Postdoc: HPC for Next-Gen Simulations

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Stockholms kommun

On-site

SEK 420,000 - 540,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in High-Performance Computing. The role focuses on developing technology-aware algorithms for leading HPC codes such as GROMACS, Neko, and VeloxChem, with emphasis on energy efficiency and data-centric optimization.

You will collaborate across interdisciplinary teams within the KCSC to advance software for next‑generation hardware. The position, funded for up to two years, invites candidates with a doctoral degree and strong

Qualifications

A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
Familiarity with performance modeling, analysis and optimization for heterogeneous architectures.
Experience with developing code for molecular dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, or quantum chemistry.
Experience working with large-scale scientific software projects and collaboration.
Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a focus on gender equality.

Responsibilities

Pioneer innovative, technology-aware algorithmic techniques targeting flagship HPC codes (GROMACS, Neko, VeloxChem).
Redesign key algorithms for modern HPC architectures with energy efficiency as a metric.
Publish research in high-profile venues and contribute to upstream flagship codebases.