Student research assistant for development of open-source software

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 800 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.

At the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geothermal Energy IEG, we conduct research in the fields of integrated energy infrastructures, geothermal energy and sector coupling for a successful energy transition. Based at seven different locations spread throughout Germany, we pursue applied research to develop innovative technologies for our clients from public agencies and private enterprises, with the ultimate objective of transferring innovation into marketable products and processes.

Our team at Energy Infrastructures and Geothermal Energy IEG is developing software tools for infrastructure simulation. To extend the tools usability, we are seeking a working student who as knowledge in fluid dynamics, has interest in open-source and is skilled in Python programming.

What you will do

Contribution to the design and development of our evolving open-source software packages www.pandapipes.org
Transfer your knowledge on fluid dynamics into a pipe flow simulation.
Work closely with the pandapipes developer team to implement new feature and be part of the release process.
Developing your own new features, functions and modules for energy infrastructure modelling software.

What you bring to the table

You are pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, the natural sciences or a related field with a focus on IT.
Python programming skills and hands-on experience in Python development.
Familiarity with various Python packages such as pandas, networkX.
Familiarity with methods to speed up code.
Experience with version control systems such as Git.
Basic knowledge in fluid dynamics.
Interest in energy networks, in particular the physics of heating and gas networks, heat pumps, power-to-gas and storages systems.

What you can expect

Practice-oriented work environment
Supervisors who will strengthen and support you to become successful.
Targeted and individual guidance and mentoring.
Well-equipped technical infrastructure and flexible working hours at IEG in Cottbus.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Questions about the content of this position will be answered by :

Prof. Dr. Tanja Kneiske

Phone: +49 355 35540 181

Questions about the application process will be answered by :

Mr. Philipp Steinborn

Phone +49 355 355 40 172

Fraunhofer Research Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geothermal Systems IEG

www.ieg.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 73008 Application Deadline: 05/15/2024

Job Segment: Open Source, Developer, Research Assistant, Computer Science, Technology, Research

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