Scientific Researcher for the SUSFECIT project

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Germany is seeking a candidate for a scientific computing position to advance environmental sustainability in research. Responsibilities include analyzing energy profiles, developing digital twins, and collaborating with scientific partners. Applicants should have a Master's or PhD in a related field, practical experience in data analysis, knowledge of federated computing, and excellent English skills. The position offers a supportive work environment, flexible hours, and a secure workplace.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly atmosphere

Comprehensive training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with data analyses and related tools.
• Knowledge in federated computing environments.

Aufgaben

• Investigate, analyze, and design energy and compute load profiles.
• Develop and test digital twin for ecosystems.
• Create forecasting models for load and power profiles.
• Draft implementation plans and write tutorials.

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

Python or modern programming

Scientific federated computing

Research software engineering

Strong teamwork

Excellent English communication

Ausbildung

Masters and/or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Work group

IT

Area of research

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Starting date

02.12.2025

Job description

DESY

Scientific computing contributes significantly to the CO2 footprint created by research conducted in ErUM (Exploration of Universe and Matter). In order to advance the environmental sustainability in this area the SUSFECIT (Sustainable Federated Compute Infrastructures) research network has been proposed with the goal to contribute to developing a strategy and interlinked software ecosystems to reduce the CO2 footprint and to increase the energy efficiency of distributed computing resources. The basic idea is to exploit the dispatchability of compute jobs in space and time and use the partition of a federated computing infrastructure at a place, which at a certain time, is (dominantly) powered by renewable energies such as from wind turbines and solar power plants. Together with project partners and stakeholders from a larger collaboration, the successful candidate will investigate, analyse and design energy and compute load profiles together with the scientific partners of the ErUM community. Additionally, development and testing of a digital twin (simulation) including the integration of additional research data centers of the partners and usage in a Germany-wide federated computing model needs to be done. In this context forecasting models need to be integrated and optimized for usage in this interlinked ecosystem. This should result in drafting of an implementation plan with local users and ErUM partners. Finally tutorials for the creation of awareness and education of scientists need to be created.

About your role

• Investigation, analysis and design of energy and compute load profiles
• Development and testing of a digital twin and integration into the interlinked ecosystems
• Development of forecasting models for load and power profiles
• Drafting of an implementation plan
• Writing of tutorials for education of scientists
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Publication and presentation of research results

About you

• Successfully completed university degree (masters and/or PhD) in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or a related field
• Practical experience with scientific data analyses and the relevant tools
• Knowledge in scientific federated computing environments
• Practical experience in Python or any modern programming language
• Experience with research software engineering practices (git, unit testing, containers)
• Experience with experimental research methods for universe and matter is a plus
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Autonomous working methods and abilities to conceptualize software related research work

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.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal.

DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.

You can find further information here: www.desy.de/career/

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Phone: [phone]‑3392

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.