to join theIT services. The main focus of the department is the management of the HITS compute center and network, plus administration and maintenance of all HITS computer systems. Responsibilites include:
Installation and maintenance of the HPC environment, including hardware, operating system, network, monitoring, queuing system and scheduling software
Installation and maintenance of compilers, libraries and end-user software
User support in HPC and Linux areas, including writing documentation
Taking part in planning and purchasing of internal HPC resources, as well as in applying for external HPC resources
Your profile
What qualifies you for this job:
Degree in Natural Sciences or Computer Science
Solid knowledge of Linux system administration, including shell-programming and virtualization, in particular on RHEL / AlmaLinux
Experience in the area of HPC and/or experience with the automated installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux computer farms
Familiarity with hardware and networks, ideally also with InfiniBand
Knowledge of parallel programming and cloud computing is advantageous
Thinking outside the box for finding effective solutions
Fluency in English, the main working language at HITS
Why us?
We offer:
A permanent position
Option for location-flexible working
An international and thriving work environment
Extensive social benefits, such as:
Subsidized cafeteria meals
Deutschlandticket / Job bike
Allowance for further training and career development
Company pension plan and additional health care benefits
Many more individually selectable benefits
30 days of paid vacation
Family-friendly working environment
For any additional information regarding the position please contact Dr. Bogdan Costescu.
The position is available as of August 2025. To apply, please submit the following documents.
Cover letter indicating earliest starting date
Curriculum vitae
Relevant Certificates/Diplomas
HITS gGmbH stands for equal opportunities and we strongly believe that our work benefits from inclusive and diverse teams. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
HITS, the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies, was established in 2010 by physicist and SAP co-founder Klaus Tschira (1940-2015) and the Klaus Tschira Foundation as a private, non-profit research institute. HITS conducts basic research in the natural, mathematical, and computer sciences. Major research directions include complex simulations across scales, making sense of data, and enabling science via computational research. Application areas range from molecular biology to astrophysics.
An essential characteristic of the Institute is interdisciplinarity, implemented in numerous cross-group and cross-disciplinary projects. The base funding of HITS is provided by the Klaus Tschira Foundation.
Das sind Ihre Aufgaben
HITS is looking for a
HPC System Administrator (m/f/x)
to join theIT services. The main focus of the department is the management of the HITS compute center and network, plus administration and maintenance of all HITS computer systems. Responsibilites include:
Installation and maintenance of the HPC environment, including hardware, operating system, network, monitoring, queuing system and scheduling software
Installation and maintenance of compilers, libraries and end-user software
User support in HPC and Linux areas, including writing documentation
Taking part in planning and purchasing of internal HPC resources, as well as in applying for external HPC resources
Ihr Profil
What qualifies you for this job:
Degree in Natural Sciences or Computer Science
Solid knowledge of Linux system administration, including shell-programming and virtualization, in particular on RHEL / AlmaLinux
Experience in the area of HPC and/or experience with the automated installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux computer farms
Familiarity with hardware and networks, ideally also with InfiniBand
Knowledge of parallel programming and cloud computing is advantageous
Thinking outside the box for finding effective solutions
Fluency in English, the main working language at HITS
Warum wir?
We offer:
A permanent position
Option for location-flexible working
An international and thriving work environment
Extensive social benefits, such as:
Subsidized cafeteria meals
Deutschlandticket / Job bike
Allowance for further training and career development
Company pension plan and additional health care benefits
Many more individually selectable benefits
30 days of paid vacation
Family-friendly working environment
For any additional information regarding the position please contact Dr. Bogdan Costescu.
The position is available as of August 2025. To apply, please submit the following documents.
Cover letter indicating earliest starting date
Curriculum vitae
Relevant Certificates/Diplomas
HITS gGmbH stands for equal opportunities and we strongly believe that our work benefits from inclusive and diverse teams. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Das HITS (Heidelberger Institut für Theoretische Studien) wurde 2010 von dem Physiker und SAP-Mitbegründer Klaus Tschira (1940-2015) und der Klaus Tschira Stiftung als privates, gemeinnütziges Forschungsinstitut gegründet. Es betreibt Grundlagenforschung in den Naturwissenschaften, der Mathematik und der Informatik. Zu den Hauptforschungsrichtungen zählen komplexe Simulationen auf verschiedenen Skalen, Datenwissenschaft und -analyse sowie die Entwicklung rechnergestützter Tools für die Forschung. Die Anwendungsfelder reichen von der Molekularbiologie bis zur Astrophysik. Ein wesentliches Merkmal des Instituts ist die Interdisziplinarität, die in zahlreichen gruppen- und disziplinübergreifenden Projekten umgesetzt wird. Die Grundfinanzierung des HITS wird von der Klaus Tschira Stiftung bereitgestellt.
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