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.
Software Engineer for Visualisation Research (f/m/x)
The Department of Environmental Informatics is looking for a scientist specialising in visualisation research and data processing.
Building 3-D and 4-D visualisation studies and digital twins of research sites using Unity or VTK/ParaView
Working on data processing, visualisation and animation for research projects dealing with geothermal research or energy storage
Research and evaluation of suitable visualisation methods and GUI/interaction 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 freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
First-class 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)
Creating Unity projects and extending the functionality of Unity via C#
Experience with VTK or ParaView and extending ParaView using Python scripts
Unity requires C# and ParaView requires Python, so being experienced in these languages would be advantageous. d like to hear about it, but all of these are very much secondary and not required for you to apply
• UI and UX design
• ArcGis, QGIS, etc.) 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.
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.