Specialist (m/f/d) in Scientific Computing and IT Infrastructure

Specialist (m/f/d) in Scientific Computing and IT Infrastructure

The HZI is looking for a scientific computing and IT infrastructure specialist in the newly established Digital Office department.

The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, based in Braunschweig, is a member of the Helmholtz Association and conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to combat infectious diseases faster and more effectively. Our common goal is to find new approaches to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Our research focuses on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system, and new active agents and vaccines.

The digital transformation has become a central challenge in both the science and administration of the HZI. Rapid technological development is revolutionising the way life science research is conducted and how we organise the administration of a research centre. Above all, digitalisation offers great opportunities and possibilities for new insights and better work results. However, digitalisation also creates major challenges for HZI employees in dealing with digital tools and in areas such as information security and data protection.
The Digital Office is a newly established department that is currently being set up. It requires creativity and a willingness to shape the future.

The department\’s main tasks are to coordinate the HZI\’s digital health activities, to create and implement the fields of the scientific digitalisation strategy and to implement the administrative digitalisation strategy. For this task, we are looking for innovative minds who are keen to shape the future.

Tasks:

• Analysis of research processes, systems used and the resulting infrastructure requirements.
• Strategic conception and continuous development of the IT infrastructure for scientific computing at the HZI with its associated locations.
• Conception and continuous development of the necessary use and integration of cloud computing services and AI.
• Advising researchers in the field of HPC, cloud services and AI.
• Project work within the research IT infrastructure.
• Development of exchange formats and decision-making bodies.
• Networking of relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Prerequisites:

• Degree in computer science or a similar subject.
• In-depth knowledge of the design, installation and operation of high-performance computing clusters (CPU- and GPU-based clusters) and management and backup systems.
• Experience with batch systems (e.g. SLURM, PBS), parallel file systems, job scripting and schedulers.
• Initial experience and knowledge of HPC clusters optimised for AI use.
• Very good knowledge of Unix or Linux operating systems and scripting.
• Experience in developing IT strategies for scientific infrastructures, particularly knowledge of virtualisation, container technologies, and network and storage systems.
• Experience with the use and integration of cloud computing services.
• Very good knowledge of English.

Advantageous for this position:

• Good database knowledge and knowledge of a common database language (e.g. SQL).
• Basic programming knowledge in a common programming language (e.g. Python, Java).

Working hours: 39 hours per week.

We offer you:

• An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South in Braunschweig.
• Flexible working hours, part-time models as well as home office.
• A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities.
• Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills.
• A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers.
• Interesting additional public service benefits.
• Possible subsidy of the job-ticket.

People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.

The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.

How to apply:

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Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 021/2025 , to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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