Postdoc positions in Data Science or related field

The Helmholtz Association is Germanys largest scientific research organization with 47500 employees in 18 national research centers. Through innovative cutting-edge research Helmholtz makes significant contributions to solving major challenges facing science society and industry.

Our greatest strength lies in our excellent scientists : they conduct research at 18 Helmholtz Centers across Germany make use of world-class research infrastructures and benefit from modern research management.

Our activities are organized into six research areas : Energy Earth and Environment Health Information Aeronautics Space and Transport and Matter.

Tasks

Role Description

As a Postdoctoral Researcher in a Data Science-related field you will engage in high-impact research by applying advanced data-driven methods to complex datasets across our scientific domains. You will lead and contribute to research projects that develop novel algorithms or models collaborate across disciplines and produce publications of international calibre. These full-time positions are affiliated with one of the 18 research centres of the HelmholtzGemeinschaft in Germany. Some hybrid or remote work may be possible according to project and center policy.

Requirements

Qualifications

Technical Qualifications

• PhD degree in Data Science Computer Science or a relevant Helmholtz research field.

Data Analysis

Programming

Project Management

Communication

Desirable

Experience in interdisciplinary or international research teams ideally within a large research infrastructure. A strong motivation to contribute to the Helmholtz mission of addressing grand societal challenges (e.g. in health energy environment digitalisation) with data science.

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Employment Type : Employee

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1