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PostDoc (f/m/d) in Computer Science
- Academic Employee with PhD degree for the Research Group Exascale Algorithm Engineering

Organizational unit

Scientific Computing Center (SCC)

Job description

The Scientific Computing Center is the Information Technology Center of KIT.

The Research Group Exascale Algorithm Engineering of SCC works at the interface of algorithmics, parallel computing, and applications in networked systems. Our teaching is delivered as part of the Institute of Theoretical Informatics.

In the focus of this position there is research on parallel discrete algorithms that have a strong foundation in theory and are practical at the same time. You can find selected examples of our previous research work at https://eae.iti.kit.edu/26.php. Tasks associated with the position are:

  • Development of novel algorithmic methods at the interface of discrete algorithms and high-performance computing
  • Investigation of the algorithms’ theoretical properties
  • Research software engineering (implementation of the developed algorithms)
  • Empirical investigation of use cases
  • Scientific exchange and publication of results
  • Participation in the preparation of research proposals

Starting date

01.09.2025

Personal qualification

Job requirements:

  • A master's degree and doctorate in computer science (or a closely related field, e.g., applied mathematics) with excellent grades
  • Excellent knowledge of the design, theoretical and experimental analysis, and implementation of discrete algorithms and data structures; graph algorithms and C++ as a programming language are of particular interest
  • Very good knowledge of parallel programming concepts and technologies
  • Excellent English skills; good German skills are an advantage but not required
  • Self-motivation, teamwork skills, and a willingness to conduct excellent scientific research, including interdisciplinary work

Curious about an exciting and versatile role in an agile team? Discover more about SCC as your professional place to be: https://www.scc.kit.edu/en/aboutus/working-at-scc.php

This is what we offer

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

Salary

Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Contract duration

until Oct 31st, 2027

Application up to

28.07.2025

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Henning Meyerhenke, meyerhenke@kit.edu,

(Tel. +49-721-608-49330, Geb. 50.34, Am Fasanengarten 5, 76131 Karlsruhe)

Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 281/2025.

Vacancy number: 281/2025

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

Contact

Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Mr Meschar
Phone: +49 721 608-25029,

Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany

 

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