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Software Engineer (f/m/x): Technical Development of a climate model with QML/ML components
Job Description
Req ID:  2667
Place of work:  Oberpfaffenhofen
Starting date:  ab sofort
Career level:  Experienced professionals
Type of employment:  Part time, Full-time
Duration of contract:  bis 31.03.2028

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

The DLR Institute of Atmospheric Physics in Oberpfaffenhofen conducts research into the physics and chemistry of the global atmosphere from the ground up to 120 km altitude. 

 

What to expect

The Earth System Model Evaluation and Analysis department develops innovative methods for evaluating and analysing Earth system models in comparison with observational data with the aim of better understanding and predicting the Earth system. The evaluation of Earth system models and the reduction of long-standing systematic errors in Earth system models through machine learning are essential for reliable climate predictions for the 21st century, which are used in climate policy guidelines. The Klim-QML project is developing the first prototype of an Earth system model improved with quantum machine learning.

 

Your tasks

  • programming development and adaptation of (quantum) machine learning models for learning parameterisations for global climate models run on hybrid quantum/conventional computers and coupling these with a climate model
  • carrying out climate model simulations
  • technical support for department members in the implementation and development of machine learning methods on various HPC/quantum computers
  • technical support in the development of diagnostics for the evaluation of climate models with the ESMValTool, and carrying out the evaluation 

 

Your profile

  • completed university degree (Bachelor/FH) in computer science, scientific computing, data science or another field of study relevant for the job
  • several years of professional experience in computer science, scientific computing, data science or a comparable specialisation
  • several years of knowledge of machine learning, big data and software engineering
  • very good knowledge of programming with Python
  • knowledge of software engineering incl. tools
  • interest in quantum computing
  • very good written and spoken English skills

Remuneration is up to the German TVöD 12 depending on qualifications and assigned tasks.

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

 

We look forward to getting to know you!

 

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2667) please contact:

 

Mierk Schwabe 
Tel.: +49 8153 28 4239 
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