Student Assistant - HiWi (m/f/x)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026.
The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) was established in 2010 by the physicist and SAP co-founder Klaus Tschira (1940-2015) and the Klaus Tschira Foundation as a private, non-profit research institute. HITS conducts basic research in the natural sciences, mathematics and computer science with a focus on the processing, structuring, and analyzing of large amounts of complex data and the development of computational methods and software. The research fields range from molecular biology to astrophysics.
An essential characteristic of the Institute is interdisciplinarity, implemented in numerous cross-group and cross-disciplinary projects. The base funding of HITS is provided by the Klaus Tschira Foundation.
HITS is looking for a
Student Assistant HiWi for Software and Linux Administration (m/f/x)
to join the the Molecular and Cellular Modeling Group to assist with the following tasks:
Software Development and System Administration:
- Compilation, testing and installation of application software packages
- Installation and upgrade of Ubuntu - Linux operating systems
- Documentation (Wiki, HTML)
- Development of web tools for scientific software.
- Development of scientific software (Python, C, Fortran)
What qualifies you for this job
- Good Linux knowledge (Ubuntu).
- Programming knowledge in Python.
- Programming experience in C, Fortran or Java is beneficial.
- Background knowledge in molecular simulation, biophysics and structural biology desirable.
- Excellent command of English and good communications skills.
We offer
As an organisation affiliated with the Klaus Tschira Foundation (KTS), we offer a wide range of benefits:
- Free car park and bicycle parking spaces with charging facilities.
- Varied and subsidised meals in our in-house canteen with free drinks and a coffee and tea bar.
Please apply exclusively via our application portal with the following documents:
- Short cover letter
- Resume
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dr. Stefan Richter.
HITS gGmbH stands for equal opportunities and we strongly believe that our research benefits from inclusive and diverse teams.