HPC Expert (f/m/d) for Scientific Modeling of Geothermal Energy Reservoirs

HPC Expert (f/m/d) for Scientific Modeling of Geothermal Energy Reservoirs

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Since 1962, Bavarian universities and research institutions have relied on the IT expertise of the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities. When it comes to the digital transformation of science, we are traditionally ahead of the game.

Aufgaben

• Collaborating with university researchers in developing a HPC simulation software set‑up for simulating reservoirs of shallow and deep groundwater resources for the evaluation of geothermal energy usage in the southern part of Bavaria
• Support and maintenance of the specially tailored software stack on LRZs High Performance Computing systems
• Help organize the research data management for data inputs of the model and simulation results
• Participate in developing, adapting and testing machine learning algorithms for making projections of groundwater flow using training data generated by the HPC simulations

Profil

• Master's degree (with thesis) or PhD in computer science, geology, hydrology, environmental sciences or any natural science;
• System management and scripting:
  • knowledge of Linux and good fluency on the Linux Command Line (bash);
  • fluency in at least one further programming/scripting language (preferably Python);
  • basic familiarity with scientific modeling/simulation
• C1 level knowledge of English
• A2 level knowledge or higher of German
• Ability to work independently on scientific projects

Preferred Qualifications

• experience with High Performance Computing (e.g., MPI)
• familiarity with git / gitlab / github
• familiarity with geological or hydrological model generation e.g.:
  • PFLOTRAN/FEFLOW
  • ModFlow
  • Petrell
  • Golem/Moose
  • SHEMAT-Suite
• basic knowledge of CI/CD
• familiarity with database systems
• basic knowledge of package/module management systems (e.g., spack)

Area

FOR (Research and Development)

Working time

Full time (40 hrs) / part‑time possible. Flexible working model with electronic time recording.

Term of the contract

, further employment intended.

Remuneration

Up to E 13, see Entgelttabelle TV‑L.

Annual leave / compensatory time off

30 days. (24.12. + 31.12. additionally day off). Overtime is compensated by additional time off.

Further trainings

Individual support for in‑service training and further education.

Mobile work

Up to 60% of work time, when applicable.

Benefits

JobBike, bus and subway (U6) on the doorstep, free parking, pension plan of the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL), state‑of‑the‑art work equipment.

Important note

Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany is required for non‑EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit and sufficient German language skills may not be considered.

EEO statement

We actively promote diversity and welcome applications from talented individuals, regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. We give priority to applications from people with disabilities who are equally qualified (SGB IX).

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