IT Specialist (HPC and Research Support) | IT-Mitarbeiter*in für das Verbundvorhaben: Lower (m/w/d)

Universität Hildesheim

Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 9, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is a crucial IT Specialist position at the University of Hildesheim, dedicated to supporting advanced scientific research through the 'Lower Saxony Digital Science Support Space (DS3)' joint project. The specialist will establish a central contact point, offering technical consultation and support to researchers across High-Performance Computing (HPC), data-driven methodologies, and Research Software Engineering. Key responsibilities include representing the university in the DS3 network, conducting scientific analysis of existing structures, assessing internal research needs, and developing a comprehensive strategy for utilizing HPC resources, including local and Tier-3 systems. The position requires a scientific university degree in IT/Computer Science, strong programming skills, and relevant professional experience in at least two areas: HPC, AI, or data-driven methods. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and autonomous professional to build critical research infrastructure and facilitate cutting-edge scientific work.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable IT field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in High-Performance Computing
  • Professional experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Professional experience in data-driven methods
  • Experience in coordinating projects in a university environment
  • Professional experience in Research Software Engineering

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract until June 30, 2030; High degree of independence and personal responsibility required; Readiness to build an HPC consulting infrastructure; Willingness for continuous professional development; Position is classified under TV-L salary group E 13.