Your Job:
1. Investigate the potential of novel computing architectures for lattice field theory workloads
2. Contribute to the design and implementation of an open-source lattice field theory framework, able to target HPC and the above novel architectures
Your Profile:
3. Master’s degree (preferably with subsequent PhD degree) in physics or a related field at the start date (ideally with a background in lattice field theory)
4. Experience and strong interest in high-performance computing
5. Practical experience in collaborative software development (, Git-based workflows)
6. Very good C++ skills
7. Interest in and experience with accelerated architectures (, GPUs or other accelerators)
8. Experience with performance analysis, profiling, and optimization.
Note that it is not necessary to fulfil all of these requirements in order to be considered for the position.
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:
9. MEANINGFUL TASKS: The position offers an interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
10. STATE-OF-THE-ART INFRASTRUCTURE: Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
11. KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
12. 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
13. FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time (, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
14. FAIR REMUNERATION: 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: The monthly salaries in euros can be found here:
15. FIXED-TERM: The position is limited to 2 years
16. VACATION: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off ( between Christmas and New Year`s)
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.
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We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.
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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