Research Lead Maritime Security Simulations (f/m/x)

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Research Lead Maritime Security Simulations (f/m/x)

Job Description

Req ID: 6379

Place of work: Bremerhaven

Starting date: with immediate effect

Career level: Experienced professionals, Doctorate

Type of employment: Part time, Full-time

Duration of contract: initially for a fixed term of 3 years

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund).

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 12,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

At the Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructure in Bremerhaven, we research and develop innovative solutions to strengthen the resilience of maritime infrastructure and ensure it is adaptable, safe and sustainable. Working closely with partners from research, industry and other stakeholders in maritime security, we combine technological innovation with practical expertise and offer you the chance to work on pioneering projects.

What to expect

As part of our institute, you will take on the technical leadership of an existing team of early-career researchers working on maritime civil security simulations. The role focuses on constructive simulations in which simulated agents operate simulated systems. Such simulations are used to:

• assess the effectiveness of security equipment, such as sensors and platforms
• analyse operational concepts for the deployment of these systems and train personnel

This field brings together several specialist areas. We are developing a simulation-based environment using a game engine to model maritime security systems and operational scenarios. In addition, we are researching approaches in which the behaviour of individual agents in the simulation is based on machine-learning models trained using reinforcement learning.

Your tasks

Providing technical guidance on the development of constructive simulation software for applications in the field of maritime security

Conducting research into the use and further development of constructive simulations for maritime safety applications

Managing research and development projects

Supporting and fostering researchers within the team

Contributing to project planning and the acquisition of third-party funding

You will have the opportunity to pursue your own research ideas in these subject areas whilst contributing to the further development and leadership of the existing team. The DLR plans and carries out its work within the framework of internally and externally funded projects. Therefore, project planning and assisting with the acquisition of third-party funding will also form part of your responsibilities.

Your profile

A completed university degree (master’s / university diploma) in Computer Science or other relevant fields of study

Relevant research experience (at least 2–3 years) in the field of simulation or agent-based modelling, for example gained through a PhD or other verifiable research activities

In-depth practical knowledge of programming languages such as C++ and Python

Extensive experience in software development

Expertise in project planning

Extensive experience of working with interdisciplinary teams

Experience with third-party funded projects, e.g. EU funding programmes, national research funding

Remuneration is based on qualifications and the scope of duties and may extend up to pay band 14 of the TVöD.

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DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 6379) please contact:

Prof. Dr. Frank Sill Torres

Tel.:

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