Programmer in Ecological Modelling (m/f/d)

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an internationally operating research university with a broad range of disciplines. With 200 years of history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally, the University of Bonn is among the most significant universities in Germany.

The Ecological Modelling Research Group of the Bonner Institute for Organismal Biology (BIOB), Department I (Plant Biodiversity) at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is seeking to fill a permanent position as soon as possible.

Programmer in Ecological Modelling

(Full-time 100%)

Our team’s research focusses on mechanistic biodiversity modelling across spatiotemporal scales and levels of organisation (from individual to ecosystems, under natural and human-induced scenarios). We combine ecological and eco-evolutionary models with field work and data analyses to understand and predict biodiversity dynamics. To support our team, we seek a scientific programmer and modeller.

Your tasks:

• Maintenance, documentation, and further development of our mechanistic models,
• Runtime optimization, calibration and parameterisation, setting up simulation experiments, parallelization, support the use of HPC (High-Performance Computing), and output analysis,
• Promoting best practices in modelling and data management among group members,
• Support for analysis and processing of raw data (e.g., images or LiDAR).

Your profile:

• Skill and experience in scientific software programming, demonstrated through successful Bachelor and Master degrees in computer science, geoecology, biology, physics, mathematics, or similar disciplines,
• Strong experience and knowledge in programming mechanistic, individual-based and/or theoretical ecological as well as eco-evolutionary models,
• Experience with AI methods, parallel and high-performance computing, interactive software, and front-end development is advantageous,
• Experience in programming with multiple computer languages (e.g., R, Julia, Java, MATLAB, C++) and in parameterising models is desirable,
• Good communication skills and proficiency in English is necessary.

We offer:

• A permanent position (TV-L E10),
• A varied and challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region, job security and loyalty to the location,
• training and further education opportunities,
• company pension scheme (VBL),
• numerous university sports activities,
• very good public transport connections thanks to the central location in Bonn and the opportunity to use low-cost parking facilities.
  

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. It is certified as a family-friendly university. Its aim is to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. Therefore, the university explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the State Equality Act. Applications from individuals with proven severe disabilities or those with equivalent status are particularly welcome.

If you are interested in this position, please send your complete and detailed application documents by 27.07.2025, using the online application form and reference number 2025/72.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Cabral (phone +49 228 73 5283).