Postdoctoral position in Agentic AI in Computational Modeling
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Geesthacht
- Institution
- Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
- Country
- Geesthacht
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Subject area
- Computer Science & AI
- Location
- DE
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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Job description:Postdoctoral position in Agentic AI in Computational Modeling
JobID: 1059 ? 2026/MS 6
Location: Geesthacht
Application deadline: 23 September, 2026
Developing computational models and running computer simulations in science and engineering still requires substantial expert knowledge. Agentic artificial intelligence (Al) offers a great opportunity to automate these demanding tasks to a large extent. We are offering a 2-year position, as soon as possible, as a postdoctoral researcher in the area of agentic AI in computational modeling.
Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position. In principle, the full time position (39 h/?week) is also sharable.
Your tasks
Together with our team, you will push the frontier of agentic AI systems in computational modeling. That is, you will develop systems that leverage agentic AI to automate the development and execution of computer simulations. The objective is creating largely autonomous systems for computational modeling. The main application areas are the various areas of computational science and engineering with a strong focus on computational material science (both at the macroscale and atomic scale), biomedical engineering/?biomechanics, and process engineering. However, also applications in environmental modeling (in particular coastal research and climate research) are potentially of interest.
Your profile
You should have a master's degree and PhD degree in computational engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or any other field closely related to computational modeling in science and engineering. You have a strong background in the theoretical foundations of engineering, science and applied mathematics. It is an advantage (though not mandatory) if you have prior knowledge in ontologies, knowledge graphs, and/or robotics.
You have demonstrated your excellent skills by outstanding grades during your bachelor's and master's program, in particular in those courses related to this call. You have very good programming skills in Python and ideally also C++. Proven experience in code development is crucial and will be checked during the job interview. Moreover, you have strong skills in communicating science in English.
Our offer
-an exciting and varied job in a research center with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
-International Welcome Office with guest accommodation
-6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day
-social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to EG 13 (according to EntgO Bund)
-very good work-life balance; options for mobile and flexible work
-a well-connected research campus (public transport) and best networking opportunities, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket if certain conditions are met (job ticket), charging facilities for electric vehicles
-individual opportunities for further training
-an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
-family-friendly company policy with childcare facilities, e.g. nursery close to the company
Operational Health Management, e.g. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
-Corporate Benefits
-a varied offer in the canteen on campus
Interested?
Then we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, transcripts, certificates, etc.) indicating the reference number 2026/MS 6 until 23 September, 2026.
Apply now! https://jobs2.hereon.de/job/Postdoctoral-position-in-Agentic-AI-in-Computational-Modeling/1059-en_US/
Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.
Institute of Material Systems Modeling
Area of research:
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Starting date:
26.08.2026
Job description:Postdoctoral position in Agentic AI in Computational Modeling
JobID: 1059 ? 2026/MS 6
Location: Geesthacht
Application deadline: 23 September, 2026
Developing computational models and running computer simulations in science and engineering still requires substantial expert knowledge. Agentic artificial intelligence (Al) offers a great opportunity to automate these demanding tasks to a large extent. We are offering a 2-year position, as soon as possible, as a postdoctoral researcher in the area of agentic AI in computational modeling.
Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position. In principle, the full time position (39 h/?week) is also sharable.
Your tasks
Together with our team, you will push the frontier of agentic AI systems in computational modeling. That is, you will develop systems that leverage agentic AI to automate the development and execution of computer simulations. The objective is creating largely autonomous systems for computational modeling. The main application areas are the various areas of computational science and engineering with a strong focus on computational material science (both at the macroscale and atomic scale), biomedical engineering/?biomechanics, and process engineering. However, also applications in environmental modeling (in particular coastal research and climate research) are potentially of interest.
Your profile
You should have a master's degree and PhD degree in computational engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or any other field closely related to computational modeling in science and engineering. You have a strong background in the theoretical foundations of engineering, science and applied mathematics. It is an advantage (though not mandatory) if you have prior knowledge in ontologies, knowledge graphs, and/or robotics.
You have demonstrated your excellent skills by outstanding grades during your bachelor's and master's program, in particular in those courses related to this call. You have very good programming skills in Python and ideally also C++. Proven experience in code development is crucial and will be checked during the job interview. Moreover, you have strong skills in communicating science in English.
Our offer
-an exciting and varied job in a research center with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
-International Welcome Office with guest accommodation
-6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day
-social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to EG 13 (according to EntgO Bund)
-very good work-life balance; options for mobile and flexible work
-a well-connected research campus (public transport) and best networking opportunities, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket if certain conditions are met (job ticket), charging facilities for electric vehicles
-individual opportunities for further training
-an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
-family-friendly company policy with childcare facilities, e.g. nursery close to the company
Operational Health Management, e.g. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
-Corporate Benefits
-a varied offer in the canteen on campus
Interested?
Then we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, transcripts, certificates, etc.) indicating the reference number 2026/MS 6 until 23 September, 2026.
Apply now! https://jobs2.hereon.de/job/Postdoctoral-position-in-Agentic-AI-in-Computational-Modeling/1059-en_US/
Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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