Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung GmbH – UFZ | Scientist for data processing and scientific visualization of geoscientific data for Digital Twins (f/m/x)

Kletr / Fotolia The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz Association. Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.Scientist for data processing and scientific visualization of geoscientific data for Digital Twins (f/m/x)
The Department of Environmental Informatics is looking for a scientist specialising in data processing and scientific visualization of geoscientific data for Digital Twins
Data processing and scientific visualization of geoscientific data dealing with geothermal research or energy storage
Research and evaluation of suitable visualization methods as well as UI/UX design
Communication of research results to scientists, stakeholders or the public (this includes scientific articles and reports, but also evaluation studies, videos or interactive prototypes)
The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
University degree (Master) in a project-related field (computer science or engineering sciences)
Solid experience with Python, knowledge of libraries such as trame, PyVista, geopandas, GemGIS, or GemPy will be helpful
Experience with VTK or ParaView and extending ParaView using Python scripts
Experience with database interfaces, geo-databases and web services will be helpful
Being able to follow conversations in German
If you have experience with any of the following we’d like to hear about it, but all of these are very much secondary and not required for you to apply:
ArcGis, QGIS, etc.) Having experience with Unity and C# would be very welcome as we are also developing geographic environments using this technology.
Software to create geological models (e. g. GOCAD, Leapfrog, GMS, etc.),
Meshing software, ideally open-source software (e. g. GMSH, TetGen, etc.) The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.
50-100% The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment.
Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.
Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.