Postdoctoral Researcher (Physicist, Chemist or Material Scientist) for a Tenure Track Position | Postdoctoral Researcher (all genders) for a Tenure Track Position

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwe rionenforschung GmbH

Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Aug 13, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The GSI Target Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for a tenure-track position to contribute to cutting-edge research in accelerator-based science. This role focuses on developing and constructing setups for the reduction of highly enriched isotopes, crucial for preparing targets and ion source materials for heavy-ion experiments. The successful candidate will investigate reduction processes, analyze requirements for ion-source operation, and design chemical-physical equipment. This position offers the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with international experimental groups, participate in experiments, and support the daily operations of a world-leading target laboratory. It's an excellent chance for a dedicated scientist to advance their career in an international research environment with the potential for a permanent position after successful evaluation.

Required Skills

Education

PhD in experimental physics, chemistry or material science

Experience

  • Several years of independent work in a physical or chemistry laboratory
  • Professional experience in the design and construction of chemical-physical equipment (preferred)
  • Professional experience in handling milligram-amounts of material (preferred)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Tenure track position, initially limited to five years with potential for permanent employment after successful evaluation.