Postdoc position
Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!
For our Institute of Materials Research in Köln we are looking for
Engineer, Materials Scientist, Physicist, Mathematician (f/m/x)
Postdoc in „Quantum computing for materials science and engineering“
What to expect:
The department "Metallic and Hybrid Materials" of the Institute of Materials Research works in the fields of development and optimization of modern metallic materials for aerospace applications. Computational methods are used to understand the thermodynamics and structure of materials to predict their properties and understand their behaviour. The combination of these methods with (quantum) optimization algorithms and machine learning is applied to accelerate the analysis and development of materials. The relationships between process, structure and properties are finally investigated through advanced mechanical testing or synchrotron tomography techniques.
The Quantum Computing Initiative is a major project of the German Aerospace Center funded by the Federal Government in the field of development and use of quantum computers. The aim of "QuantiCoM - Quantum Computing for Materials Science and Engineering" is to use quantum computers for the rapid development of materials in order to find sustainable solutions for a circular economy.
Your tasks:
Become part of our team and lay the foundation for the future development of quantum technologies and materials science.
The position also allows participation in the DLR educational programme.
What we expect from you:
What we offer:
DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.
Further information:
Starting date: immediately
Duration of contract: 30th September 2026
Type of employment: Full time (part time possible)
Remuneration: Depending on qualifications and assignment of tasks up to pay group 14 TVöD
Vacancy-ID: 96141
Contact:
Dr. Eric Breitbarth, Phone: 49/2203 601-2504
Dr. David Melching, Phone: 49/2203 601-5380
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