. elegans and others). The translational work will provide the proof-of-concept for relevant targets and their signalling in human iPS derived cells and/or human tissues facilitating the development of R&D strategies and clinical trials

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

The long-term goal of the investigations will be to establish a Reference-Laboratory in the Group for “Translational Protein Biochemistry” and to contribute to the development/analysis of disease-relevant models and pathomechanisms. Transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolic mechanisms leading to human neurodegenerative diseases will be identified either in appropriate cell systems or for example in correlation with staged brain pathology (e.g., Braak staging).

• Establishment and/or analysis of neurodegenerative disease relevant model systems
• Management and support of the analysis of large-scale genomics and proteomics data sets
• Interpretation of large-scale sequencing data
• Development of user-friendly tools for data analysis and tracking of experiments
• Interface between scientists working in the lab and informatical analysis

• PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics or a related field.
• Technical knowledge and expertise in at least two of the following areas:

• modern molecular and biochemical methods
• tissue imaging techniques
• -omics data analysis and sequencing
• Data analysis in scripting languages like R, Matlab or Python

We offer

• Working in an international team within a stimulating research environment and with very well equipped laboratories
• An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research
• A high potential for the individual development of our employees
• Targeted personnel development
• Employment, payment and social benefits are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD Bund)

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

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

JSC - Jülich Supercomputing Centre

IT - EDV

The Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) operates one of the most powerful supercomputing infrastructures in Europe and makes it available to researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ), in Germany, and throughout Europe. The division High-Performance-Computing Systems (HPS) at JSC is responsible for the integration and operation of different supercomputing and high-performance storage resources in the facility. With the supercomputers JUWELS and JURECA and the storage cluster JUST, HPS is operating some of the largest supercomputing systems using cutting-edge hardware and software technologies. We design our systems in cooperation with major industrial partners.

Your Job:

You will be working within the division on the design, implementation and maintenance of system configurations, software tools and services for our supercomputers, cloud infrastructure, and storage components.Depending on qualification and interests you will be

• Contributing to deployment and operation of new systems and their integration with external infrastructures with a focus on either HPC, cloud or storage systems (we intend to fill openings in each focus area)
• Perform benchmarking and system tuning
• Perform research on – and develop tools for – system operation and monitoring of supercomputers
• Problem analysis and resolution including third-level user support
• Contribute to infrastructure-oriented research projects in cooperation with scientists in the field of neuroscience, earth systems modelling and emerging computing technologies (in particular quantum computing)
• Evaluate new hardware and software technologies
• Cooperation with hardware and software vendors

Your Profile:

• Bachelor or master (or comparable) degree from a university with internationally accepted quality standards in informatics, mathematics, or a related subject
• Knowledge of Linux in the areas of installation and administration
• Knowledge in Python and script languages (Bash, etc.). Ideally knowledge in further relevant programming languages (C/C++/Go)
• Previous experience with high-performance computing, cloud or storage technologies is considered a plus but is not a prerequisite
• Willingness to contribute with talks to international conferences and participate in courses and tutorials
• Good command of English and preferably good knowledge of German
• Structured and systematic working style as well as ability for cooperative work in teams

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:

• Ability to work with and learn about cutting-edge technologies in the HPC and cloud space: Configuration management and software defined infrastructure, Batch and workload management systems like Slurm, parallel file systems and software defined storage like GPFS and Ceph, high-speed network technologies such as InfiniBand and Omni-Path, virtualization and orchestration middlewares such as OpenStack and Kubernetes
• Challenging and varied work in a team of enthusiastic professionals
• Full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours and 30 days of annual leave
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD).Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

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

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

At our institute you will find a scientifically stimulating international environment. Together with renowned scientists and supported by an excellent infrastructure you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution for a healthier society.

The aim of theis to understand the developmental mechanisms ofhuman diseases, in particular diabetes mellitus. Besides genetics the IEG researches the effects of environmental factors in the development of disease.

The Applied Computational Biologygroup at the IEG integrates methods of file and SQL-based data management with modern AI techniques to create powerful modular data processing pipelines for large internal and external data pools to support these goals. The IEG is part of the HelmholtzDiabetes Center (HDC) and partner in the German Center for Diabetes Research.

We are looking for a highly motivated

Specialist Computational Biology (f/m/x)100680

Part time, 23 h/week

Neuherberg near Munich

Professionals

Your responsibilities

• Establish AI methods for the analysis of high-dimensional data and image data (e.g. X-ray images) and their integration into the complex IT infrastructure of the institute
• Independent implementation of research and development projects
• Interdisciplinary interaction with domain experts
• Consulting and help desk activities together with team colleagues

Your qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, biology) or equivalent experience
• Very good skills and experience in the AI field
• Experience with Deep Learning and image processing methods
• Practical experience with Python, Linux and relational databases
• Ideally, experience with Keras, OpenCV, R, Perl as well as git and docker

Your soft skills

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work with colleagues from different disciplines
• Spoken and written fluency in English and German
• Independent and well organized way of working
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach

What we offer you

work-life balance
flexible working hours & working-time models
continuous education and training
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
home office options
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to 2 years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Dr. Holger Maier, holger.maier@helmholtz-muenchen.de, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Experimental Genetics
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Neuherberg bei München**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

Helmholtz Zentrum München is a research center with the mission to discover personalized medical solutions for the prevention and therapy of environmentally triggered diseases and promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world.

