Research Associate Monte Carlo calculations bei Helmholtz Zentrum Dresden Rossendorf e V

Through cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) solves some of the pressing societal and industrial challenges of our time. Join our 1.500 employees from more than 70 nations at one of our six research sites!

The Institute of Resource Ecology performs research to protect humans and the environment from hazards caused by pollutants resulting from technical processes that produce energy and raw materials.

• Development of models for Monte Carlo calculations for the simulation of radiation fields
• Optimization of the calculations by the different methods of variance reduction
• Carrying out experiments and comparing with the calculations.
• Perform uncertainty and sensitivity analysis for the developed model
• Publication of results in peer-review journals and at international conferences

• Ph.D. in physics or nuclear engineering with very good marks
• Broad knowledge knowledge in the field of nuclear engineering
• Detailed knowledge in reactor safety analysis is advantageous
• Experience in working with Monte Carlo codes and experimental skills
• Mastery of FORTRAN or equivalent programming languages
• Interest in applied research and interdisciplinary cooperation
• Personal commitment, ability to work in a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Willingness to work as radiation workers category A

• 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"