For our location in Zeuthen we are seeking:
Remuneration Group 13 | Limited: 2 years | Start: 01.04.2026 | ID: APPO009/2025 | Deadline: 19.02.2026 | Full-time/Part-time
DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.
DESY plays a leading role in the planned IceCube-Gen2 experiment. IceCube-Gen2 is a large research infrastructure to be constructed at the South Pole, with a significant German contribution. It has recently been successful in the German research infrastructure prioritization process. It will follow in the footsteps of IceCube, which has been the dominant project in neutrino astronomy.
At its Zeuthens location, DESY has a strong focus on astroparticle physics (https://www.astro.desy.de). In particular, we host one of the largest groups in IceCube and play a leading role in the Radio Neutrino Observatory in Greenland (RNO-G). We coordinate the German efforts for IceCube-Gen2 and play a major role in the international project.
- Preparation of the DESY contribution towards IceCube-Gen2, with a particular focus on hardware and radio technology
- Responsibilities for the laboratory tasks towards IceCube-Gen2 and contribution to the project management in preparation of Preliminary and Final Design Review
- Research in instrument development and detector optimization
- Contributions to RNO-G in its function as pathfinder experiment for IceCube-Gen2
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). 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.
Limited: 2 years
- Ph.D. in astrophysics, astroparticle physics, high-energy physics or equivalent qualification in engineering
- Extensive experience in hardware for neutrino detectors, in particular radio detection of neutrinos
- Significant experience in hardware-related data-analysis and detector commissioning
- Excellent academic track-record as shown with relevant publications
- Excellent team-player abilities
- Good command of the German language or willingness to archive this on a short time-scale
For further information please contact Anna Nelles at +49 40 8998-7839 (anna.nelles@desy.de).
Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV and relevant certificates).
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:
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DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified (sbv.desy.de).
You can find further information here:
https://www.desy.de/career/
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung
Notkestraße 85
22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: 20.02.2026