You will be

• developing efficient methods for lattice field theory problems
  
• implementing these methods on highly-scalable supercomputing architectures
  
• applying for and taking care of supercomputer resources
  
• coaching bachelor and master students
  
• publishing results in physics journals and presenting them at international conferences
  

while collaborating with the scientists at JSC an in the Budapest-Marseille-Wuppertal lattice collaboration.

Your Profile:

• Master and subsequent PhD in theoretical particle physics or similar field
  
• Strong motivation for working in the field
  
• Extensive experience in managing supercomputer resources
  
• Strong skills in algorithm development for large sparse matrices
  
• Excellency in programming GPU accelerators from all major vendors
  
• Very good command of written and spoken English (at least B2 level according to the CEFR: https://go.fzj.de/languagerequirements ), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. Knowledge of German is not prerequisite (courses are offered).
  
• Structured and systematic working style and ability to work cooperatively in international teams
  

Our Offer:

We work on highly topical, socially relevant issues and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change! You can expect a wide range of opportunities:

• CUTTING-EDGE INFRASTRUCTURE: Access to and discretionary resources on the latest HPC systems, including our exascale system "JUPITER”
  
• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
  
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE: Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
  
• VACATION: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s)
  
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time ( https://go.fzj.de/near-full-time ), allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
  
• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 -14 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed . The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 69 and following of the PDF download
  
• FIXED-TERM: The position is limited to 2 years
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options for women: https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey