Scientist for data processing and scientific visualization of geoscientific data for Digital Twins (f / m / x)

Helmholtz Zentrum für Umweltforschung GmbH – UFZ [ Website © 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 mission : 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 job The Department of Environmental Informatics is looking for a scientist specialising in data processing and scientific visualization of geoscientific data for Digital Twins Your tasks

• Data processing and scientific visualization of geoscientific data dealing with geothermal research or energy storage
• Building 3d and 4d browser-based visualization studies and digital twins of research sites using VTK
• 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) We offer
• 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
• 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
• Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
• 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
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity Your profile
• University degree (Master) in a project-related field (computer science or engineering sciences)
• Experience with scientific 3 d / 4 d visualization
• 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 :
• Geographic Information Systems (e. g. ArcGis, QGIS, etc.) or the structure of geoscientific file formats
• Vuetify as UI components framework
• 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.) and libraries such as GDAL or CGAL 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. We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.
• Place of work :
• Leipzig, mobile working is possible
• Working time :
• 50-100% The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment.
• Contract limitations :
• limited contract / limited to three years
• Salary :
• Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.
• Application deadline :
• 19.01.2025
• Your contact for any questions you may have about the job :
• Dr. Karsten Rink [[email protected]](mailto : [email protected]) Please submit your application via our [ online Website with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments. [ Apply Website More information about jobs at the UFZ : [ Website Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung GmbH – UFZ Permoserstraße 15 04318 Leipzig, Germany [ Website