Empa

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    "description": "                      HPC Expert / Research Software Engineer (80 - 100%)          Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain. The Scientific IT Team supports cutting-edge research in materials science, health, environment and technology by providing expertise in research data management, research software engineering, high-performance computing (HPC), data science and AI. To strengthen our HPC and computational support capabilities, we are looking for an HPC Expert / Research Software Engineer who will serve as the primary link between Empa researchers and supercomputing resources.    Your tasks  As our HPC Expert / RSE, you will be the main point of contact for all HPC-related activities, particularly for the CSCS (Swiss National Supercomputing Centre) systems. You will support researchers in making efficient and effective use of large-scale computational resources, optimize scientific software and help shape Empa's growing HPC and research software engineering land-scape. Your Main Responsibilities    Serve as the central liaison between Empa scientists and internal/external HPC resources  Onboard new users to supercomputing platforms and support them with best practices  Assist researchers in running and optimizing scientific applications on HPC systems. For example: port and improve software (MPI, OpenMP, containerization) for large-scale computation; troubleshoot issues across the full workflow, from compilation errors to running jobs  Manage computing allocations, prepare usage reports, and ensure transparent, fair and efficient usage of shared compute resources  Contribute to scientific IT trainings (Python, Git, HPC workflows, etc.)  Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field by participating to conferences and community events     Your profile    Master's degree in computer science or an equivalent technical or scientific background required. A PhD is a plus  Strong HPC experience is mandatory. Parallel programming (MPI, OpenMP) and GPU computing (e.g., CUDA, OpenACC) are great added values  Solid programming skills especially in Python and C/C++  CI/CD workflows with GitHub/Gitlab  Solid working knowledge of Linux (terminal workflows, basic sysadmin tasks)  A background in software development and engineering is preferred (e.g., testing, de-ployment, containerization)  Knowledge of German or willingness to learn is considered an advantage    Our offer    A dynamic scientific environment at the intersection of research and digital science  Close collaboration with researchers working on impactful and interdisciplinary projects  Opportunities for professional development in HPC, RSE, and scientific computing  A supportive, friendly, and highly skilled Scientific IT team  Flexibility, autonomy and the chance to shape the future of Empa's HPC and research software engineering services   We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts. We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.    Nadja Nenzi,Bereichspersonalleiterin / Berufsbildungskoordinatorin              Questions?    Dr. Luca De Michielis  Head of Scientific ITICT-Services                    Your future place of work   EmpaUeberlandstrasse 1298600 Dübendorf         Empa as an employer          Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities           Creating added value for society           International, multicultural working environment           Freedom to create and develop           Culture of inclusion and respect           Excellent balance between different areas of life           Multiple award-winning and certified employer           Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.            Good to know     Empa website    Working in Switzerland    Employment process    Conditions of employment                       Apply now       ",
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