Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral European Fellowship
The EU-Competence Network invites candidates to apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral European Fellowship and our MC² Marie Curie Coaching Programme.
The MC² Programme actively supports postdoctoral researchers throughout the entire application process by offering:
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How to apply?
Interested applicants should upload the following documents via our online portal by 25 April 2025:
Below you will find a list of supervisors for the upcoming 2025 call. The list is sorted by scientific panel:
Professor of Empirical Economics
University of Potsdam
Keywords: labour markets, entrepreneurship, self-employment, microeconomics, unemployment dynamics
Research interests: Current research interests include: the evaluation of labour market programmes, job search and unemployment dynamics, self-employment/ entrepreneurship, the influence of personality traits on economic outcomes, and applied microeconometrics.
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Professor Dr. Christian Schultz
Professor of Business Administration (focus on entrepreneurship)
Wildau Technical University of Applied Science
Keywords: entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship education, technology push, entrepreneurial mindset
Research interests: My research centres mainly around the questions: How can entrepreneurs use technology to become successful? How can we educate students efficiently to become entrepreneurs? Although my research approach is strongly empirical, I am not solely focused on a narrow range of quantitative methods.
Assistant Professor of General Physics
University of Potsdam
Keywords: volcano seismology, volcanology, array seismology, rotational seismology, natural hazards
Research interests: Analysis of volcanoseismic events and tremor to improve our understanding of natural hazards such as volcanic eruptions and subglacial floods and geysers. Our approach is based on data from seismic networks, seismic arrays, single stations and rotational sensors.
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Junior Group Leader - 3.4 Fluid Systems Modelling
Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam
Keywords: Optical properties, high pressure, spectroscopy, fluorescence, deep Earth, mineral physics
Research interests: In the experimental group CLEAR in Section 3.4 we use spectroscopy-based techniques to better constrain physical and chemical properties under extreme environmental conditions. To this end, we employ well-established optical methods but also develop new time-resolved techniques that offer insights into the properties of crystals, rocks, and melts. Our work enables a better understanding of core geodynamo, mantle convection, volatile recycling via subduction, and differentiation of the magma ocean in the deep past.
Vice Dean and Professor of Sustainable Forest Resource Economics
Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development
Keywords: Biosphere reserves management, protected area governance, biodiversity monitoring, citizen sciences, social-ecological transformation
Research interests: The postdoc is envisioned to work with, and contribute to the Biosphere Reserve Institute (BRI at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development), an UNESCO Cat II. Institute. As part of the research strategy, we are looking for candidates that carry out research related to the socio-economic and governance dimensions of biosphere reserves and/or topics related to the ecological and spatial monitoring and assessment of BR flora and fauna. Current research topics/focal points are the potentials of biosphere reserves for social-ecological transformation and the role of citizen sciences.
Professor Dr. Denise Margaret Matias
Professor for Ecosystem-based transformation management in UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development
Keywords: Biodiversity, geopolitics, marine, science diplomacy, transformative peace, South China Sea
Research interests: I am looking for an interdisciplinary researcher with experience or a background in marine science, sociology, or environmental security who will work me on a project in the South China Sea. The candidate preferably has experience working in Southeast Asia and speaks at least one of the following languages: Filipino, Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, or Vietnamese. Research should be focused on geopolitical conflict and biodiversity loss in South China Sea.
Group Leader - 4.3 Geoenergy
Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam
Keywords: Rock mechanics, rock physics, fluid physics, fluid-rock interactions, geothermal energy
Research interests: 1) Deciphering the effects of fluid-rock interactions on rock transport properties by dedicated experiments; 2) Investigating the relationship between mechano-chemical fault alteration and mechanical fault strength; 3) Parameterizing geofluids for their thermophysical properties.
Professor of Remote Sensing, GIS and Forest Information
Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development
Keywords: Biomass and canopy height models, LiDAR data analytics, forest ecology, tree mortality, forestry 4.0
Research interests: My research interests encompass the utilisation of photonics for the monitoring of forest ecosystems and the application of machine learning techniques for the processing and segmentation of complex point clouds of forest, aiming in developing digital twins of forests with remotely sensed empirical data.
Professor Dr. Peter van der Beek
Professor of General Geology
University of Potsdam
Keywords: high-resolution thermochronology, glaciation, erosion, landscape evolution
Research interests: 1) Understanding the imprint of Pilocene-Quaternary glaciation on mountain belt relief and erosion patterns using high-resolution 4He/3He thermochronology; 2) Studying high-latitude regions (Norway, Greenland, Patagonia); 3) Mountain belts affected by varying degrees of tectonic activity
Chair of Middleware, Operating Systems, and Computer Networks
University of Potsdam
Keywords: Middleware systems, real time analytics, digital twins, distributed systems
Research interests: The unlimited increase in data volume and the need to interpret this data in real-time to detect complex situations have motivated research communities to develop technologies that process high-volume data on-the-fly. The detection of patterns in time is paramount in many application fields, such as online stock trading, surveillance, traffic monitoring, IoT applications. Our focus has been on developing a self-adaptive CEP middleware that efficiently processes data while adjusting to dynamic changes in the workload to meet the latency bounds of an application.
Professor Dr. Andreas Deutschmann
Professor of Aeronautical Engineering
Wildau Technical University of Applied Science
Keywords: Aviation technology, predictive maintenance of aviation systems, digitalisation in aviation, aircraft maintenance, operation planning and operations research
Research interests: 1) Potentials for conflict between safety and security in aviation; 2) Development and testing of predictive maintenance procedures; 3) Conditions and status changes of aviation systems (eg an airport) and 4) AI-supported development of customised processes and technologies in aviation
Professor of Visual Media Technologies / Technical Direction
Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Keywords: Computer graphics, generative AI, procedural generation, creative coding collaboration, HCI, data art, data visualisation, green technology, media art
Research interests: In the field of computer graphics, my research explores how algorithms can create compelling visual content. A central question is how algorithms can be integrated into artistic processes and creatively controlled. This leads to investigations of interaction and collaboration with and through technology—both as artistic medium and practical tool—including applications of artificial intelligence. Furthermore, my research examines the ecological footprint and life cycles of modern audio-visual technologies, both soft- and hardware, investigating sustainable practices and environmental impacts throughout in the creative industries.
Professor of Control Engineering of Complex Systems
Wildau Technical University of Applied Science
Keywords: Control engineering, special control systems, system dynamics, measurement and sensor technologies
Research interests: 2) Cyberphysical control systems; 2) Application-oriented control engineering – the development of ‘best practice’ approaches to ensure that robust control, model predictive control or extended Kalman filters can be used successfully in both simulation and real application; 3) Composite aircraft – projects in basic research, using existing knowledge to successfully establish technology. 4) Model-based development with Simulink
Vice President and Professor of Business Computing
Wildau Technical University of Applied Science
Keywords: Autonomous driving, traffic simulation, unreal engine, Matlab Simulink, robotic operation system, augmented reality, Digital Driving Twin
Research interests: The Digital Driving Twin is a cross-reality framework that integrates real-world and simulated environments to enhance testing efficiency for autonomous driving systems. It synchronizes sensor data and vehicle behaviour between 1:14 scale model vehicles on a dynamic LED projection floor and a virtual environment in AirSim, ensuring realistic and consistent testing. Augmented and virtual reality tools enable immersive interactions, addressing challenges like localization, latency, and data synchronization while also serving as a platform for hands-on learning.
Professor of Mobile Communication
Wildau Technical University of Applied Science
Keywords: wireless communications, software defined radio, embedded systems, combinational optimisation, cloud computing
Research interests: 1) Next generation mobile communication systems – wireless communications and digital signal processing (GPS, Internet of Things); 2) Combinational optimisation using machine learning; 3) Data analysis and visualisation, especially big data
Project Lead, pro_digital and Professor of Administrative Information Systems, including E-Gov
Wildau Technical University of Applied Science
Keywords: digital administration, smart city, digital transformation, innovation in public admin, govtech
Research interests: Interdisciplinary research on organizational and technical topics in administrative informatics. Her research focuses on digital transformation and the future of public administration, particularly on institutional questions at the intersection of administrative sciences, economics and computer science.
Professor Dr. Jörg Reiff-Stephan
Professor of Humanity-centered Production and Lead of the iC3@Smart Production research group
Wildau Technical University of Applied Science
Keywords: Humanity-centred production, industy 4.0, digital transformation, global society, sustainable ecosystem, sustainable development goals
Research interests: Our research focuses on how humans, machines, and production systems can work together to optimize production processes and improve the work environment. We are investigating the role of robots in supporting employees, both in performing repetitive tasks and in promoting creative thinking and innovation. By implementing cyber-physical and socio-cyber-physical production systems and automation technologies, we are exploring ways in which production processes can be monitored, controlled, optimized and transformed into a living factory in real time, while at the same time conserving resources and operating sustainably.
Professor of IT-Administration
Wildau Technical University of Applied Science
Keywords: IT-Administration, AI modelling, analysis of security problems
Research interests: Further development of technologies for the efficient administration of IT (security, virtualisation, containers)
Professor Dr. Rainer Stollhoff
Vice President and Professor of Business Mathematics and Statistics
Wildau Technical University of Applied Science
Keywords: Business mathematics, statistics, data science, generative AI, computer vision, perception
Research interests: We study the use of generative AI in user centric settings. Currently we develop methods for the generation of forensic/mug shot pictures. We are looking for researchers with an interest and proficiency in coding GANs (e.g. StyleGAN) to complement our profile.
Professor Dr. Alexander Stolpmann
Professor of Image Processing in Industrial Production
Wildau Technical University of Applied Science
Keywords: Image processing, computer vision, machine learning, AI
Research interests: The research activities focus on quality control and inspection systems based on artificial vision and intelligent robotics. Current research projects include the robot-assisted evaluation of skin care products on test subjects and the automated inspection of railway vehicles.
Chair and Professor of Computational Neuroscience
Brandenburg University of Technology: Cottbus-Senftenberg
Keywords: Human perception, computational modelling, Bayesian brain theory, decision making, EEG
Research interests: We investigate general principles of brain function underlying perception, action, and sensorimotor control, using various methods ranging from behavioural experiments and psychophysics, over neurophysiological methods such as eye and motion tracking and brain signal recording using EEG, to mathematical methods from computational and theoretical neuroscience as well as mathematical psychology.
Group Leader, Microbiology
Brandenburg University of Technology: Cottbus-Senftenberg
Keywords: Molecular microbiology, infectious disease, pathogenic bacteria, microbial genomics
Research interests: 1) Molecular microbiology; 2) Infectious diseases and pathogenic bacteria; 3) Antimicrobial and drug resistance; 4) Microbial genomics
Professor of Biosystems Technology and Director of the Institute of Life Sciences and Biomedical Technologies
Wildau Technical University of Applied Science
Keywords: Biosensors, biohybrid systems, light-directed analysis, nanoparticles, photobioelectrochemistry, artificial photosynthesis, paper-based sensing
Research interests: The group biosystems technology has expertise in developing sensors, biofuel cells and other biohybrid systems. Application can be seen in bioanalysis but also bioenergetics and biocatalysis.
Chair and Professor of Multiparameter Diagnostics
Brandenburg University of Technology: Cottbus-Senftenberg
Keywords: Biotechnology, microbiology, medical diagnostics, bioanalysis, biostatistics
Research interests: We develop detection methods for the diagnosis of human autoimmune, infectious, and tumour diseases. We develop devices and assays and conduct basic research in microbiology. We characterize the binding of molecules to other molecules or functional surfaces.
Researcher, Institute of Biotechnology Group Leader, CRISPR-Led Molecular Oncology
Brandenburg University of Technology: Cottbus-Senftenberg
Keywords: molecular biology, DNA repair, molecular diagnostics, CRISPR/ Cas9, colon cancer cells, cell culture
Research interests: I am looking for a researcher with experience in molecular biology who will work with me on projects related to DNA repair, CRISPR/ Cas9 genome editing and personalized therapy.
Professor of Film Production and Founder of FILM MACHT SCHULE
Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Keywords: Film production, cinema, development, genres, festival, markets, film politics
Research interests: 1) How can smart-producing strategies empower creative teams within film schools? 2) Why do talented women producers often drop out of the job? 3) What's a fun way to taste film together?
Guest Professor and Project Leader CATNEMI (Cinematic Atmospheres: Towards a New Ecology of the Image)
Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Keywords: Media science, film studies, cinematic atmospheres, affect and perception
Research interests: Currently we investigate narrative worlds in film which are created through ambient soundscapes, music, colorations, filters, camera movements, production design, mise en scène, rhythmical editing, and countless other features, creating "atmospheres" which impact on the emotional and affective experiences of the audience.
Professor of Social Science Research on Education and the Life Course
University of Potsdam
Keywords: sociology of education, social inequalities, educational inequalities, life course
Research interests: We explore educational attainment processes and inequalities across the life course. Using longitudinal and cross-national data, we examine how individual, social, and political factors influence educational outcomes and how these, in turn, shape life chances. Our overarching goal is to generate insights that advance social science theory and inform the design of policies that empower all individuals to reach their full potential.
Professor of Slavic Linguistics
University of Potsdam
Keywords: Typology, Areal linguistics, Slavic linguistics
Research interests: The applicant's research topic must be related to the research topics carried out at our PoSla Typology Lab and/or Potsdam Slavic Variation Lab. These topics include but are not limited to argument marking, morphology, areal linguistics, word order, efficiency in language.
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