Research Fellow

Organisation/Company Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Department Physics Research Field Physics « Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 12 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39,4 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number DR/130/26 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences – Department of Physics Research Fellow (m/f/d) in the field of experimental astroparticle physics with expected full -time employment - E 13 TV-L HU (third-party funding limited until 30.06.2029) The working group for experimental astroparticle physics of Prof. David Berge at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is engaged in the gamma-ray telescope system H.E.S.S., preparations for the CTAO gamma-ray observatory, as well as ULTRASAT, a future UV survey satellite mission. In close collaboration with DESY, the group is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position to work on the commissioning campaign of the CTAO medium sized telescope (MST) pathfinders to be deployed in Chile. Specifically, the candidate shall work in the areas of performance measurements, data analysis and simulation models. Besides focusing on the MSTs, the successful candidate can pursue further research activities in the portfolio of the group, for example as part of the H.E.S.S. collaboration. Your responsibilities scientific service in research in the field of experimental astroparticle physics participation in MST commissioning and testing activities on the CTAO Paranal (Chile) site analysis of first CTA MST data, focussed on mirror alignment and optical performance validation by comparing data to Monte Carlo simulations What you bring to the table completed scientific university education and doctoral degree in physics, astrophysics or astroparticle physics experience in astroparticle or particle physics in the areas of data analysis and interpretation, detector studies based on real data or simulations (performance or R&D) and / or detector operations excellent team working abilities proficiency in spoken and written English (at least C1 level) The position is scheduled to be filled on the earliest possible date. The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only. The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is bound by collective agreements and applies the TV-L HU. Information on pay grading and the annual salary scale can be found here: . Information pursuant to Art. 12, 13 DSGVO on the processing of personal data at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin within the framework of job advertisements can be found on our website: . Please visit our website which gives you access to the legally binding German version. Requirements Research Field Physics » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Additional Information Work Location(s) Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics Country Germany City Berlin Postal Code 12489 Street Newtonstr. 15 Geofield #J-18808-Ljbffr