Computational Scientist (f/m/d) for Physics-Driven Machine Learning in Climate-Adapted Planning

VRVis, Austria's largest research institute for visual computing is looking for a skilled and creative mind who would like to join our team of highly motivated researchers and software engineers to develop neural networks for microclimate simulations in the context of practical climate-sensitive planning.

We offer an open-ended position for a computational scientist (f/m/d) who would be responsible for:

• researching physics-driven machine learning (PINN’s etc.) for microclimate simulation (heat, wind, water) for real-world use cases,

• investigating deep learning-based solutions for forward- and backward problems in a decision support system,

• publishing your research results at renowned scientific venues.

Your work and research results will be integrated into the software scenarify, VRVis’ simulation software solution for decision support in climate change adaptation and disaster management.

Your background:

• A master’s degree in computational science, mathematics, physics, environmental engineering, or a related field with a focus on machine learning as well as physical modelling and simulation

• Good understanding of partial differential equations and fluid dynamics in particular

• Good understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques

• Good knowledge of spoken and written English; German is appreciated, but not required

• Nice to have: Practical experience with programming in an AI related environment (Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)

Our offer:

• Open-ended contract, 40 hours per week, negotiable

• Flexible working hours, home office option, well-equipped workplace

• Working on one of the most pressing challenges of our time, contributing to climate change adaptation, e.g. by improving heavy rain and flood hazard maps in collaboration with domain experts and end users

• Location: Vienna / Austria, office easily accessible by means of public transport (U1 subway stop VIC)

• Salary according to collective labor agreement (IT-Kollektivvertrag) including bonus for 13th and 14th month (monthly min. FT 3.077, - EUR) with overpay depending on qualification and previous professional experience

• Supportive atmosphere in an inclusive team

• Opportunity to pursue your PhD in cooperation with one of our scientific partners

Applications are welcome!

Please forward your application documents and/or inquiries to Franziska Steyer-Beerman (HR) via e-mail to fsb(at)vrvis.at

VRVis being an equal opportunity employer would like to counter the lack of female researchers in the visual computing field. Therefore, we highly encourage female candidates to apply.