Scientific Programmer

The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) offers a position for a programmer.

The programmer is expected to work on the code management and the computational and numerical improvement of REMIND - a large-scale energy-economy-climate model, and MAgPIE - a land-use allocation model. Both models are optimization models programmed in GAMS. As participant in the RoSE project, the successful applicant will operate the REMIND model within a series of comprehensive multi-run experiments.  Experiences in GAMS programming, optimization and in the application of numerical methods are helpful.

We offer a one-year contract (extension possible).

For more information look at the attached task description or contact Dr. Marian Leimbach: leimbach@pik-potsdam.de.

Deadline for Applications: 28.02.2010

All applicants should enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary team. Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (TV-L) in E 13.

Information about PIK can be found at www.pik-potsdam.de, about the research group at www.pik-potsdam.de/research/research-domains/sustainable-solutions.

Applications should be sent to:  Johann Grüneweg, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, P.O.Box 601203, 14412 Potsdam