Head of Department, Magnetohydrodynamics in Geo- and Astrophysics | Abteilungsleiter (w/m/d) Magnetohydrodynamik in Geo- und Astrophysik

Job Summary

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) is seeking an accomplished Head of Department to provide scientific leadership and strategic positioning for the Magnetohydrodynamics in Geo- and Astrophysics division within the Institute for Fluid Dynamics. This senior role encompasses full budget and personnel responsibility for the department. A primary focus is the accountable management of the DRESDYN-Facility, requiring the planning and execution of cutting-edge scientific experiments, including the precession-driven dynamo and new liquid metal studies concerning Magnetorotational Instability (MRI) and wave phenomena. Responsibilities also include overseeing facility maintenance, scientific reporting, and publication activities. Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics, Fluid Mechanics, or a related technical discipline, demonstrating proven scientific excellence in both numerical simulation and experimental investigation of liquid metal flows. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to lead an interdisciplinary team, and a track record of successfully acquiring third-party funding at the national and EU levels. This is an unlimited position offering high scientific networking and the chance to transfer research into industrial application.