CareerPlan

Wissenschaftliche*n Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d) Weltraum- und Astrophysik

Braunschweig, NIEDERSACHSENFull-time2026-08-17 → 2026-10-28

Core

Conducting fundamental research in plasma astrophysics and space physics, including modeling solar wind, magnetospheres, and compact objects, while developing numerical codes for high-performance computing.

Role type

Research scientist (postdoc/PhD candidate level)

Builds

Numerical models and codes for solar and space physics research

Domain

Astrophysics / Space Physics / Plasma Physics

Required skills

Plasma physics, Astrophysics, Numerical modeling, High-performance computing, Python, C++, Academic teaching

Preferred skills

Experience as a teaching assistant, Publication record, Research proposal development

Technologies

Python, C++, High-performance computing clusters

Responsibilities

Modeling solar wind and magnetospheres, Developing and maintaining numerical codes, Teaching Bachelor and Master physics courses, Participating in international space missions (ESA/JAXA/NASA)

Seniority

Junior Researcher / Postdoc