Scientific Director for Maritime Security Simulations (m/f/d)

Scientific leadership for maritime safety simulations (w/m/d) Reference number: 6379

Place of work: Bremerhaven

Date of entry: from now

Career level: Professional, Doctoral Degree of employment: parttime, fulltime

Duration of employment: initially limited to 3 years

Payment: Compensation is carried out in accordance with the applicable collective agreements of the public service (Bund). Get into the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) to help shape the future with research and innovation! With the know-how and the curiosity of our around 12,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure, we offer an exciting and inspiring working environment. We jointly develop sustainable technologies and help to solve global challenges. Do you want to tackle this major task of the future with us? Then your place is with us! At the Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures in Bremerhaven, we explore and develop innovative solutions to strengthen the resilience of maritime infrastructures and to make them adaptable, safe and sustainable. In close cooperation with partners from research, business and other maritime safety actors, we combine technological innovation with practical expertise and offer you the opportunity to collaborate on future-oriented projects.

As part of our institute, you take over the technical leadership of an existing team of young scientists working on maritime civil security simulations. The focus of the position is on constructive simulations in which simulated agents operate simulated systems. Such simulations are used to: assessing the effectiveness of safety equipment, such as sensors and platforms analyse operational concepts for the use of these systems and train staff The theme combines several disciplines. We develop a simulation-based environment based on a game engine to map maritime safety systems and operational scenarios. In addition, we explore approaches where the behaviour of individual agents in the simulation is based on machine learning models that are trained using Reinforcement Learning. Your tasks The technical guidance of the development of structural simulation software for applications in the context of maritime safety. The implementation of research on the use and development of structural simulations for maritime safety applications. The management of research and development projects. The support and support of scientists within the team. Participation in project planning and the acquisition of third-party funds. You have the opportunity to pursue your own research ideas in these areas and at the same time contribute to the development and leadership of the existing team. DLR is planning and implementing its work within the framework of internal and externally funded projects. Therefore, project planning and support for third-party funding are also part of your tasks.

completed scientific studies (Master/Diploma) in computer science or other studies relevant to the activity relevant research experience (at least 2–3 years) in the field of simulation or agent-based modelling, for example acquired by a doctorate or other detectable research activities deeper application knowledge in programming languages such as C++ and Python many years of experience in software development Expertise in project planning many years of experience in dealing with interdisciplinary teams Experience with third-party projects, e.g. EU funding programmes, national research funding Remuneration takes place according to qualifications and assignments up to 14 TVöD.

DLR stands for the diversity, appreciation and equality of all people. We promote self-explanatory work and the individual development of our employees in the personal and professional environment. Our numerous continuing and continuing training opportunities are available to you. We are particularly concerned about equal opportunities, and we would like to increase the share of women in the knowledge and leadership. We prefer applications for people with difficulty in the workplace. .