Scientific Employee (f/m/d) at Zuse Institute Berlin

Berlin, Berlin, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

32752.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C++, Template Programming, Finite Element Methods, Iterative Solvers, Runge-Kutta Time Stepping, DUNE Libraries, Electrophysiology Models, Stochastic Calcium Dynamics, Numerical Algorithms, Partial Differential Equations, English Proficiency

Industry

Research Services

Description

Position Details The position is located within the research group Computational Anatomy and Physiology of the department Modeling and Simulation of Complex Processes and on a part-time basis (38 %, 14,97 hours per week), limited for three years. A temporary extension of working hours can be considered, provided sufficient funding is available. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector. Background & Context Calcium dynamics in the human heart muscle is stochastic, regulated by discrete release events of ion channels. In a DFG-funded project, we investigate jointly with HU Berlin / MDC the interplay between stochasticiy of calcium dynamics and the excitation propagation in the heart, in particular for reentry or spiral rotors. Your Tasks In close collaboration with the HU partner, you extend the EMI model implementation in the Kaskade 7 finite element package for inclusion of more complex ionic models and statistical models of calcium dynamics. You conduct simulations in different regimes and extract relevant correlations, publish the findings in international journals and present them at conferences. Your Profile A completed master’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, or related disciplines, or equivalent knowledge and experience acquired through relevant professional experience Proficiency in modern C++ software development including template programming Practical experience with the implementation of numerical algorithms for partial differential equations (finite element methods, iterative solvers, Runge-Kutta time stepping) and corresponding software, in particular the DUNE libraries Detailed knowledge of electrophysiology models, in particular stochastic calcium dynamics Proven ability for international and interdisciplinary collaboration Good command of written and spoken English What you can expect We offer a friendly work environment with flexible work and meeting times, excellent equipment and a challenging professional environment as well as an active onboarding process to provide new employees with the skills and knowledge that are important to their success in our institute and their careers, a varied, future-oriented and responsible field of activity, professional training opportunities and support in professional development, an additional pension scheme (VBL), 30 days annual leave, flexible working hours (flexitime), a salary based on TV-L (collective agreement for the public service of the federal states) in accordance with qualifications and professional experience with annual bonus payment, capital allowance of up to € 150 per month, or alternatively a BVG job ticket plus the remaining balance, the use of canteens and sports programs of the Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) at reduced rates. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply, since women are under-represented in natural sciences and ZIB seeks to increase the proportion of women in this field. Please apply via our online application form by June 28, 2026, submitting your complete application including a curriculum vitae in tabular form and the standard supporting documents. For further information about the position, please refer to our website www.zib.de or contact Dr. Martin Weiser (weiser@zib.de). Our private policy statement regarding application data is available at www.zib.de/impressum. For further job offers please visit our website at www.zib.de/jobadvertisement. Contact About us The Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) is an interdisciplinary research institute for applied mathematics and data-intensive high-performance computing. Its research focuses on modeling, simulation and optimization with scientific cooperation partners from academia and industry.

Responsibilities

Extend the EMI model implementation in the Kaskade 7 finite element package to include complex ionic and statistical models of calcium dynamics. Conduct simulations, extract correlations, and publish findings in international journals and conferences.