Academic staff member (PostDoc) specializing in computer science/mathematics (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 Institute for Process Data Processing and Electronics (IPE) at the next possible time, limited until 31.10.2028, one/one Academic Assistant (w/m/d) PostDoc

The storage of numerous large-scale datasets is to be sustainably implemented within the best infrastructure and the charging times for datasets are minimized. The activities include imaging and image compression algorithms, array databases, large distributed computer systems and virtual file systems. The aim is to define the data organization for complex, multidimensional tomography data and to implement workflows for data reduction. The following tasks await you: Evaluation of compression methods for raw data and reconstructed tomograms Creation of a compression strategy to optimize the data archive Evaluation of array databases that function as caching service Development of a software framework for data access and data reduction Integration of data reduction software into data acquisition pipelines Documentation of software interfaces (API) and functions Publication of results

A completed academic degree and a PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related subject Good programming skills, especially in C and Python Experience in image processing good Linux knowledge Experience with compression algorithms, modern database technologies, virtual file systems, HPC and parallel programming with OpenCL / CUDA are advantageous

Part of the only German university of excellence with national major research and work on current research and teaching for our future under excellent working conditions in an international environment. 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. 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. .