Researcher in High Performance Computing (HPC)

Job description

The PDC Center for High Performance computing at KTH, is a supercomputing center for academic research in Sweden. We have the currently fastest academic supercomputer in Sweden, Dardel, a 8.26 Pflop/s HPE Cray EX235a with over 400 GPUs. With leading researchers in their fields, PDC is active in several high-profile European research projects and currently coordinates two EuroHPC Center of Excellences, BioExcel (for biomolecular simulation) and CEEC (for fluid dynamics simulation).

We are looking for a researcher to participate in the development of the software GROMACS (a molecular dynamics code) and Neko (a computational fluid dynamics code). The focus will be on developing new algorithms and co-design motivated by the challenges of new hardware. GROMACS is a widely used HPC application and one of the fastest molecular dynamics (MD) codes. Neko is a portable and very scalable computational fluid dynamics (CFD) framework and was nominated for the ACM Gordon Bell prize in 2023.

We are collaborating with leading HPC centers such as LUMI and Riken, and we are also active in co-design  with HPC vendors. The work will be done together with the core development teams of GROMACS and Neko, both located at KTH. This requires good cooperative skills and the ability to individually solve difficult software problems where many aspects must be considered. The focus will be on 1) implementing algorithms and optimizing code for graphics processing units (GPU) and heterogeneous HPC platforms and 2) adapting applications for large-scale distributed parallelization targeting current and next generation exascale machines. The work also includes performance engineering , including application profiling, benchmarking, and test simulations.  You will have the opportunity to lead trainings and "hackathons".

What we offer

• A research environment in HPC with a leading role in Europe
• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Possibility to work on cutting-edge HPC topics in close collaboration with major vendors
• Close collaboration with world-leading research groups in life science, biophysics and mechanics
• International network and the opportunities to travel to conferences
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in natural sciences, computer science, or applied mathematics. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• GPU-programming
• Parallel programming, for example MPI and/or SHMEM
• Practical experience in using HPC systems
• Be able to use English as the working language since a large part of the work involves international collaborative projects.

Preferred qualifications  

• Practical experience in performing molecular dynamics simulations and/or computational fluid dynamics simulations on HPC systems at large scale.
• Experience in distributed software development, such as code review and version control, and additionally experience in working in software projects with more than one software developer.
• Be able to write documentation and present technical work aimed at different target group in both Swedish and English.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

It is very important that you can both work well independently, as well as being able to collaborate effectively within the group. Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). 

About the employment

The employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.

Other information

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About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here