Scientific Programmer for Numerical Modeling and Inversion of Geophysical Data Full-time

Scientific Programmer for Numerical Modeling and Inversion of Geophysical Data

In the coming decades, climate change and shifts in land use will have a significant impact on the productivity of terrestrial ecosystems in terms of the services they provide (food, feed, fiber, energy), as well as on the challenges society must address. At the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Agrosphere (IBG-3), we develop solutions to safeguard ecosystem services based on an improved understanding of hydrological and biogeochemical processes in terrestrial systems. Our focus is on agricultural and forest systems, which are coming under increasing pressure due to global change. Innovative observation technologies are combined with laboratory experiments and modeling to investigate and predict terrestrial processes across scales (from the pore scale through the field scale to the continental scale), thereby contributing to the sustainable use of the natural resources water, soil, and atmosphere.

Your Job

You will contribute to state of the art research on the sustainable use of soil and water resources including improved predictions with terrestrial system models and impact of climate change on terrestrial systems. You will work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary team in an international environment. This includes especially:

• Implementation of hydrogeophysical algorithms for modelling and inversion of electromagnetic induction (EMI) and surface und borehole georadar (GPR)
• Parallelization of state-of-the-art simulation models on high performance computing systems
• Software implementation on high performance computer systems JURECA and JUPITER
• Involvement in software development life-cycle (source control, debugging, testing and documentation)
• Documentation of work progress in project reports and coordination of proposals for computing time on supercomputers
• Technical consultation for institute staff in order to make better use of available HPC platforms

Your Profile

• MSc ideally with succeeding PhD in computer science, geophysics or geosciences (with a strong background in programming and computing) with focus on software development for HPC/Cluster platforms
• Relevant work experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience in the installation, operation and maintenance of Linux-based open-source software packages
• Experience with designing, implementing and maintaining software components using programming languages like C/C++, Fortran and Python;
• Knowledge of parallel programming models like MPI, OpenMP, or Pthreads
• Familiarity with programming languages like Matlab, Cuda, CPU and Shell scripting is of advantage
• Team-oriented with a pro-active attitude to solve problems
• Very good control of English language (at least B2 level according to the CEFR) for daily communication in an internationally composed research team

Our Benefits for You

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:

• Academic Exchange: National and international workshops and conferences offer you the opportunity to learn about the latest developments, gain inspiration for your work, and expand your professional network
• 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 hours, including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
• Knowledge & further training: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
• Health & well-being: Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive occupational health management program with a wide range of offerings – e.g., a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes, and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counseling team are available to assist you on site
• Campus experience: Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view
• Support for international employees: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
• Successful start: It is important to us that you quickly settle into the team and are given structured training for your tasks. We also support you from the very beginning and make your start easier with our Welcome Days and Welcome Guide
• Fair remuneration: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade EG13 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 . The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 69 ff. of the PDF download
• Additional benefits: Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement amounting to 75% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits
• Contract duration: The position is limited to 2 years, with the potential for longer-term prospects

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more.

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: and on specific support options:

Place of Employment: Jülich Start Date: To the next possible date Working Hours: 39 Hours / Week Salary: EG 13 TVöD-Bund Application Deadline: [The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled.]