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In this role, you will assist in the administration of a high-performance computing cluster on Linux, automate processes, and prepare scientific software for users in the field of computational physics.
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Your role in the team
- Department 9.55 “High-Performance Computing” at PTB’s Berlin site operates compute servers and a Linux-based high-performance computing cluster for demanding scientific calculations as a service for PTB’s specialist departments, as well as additional virtualized server infrastructure.
- You will support our team with the following tasks:
- Administrative tasks in the Linux area.
- Access rights management and automation of processes in server operations.
- Administration of the High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster.
- Support for scientific users in using HPC and AI resources for PTB research.
- Provisioning and installation of specialized physics applications in the field of computational physics.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the server infrastructure, focusing on scalability, robustness, cost and energy efficiency, and AI applications.
- Documentation and maintenance of the software and cluster installation.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed degree (Bachelor’s/FH diploma) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Computational Engineering, Scientific Computing, Simulation Science, or a comparable qualification demonstrated through relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of distributed file systems, parallel programming models, processor architectures in the field of high-performance computing, and modern storage technologies.
- Awareness of data protection and IT security concerns, as well as knowledge of BSI requirements.
- Strong service orientation and a passion for providing IT support to researchers.
- Independent and structured working style, as well as strong teaching skills.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- German language skills (C1 level) and English language skills (B2 level).
- Willingness to travel occasionally for work.
Experience
- Experience in Linux system administration; in-depth knowledge of Linux automation (shell scripting, Python, Ansible, etc.).
- Ideally, experience deploying scientific software for users in the fields of numerical methods and computational physics.
- Ideally, experience with server virtualization (e.g., Proxmox).
What we offer
- Work on challenging IT solutions in a scientific and technical environment.
- Modern IT infrastructure and a wide range of technologies.
- Flexible working hours and opportunities for remote work.
- Individual training, certifications, and development opportunities.
- Compensation in accordance with the Federal TVöD collective agreement, with attractive additional benefits.
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About your employer
As the national metrology institute of Germany, the PTB is one of the first addresses in the international world of metrology. The PTB is the supreme authority on all matters related to correct and reliable measurement.
- 1887
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Public Service, Unions · Science, Research
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