As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future.
KIT – Science for Impact.
Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research Atmospheric Aerosol Research (IMK-AAF), is inviting applications to start on 01.05.2026 limited for 2 years
Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d)
The position is part of the KIT technology transfer project PINEm. Contributing to the development of prototype versions within the framework of the PINEm technology transfer project at KIT
Participating in meetings with the project and development partners Bilfinger and the University of Leeds, as well as maintaining regular communication with project partners
Preparing project reports and scientific publications
a completed university degree (Master's) with a PhD in physics or another natural sciences discipline
alternatively, a completed university degree (Master's) with a PhD in engineering sciences and experience in experimental atmospheric research
knowledge of aerosol and cloud physics
experience in independently setting up and operating laboratory-scale experiments
proficiency in LabVIEW and Python
excellent communication skills when interacting with internal and external project partners and collaborators
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.
As a family-friendly university, KIT offers part-time employment, leaves of absence, a dual career service, and coaching to support the work-life balance.