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About the Role

This position is within the Computational Nano Optics research group, focusing on the development and application of photonic and quantum technologies. The role involves creating simulation setups, testing performance on various hardware, and investigating optimal usage scenarios for GPU-based computations.

Responsibilities

• Creation of a setup for the FEM-based simulation of optical metasurfaces
• Performance test of simulations running on different hardware, in particular on graphic cards (GPUs) and a CPU-based HPC computation cluster
• Investigation of optimal usage scenarios for GPU based computations

Requirements

• Completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Theoretical Physics, Computational Physics, or Mathematics
• Knowledge in numerics for PDEs and optimization
• Experience in running and managing large-scale simulations on HPC systems
• Good programming skills in Python, Matlab and C++
• Good command of spoken and written English

Skills

• Python
• Matlab
• C++
• FEM-based simulation
• GPU computation
• HPC systems

Location

• Germany

Work Type

• Full-time
• Limited contract

Experience Level

• Master's degree or equivalent

Education Level

• Master's degree or equivalent in Theoretical Physics, Computational Physics, or Mathematics

Salary/Compensations

• Remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector

Benefits

• Friendly work environment
• Flexible work and meeting times
• Excellent equipment
• Challenging professional environment
• Active onboarding process
• Professional training opportunities and support in professional development
• Additional pension scheme (VBL)
• 30 days annual leave
• Flexible working hours (flexitime)
• Annual bonus payment
• Capital allowance of up to € 150 per month, or alternatively a BVG job ticket plus the remaining balance
• Use of canteens and sports programs of the Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) at reduced rates

About the Company

• Photonics is a key enabling technology of the 21st century.
• Data-based methods play an essential role in the development and application of photonic and quantum technologies.
• In areas such as sensor technology and quality control, the evaluation of data enables decision-making and quantification processes.

Equal Opportunity

• Applicants with disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified.
• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply, since women are under-represented in natural sciences and ZIB seeks to increase the proportion of women in this field.