Postdoc in Lattice Field Theory

Work group:

JSC - Jülich Supercomputing Centre

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description:

Your Job:

• Developing efficient methods for lattice field theory problems
• Implementing these methods on highly-scalable supercomputer architectures
• Applying for and taking care of supercomputer resources
• Coaching of bachelor and master students
• Publishing results in physics journals and presenting them at international conferences

All these tasks are in collaboration with the scientists at JSC and in the Budapest-Marseille-Wuppertal lattice.

Your Profile:

• Masters degree and PhD in theoretical particle physics
• Strong motivation for working in the field
• Willingness present results at international conferences
• Good command of English; knowledge of German is not a prerequisite (courses are offered)
• Structured and systematic working style and ability to work cooperatively in international teams

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• Access to and discretionary resources on the latest HPC Systems, such as the upcoming exascale system “JUPITER”
• Opportunities to participate in international conferences and workshops
• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
• Exploration and preparation of next career opportunities supported by our Career Center & Postdoc Office ( www.fz-juelich.de/en/career-center-postdoc-office )
• Extensive company health management
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: go.fzj.de/benefits

The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

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.

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.