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 Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) is a German-Polish research center for data-intensive digital systems research.
The Department of Department AI4Quantum – Machine Learning for Quantum Simulation and Computing is looking for a
Postdoc (f/m/d) in Quantum Algorithms for Fluid and Environmental Flow Modelling.
Working field:
- Independent development and analysis of mathematical and numerical methods for partial differential equations
- Design and implementation of advanced algorithms, including variational and optimization-based approaches
- Investigation and adaptation of mathematical methods in hybrid classical–quantum computing contexts
- Documentation, dissemination of results, and contribution to scientific publications and project coordination
Requirements:
- Completed university studies (PhD) in the field of Physics, Computer Science, (Applied) Mathematics, Computational Modeling and Simulation or related field
- Experiences with advanced numerical analysis and mathematical modeling of partial differential equations
- Knowledge of quantum algorithms or willingness to extend mathematical methods to quantum computing contexts
- Mathematical foundations of variational methods and optimization
- Algorithm development for large-scale scientific computing
- Experience with scientific software development and performance-oriented computing
- Ability to conduct independent scientific research and take methodological responsibility
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific discussion
- Clear and precise communication of complex scientific concepts
- Willingness to contribute to coordination, mentoring, and collaborative project activities
- Programming proficiency in Python and optionally in one compiled language
- Experience with scientific computing libraries and numerical software frameworks
- Ability to work with version control systems and collaborative software development tools
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
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=76351
Facts
ID: 200624
- Num. of employees:
- 1.500
- Site:
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- Görlitz (Saxony, Germany)
- Type:
- Postdoc
- Duration:
- 2 years
- Part-/Full-time:
- full-time
- Starting date (earliest):
- 01/03/26
- Remuneration:
- TVöD Bund
- Remote work:
- Partially possible
- Scope:
- Academia and research
- Research (academic)
- Physics
- Field of studies:
- Natural sciences and mathematics
- Computer science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Working language and expected level:
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- English (Fluent in speech and writing)
- German (Very good command of the language)
Actions
Apply
- Closing date:
- 28/01/26
- Reference number:
- 2026/14
- By internet:
- https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=76351
- Application papers:
- cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.