Postdoc (f/m/d) Materials informatics researcher / Completed university studies (PhD) in the fi[...]

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany is seeking a Postdoc Materials Informatics Researcher to design machine learning models, analyze simulation data, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience with machine learning, density functional theory, and Python. The position offers extensive networking opportunities and a supportive work-life balance.

Leistungen

30 days of paid holiday leave

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts with well-known providers

Qualifikationen

• Completed university studies (PhD) in a relevant field.
• Experience with Density Functional Theory, molecular dynamics, or Monte Carlo simulations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.

Aufgaben

• Design and train machine learning models to predict materials properties.
• Analyze and interpret simulation data.
• Present findings at scientific conferences.

Kenntnisse

Machine learning techniques

Data analysis

Communication skills in English

Density Functional Theory

Python

Ausbildung

PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Linux

Git

Scientific computing libraries

Jobbeschreibung

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Organisation/Company Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Germany Application Deadline 28 Aug 2025 - 22:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Area of research:

Promotion

01.10.2025

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

The Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) is a German-Polish research center for data-intensive digital systems research.

CASUS is looking for a Postdoc (f/m/d) Materials informatics researcher.

# Design and train machine learning models to predict materials properties
# Develop and utilize automated computational workflows
# Analyze and interpret simulation data
# Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including experimental partners
# Present findings at scientific conferences and workshops
# Supervise and mentor junior members of the group

Your profile

# Completed university studies (PhD) in the field of Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field
# Experience with Density Functional Theory, molecular dynamics, or Monte Carlo simulations
# Proficiency in machine learning techniques and data analysis
# Proficiency in Python and scientific computing libraries
# Experience with Linux, Git, and collaborative software development tools
# Knowledge of web design or experience creating scientific websites is a plus
# Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment
# Excellent communication skills in English in a professional context

Our offer

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

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

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