Postdoc for Interstellar Objects

Forschungszentrum Jülich; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A renowned research center in Germany seeks a postdoctoral researcher to work on numerical simulations related to interstellar objects. The role involves collaboration with scientific teams, development of software tools, and publication of research results. Candidates should have a relevant Master's and PhD, experience in simulations, and strong programming skills. This fixed-term position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Leistungen

Comprehensive training opportunities

Flexible working hours

30 days of annual leave

Health management services

Qualifikationen

• Master with subsequent PhD degree in astronomy, physics, or computer science.
• PhD preferably within the last 3 years.
• Solid background in star and planet formation.

Aufgaben

• Perform scientific work on the research topic.
• Present and publish results in collaboration meetings.
• Develop and apply software tools.

Kenntnisse

Scientific work in astronomy

Numerical simulations

Hydrodynamics

N-body simulations

Programming in C, C++, Fortran

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Fluent English

Good command of German

Ausbildung

Master's degree with PhD in relevant field

Tools

HPC systems

GPU-based programming

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Forschungszentrum Jülich Research Field All Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Germany Application Deadline 9 Dec 2025 - 23:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other 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: Scientific / postdoctoral posts

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

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

Your Profile:

• Master with subsequent PhD degree in astronomy, physics, computer science or equivalent degree. PhD preferentially within the last 3 years.
• Solid background in star and planet formation or small bodies of the solar system
• Experience in hydrodynamics and/or N-body simulations in the star and planet formation context
• Experience in the field with HPC system usage and parallel/distributed computing
• Knowledge in GPU-based programming would be considered an asset
• Proven record in publication of results in high-impact journals
• Programming experience in at least one the following: C, C++, Fortran
• Proven background in software development
• Great ability to work in a multidisciplinary team of scientists with heterogeneous backgrounds solving scientifically challenging problems on large computers
• Self-motivated personality with very good command of written/spoken English and ideally a very good command of German

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

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

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

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

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