Student assistant on cloud computing (HiWi/part-time) (f/m/d)

Description:

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Student assistant on cloud computing (HiWi/part-time) (f/m/d)

The DigiMed Secure Cloud is hosted at LRZ, which provides a trusted research environment supporting data-driven health research in a secure way. Our mission is to provide researchers with reliable, and confidential computing infrastructure for processing sensitive data (e.g. medical data)

Your Role and Responsibilities:

You will become part of the DigiMed Secure Cloud operation team and contribute to maintaining and improving our OpenStack-based cloud environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Onboarding new users
• Maintaining difference services (code) hosted on the cloud
• Drafting technical and non-technical documents, e.g., user manuals and security compliances.
• Receiving and processing basic service tickets from users
• Coding and scripting
• Assist in risk assessments, or penetration tests
  
  

This position offers hands-on experience in cloud and HPC operations. This position can also lead to a master thesis.

Basic Qualifications:

• Enrolled student holding a Bachelor degree in Computer Science
• Knowledge of Linux command lines
• Familiar with one of the programming languages: Python, Golang or C/C++.
• Good communication skills in English
• Interest in cloud technologies and system administration operations
• Good communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of cloud computing and networking
• Curiosity in security, privacy and AI applications
• Knowledge of German is a plus
  
  

Conditions:

Area

Research/Operation

Working time

up to 20 hours per week

Flexible working model with electronic time recording

Term of the contract

on semester basis

Remuneration

15,20 € / Std. or 15,75 € / Std. (Bachelor)

What can you find with us?

Are you looking for a multifaceted and intellectually stimulating position in a dynamic, cooperative and innovative work environment? Then LRZ is the place to be for you! Here at LRZ a collegial, appreciative work environment meets an international crowd of experts who work together to advance IT services for ground-breaking research. We offer flexible work schemes for an optimal work-life balance. Our staff values their creative leeway. As an institute of the Bavarian Academy of Science and Humanities we offer all the benefits of public service. And of course, no wishes remain unfulfilled at the LRZ in terms of technical equipment. We share experiences, constantly review and improve our processes, and are proud that our service-quality and data-security are regularly certified and rated highly. We actively promote diversity and welcome applications from talented individuals, regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. We give priority to applications from people with disabilities who are equally qualified (SGB IX).

Further information:

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents (including cover letter, CV and certificates) in a PDF file (other file types are not accepted) by latest 30.07.2026.

Subject: SHK cloud computing (2026/32)

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About Us

Since 1962, Bavarian universities and research institutions have relied on the IT expertise of the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities. When it comes to the digital transformation of science, we are traditionally ahead of the game.