The section Hydrology develops flood risk models covering the processes from the atmospheric forcing through catchment processes, flood routing and inundation to damage. We develop and apply models to quantify flood risk under current and global change conditions, to evaluate risk reduction measures and to provide near-real time information in case of extreme events.

The section developed RIM2D, a Fortran-based code for 2D flood simulations, implemented on Graphical Processor Units (GPU). Within a Validation project funded by the Helmholtz Association RIM2D will be further developed, thereby preparing the code for commercial and public use outside the research community. This encompasses technical improvements of RIM2D, the development of a front-end with a Graphical User interface for easier model control, the development of a container for running the model in a cloud environment, as well as a market analysis and user-oriented feature developments. 

For the coordination of these tasks, we seek a project manager with experience in software development. The coordination encompasses communication with external and internal software developers, stakeholders and potential customers. Furthermore, reporting to the funding agency will be a task of the project manager. Setting up and running flood models and coding are optional tasks.

The successful candidate should have experience in professional software development, ideally with the management of these projects, and enjoy the work at the interface of science and practice and business.

Your responsibilities:

• Coordinate the work of software developers, including milestone control and adaptation of the software development to unforeseen obstacles
• Communicate with stakeholders and practitioners to gather feedback on the usability and operability of RIM2D
• Adapt the software development process to market analysis and user requirements
• Set up and test RIM2D in flood modelling test cases
• Report to the funding agency (Helmholtz Association)

Your qualifications:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) and PhD in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Software Engineering, Geoinformatics, Data Science, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related fields (e.g. Earth Sciences, Physics, Mathematics)
• Appropriate knowledge of traditional and agile project management as well as experience in the successful implementation and management of software development projects
• Experience with professional software development as a basis for managing developers
• Experience with data management and software version control (Git)
• Experience with executing simulation models and high-performance computing is an asset
• Experience with simulation models for flooding is an asset
• Solid knowledge of programming languages (preferably CUDA Fortran and Python)
• High communicative and social competence in a project context, presentation and moderation skills
• Ability to communicate in English and German fluently