Scientific Programmer (m/f/d) Biogeochemical Model Development and Integration

Euraxess; Bremen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen invites applications for a Scientific Programmer (m/f/d) in Biogeochemical Model Development and Integration. The role focuses on advancing ocean carbon cycle modelling within Earth System Models and coordinating integration of new process representations.

You will work in an international, interdisciplinary team, maintain and extend the HAMOCC code, ensure software quality, and support researchers with new components.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in oceanography, climate science, physics, mathematics, or a related field; PhD is advantageous.
• Experience with numerical modelling and analysis of large simulation datasets.
• Knowledge of ocean biogeochemistry or Earth System Modelling.
• Fluent in English with strong scientific writing and collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and develop the HAMOCC ocean biogeochemical model code.
• Coordinate integration of new process representations across projects.
• Establish and maintain software quality standards, testing procedures, and documentation.
• Support researchers in implementing and evaluating new model components.
• Ensure scientific consistency and long-term maintainability of the code base.

Kenntnisse

Fortran programming

Python programming

Shell scripting

HPC environments

Git version control

Ausbildung

PhD advantageous

Degree in oceanography / climate science / physics / mathematics

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Jobbeschreibung

Offer Description

The Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology is a research institute of the Max Planck Society. It was founded in 1992 in the State of Bremen and employs around 200 staff members. In close collaboration with numerous university and non-university research institutions, we explore the diversity and function of microorganisms in the ocean and their interactions with their environment. Scientists from all over the world, engineers, technicians and administrative staff together make an important contribution to global marine and environmental research.

Position Title

Scientific Programmer (m/f/d)

Biogeochemical Model Development and Integration

The department investigates the dynamics of the ocean carbon cycle, its variability and predictability, and its role in the Earth system through climate-carbon cycle feedbacks operating across timescales from days to millennia. A central objective is to improve the representation of marine carbon, nutrient cycling and microbial processes in Earth System Models while increasing spatial model resolution to capture key physical and biogeochemical dynamics in the ocean.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the ocean biogeochemical model code of the HAMOCC model
• Coordinate integration of new process representations developed across multiple projects
• Establish and maintain software quality standards, testing procedures, and documentation
• Support researchers in implementing and evaluating new model components
• Ensure scientific consistency and long-term maintainability of the code base

Qualifications

• Degree in oceanography, climate science, physics, mathematics, or a related field (PhD is advantageous)
• Experience with numerical modelling and analysis of large simulation datasets
• Knowledge of ocean biogeochemistry or Earth System Modelling
• Strong proficiency in scientific programming in Fortran, Python, Shell scripting (Bash) or comparable languages
• Experience with HPC environments and scientific workflows
• Experience with software engineering best practices, including Git version control, software testing and debugging, code review workflows, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Fluent in English, with solid scientific writing skills and a strong interest in working collaboratively within an international and interdisciplinary team

What we offer

This position is initially offered for three years. Continuation beyond the initial term is intended, subject to satisfactory performance, applicable legal requirements, and the availability of funding.

We offer a position in an international scientific environment. You can expect a multifaceted job with challenging tasks in an exciting, academic work environment. You will have a high degree of autonomy and creative freedom, and we will promote your further education, e.g. within the framework of external courses and certifications. The compatibility of private life, family and career are important components of our personnel policy. You will be paid according to the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD Bund). Allowances are possible depending on qualifications and areas of responsibility.

The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.