Scientific Programmer (all genders)

European Geosciences Union (EGU); Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible work arrangements

Deutschlandticket public transport

Zusammenfassung

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg, Germany is seeking a Scientific Programmer (all genders) for a three-year fixed-term appointment in the Scientific Computing Laboratory. You will advance ICON/Cleo HPC capabilities, collaborate with European partners on the PHOENIX project, and contribute to model evaluation and development in a highly interdisciplinary setting.

Required are a PhD and strong programming skills (preferably C++ with Kokkos), plus HPC experience and the ability

Qualifikationen

• A degree in computer science, software engineering, physics, or related fields.
• Excellent programming skills with collaborative coding experience, ideally C++ and Kokkos.
• Experience in high-performance computing and particle methods for climate models.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team; fluent in English; German welcome but not required.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to enabling large-scale ICON simulations coupled with the super-droplet model Cleo for cloud microphysics.
• Generalise Cleo and its coupling to ICON for a broader range of particle-based use-cases.
• Collaborate with European partners in the EU Lighthouse Code project, PHOENIX.
• Support the model evaluation and development of ICON and Cleo.

Kenntnisse

C++

Kokkos

HPC

English

Ausbildung

PhD

Jobbeschreibung

Scientific Programmer (all genders)

The MPI-M is seeking to appoint a Scientific Programmer (W-0066 | all genders) for a fixed term of three years in the Scientific Computing Laboratory.

Employer: Max Planck Institute for Meteorology

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Sector: Academic

Relevant divisions: Atmospheric Sciences (AS), Earth and Space Science Informatics (ESSI)

Type: Full time

Level: Experienced

Salary: Open

Required education: PhD

Application deadline: 23 August 2026

Posted: 5 August 2026

Your Responsibilities

• Contribute to enabling large-scale ICON simulations coupled with the super-droplet model Cleo for cloud microphysics
• Generalise Cleo and its coupling to ICON for a broader range of particle-based use-cases
• Collaborate with European partners in the EU funded Lighthouse Code project, PHOENIX (Performance and Heterogeneous Optimised Earth-system modelling with Next-generation ICON eXecution)
• Support the model evaluation and development of ICON and Cleo

Your Profile

• A degree in computer science, software engineering, physics, or related fields
• Excellent programming skills, evidence of collaborative coding and ideally experience with C++ and Kokkos
• Experience in high-performance computing
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Interest in working with particle methods and km-scale climate models
• Proficiency in English, German language skills are welcome but not required

Our Offer

• Participation in the European Lighthouse code project, developing the state-of-the‑art earth-system model ICON and the super‑droplet model Cleo
• Contribute to a challenging part of science in an international, interdisciplinary and intellectually stimulating environment
• Access to complex workflows on the cutting edge of what is technologically possible, as well as working for and with an open‑source community
• Excellent opportunities for further (self‑)training and development, self‑organised and/or in external courses and events
• A network of experienced and innovative colleagues within the institute, and at project partner institutions with a long‑proven tradition of sharing knowledge and information
• Possibility for flexible time‑management and measures to support work‑life balance
• Attractive benefits including subsidy for public transport across Germany (Deutschlandticket)

Employment Conditions

• Candidates will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications and ability to fulfil the responsibilities outlined for this project. Remuneration will be in line with the German civil service (E14 TVöD), including comprehensive social security benefits. The conditions of employment, including upgrading and duration, will follow the rules of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science and those of the German civil service. In principle, the position is full-time. However, part-time applications may be considered
• The position is for a period of 3 years and the starting date is as soon as possible
• The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of persons with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from qualified persons with disabilities. The Max Planck Society is committed to gender equality and diversity and seeks to increase the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore strongly encourages women to apply

Documents Required

• a cover letter
• a detailed curriculum vitae
• relevant certificates
• the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two referees

About Us

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI‑M) is a multidisciplinary center for climate and Earth system research located in Hamburg, Germany. It is one of the premier climate science research institutes in the world. Located in the heart of one of Europe’s most livable and vibrant cities, it provides a highly international and interdisciplinary environment to conduct scientific research as well as access to state‑of-the‑art scientific facilities. You can also have a virtual tour to our campus.

Contact

Dr. Daniel Klocke

Dr. Clara Bayley

Max Planck Institute for Meteorology

Bundesstraße 53

20146 Hamburg

Germany

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