Research Associate (m/f/x)

Technische Universität Dresden; Dresden; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Annual bonus

Pension scheme (VBL)

Public transport access

Parking facilities

Modern labs

Health promotion

Training courses

Job summary

Technische Universität Dresden invites a PhD student to join the TRR Graduate School. The role centers on modeling operations of emerging computing architectures, designing compiler abstractions, and building a programming framework for 3D systems.

You will work in an international, open environment with flexible hours, and benefit from TV-L employment, 30 days of vacation, and opportunities for training. English fluency is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent university degree in CS, math or EE or equivalent.
• Strong C/C++ software development background.
• Experience with compilers (LLVM/MLIR) and automatic optimization.
• Knowledge of computer architecture and related fundamentals.
• High academic performance with quick progression in studies.
• Willingness to work in an international, diverse environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; independent, goal-driven work.
• Fluent in English; German language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Model operations of emerging computing architectures.
• Design compiler abstractions.
• Develop a programming framework for 3D systems.

Skills

C/C++ development

LLVM/MLIR

Code optimization

Computer architecture

English fluency

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Tasks

The PhD student will be mostly in charge of modeling operations of emerging computing architectures, designing compiler abstractions, and working towards a programming framework for the 3D systems.

Requirements

excellent university degree (Master/ diploma or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering or a relevant area sound knowledge in C/C++ software development, experience in compilers (LLVM, MLIR) and automatic code optimization, knowledgeable in computer architecture above-average degree achieved in short study period willingness and ability to think beyond the boundaries of your field, to act in an international and diverse environment and to live an open and constructive communication strong analytic and problem-solving skills, creativity an independent, target- and solution-driven work attitude fluency in English, knowledge of German would be a plus

We offer

A varied and challenging research task, embedded in a friendly, inclusive and supportive team of the TRR’s Principal Investigators (i.e., project leaders and supervisors). We maintain an open and cooperative work attitude with maximum personal responsibility, mutual support with a solution-oriented approach, and flexible working hours where possible. As a PhD student you will be integrated in the TRR’s Graduate School as well as becoming a member of the TUD’ Graduate Academy. Both will offer tailored educational programs and individual supervision agreements. In addition, TUD offers:

• employment in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement for the public service of the Länder (TV-L) an individual assignment of the collective agreement experience level taking into account your previous professional experience
• 30 days annual vacation (based on a 5-day workweek)
• annual bonus payment (restrictions apply)
• additional pension scheme (VBL)
• very good accessibility by public transport
• car parking facilities
• state-of-the-art buildings with labs equipped to a high technical standard
• a wide range of offers for health promotion and for the compatibility of family and career
• numerous opportunities for further training, including language courses, IT courses and other courses