Your Job:
You will be
1. developing efficient methods for lattice field theory problems
2. implementing these methods on highly-scalable supercomputing architectures
3. applying for and taking care of supercomputer resources
4. coaching bachelor and master students
5. publishing results in physics journals and presenting them at international conferences
while collaborating with the scientists at JSC an in the Budapest-Marseille-Wuppertal lattice collaboration.
Your Profile:
6. Master and subsequent PhD in theoretical particle physics or similar field
7. Strong motivation for working in the field
8. Extensive experience in managing supercomputer resources
9. Strong skills in algorithm development for large sparse matrices
10. Excellency in programming GPU accelerators from all major vendors
11. Very good command of written and spoken English (at least B2 level according to the CEFR: ), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. Knowledge of German is not prerequisite (courses are offered).
12. Structured and systematic working style and ability to work cooperatively in international teams
Our Offer:
We work on highly topical, socially relevant issues and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change! You can expect a wide range of opportunities:
13. CUTTING-EDGE INFRASTRUCTURE: Access to and discretionary resources on the latest HPC systems, including our exascale system “JUPITER”
14. KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
15. WORK-LIFE BALANCE: Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
16. VACATION: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off ( between Christmas and New Year`s)
17. FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time ( ), allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
18. FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 -14 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website:. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 69 and following of the PDF download
19. FIXED-TERM: The position is limited to 2 years
In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.
The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: and on specific support options for women:
We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.
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