Specialist for Life Cycle Analysis of Data Center Infrastructures (m/f/d)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The University of the Helmholtz Association In dialogue with society, KIT develops solutions for major challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, technological sovereignty and demographic change. As the University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT combines scientific excellence from knowledge gain to application orientation under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to advance this transformation. As a university of excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and its 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact. We are looking for the Scientific Computing Center (SCC) at the next possible time, limited to 3 years, one Specialist (w/m/d) for life cycle analysis of data center infrastructures The Scientific Computing Center is the information technology center of KIT. The Scientific Computing and Simulation (SCS) department provides KIT scientists with diverse infrastructures and services related to high performance computing (HPC).

The research high-performance computer HoreKa, which is operated by SCS, is available for research projects nationwide as a system of the Tier-2 performance class. In addition, SCS provides services for all universities in Baden-Württemberg as part of the Baden-Württemberg HPC strategy (bwHPC) and operates the bwUniCluster 3.0 as a basic supply system of the Tier-3 performance class. As part of the project “Atmendes Datenzentrum – Lifecycle Analysis for Data Center Infrastructures”, a comprehensive approach to the ecological, economic and social evaluation of data center infrastructures is being developed. The aim is to apply suitable Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methods to HPC and large-scale data storage systems, the development of a digital twin, as well as the derivation of decarbonization and efficiency enhancement measures in the context of the KIT sustainability strategy.

Graduate degree (master or comparable) or PhD in Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering or Related Areas Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040/44-compliant) Technical understanding of IT infrastructures and data centers Experience in project management and interdisciplinary communication Ability to understand complex technical content Interest in sustainability, digitalisation and cross-thematic research Very good knowledge of German and English Curious about an exciting and versatile role in an agile team? Discover more about SCC than your professional place to be: KIT - SCC - About us - Working at SCC

Part of the only German university of excellence with national research and work in an international environment under excellent working conditions. Start professionally with a targeted incorporation as well as wide range of further qualification offers. Benefit from flexible working time models (Gleitzeit, Homeoffice), various sports and leisure activities as well as child and holiday care offers. We also offer a grant to the BW Job Ticket, amounting to 25 €/month and a versatile offer in different menses. Payments EC 13 TV-L, provided the technical and personal requirements are met. We aim to achieve the most uniform possible occupation of jobs with employees (w/m/d) and would therefore be particularly pleased with women's applications. In the case of the same suitability, people with difficulty are recognised. .