PhD student Radiation field simulations 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.

• Learning the Monte Carlo Program MCNP6.3
• Analysis of experiments and comparison with calculations
• Optimization of Monte Carlo calculations for deep penetrations
• Preparation of a dissertation

• University degree in science and technology
• Very good marks in exams and Master/Diploma thesis
• Very good knowledge in the field of nuclear engineering
• Detailed knowledge in reactor safety analysis is advantageous
• Experience with monte Carlo codes and in the programming
• Ability to work independently, as a part of a team and in collaboration with other teams
• Creative thinking
• Very good written and oral communication skills in English (German language is an asset)

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
• 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"