Postdoc (m/f/d) in Digital Catalysis at HIPOLE Jena

Role: Postdoc (m/f/d) in Digital Catalysis at HIPOLE Jena
Organisation: Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena)
Location: Jena, Germany
Contract Type: Fixed-term until December 31, 2027

Job Description:
The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE is looking for a Postdoc in Digital Catalysis.

Responsibilities:
- Development and application of data-driven methods for catalyst research within the CARE-O-SENE project.
- Use of artificial intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs), e.g., for text mining of scientific literature.
- Development of methods for the analysis of experimental data, e.g., from spectroscopy.
- Collaboration with experimental partners within the CARE-O-SENE consortium.
- Publication and presentation of research results.

Requirements and Qualifications:
- Completed doctoral degree in chemistry, materials science, computer science, physics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in machine learning and/or data analysis, preferably applied to chemistry or materials science.
- Programming skills in Python; experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn) and/or LLM APIs.
- Interest in or experience with catalysis, spectroscopy, or related experimental methods.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills.
- High level of commitment, initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to familiarize yourself with diverse areas of responsibility.
- Teamwork skills, reliability, independence, and communication abilities.
- Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.

What They Offer:
- Employment within the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, Germany's largest scientific organisation with more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion.
- Work in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.