The Helmholtz Association contributes to solving grand challenges which face society, science and industry by performing top-rate research in six research fields. With a total of 31,745 staff work in its 18 research centres the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific research organisation.

Effective talent management is essential if we are to continue conducting successful, internationally competitive research in the future. This is why the Helmholtz Association offers up-and-coming young scientists optimal conditions for starting a successful career in research.

The Helmholtz Association is offering 40 postdoc positions in the fields of Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technologies, Structure of Matter, and Aeronautics, Space and Transport:

20 Helmholtz Young Investigators Groups Leaders (2-6 years after PhD)

Funding will be granted to up to 20 independent Young Investigators Groups working in the above fields. The funding of a Young Investigators Group amounts to a minimum of 250,000 euros a year for a period of 5-6 years. In case of a positive evaluation, the candidate will then be given a permanent employment contract by a Helmholtz Centre (Tenure Track).

Deadline: 30 March 2012 (Pre-Proposal)

20 Helmholtz-Postdocs (Up to 1 year after PhD)

Funding will be granted to up to 20 postdoctoral researchers working in the above fields. The funding of a researcher amounts to a maximum of 100,000 euros a year for a period of 2-3 years. German applicants are required to gain research experience abroad during the funding period.
Deadline: 10 April 2012 (Pre-Proposal)

For further information please go to www.helmholtz.de/en/postdoc