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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.
Tasks
- 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
Requirements
- 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
What we 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"
How to apply
We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system: https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=75298
Facts
Number of employees | 1.500 |
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Category | Researcher |
Location | Germany, Saxony, Görlitz |
Area of responsibility | Research |
Start date (earliest) | 01.10.2025 |
Duration | two years |
Full/Part-time | full-time |
Remuneration | TVöD Bund |
Remote work | Partially possible |
Working language and expected level |
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Homepage | https://www.hzdr.de |
Career website | https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=75298 |
Requirements
Qualification | PhD |
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Field of study | Chemistry, Computer science, Physics |
Apply
Application deadline | 28.08.2025 |
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Reference number | 2025/99 |
Application documents | cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts |
Online | https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=75298 |