Postdoc (m/f/d) in Digital Catalysis at HIPOLE Jena

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH (HZB); Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International environment

Flexible working hours

30 days paid leave

Company pension

TVöD-Bund pay

Zusammenfassung

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin – HIPOLE/Jena accepts a Postdoc (m/f/d) focusing on Digital Catalysis in the CARE-O-SENE project. You will develop data-driven catalyst research methods and apply AI/LLMs to literature and spectroscopy data, collaborating with international partners.

You will publish results and present at conferences, with English communication required. The role integrates with the HZB and university networks, offering a dynamic, diverse research environment in Jena.

Qualifikationen

• Completed doctoral degree in chemistry, materials science, computer science, physics, or a related field (PhD).
• Experience in machine learning and/or data analysis, preferably in chemistry or materials science.
• Programming skills in Python; experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, scikit-learn) and/or LLM APIs.
• Interest in catalysis, spectroscopy, or related experimental methods.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Aufgaben

• Development and application of data-driven methods for catalyst research within CARE-O-SENE.
• Use of artificial intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) for text mining of literature.
• Development of methods for analysis of experimental data, e.g., spectroscopy data.
• Collaboration with experimental partners within CARE-O-SENE consortium.
• Publication and presentation of research results.

Kenntnisse

Machine learning

Data analysis

Python

LLM APIs

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree in chemistry, materials science, computer science, physics, or related field

Tools

PyTorch

scikit-learn

LLMs

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoc (m/f/d) in Digital Catalysis at HIPOLE Jena

Reference no.: HI 2026/5

Achieving climate-neutrality within the next 20 years necessitates an innovation boost for the development of highly efficient, scalable, low-cost, and sustainably produced energy technologies. Polymer materials play a central role in this process. Energy storage and conversion materials, particularly sustainable batteries, play a central role in this context.
We are looking for a Postdoc (m/f/d)as soon as possiblefor our location in Jena. You will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the CARE-O-SENE project (Catalyst Research for Sustainable Kerosene)and collaborate with researchers from around the world to advance the development of sustainable aviation fuels. The position is embedded in the group of Dr. Kevin Maik Jablonka within the CARE-O-SENE project, with the following thematic focus:
Digital Catalysis: Data-driven methods for catalyst development, including LLM-based text mining and development of analysis methods (e.g., for spectroscopy data)
For more information on our thematic focus, please visit Homepage - HIPOLE Jena ,Home - CARE-O-SENE andLab for AI in Materials Science .

• Development and application of data-driven methods for catalyst research within the CARE-O-SENE project
• Use of artificial intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs), e.g., for text mining of scientific literature
• Development of methods for the analysis of experimental data, e.g., from spectroscopy
• Collaboration with experimental partners within the CARE-O-SENE consortium
• Publication and presentation of research results

Your Profile

• Completed doctoral degree in chemistry, materials science, computer science, physics, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in machine learning and/or data analysis, preferably applied to chemistry or materials science
• Programming skills in Python; experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn) and/or LLM APIs
• Interest in or experience with catalysis, spectroscopy, or related experimental methods
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

• Completed doctoral degree in chemistry, materials science, computer science, physics, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in machine learning and/or data analysis, preferably applied to chemistry or materials science
• Programming skills in Python; experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn) and/or LLM APIs
• Interest in or experience with catalysis, spectroscopy, or related experimental methods
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

You demonstrate a high level of commitment, initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to familiarize yourself with diverse areas of responsibility. You are characterized by your teamwork skills, reliability, independence, and communication abilities (including proficiency in English).

Your Benefits at HZB

• International/diversity-sensitive working environment at a Helmholtz Institutein the science city of Jena
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of novel materials and technological solutions for a climate-neutral future together with top international researchers
• Career-enhancing networking opportunities and individual support and assistance programmes
• Good work-life balance through counselling services on family and career and flexible working time models: Flexitime, part-time, hybrid working
• 30 days paid leave
• Health management, company pension scheme (VBL), subsidy for the Deutschlandticket/Jobticket
• Payment in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund)

The salary is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund).

We very much want our workplace to be diverse, and welcome applications from people withdifferent backgrounds. It is our mission to promote equal opportunities and to improve women’s representation in the workforce.We are therefore very interested in receiving applications from women.Where the qualifications are met, we will give preference to people with disabilities.

At the newly founded Helmholtz Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HIPOLE) in Jena HZB and Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU Jena)/Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena)join forces in the field of energy storage and conversion.Join us and help us achieve our goal!Find out more on our website or the website of the HZB .

Climate change poses serious challenges to the whole world.At Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), we are researching materials for a climate-neutral future.1,400 employees from all over the world work together to achieve this goal at the site in Berlin.