Postdoc (m/f/d) in Digital Catalysis at HIPOLE Jena
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Germany
- Institution
- Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
- Country
- Germany
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Subject area
- Chemistry
- Location
- DE
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)
Area of research:
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Job description:
Reference No. HI 2026/5
The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for
Postdoc (m/f/d) in Digital Catalysis at HIPOLE Jena
Your Tasks
- 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
- 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
You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.
The employment contract is fixed-term until December 31, 2027.
Further Information
Anne Kürschner
+493641948589
Closing Date: 01.10.2026
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