Research assistant (f/m/d) with 66%part-time job limited to 29.02.2028 (end of project) salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU reference code: SUDA-ML2_2026

Bewerbungsende: 17.06.2026

The Planetary Sciences research group at the Institute of Geological Sciences at the FU Berlin participates in various experiments on space missions of ESA, NASA and JAXA like Europa Clipper, JUICE or Destiny+. Furthermore, we generate analogue data for space missions in our laboratories on campus. We are looking for a young scientist with enthusiasm for space missions, ideally with experience in machine learning and mass spectrometry.

Website: https://www.geo.fu-berlin.de/en/geol/fachrichtungen/planet/index.html

Job description:

• Evaluation of mass spectra from space probes and from analogue experiments recorded in the laboratory.
• Collaboration with a computer scientist who is developing a machine learning (ML) algorithm for the automated analysis of the above-mentioned mass spectra.

Requirements:
Master's degree in Planetary Sciences, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science or Geology or in a similar field.

Desirable:

• Knowledge in the field of Planetary Sciences
• very good written and spoken English (B2/C1)
• Knowledge of mass spectrometry
• Programming skills, especially in the field of machine learning, are an advantage
• Basic knowledge of space probe navigation (software SPICE) is an advantage

For further information, please contact Dr. Frank Postberg (frank.postberg@fu-berlin.de / 030/ 838-70508).

Weitere Informationen

Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Prof. Dr. Frank Postberg: plansec@zedat.fu-berlin.de or postal to

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geowissenschaften
Institut für Geologische Wissenschaften
FR Planetologie und Fernerkundung, AG Postberg
Prof. Dr. Frank Postberg
Malteserstr. 74-100
Haus D, 12249 Berlin (Lankwitz)

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Stellenausschreibung vom: 27.05.2026