Student Research Assistant (f / m / d) in High Performance Computing and AI

Leibniz-Rechenzentrum der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften; Garching bei München; Vor Ort; EUR 20.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A Bavarian research institute is seeking a part-time student researcher to support the development of benchmarks using native computing units (NPUs). Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and be enrolled in a Master's program. Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, along with background in parallel computing, is required. This role offers flexible working hours and a collaborative research environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working model

International work environment

Opportunities for creative contributions

Qualifikationen

• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming languages.
• Background in parallel computing and HPC systems.
• Experience with MPI framework is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Support development of benchmarks.
• Run benchmarks and profile parallel applications on NPUs using MPI.
• Contribute to technical discussions and evaluation reports.

Kenntnisse

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Parallel computing

Message Passing Interface (MPI)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Currently enrolled in a Masters program

Jobbeschreibung

Description

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Native Computing Units (NPUs) from leverage light to enable ultra-fast and energy-efficient computation. By using photons instead of electrons NPUs can significantly accelerate operations like matrixvector multiplications which are at the core of many HPC and AI applications. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of high-performance computing (HPC) artificial intelligence (AI) and photonic hardware. The student will be part of a research team exploring how NPUs can enhance computational performance helping to develop benchmark and optimize AI and HPC applications for next-generation computing platforms.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Support development of benchmarks
• Run benchmarks and profile parallel applications on NPUs using MPI
• Take part in project meetings, contribute to technical discussions, help contributing to the report with evaluation results

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field
• Currently enrolled in a Masters program in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming languages
• Background in parallel computing and HPC systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Message Passing Interface (MPI) framework
• Understanding of AI / ML principles and common libraries or frameworks
• Previous involvement in academic writing

Conditions

Area

Future Computing Group

Working time

Part time (8-10 hrs)

Flexible working model with electronic time recording

Term of the contract

until 31.01.2026

Remuneration

1400 / hour or 1575 / hour (Bachelor)

What can you find with us

Are you looking for a multifaceted and intellectually stimulating position in a dynamic cooperative and innovative work environment? Then LRZ is the place to be for you! Here at LRZ a collegial, appreciative work environment meets an international crowd of experts who work together to advance IT services for ground-breaking research. We offer flexible work schemes for an optimal work-life balance. Our staff values their creative leeway. As an institute of the Bavarian Academy of Science and Humanities we offer all the benefits of public service. And of course no wishes remain unfulfilled at the LRZ in terms of technical equipment. We share experiences, constantly review and improve our processes and are proud that our service-quality and data-security are regularly certified and rated highly.

We actively promote diversity and welcome applications from talented individuals regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. We give priority to applications from people with disabilities who are equally qualified (SGB IX).

Further information

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents (including cover letter, CV and certificates) in a PDF file (other file types are not accepted) by latest 13.07.2025.

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About us

Since 1962 Bavarian universities and research institutions have relied on the IT expertise of the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities. When it comes to the digital transformation of science we are traditionally ahead of the game.

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Employment Type

Part-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1