Job description: Scientific Programmer in deep learning model development (m/f/d/x)

Background
With the project Deepcloud, we will leverage the machine-learning revolution to better understand clouds and their role in the climate system. Our aim is to train a deep learning model on observations and physical models to represent cloud processes across scales from individual turbulent eddies to cloud systems spanning hundreds of kilometers. We will use this fully data-driven model to understand how clouds respond to and influence climate change.

Your Tasks

• Develop, train, and apply the Deepcloud model in collaboration with other team members
• Leading the code development for the core model
• Data preprocessing and training for diverse data sources, including observational datasets

Your Profile

• Master's degree in computational science, mathematics, physics, or a related subject, and several years of experience in software development
• Strong knowledge of Python, experience with handling large datasets, experience with high-performance computing infrastructures
• Basic knowledge in German (approximately equivalent to CEFR level A1 / A2)
• Very good English knowledge (approximately equivalent to CEFR level C1)

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• PhD in computational science, mathematics, physics, or a related subject

Further Information

The AWI is characterized by

• Our scientific success - excellent research
• Collaboration and cooperation - intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
• Opportunities to develop – on the job and towards other positions
• An international environment – everyday contact with people from all over the world
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working up to 50% of regular working hours
• Health promotion and company fitness with Hansefit and Wellhub
• Support services and a culture of reconciling work and family
• Occupational pension provision (VBL)

AWI values diversity and actively promotes gender parity, as well as an open, inclusive environment that provides equal opportunities. We are convinced that diverse teams and a variety of perspectives enrich our work and our daily collaboration. In a continuous process of learning and reflection, we aim to ensure that all our employees can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from qualified people regardless of binary and non-binary genders, race and nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disabilities, neurodivergence, sexual orientation, and other identities.

Applicants with disabilities will be given preference when equal qualifications are present.

AWI fosters work-family compatibility in various ways. As a new international member of our team, you can be sure that we will help you settle in. Our Family Office and International Office will be glad to support you, even before you start at AWI.

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.