HPC Education and Training Specialist | Expert for Education and Training in HPC (f/m/d)

Leibniz-Rechenzentrum der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften

Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Mar 23, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As an HPC Education and Training Specialist at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of high-performance computing education across national and European levels. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve managing and expanding the LRZ course program, coordinating with international competence centers like EuroCC, and designing innovative training formats such as hackathons, e-learning, and blended learning modules. You will bridge the gap between complex technical concepts and effective pedagogy, disseminating knowledge to both academia and industry partners, including SMEs. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, international environment and is passionate about advancing IT services for groundbreaking research. The role offers exceptional work-life balance with up to 60% mobile work, flexible hours, and the stability of a public service contract, all while working with state-of-the-art supercomputing technology.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Computational Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline.

Experience

  • Professional experience in training, teaching, or tutoring
  • Experience in developing educational formats such as workshops or hackathons
  • Experience working with scientists and engineers in academic or industrial settings
  • Practical knowledge of HPC-relevant programming languages
  • Experience in course management or educational administration preferred

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is initially limited to 24 months with the intention of permanent employment. Candidates must be available for up to 60% mobile work. Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file by April 20, 2026.