Reference Number
10591
We are looking for an experienced scientific researcher to join our team! A successful candidate should have a track record of excellent post-doctoral research in Space Physics and Space Weather. Experience leading a research group and supervising students is advantageous. Candidates are expected to secure research grants to form a research group and continue their research at GFZ into the future. \n
Your responsibilities: \n
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1. Conducting excellent scientific research - furthering understanding of near-Earth space environment and particle interactions using novel approaches (data assimilation, machine learning, etc.) \n
2. Writing proposals \/ securing external research funding \n
3. Writing and submitting scientific papers \n
4. Leading a research group \n
5. Supervising students \n
6. Participating in teaching \n
Your qualifications: \n
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7. PhD and Master's degree (or equivalent) in Space Physics, Space Weather, or related field \n
8. Excellent programming skills \n
9. Excellent track record of scientific research and publication \n
10. Experience writing proposals to secure research funding \n
11. Post-doctoral experience in Space Physics and Space Weather \n
12. Excellent communication skills\u00a0 \n
13. Fluency in English (written and oral) \n
14. Experience supervising PhD students and\/or Post-doc researchers is advantageous \n
What we offer: \n
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15. Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment \n
16. State-of-the-art equipment \n
17. Public service benefits \n
18. Extensive training opportunities \n
19. Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre \n
20. Flexible working hours and conditions \n
21. Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work \n
22. Institute day-care centre on site \n
23. Working at the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam\u00a0 \n
24. Workplace within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus
\n Start date: As soon as possible
Fixed-term: 2 years
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to \u201cTV\u00f6D Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)\u201d. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h\/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.
Place of work: Potsdam \n\n
Have we piqued your interest? \nIf so, we look forward to receiving your application by 30th September 2025 .\n\nRequired documents:\u00a0 CV and letter of motivation\nDesirable documents: Any relevant certifications\n\nPlease use our online application form only.\n \n\n
The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion\/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer. \n
\u201cDiversity in perspectives\u201d is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We among others do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply. \n\n
Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations. \n\nIn case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Rebecca Barsotti via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.","validThrough":"2025-09-30T23:59:59+02:00","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum f\u00fcr Geoforschung","sameAs":"http:\/\/www.gfz.de","logo":"https:\/\/gfz.concludis.de\/download\/design\/MTU2OTQyMA==\/GFZ_concludis.jpg"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Potsdam","postalCode":"14473","addressCountry":"DE"}},"employmentType":["FULL_TIME","TEMPORARY"]}