PostDoc (f/m/d) in Computer Science Academic Employee with PhD degree for the Research Group Exascale Algorithm Engineering

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association creates and imparts knowledge for the society and the environment. It is our goal to make significant contributions to mastering the global challenges of mankind in the fields of energy, mobility, and information. For this, about 10,000 employees of KIT cooperate in a broad range of disciplines in research, academic education, and innovation.

We are looking for Scientific Computing Center (SCC) starting Septmeber 1st, 2025 and limited until until October 31st, 2027 a

PostDoc (f/m/d) in Computer Science
Academic Employee with PhD degree for the Research Group Exascale Algorithm Engineering

The Scientific Computing Center is the Information Technology Center of KIT.

The Research Group Exascale Algorithm Engineering of SCC works at the interface of algorithmics, parallel computing, and applications in networked systems. Our teaching is delivered as part of the Institute of Theoretical Informatics.

In the focus of this position there is research on parallel discrete algorithms that have a strong foundation in theory and are practical at the same time.

Tasks associated with the position are:

• Development of novel algorithmic methods at the interface of discrete algorithms and high-performance computing
• Investigation of the algorithms- theoretical properties
• Research software engineering (implementation of the developed algorithms)
• Empirical investigation of use cases
• Scientific exchange and publication of results
• Participation in the preparation of research proposals

Job requirements:

• A master's degree and doctorate in computer science (or a closely related field, e.g., applied mathematics) with excellent grades
• Excellent knowledge of the design, theoretical and experimental analysis, and implementation of discrete algorithms and data structures; graph algorithms and C++ as a programming language are of particular interest
• Very good knowledge of parallel programming concepts and technologies
• Excellent English skills; good German skills are an advantage but not required
• Self-motivation, teamwork skills, and a willingness to conduct excellent scientific research, including interdisciplinary work

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job.

Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

Please apply online until July 28, 2025 using the vacancy number 281/2025 to Mr Dominik Meschar, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Human Resources, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Henning Meyerhenke E-Mail: [email protected] , phone +49-721-608-49330 (Building 50.34, Am Fasanengarten 5, 76131 Karlsruhe).

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