Do you have an ambitious research idea that you wish to pursue in your postdoc? Are you interested in theoretical or computational science in an interdisciplinary environment? Then HITS is the perfect place for the next step in your research career.
We invite you to apply for the
HITS Independent Postdoc Program
The HITS Independent Postdoc Program offers a great opportunity for highly talented young scientists wanting to transition from PhD student to junior group leader. It supports young scientists in exploring their own ideas and testing new hypotheses. High-risk, high-gain projects are encouraged. Selected candidates will interact with existing groups at HITS while developing and pursuing their independent research projects
Ihr Profil
The institute and research focus The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) was established in 2010 by physicist and SAP co-founder Klaus Tschira (1940-2015) and the Klaus Tschira Foundation as a private, non-profit research institute. HITS conducts basic research in the natural, mathematical and computer sciences with a focus on the processing, structuring, and analyzing of large amounts of complex data and the development of computational methods and software. The research fields range from molecular biology to astrophysics. Your research agenda should overlap with one or more research areas at HITS:
Complex simulations across scales: From molecules to stars
Making sense of data: From words to weather
Enabling the future of reproducible, data intensive research: From algorithms to knowledge discovery
Warum wir?
What we offer
The HITS Independent Postdoc Fellowship is awarded for 2 years, with an option for a 1-year extension after positive evaluation. We offer a vibrant research community and a highly interdisciplinary and international working environment, with close links to Heidelberg University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. In addition, successful candidates benefit from outstanding computing resources. A competitive salary, relocation and childcare allowances are provided.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree or an equivalent academic qualification at the beginning of the fellowship.
Application is open to candidates up to 3 years after completion of their PhD at the application deadline. This limit can be extended in the case of documented career breaks, e.g. due to parental leave.
Candidates have not carried out research at HITS previously, except for brief visits, and the main thread of their research has not been in collaboration with a HITS group leader either.
Application material
Applications must be submitted by November 3, 2024. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. The results are expected to be announced in February 2025. Please send us your CV and a letter of motivation answering the question “How would I benefit from doing research at HITS?” In addition, a short project proposal (2 pages) is required. Please provide contact details of two referees who will be contacted directly in case of shortlisting. Incomplete applications and applications that have not been submitted via the online system will not be considered. If you have any questions, please contact: jobs@h-its.org
HITS gGmbH stands for equal opportunities and we strongly believe that our research benefits from inclusive and diverse teams.
Das HITS (Heidelberger Institut für Theoretische Studien) wurde 2010 von dem Physiker und SAP-Mitbegründer Klaus Tschira (1940-2015) und der Klaus Tschira Stiftung als privates, gemeinnütziges Forschungsinstitut gegründet. Es betreibt Grundlagenforschung in den Naturwissenschaften, der Mathematik und der Informatik. Zu den Hauptforschungsrichtungen zählen komplexe Simulationen auf verschiedenen Skalen, Datenwissenschaft und -analyse sowie die Entwicklung rechnergestützter Tools für die Forschung. Die Anwendungsfelder reichen von der Molekularbiologie bis zur Astrophysik. Ein wesentliches Merkmal des Instituts ist die Interdisziplinarität, die in zahlreichen gruppen- und disziplinübergreifenden Projekten umgesetzt wird. Die Grundfinanzierung des HITS wird von der Klaus Tschira Stiftung bereitgestellt.
Your mission
Think beyond the limits!
Do you have an ambitious research idea that you wish to pursue in your postdoc? Are you interested in theoretical or computational science in an interdisciplinary environment? Then HITS is the perfect place for the next step in your research career.
We invite you to apply for the
HITS Independent Postdoc Program
The HITS Independent Postdoc Program offers a great opportunity for highly talented young scientists wanting to transition from PhD student to junior group leader. It supports young scientists in exploring their own ideas and testing new hypotheses. High-risk, high-gain projects are encouraged. Selected candidates will interact with existing groups at HITS while developing and pursuing their independent research projects
Your profile
The institute and research focus The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) was established in 2010 by physicist and SAP co-founder Klaus Tschira (1940-2015) and the Klaus Tschira Foundation as a private, non-profit research institute. HITS conducts basic research in the natural, mathematical and computer sciences with a focus on the processing, structuring, and analyzing of large amounts of complex data and the development of computational methods and software. The research fields range from molecular biology to astrophysics. Your research agenda should overlap with one or more research areas at HITS:
Complex simulations across scales: From molecules to stars
Making sense of data: From words to weather
Enabling the future of reproducible, data intensive research: From algorithms to knowledge discovery
Why us?
What we offer
The HITS Independent Postdoc Fellowship is awarded for 2 years, with an option for a 1-year extension after positive evaluation. We offer a vibrant research community and a highly interdisciplinary and international working environment, with close links to Heidelberg University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. In addition, successful candidates benefit from outstanding computing resources. A competitive salary, relocation and childcare allowances are provided.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree or an equivalent academic qualification at the beginning of the fellowship.
Application is open to candidates up to 3 years after completion of their PhD at the application deadline. This limit can be extended in the case of documented career breaks, e.g. due to parental leave.
Candidates have not carried out research at HITS previously, except for brief visits, and the main thread of their research has not been in collaboration with a HITS group leader either.
Application material
Applications must be submitted by November 3, 2024. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. The results are expected to be announced in February 2025. Please send us your CV and a letter of motivation answering the question “How would I benefit from doing research at HITS?” In addition, a short project proposal (2 pages) is required. Please provide contact details of two referees who will be contacted directly in case of shortlisting. Incomplete applications and applications that have not been submitted via the online system will not be considered.
If you have any questions, please contact: jobs@h-its.org
HITS gGmbH stands for equal opportunities and we strongly believe that our research benefits from inclusive and diverse teams.
HITS, the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies, was established in 2010 by physicist and SAP co-founder Klaus Tschira (1940-2015) and the Klaus Tschira Foundation as a private, non-profit research institute. HITS conducts basic research in the natural, mathematical, and computer sciences. Major research directions include complex simulations across scales, making sense of data, and enabling science via computational research. Application areas range from molecular biology to astrophysics.
An essential characteristic of the Institute is interdisciplinarity, implemented in numerous cross-group and cross-disciplinary projects. The base funding of HITS is provided by the Klaus Tschira Foundation.
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