About the position
Work group:Z_CTA
Area of research:Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Starting date:05.11.2026
Job description:DESY-Zeuthen
The Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) is the next-generation ground-based facility for ground-based high-energy gamma-ray astronomy. DESY in Zeuthen is a leading partner in CTAO, playing a major role in the development of the CTAO Monte Carlo simulation and reconstruction pipelines.
About your role:
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of CTAO Monte Carlo simulation software and the validation of CTAO simulation models
- Participate in the development and optimization of extensive air shower simulation packages tailored for Cherenkov astronomy
- Conduct physics research utilizing high-energy gamma-ray observatories
- Supervision of students
About you:
- Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related field
- Experience in Monte Carlo simulations or event reconstruction methods for astroparticle or particle physics experiments
- Strong programming skills (preferably C++ and Python) along with experience in scientific computing and AI/ML-assisted software development practices
- Excellent knowledge of English
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our staff are central to us, with gender equality forming a key part of this commitment. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours and variable part-time. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:Apply now DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.You can find further information here: https://www.desy.de/career/Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESYPersonalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 HamburgPhone: +49 40 8998-3392This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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