Postdoc for Trans-Neptunian Objects

Pantalent; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany seeks a postdoctoral researcher to develop machine learning tools for assessing Trans-Neptunian objects. The role requires expertise in N-body simulations, programming (C/C++) and machine learning. Ideal candidates hold a Master's and PhD in relevant fields and are self-motivated team players. The position offers flexible work arrangements, comprehensive training, and 30 days of annual leave.

Leistungen

Comprehensive training courses

Extensive company health management

Flexible working hours

30 days of annual leave

Support for international employees

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in N-body simulations and the comparison of simulation and observation results.
• Unbiased approach to different theoretical models.
• Proven record in publication of results in high-impact journals.

Aufgaben

• Perform scientific work on the research topic, in collaboration with SDLAA members.
• Cooperate with partners in Dynaverse on relevant adjacent topics.
• Prepare and publish results in collaboration meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Kenntnisse

N-body simulations

Machine Learning

HPC system usage

Parallel/distributed computing

GPU-based programming

Programming in C/C++/Fortran

Software development

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Written/spoken English

Knowledge of German

Ausbildung

Master and PhD degree in astronomy, physics, computer science

Jobbeschreibung

Work group:

JSC - Jülich Supercomputing Centre

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description:

Your Job:

The project focusses on Tans-Neptunian objects. The key objective is to develop ML tools that provide a quantitative assessment for the quality of fit between observed properties of Trans-Neptunian objects for the various suggested theoretical models. The developed workflow should also be applicable to the other discovery science projects in Dynaverse. Your tasks in detail:

• Perform scientific work on the research topic, in collaboration with SDLAA members.
  
• Cooperate with partners in Dynaverse on relevant adjacent topics.
  
• Prepare and publish results in collaboration meetings, workshops and conferences and the preparation of project reports.
  
• Develop and apply software tools.
  
• Documentations of software and data according to the FAIR data principles.
  
• Contributions to workshops and training activities.

Your Profile:

• Master and PhD degree in astronomy, physics, computer science or equivalent fields of study.
  
• Proven experience in N-body simulations and the comparison of simulation and observation results.
  
• Machine Learning skills to automise comparison process.
  
• Unbiased approach to different theoretical models.
  
• Experience in HPC system usage and parallel/distributed computing.
  
• Knowledge in GPU-based programming would be considered an asset.
  
• Proven record in publication of results in high-impact journals.
  
• Programming experience in at least one the following: C, C++, Fortran.
  
• Proven background in software development.
  
• Great ability to work in a multidisciplinary team of scientists with heterogeneous backgrounds solving scientifically challenging problems on large computers.
  
• Self-motivated personality with very good command of written/spoken English and ideally a very good command of German.

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours ( go.fzj.de/near-full-time )
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: go.fzj.de/benefits

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), pay group 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. 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.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: go.fzj.de/equality

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.