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Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
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Postdoctoral Scientist in Gamma-Ray Astroparticle Physics and CTAO Simulation Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The position is full-time and fixed-term, with remuneration according to the TV-AVH regulations. DESY offers flexible working hours, variable part-time options, health management, occupational pension provision, training and development opportunities, and a financial supplement for the Deutschland-Ticket.
Deadline
Dec 11, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
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About this position
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY in Zeuthen is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to work in gamma-ray astroparticle physics as part of the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) collaboration.
CTAO is a next-generation ground-based facility for high-energy gamma-ray astronomy. The DESY Zeuthen team is a leading CTAO partner and contributes substantially to the development of Monte Carlo simulation and reconstruction pipelines used in Cherenkov astronomy.
The successful researcher will help develop and maintain CTAO Monte Carlo simulation software and validate CTAO simulation models. The project also involves developing and optimizing extensive air-shower simulation packages tailored to Cherenkov astronomy, conducting physics research with high-energy gamma-ray observatories, and supervising students.
This role combines astroparticle and particle physics with scientific computing, event reconstruction, programming, and AI/ML-assisted software development. It offers an opportunity to work within an international research campus and contribute to a major research infrastructure for observational gamma-ray science.
The position is hosted by DESY, a research center within the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres.
Funding details
The position is full-time and fixed-term, with remuneration according to the TV-AVH regulations. DESY offers flexible working hours, variable part-time options, health management, occupational pension provision, training and development opportunities, and a financial supplement for the Deutschland-Ticket.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related field. Experience with Monte Carlo simulations or event reconstruction methods for astroparticle or particle physics experiments is required. Strong programming skills, preferably in C++ and Python, experience in scientific computing and AI/ML-assisted software development practices, and excellent English knowledge are expected.
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