Scope of the guest student programme
Each summer JSC hosts a guest student programme supported by the Centre Européen de Calcul Atomique et Moléculaire (CECAM). Within this programme, students studying natural sciences, engineering, computer science, or mathematics have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with different aspects of scientific computing. Together with local scientists, the programme participants work on different current topics in research and development. Depending on previous knowledge and on the participant’s interest, the assignment is chosen from different areas. These fields include mathematics, physics, chemistry, neuroscience, software development tools, visualization, distributed computing, quantum computing, and AI. Special emphasis is on the use of supercomputers.
The participants are expected to have knowledge of and experience in the computer-oriented branches of their subjects. The students should already have completed their first degree but have not yet finished their master’s degree. Additionally, a letter of recommendation from a university lecturer or professor is required for application.
The programme lasts 10 weeks between August and October each year and has taken place since 2000. Since the first programme in 2000, a total of 234 students have seized the opportunity to join research teams from JSC and other institutes on the Forschungszentrum Jülich campus. Working on challenging topical scientific projects, they gained experience with up-to-date hardware and software as well as HPC-related methods and algorithms. For many students, the programme has been the foundation for a career in HPC and the basis for fruitful continuing cooperations.
Compensation
The students will receive an expense allowance and are supposed to reside in Jülich for the entire duration of the programme. On request, Forschungszentrum Jülich will provide assistance in finding accommodation. Participants will be expected to fund their own travel and accomodation.
Due to the Corona pandemic, the 2020, 2021, and 2022 programme ran remotely, also with an expense allowance.
Further Information
Ivo Kabadshow
Jülich Supercomputing Centre
Institute for Advanced Simulation
Forschungszentrum Jülich
52425 Jülich (Germany)
Tel.: +49 2461 61 8714
E-mail: jsc-gsp@fz-juelich.de