Facts

Number of employees
1.500
Category
Postdoc, Research assistant
Location
Germany, Saxony, Dresden
Area of responsibility
Natural sciences, Chemistry, Physics
Start date (earliest)
01.01.2026
Full/Part-time
39 h
Remuneration
TVöD-Bund
Working language and expected level
  • English (Fluent in speech and writing)
Homepage
https://www.hzdr.de
Career website
https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=75547

Requirements

Field of study
Natural sciences and mathematics, Chemistry, Geosciences, Physics

Contact

Reference number
2025/112
Contact person
Prof. Dr. Anton Wallner
Contact phone number
+49 351 260 3274

Apply

Application deadline
30.09.2025
Reference number
2025/112
Online
https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=75547

Researcher (f/m/d)/ PostDoc (f/m/d) in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) with focus on sample preparation and cosmogenic radionuclides

Helm­holtz-Zen­trum Dres­den-Ros­sen­dorf e.V.

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute for Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research conducts basic and applied research for a wide range of topics, including the detection of the smallest traces of radionuclides for applications in geology, in nuclear astrophysics and in environmental science.

The Department of Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Isotope Research is expanding its research portfolio with new AMS capabilities. It is looking for a

Tasks

  • Sample preparation of Be-10, Al-26 or Cl-36 AMS samples
  • Supervision of laboratories for cosmogenic radionuclides
  • Dedicated research in geological applications
  • Further development of new isotope separation methods for AMS applications

Requirements

  • Completed PhD in chemistry, geology, physics or related areas
  • Experience in sample preparation of cosmogenic radionuclides for accelerator mass spectrometry
  • Proven knowledge in geological research areas

What we offer

  • A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
  • Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
  • Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
  • We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
  • Numerous company health management offerings
  • Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
  • An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system: https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=75547

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