Research Associate to conduct research within project Computational modeling of Blue Materials [...]

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany is seeking a Research Associate for a 3-year postdoc position starting February 1st, 2026. The role involves exploring the behavior of water-driven materials through computational modeling. Candidates should hold a PhD related to computational science, with skills in C++ programming and peridynamics. The position offers a collaborative research environment with strong support for work-life balance and professional development.

Leistungen

6 weeks holiday per year

Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket

Individual opportunities for further training

Family-friendly company policy

Free assistance program for employees

Qualifikationen

• Completed PhD in computational engineering or physics is required.
• Strong background in computational science and engineering.
• Experience with research software engineering and C++ programming.

Aufgaben

• Develop techniques for modeling Blue Materials across scales.
• Leverage peridynamics in modeling materials.
• Implement computational methods using HPC.

Kenntnisse

Computational science

C++ programming

Applied mathematics

Peridynamics

Ausbildung

PhD in computational engineering or computational physics

Tools

High Performance Computing (HPC)

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon Research Field All Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Germany Application Deadline 18 Dec 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Offer Starting Date 20 Nov 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

Institute of Material Systems Modeling

Area of research: Scientific / postdoctoral posts

20.11.2025

Job description: Stellenbezeichnung: Research Associate to conduct research
Research Associate to conduct research
Job ID: 921
Location: Geesthacht
The Institute of Materials Systems Modeling of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon is offering a 3-year Postdoc position, starting on 1st February 2026. In project Computational modeling of Blue Materials from the atomic scale to the macro-scale, you will explore how the behavior of water-driven materials can be modeled across different scales by computer simulations.
Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position. In principle, the full time position (39 h/week) is also sharable.

Responsibilities

• Develop scale-bridging modeling techniques for Blue Materials, including the solid-water interactions that govern the behavior of these materials
• Explore how peridynamics can be leveraged for modeling Blue Materials
• Implementation of computational methods using state-of-the-art methods of High Performance Computing (HPC)

Profile & Qualifications

Recruitment requirement

• Completed PhD degree, in particular in the subject areas of computational engineering or computational physics

Required knowledge and personal skills

• Strong background in computational science and engineering on the meso- and macro-scale
• Strong background in applied mathematics
• Experience in research software engineering including advanced skills in C++ programming
• Strong background in peridynamics demonstrated by a substantial track record of publications in this field

Desired knowledge and personal skills

• Beneficial is the experience in using peridynamics for modeling problems including diffusive mass transport and chemical reactions

Content‑related enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Cyron ([e-mail] ).

Offer

• an exciting and varied job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
• a well‑connected research campus (public transport) and best networking opportunities, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket if certain conditions are met (job ticket)
• individual opportunities for further training
• social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group 13 according to TV EntgO Bund
• an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
• 6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day
• very good compatibility private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work
• family‑friendly company policy with childcare facilities, e.g. nursery close to the company
• free assistance program for employees (EAP)
• corporate benefits
• a varied offer in the canteen on campus

Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

Interested? We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Apply now! jobs2.hereon.de/job/Research-Associate-to-conduct-research/921-en_US/

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