Academic Researcher (f/m/d) (TVL-E13) Research Software Engineer with expertise in biomolecular modeling

The Scientific Software Center (SSC) at the Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing, Heidelberg University, aims to improve sustainability of research software and professionalization of its development. The SSC develops software solutions for this purpose, advises researchers and promotes the recognition of RSEs in the scientific community. With funding from the Klaus Tschira Foundation, we are setting up a Biostructure Hub to support AI-based biomacromolecular structure prediction for which we are looking to expand our team as soon as possible with an

Ihre Aufgaben

• Development of scientific software for research projects in close consultation with researchers

• Advising researchers at Heidelberg University on the development and use of research software, and interpretation of results

• Development of scripts and optimized software installations for university compute resources

• Conception and implementation of training courses and web-based materials on biomolecular modeling and structure prediction research software such as AlphaFold

Ihr Profil

• Preferably a doctoral degree, but MSc are also encouraged to apply. A master's degree is a prerequisite for this position

• Expert domain knowledge in biomacromolecular modeling and structure prediction

• Experience with research software development during university study and/or completion of Master's / PhD / further academic employment

• Excellent knowledge of Python

• Experience with high-performance computing

• Knowledge of good software development practice: version control, documentation, CI/CD etc.

• Independent, structured way of working

• Ability to work to defined timelines

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work in teams and communicate progress

• Very good knowledge of English

Wir bieten Ihnen

• Involvement in cutting-edge research projects in an international environment

• Work in an innovative environment with the opportunity of professional training and qualification in the emerging professional field of research software engineering

• Flexible working hours and a good work-life balance

• Opportunity for further training and building a professional network by participating in national and international conferences

• A dedicated team that supports each other

• Modern workplace and attractive location in the Neuenheimer Feld with good public transport connections

• Subsidized Deutschlandticket as "Jobticket"

• Access to our university sports offers

Kontakt

The developers of the Scientific Software Center are happy to provide you with further information and can be reached via ssc@iwr.uni-heidelberg.de.

The position is for three years. Salary is dependent on qualification at TV-L E13. Your application is required to include a certificate of your Master′s degree and needs to be sent in one collated PDF file. Please send your application by January 15, 2025 to:

Scientific Software Center

Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing (IWR)

Im Neuenheimer Feld 205

69120 Heidelberg

or by email (in one collated PDF file please) to: brigitte.schierloh@iwr.uni-heidelberg.de.

Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. The position can be divided part-time. We ask for your understanding that received application documents cannot be returned. Information on job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market.