Physicist, Mathematician, Materials Scientist or similar (f/m/x)

The Institute of Materials Physics in Space in Cologne is one of the leading institutes in the exploration of fundamental physical properties of soft matter and granular systems. In addition to experimental work in the laboratory and in microgravity, the institute works on computer simulations and theory. The Institute for AI Safety and Security in Ulm and Sankt Augustin provides research and development services in the field of AI-related methods, processes, algorithms and execution environments. The focus is on ensuring safety and security for AI-based solutions in ambitious application classes.

In a joint project of the two institutes, we are setting up the Helmholtz Young Investigator Group DataMat, where we combine soft matter theory with artificial intelligence.

We want to design materials thought impossible before – by turning fundamental insights about new states of matter into real-world applications. We specifically aim for multifunctional microstructures with the help of reliable machine learning methods. To achieve this aim, we closely collaborate with the LMU Munich and Princeton University.

Now, we are looking for you to join us. You will have the opportunity to work together with leading scientists in an emerging field of research. The DLR provides flexible working conditions and a strong research infrastructure for such an interdisciplinary project, and there will be an option for a stay abroad at Princeton University.

Your tasks will be to: