Careers at the DZA

From A like Astrophysics to Z like Zooming into the Future

We offer excellent cutting-edge research worldwide in connected teams, with attractive and secure workplaces in many areas — even in non-scientific fields. Our job portfolio is diverse and spans from technology to construction, material processing, electronics, surveying, mechanical engineering, and up to accounting, procurement, administration, and communications.

Astrophysics as the driving force for careers
Diversity • Innovation • Future

1,000 jobs at the DZA

35 percent in scientific fields

65 percent in non-scientific fields

Menschen lächeln in eine Kamera - in der Mitte Silhouette mit Schrift "Du könntest zu uns passen"
© DESY / Paul Glaser
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Architektenskizze des DZA-Campus auf dem Görlitzer Kahlbaum-Areal
© DESY / Staab Architekten

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Eine Gruppe von DZA-Mitarbeitenden steht vor dem DZA-Gebäude
© DESY / Paul Glaser

About us

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© BLEND3 / Frank Grätz

Marina Heimann, Managing Director futureSAX

We see the establishment of the DZA (German Center of Astrophysics) in Lusatia as forward-thinking. The DZA will help strengthen the Saxon innovation ecosystem.

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© IBM Deutschland

Frank Theisen, Vice President IBM Technology DACH

As the DZA will increase attractiveness for the region, this will in turn also create attractiveness for the younger generation. We are therefore interested in both, a long-term and strategic cooperation with the DZA.

Current Job Announcements

Unique Opportunities to Contribute to the Construction

The DZA team is expanding. Starting in 2023, a three-year construction phase began, with the goal of establishing the DZA as an independent institution by 2026. This construction phase is being jointly organized by the German Electron Synchrotron (DESY) and TU Dresden. During this time, there is a unique opportunity to actively contribute to building a major research center and help shape future structures.

Jobs in 8 Areas
DZA Work Packages:
  1. Project Management
  2. Astrophysics
  3. Data Science
  4. Technology Development
  5. Innovation and Transfer
  6. Low Seismic Lab
  7. Campus Design & Construction
  8. Transformation

Please see the German version of this webpage for open job vacancies. Translations into other languages are a work in progress.