Research Software Engineer (m/f/d)

The Computational Methods in Systems and Control Theory group at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems in Magdeburg is inviting applications as a Research Software Engineer (m/f/d).

The position is part of the third-party funded NFDI Consortium “Mathematical Research Data Initiative” (MaRDI), representing the field of mathematics in the German National Research Data Initiative (NFDI). MaRDI’s designated goal is to realize the FAIR Data Principles across the entire field of mathematics and its applications. Our goal is the development of a benchmark framework for the evaluation and comparison of emerging algorithms on predefined test sets using comparable metrics. This includes developments of metadata and ontologies as well as the development of appropriate software tools in the context of Model Order Reduction and related fields of the Computational Sciences and Engineering. The position is part of the third measure of task area 2 (Scientific Computing) in the MaRDI consotium. We refer to the MaRDI proposal for further details.

While the central duty is to further the development of the new Python version of the benchmark tool, the successful candidate is also expected to support the project in administrative MaRDI meetings, and in work groups of the NFDI.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in mathematics or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the areas of
  – Research data management and research software engineering.
  – Knowledge of partial differential equation numerics and scientific computing.
  – Knowledge of model order reduction and surrogate modeling.
• Ability to perform independent scientific work, problem solving, and presentation of results.
• Technical skills:
  – Fluency in Python and Python workflows (incl. packaging) is mandatory
  – Substantial knowledge in MATLAB/Octave, Julia is helpful.
  – CI/CD in GitLab highly desirable.
  – HTML/MediWiki skills are optional.
  – SparQL is recommended for integration with the other MaRDI services.

We offer

• Full-time position (TVöD-Bund E13) as research data manager / research software engineer (Part-time possible if desired.)
• A warm working atmosphere in an international and interdisciplinary team
• Challenging research questions and access to high quality software and hardware resources.
• Opportunities for work-life balance and health promotion.

Starting date and runtime

As soon as possible, but no earlier than September 1, 2024.The position is limited until September 30, 2026. (A prolongation for the period 2026–2031 is aspired.)

Applications

Applicants please send their documents preferably by E-Mail to: sek-csc@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de using the code MaRDI TA2M3 24.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

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