Radiation Protection Engineer (f/m/d)
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf

Temporary

Full Time, Part Time

Apply by: 2026-03-02

Published: 2026-02-12

Dresden

I am interested

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute for Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research is dedicated to the study of materials and their nanostructures that can be considered for future applications in information technology and are based on electrical, magnetic or optical functionalities.

Detailed information can be found here: www.hzdr.de

The Ion Beam Center is looking for a

Radiation Protection Engineer (f/m/d)

The full time position will start from 1 April 2026. The employment contract is limited until 31 March 2028. The place of work is Dresden-Rossendorf.

Your tasks:

Support of the Radiation Protection Officers in ensuring operational radiation protection
Support of the Radiation Protection Officers in the preparation and updating of licensing and authorization documents
Measurement-related support of new work activities and experimental facilities
Participation in the operation and maintenance of radiation protection measurement instrumentation

Your profile:

Completed university studies (Bachelor/Master/Diploma) in the field of Natural sciences or engineering or related field or comparable technical training with relevant professional experience
Relevant professional experience in the specified area
Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of German radiation protection legislation and related subordinate regulations
Experience in the use of radiation protection measurement instrumentation and in performing basic radiation protection calculations
Certification in radiation protection is an advantage
Flexible approach to challenges and strong communication skills
Independent and conscientious working style
Basic knowledge of classic Microsoft Office applications
Experience with radiation transport programs is an advantage
Fluent German language skills are required
Good command of written and spoken English

Our offer:

A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
Numerous company health management offerings
Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online application system.

At HZDR, we promote and value diversity among our employees. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds regardless of gender, ethnic and social origin, belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Helmholtz-Zentrum
Dresden-Rossendorf
Bautzner Landstraße 400
01328 Dresden