At our institute you will find a scientifically stimulating international environment. Together with renowned scientists and supported by an excellent infrastructure you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution for a healthier society.

Primary research activity of the Structure-based Drug Discovery Group is to identify new potential drugs with focus on protein-protein interaction and new targets scouting. Protein-protein interactome usually require compounds of unique chemical properties seldom found in contemporary screening libraries. We are developing AI tools to identify new chemical substances and test them in biological systems. With a help of AI, fragment-based screening, NMR-based SAR evaluation and X-ray crystallography, we design molecules that can serve as a chemical probe to validate novel therapeutic proof-of-concept and be optimized into future drug candidates.

We are working within theInstitute of Structural BiologyattheHelmholtz Zentrum München. It focuseson integrative structural biology andstructure-baseddrugdiscovery, combining structural biology,NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance), crystallography, cryo-EM, computational approaches, and chemical synthesis to develop and apply novel approaches beyond current state-of-the-art for thediscoveryof new targets andtherapeuticsmall molecules. Therapeutic targets address a range of topics,rangingfrom diabetes,cancer, lung disease to targets in parasitic diseases and antibiotic resistance.

Postdoc / staff scientist in computer-aided, structure based drug discovery (f/m/x)100798

Full time, close to full time

Neuherberg near Munich

Postdocs

Your responsibilities

We are looking for very motivated candidates to work in a transdisciplinary team. Your essential duties will be:

• Creating new, machine learning models to interpret and analyze multidimensional structural and chemical data
• Cooperating tightly with medicinal chemists and structural biologist that provide their experience and validate computational predictions experimentally
• Solving complex protein-drug interaction problems together with the quantum chemists and molecular dynamics specialists
• Writing of scientific papers and patents
• Training young researchers in AI/ML techniques

Your qualifications

Essential skills:

• Demonstrated experience in developing software packages (in python, confirmed by online repositories)
• Good understanding of modern deep learning techniques including convolutional-, transformer- and other models
• Data science skills: data curation/cleaning, ensuring independence of cross-validation/test datasets, redundancy reduction, dealing with dataset imbalance, redundancy reduction & other preprocessing techniques
• Experience with HPC: parallelization of jobs, usage of GPUs
• Knowledge of containers (Singularity)
• Excellentteamspirit,presentation andcommunicationskills

Preferred skills:

• Doctoral or Master degree related to the assignment (Computation, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Information technology)
• Knowledge of bioinformatics, structural biology, molecular dynamics, computational chemistry
• Experience in C++/C# or other advanced programming languages
• Graphical interfaces and 3D graphics (Unity/Unreal etc.)

What we offer you

work-life balance
flexible working hours & working-time models
continuous education and training
30 days annual leave
on-site health management service
home office options
on-site nursery
elder care company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket
Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and world-leading research institutions it offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited until 28.02.2023, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Applicant guidance on the Corona pandemic

Interested?If you have further questions, simply contact Dr. Grzegorz Popowicz, +49(0)89 3187 3727, who will be happy to be of assistance. **Helmholtz Zentrum München
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Structural Biology
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1

85764 Oberschleißheim**

Award for excellent gender equality policy for women and men. Helmholtz Zentrum München is particularly committed to promoting professional equality between women and men. It therefore aims to increase the proportion of the underrepresented sex in the respective field. The Helmholtz Zentrum München is part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. Altogether 42.000 people currently work in its 19 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centers. The Association's annual budget amounts to around 5 billion Euros.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

31.08.2021

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research 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

In the framework of different atmospheric missions (cf. GOME-2, and the EU Copernicus Missions Sentinel-5 Precursor (S5P), Sentinel-4, Sentinel-5) DLR’s Remote Sensing Technology Institute develops algorithms for the accurate derivation of ozone and other trace gases (e.g. NO2, SO2, HCHO, CHOCHO) as well as aerosol and cloud properties from satellite data obtained with GOME- and OMI-type atmospheric spectrometers. These algorithms are used operationally in near-real-time processing systems of ESA, EUMETSAT and the DLR AC-SAF. At the end of 2017, the TROPOMI instrument was launched on board the EU/ESA Copernicus satellite S5P, followed in 2018 by the third GOME-2 sensor on EUMETSAT's MetOp-C platform.