Postdoctoral Researcher Computational Science Methods

Karlstad University; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Mobile work up to 50%

Public transport subsidy (Deutschland‑

Zusammenfassung

DESY in Hamburg invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Science Methods. The role focuses on HPC simulations and research software engineering for massively parallel molecular coupling software, including ls1 mardyn and MaMiCo, with activity in teaching support and publications.

The appointment is limited to 2 years, with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or comparable field.
• Deep knowledge of scientific computing and HPC methods.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Research on HPC simulation software for molecular-continuum problems.
• Develop research software for massively parallel molecular and coupling software.
• Support teaching and prepare publications; present results at conferences.

Kenntnisse

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Scientific computing

High-performance computing

Ausbildung

PhD in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science

University degree in Mathematics, Physics, or CS

Tools

ls1 mardyn

MaMiCo

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoctoral Researcher Computational Science Methods

Remuneration Group 13 | Limited: 2 years | Starting date: 01.12.2026 | ID: FHPO010/2026 | Deadline: 18.09.2026 | Full-time/Part-time

DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.

The DESY group "Information Technology" (IT) is participating in a variety of high profile national and European projects, evaluating new and innovative IT technologies. Recently, a new research group on computational and data science methods was launched within IT. The focus is to develop novel, efficient algorithms and methods to cope with the big amounts of data that require processing (incl. machine learning), as well as to develop innovative simulation technologies, for example for particle and multiscale problems.

About your role:

• Research on HPC simulation software, particularly molecular-continuum simulations on supercomputer architectures
• Research Software Engineering for massively parallel molecular and coupling software (especially ls1 mardyn, MaMiCo)
• Supporting the professorship of HPC & Data Science in research and teaching
• Preparation of publications; presentation of results at scientific conferences and related activities

Good reasons to join:

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work-life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

About you:

• Successfully completed university degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a comparable field as well as successfully completed PhD
• ln-depth expertise in methods of scientific computing and high-performance computing
• Strong, interdisciplinary teamwork and communication skills

DESY promotes equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion . We therefore welcome applications from people of all dimensions of diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons and those with equivalent status will be given preference if they are equally qualified (sbv.desy.de).

Job details

Title

Postdoctoral Researcher Computational Science Methods

2026-09-18 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
2026-09-18 23:59 (CET)

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