Shaping change: this is what drives us at Forschungszentrum Jülich. As a member of the Helmholtz Association with some 7,600 employees, we conduct interdisciplinary research into a digitalized society, a climate-friendly energy system, and a sustainable economy. We focus on the natural, life, and engineering sciences in the fields of information, energy, and bioeconomy. We combine this with expertise in high‑performance computing and artificial intelligence using unique scientific infrastructures.
Are you interested in modern software engineering and cutting-edge research topics? At the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) we operate one of the most powerful computer systems for scientific and technical applications in Europe and make it available for research purposes to scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich, in Germany, and throughout Europe. Besides running cutting-edge computing systems, we write and support research software for the solution of urgent questions in different domain sciences. To achieve this goal, we actively participate and shape national and international initiatives and projects.
Research Software Engineer
Support software developers within the Helmholtz Association by providing advice in the areas of research software engineering (RSE) and high-performance computing (HPC)
- Create your own RSE training courses and offer them to interested parties from a wide range of disciplines
- Keep an eye on new trends, techniques, events and opportunities, evaluate them for the software developers of the Helmholtz Association and provide the community with information about them
Actively participate in national and international RSE activities such as conferences and workshops, but also in joint position papers and projects
- Take responsibility for an existing research software and help to advance it
You have a Master’s degree in the field of mathematics, computer science, natural science, engineering, or a related discipline
- You should know your way around modern software engineering and have already gained experience with research software
- You are not afraid of other people’s codes and you are tolerant when it comes to coding styles, design decisions, and so on
- Experience with Python, MPI, and mathematical software is an advantage
- Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the CEFR). Ideally your very good German skills round off your profile
Our Benefits for You:
Interdisciplinary collaboration in an international, committed, and collegial team, embedding your own work in the HIFIS Platform, the Joint Lab HiRSE, and the JuRSE Community of Practice at Forschungszentrum Jülich
- Work environment: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
- You can look forward to a comprehensive occupational health management program with a wide range of offerings - e. g., In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counseling team are available to assist you on site
- Work-life balance: Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. Vacation: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e. g. between Christmas and New Year's)
- Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
- Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 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. Support for international employees: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:
A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.
We look forward to receiving your online application.