Head of Department - CBM (all genders) Posting ID: 25.87-5112

Overview

The CBM (Compressed Baryonic Matter) department at GSI extends the international collaboration for the CBM experiment and seeks an internationally renowned scientist with leadership experience to shape and advance its technological and scientific program in close collaboration with the CBM collaboration, universities, and research institutes in Germany and worldwide.

The position is permanent and located in Darmstadt, Germany, within the FAIR project (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research). The CBM experiment aims to explore the phase diagram of strongly interacting matter at high net baryon densities with unprecedented precision. The CBM department hosts the collaboration and comprises about 20 scientists, engineers, and technicians, contributing to detectors and related infrastructure.

The salary and benefits are based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund) applicable at GSI. GSI promotes the professional development of women and welcomes applications from women; handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and strategic leadership for the CBM department.
• Coordinate host lab activities directed toward CBM in close collaboration with the CBM collaboration management.
• Coordinate cooperation between CBM and technical research departments and other groups to realize and operate CBM.
• Represent the CBM department in internal committees, scientific reviews, and funding discussions.
• Manage and develop the department team, including scientists, engineers, and technicians (all genders) and ensure compliance with safety, legal, and administrative regulations.
• Drive development life cycle responsibilities within CBM project activities.
• Engage with international partners and universities to foster collaboration and project progress.

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental physics, preferably with a specialization in nuclear or particle physics.
• Strong scientific background in the physics of strongly interacting matter and experience in large-scale experiments.
• Project management experience in complex, international research environments.
• Familiarity with detector technologies, data acquisition, and/or software development.
• Proven leadership and team coordination skills.
• Track record in acquiring third-party funding.
• Experience in academic teaching and supervising Bachelor, Master, and PhD students is highly desirable.
• Leadership experience at a major European research facility is advantageous.
• Willingness for professional development and international collaboration; potential for a joint professorship with a partner university in the region.

Additional Information

The position is permanent. The salary and benefits are determined by TVöD-Bund as applicable at GSI. GSI explicitly welcomes applications from women, and handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified. Referrals may increase chances of interview and notification about new Head of Department jobs in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany.