At the Chair of High-Performance Scientific Computing ( https://hpsc.math.uni-augsburg.de) at the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Materials Engineering of the University of Augsburg, we conduct research on efficient numerical methods for adaptive, parallel simulations. Key focuses include coupled multiphysics problems and sustainable software development in high-performance computing. Potential application areas include fluid mechanics, aeroacoustics, weather and climate modeling, or space and astrophysics.

To support our research activities, we are offering a

PhD position (m/f/d)
in the field of Scientific Computing

The position is available at 75% of the regular working hours and is initially limited to three years, with the option to extend to up to six years. The salary is based on the collective agreement for public service employees (TV-L E13), provided personal and tariff requirements are met.

Your responsibilities

• Conduct research and teaching in an interdisciplinary team
• Develop scalable methods for complex numerical simulations
• Extend our open-source simulation code Trixi.jl
• Participate in international workshops and conferences

What we offer

• Diverse and challenging scientific activities
• Collaboration in a motivated team with intensive professional exchange
• Guidance in independent scientific work
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work
• Networking opportunities within national and international research collaborations

Your profile

• Master’s degree in applied mathematics, computational science, or a comparable field
• Programming experience in languages such as Julia, C/C++, Fortran, or Python
• Knowledge in numerical methods for partial differential equations
• Strong communication skills in German and English
• Initial experience in numerical software development is desirable

The required qualification must already be proven in the application documents by means of appropriate certificates.

The University of Augsburg promotes equal opportunities for women in the workplace. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply. The University of Augsburg is particularly committed to supporting the compatibility of family and work. For further information, please contact the faculty’s equal opportunity officer. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference in cases of essentially equal qualifications, skills, and professional performance.

Please send your application, including the usual documents (in a single PDF file with your CV, certificates, diplomas, etc.), no later than

31st January 2025

via email to Ioana Lupu ( ioana.lupu@uni-a.de). For specific questions about the position, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Schlottke-Lakemper ( michael.schlottke-lakemper@uni-a.de).

Please note that only the German version of the job advertisement is legally binding, which can be found on the website: https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/jobs-und-karriere/stellenangebote.

This English translation of the job advertisement is provided to help you understand the original German one.