Research Software Engineer

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.

Your Job

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 Collect knowledge and existing technologies in the field of RSE and bring together people with similar problems and solutions 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

Your Profile

You have a Masters 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 already have experience as a trainer in the field of RSE and/or HPC and are willing to expand on this experience You are not afraid of other peoples 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 You have excellent communication skills and you are not afraid of talking with people across hierarchies Social competence and good communication skills for collaborative work in interdisciplinary teams are one of your strengths

Our Benefits for You

Meaningful tasks: 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: Excellent scientific equipment and the latest technology Knowledge & further training: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support Health & well-being: Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive occupational health management program with a wide range of offerings 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 Vacation: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e. g. between Christmas and New Years) Flexibility: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs Fair remuneration: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TV-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service) Fixed-term: The position is initally limited to 2 years Support for international employees: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started