Physicist, Computer Scientist, or similar (m/f/x)

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Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

For our Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures in Bremerhaven we are looking for a

Physicist, Computer Scientist, or similar (m/f/x)

Development of methods for muon imaging based object detection and classification

What to expect:

Are you intrigued by cutting-edge technology that safeguards critical infrastructures? The Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures is devoted to fortifying the  security of our maritime world through innovation and technology. We're on the lookout for passionate minds to join us on this exciting journey!

Within our Maritime Security Technologies department, we're diving deep into technological advancements aimed at protecting maritime infrastructures. We're set on crafting systems that assess and visualize the status of these infrastructures, ensuring their security efficiently and effectively.

One of our main focuses within the Methods and Processing group is muon tomography. Muon tomography relies on ambient cosmic-rays to image the inside of objects. We're collaborating to pioneer tomographic scanning technology tailored specifically for maritime applications using considering both ambient muons as well as artificial muon sources. This work will lay the foundation for future prototype developments. Our goal is to develop novel tomographic reconstruction algorithms and integrate state-of-the-art machine learning techniques for precise object detection and classification.

As our new team colleague, you'll be at the forefront of this innovation, focusing on:

• investigating, designing and implementing low and high-flux tomographic reconstruction methods using muons in C++/ROOT and Python
• exploring advanced data-analysis techniques for shipping container content categorization using secondary particle information
• designing, implementing and optimizing anomaly detection algorithms for identifying rare events in maritime scenarios using simulated muon source data
• comparing the performance of anomaly detection methods between cosmic-ray and artificial muon data through statistical analysis

Additionally, you'll contribute to publishing research in esteemed journals, presenting findings at conferences, and potentially supervising student theses and internships.

What we expect from you:

• completed scientific university degree (Master's degree / university diploma) in natural sciences (e.g. physics), engineering sciences (e.g. computer science) or other degree programmes relevant to the job
• programming skills (for instance in C/C++ and Python and preferably also in ROOT)
• experience in data analysis and Monte Carlo modelling (ideally with Geant4)
• experience in experimental physics through working in a research collaboration
• strong analytical skills and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration
• good to very good command of the English language

Among other things, we offer: 

• public service collective agreement with 30 days holiday
• flexible working hours and the option of mobile working
• compatibility of work and private life
• comprehensive further training programme
• opportunity for PhD studies
• job ticket
• employee discounts

If you are enthusiastic about particle physics applications, see yourself as a team player and are motivated to develop in a collaborative and constantly evolving environment, then don't miss this opportunity to join us in shaping a safer future.

What we offer:

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

Further information:

Starting date: immediately

Duration of contract: Initially limited to three years 

Type of employment: full-time (part-time possible)

Remuneration: Depending on qualifications and assignment of tasks up to pay group 13 TVöD

Vacancy-ID: 97549

Contact: 

Dr. Sarah Barnes Institut für den Schutz maritimer Infrastrukturen 

Tel.: 0471 924199 49

DLR - Helmholtz / Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt

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