Scientific Researcher (f_m_x) for geomagnetic data GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences

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Full Time, Part Time

Apply by: 2026-04-15

Published: 2026-04-01

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GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this in line with our vision: “Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.

For section 2.3 Geomagnetism (department “Geophysics”), we are looking for a:

Scientific Researcher (f_m_x) for geomagnetic data

Reference Number 11229

We are looking for a dedicated scientific researcher to improve data processing at the GFZ’s geomagnetic observatories and the geomagnetic Hpo indices.

The data automatically recorded at geomagnetic observatories must be continuously calibrated through regular supplementary measurements and thoroughly checked for data errors and external disturbances. A wide range of data products must be generated from the raw data and supplied to international networks. In addition, we calculate traditional and new indices of geomagnetic activity (Kp, Hpo). This project aims to update the partly outdated computer programmes used for data control and processing at the GFZ’s geomagnetic observatories, and, where possible, to further automate them through the use of modern analytical methods. Additionally, open questions regarding the new Hpo index should be investigated to improve the index.

Your responsibilities:

Updating the data processing software of the geomagnetic observatory
Improving the automatic detection of noise in geomagnetic observatory data
Improvement of the geomagnetic Hpo indices

What we offer:

Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
State-of-the-art equipment
Public service benefits
Extensive training opportunities
Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career Centre
Flexible working hours and conditions
Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work

Start date:

1st July 2026

Fixed term:

24 months

Salary:

The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.

Working hours:

Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.

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GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences

Potsdam + 6

> 1000 employees

German + 1

Established 1992

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GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences

The GFZ is Germany’s national center for research on the solid Earth. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges—ranging from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and preserving our environment in times of global change to the responsible management of natural resources. We are a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest scientific organization. With approximately 1,200 staff and around 500 visiting researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz research area “Earth and Environment,” combining cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration.

Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies of Earth’s systems and leverages advanced technologies and infrastructures to explore solutions and bring our knowledge into society. We do all this in line with our vision: “In tune with the Earth—to preserve it as a habitable planet.”