PostDoc position / PhD position

The Helmholtz-Institute of Materials Research in Geesthacht, Germany, invites applications for a Scientific researcher m/f.
The position is initially limited for one year with the possibility of an additional three-year-extension (starting as soon as possible).
In an international scientific team you will work on the computational modeling of material behavior. You will work in close collaboration with scientists of other disciplines as well as with external users. You should be a team player, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. The applicant has to have a master degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, mathematics, physics, materials science or related areas. Applications from graduate post-docs are also most welcome.

Experiences in continuum mechanics and finite element methods are required. We expect good English language skills. German language skills are an asset. Website of Helmholtz Institute: http://www.hzg.de/institute/materials_research/index.html.en   Website of the group: http://www.tuhh.de/icm

We offer an appropriate salary, related to TV-AVH, as well as the usual public sector social benefits. The advancement of equality at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht goes without saying; in particular, we are striving to increase the percentage of women in the science sector. Severely disabled persons with equal qualifications will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

Please send your application indicating job offer code no. 2012/WM 3 to

Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht
Max-Planck-Straße 1
21502 Geesthacht
Germany

or preferably to the e-mail-address:  personal@hzg.de

(as pdf-file including CV, a statement of interest and copies of master/diploma/PhD university certificates).

Closing date for applications is January 31st, 2013.