Scientist (f/m/d) Scientific software development and user support in the field of materials researc

Scientist (f/m/d) Scientific software development and user support in the field of materials research
full time position, part time possible

Your Tasks

You will be involved in research software engineering (RSE) in the context of high-performance computing in the field of materials research.

An important focus of your work is the development of domain-specific languages and supporting tools as interfaces to improve the usability of the codes, models, and data, as well as the productivity of end users, the reusability of code and data, and thus to avoid unnecessary calculations.

You will conduct methodological research and actively participate in the planning, implementation, and testing of new features, as well as in bug fixes.

Another task is the continuous maintenance of software repositories and databases.

You will publish the results of your methodological research at conferences and in seminars.

You will support users in the use of the newly developed tools in their projects and occasionally organize tutorials for them.

Your Profile

You hold a finished Study (Masterlevel) and a PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or another STEM subject

Strong programming skills in Python

Strong knowledge of software development, ideally with experience in a scientific-technical environment

Experience with Git, Gitlab, and/or Github; experience with continuous integration is an advantage

Basic knowledge of high-performance computing

Very good English language skills

Linux, database knowledge (MongoDB), and other programming language skills (such as C++, Fortran) are an advantage

Interest in working on an interdisciplinary project with scientific and technical challenges, as well as solving the tasks in the project independently or together with an interdisciplinary team in a short period of time

Experience in dealing with cooperation partners and customers is an advantage

We Offer

Science for Impact: Engage with topics of societal relevance in an excellent scientific environment that enables change

Family-friendliness: The "KIT Family +" program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives

Flexible Working Hours: Take advantage of flexible hours schemes, remote work options, part time models, and a 30 day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work life balance

Stay Healthy: Under the motto "Fit at KIT – Body, Mind and Soul", we promote your well being through fitness classes, mental health programmes, and regular preventive health examinations

Individualised Extra Benefits: Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes

Career-Building and Developmental Opportunities: We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth

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