Postdoc/Scientist - Gamma-ray Astroparticle Physics

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description Work group: . Z_CTA. Area of research: . Scientific / postdoctoral posts. Starting date: . 05.11.2026. Job description: . DESY-Zeuthen. The Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) is the next-generation ground-based facility for ground-based high-energy gamma-ray astronomy. DESY in Zeuthen is a leading partner in CTAO, playing a major role in the development of the CTAO Monte Carlo simulation and reconstruction pipelines. About your role:. Contribute to the development and maintenance of CTAO Monte Carlo simulation software and the validation of CTAO simulation models. Participate in the development and optimization of extensive air shower simulation packages tailored for Cherenkov astronomy. Conduct physics research utilizing high-energy gamma-ray observatories. Supervision of students. About you:. Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related field. Experience in Monte Carlo simulations or event reconstruction methods for astroparticle or particle physics experiments. Strong programming skills (preferably C++ and Python) along with experience in scientific computing and AI/ML-assisted software development practices. Excellent knowledge of English. Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our staff are central to us, with gender equality forming a key part of this commitmen