Establishment and management of a modern astronomical data center at the DZA. Data from all over the world from cooperation projects SKA, MeerKAT, DSA-2000, Gaia or ZTF will be made accessible to the astronomical community and the public via suitable portals and interfaces and thus become part of the national research data infrastructure NFDI. At the DZA, the data systems of large projects are integrated into a standardized data storage and access system. The developments required for this are embedded in international efforts to enable intelligent data services in astrophysics, for example for multi-messenger astrophysics. The resulting technology for archives of heterogeneous data sets, which supports user-defined computing operations for combined data analysis, also has great potential for social applications.

• independent handling of challenging, inter- and transdisciplinary research projects in areas such as astrophysics, data science, machine learning and high-performance computing
• scientific leadership and project management of a research group (at least 5 research associates), including project controlling, establishment and scientific guidance of new research groups for the development of innovative research directions
• carrying out risk analyses, progress reviews and thematic development of research
• acquisition and implementation of third-party funded projects under own responsibility
• professional supervision and support of doctoral students
• observing and evaluating current developments in the interdisciplinary research context and expanding the institute's internal and external networking in the academic and economic environment
• analysis of current specialist literature with a focus on application-specific implementation of new research topics, generation and scientific evaluation of new findings with regard to their practical relevance

• scientific university degree (Master's/University Diploma) in the field of physics and PhD degree
• outstanding specialized knowledge in the field of astrophysical surveys and data reduction
• comprehensive expertise in the fields of astrophysics, data science and instrument development
• knowledge and experience in leading research groups, staff management and science management
• experience in the acquisition and administration of third-party funding, project management and controlling

• the chance to contribute to the development of the largest research center for astrophysics in Germany
• the opportunity to play an active role in shaping structural change in Upper Lusatia
• the opportunity to establish the personnel requirements to support the discovery of groundbreaking research results and to contribute to the realization of research projects
• a dynamic, committed, international and interdisciplinary environment with renowned experts from science and industry
• remuneration according to TV-L, as well as conditions and social benefits of the public sector
• granting of a collectively agreed annual special payment
• compatibility of family and career
• The possibility of permanent employment after the start-up phase.

TUD and DZA strive to employ more women in academia and research. We, therefore, expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by September 9, 2025 (stamped arrival date or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file quoting the reference number “w25-134” to dza@tu-dresden.de or to: Deutsches Zentrum für Astrophysik (DZA), Herrn Alexander Welk, Postplatz 1, 02826 Görlitz, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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