Call for “Helmholtz young investigator groups”: apply now!

We are looking for young excellent scientists looking for leadership! Do you want to perform an innovative research project in one of HZB's research fields? Then apply by 28.02.2022!

Our offers:

  • early scientific independence for excellent postdoctoral researchers
  • funding of a least 300 000 € p.a. for five years to lead a research group
  • at least a permanent position in case of a positive midterm evaluation
  • professional skills training by the Helmholtz Management Academy
  • close collaboration with a university

Apply if you have the following qualifications:

  • academic age: between 2 and 6 years after your doctorate
  • international research experience
  • an exceptional scientific record
  • an innovative research project in one of the research field of the HZB
  • strong motivation to set up and lead your own research group

Interested?

To participate in the pre-selection process, please submit a CV, a list of publication and a two-page outline of your project to cecile.dufloux@helmholtz-berlin.de

Deadline: 28 February 2022

We are looking forward to you!

(cd)

  • Copy link

You might also be interested in

  • Prashanth Menezes awarded prestigious VAIBHAV Fellowship by Government of India
    News
    09.10.2025
    Prashanth Menezes awarded prestigious VAIBHAV Fellowship by Government of India
    The Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has announced the recipients of the Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship, a flagship initiative aimed at fostering collaboration between the Indian STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) diaspora and leading research institutions in India. Among the 2025 awardees is Dr. Prashanth W. Menezes, Head of the Department of Materials Chemistry for Catalysis at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB).
  • Sasol and HZB deepen collaboration with strategic focus on digitalisation
    News
    08.10.2025
    Sasol and HZB deepen collaboration with strategic focus on digitalisation
    Sasol Research & Technology and Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin (HZB) are expanding their partnership into the realm of digitalisation, building on their joint efforts in the CARE-O-SENE project and an Industrial Fellowship launched earlier this year. This new initiative marks a significant step forward in leveraging digital technologies to accelerate catalyst innovation and deepen scientific collaboration.
  • KlarText Prize for Hanna Trzesniowski
    News
    08.09.2025
    KlarText Prize for Hanna Trzesniowski
    The chemist has been awarded the prestigious KlarText Prize for Science Communication by the Klaus Tschira Foundation.