Market Researcher for Quantum User Community in Garching bei München bei Leibniz Rechenzentrum (LRZ) der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften

Looking for a place at the cutting-edge of supercomputing to grow your career? Then read on!

The Quantum Computing and Technologies Department (QCT) at LRZ is a team of computer science
and quantum physics specialists researching, advancing and providing quantum computing technolo-
gies for local and international advanced computing communities. The QCT team provides scientific
users with a broad portfolio of quantum resources and services, including quantum simulators, remote
access to quantum hardware, on-premise quantum systems, development environment tools, scientific
consultancy, and education/training. A main focus of this team is the research and development of
integration pathways for quantum acceleration capabilities for next- generation high-performance com-
puting (HPC) systems. Read more at quantum.lrz.de.

We're actively seeking a great person for a limited special project:

Market Researcher (f/m/d) for Quantum User Community

Generally, in this position, you:

• Will collect and analyze quantitative or qualitative research to discover user needs

• Assist in designing and conducting user-facing surveys, focus groups and interviews

• Assist in defining market segments, construction of user personas and building of demo-

• Analyze data through statistical methods

• Review sources of market research and incorporate into LRZ’s findings to achieve a robust

• Deliver valid, reliable market research results in reports and presentations

• Assist in design of large-scale user studies for state, national and European projects

• Serve as voice-of-the-user offering recommendations to technical teams developing user-fac-

Skills you need:

• Master’s in Statistics, Marketing, Organizational Psychology or related field with proven mar-

ket research analysis experience

• Ability to interpret large amounts of data and to multi-task

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Excellent knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS, SAS or similar), databases and MS Office

• Strong analytical and critical thinking

• Great team member skills, able to work very well with others, self-starter spirit and a drive to

figure things out when faced with uncertainty

• Proficiency in English, interest in learning German

• Quantum computing knowledge is valuable, but not required

What you can expect from us:

• Ample room to contribute your own ideas to an important mission. Here, your work helps to

build the future of quantum and supercomputing

• Substantial backing for large-scale R&D projects in a stable funding portfolio

• Smart, highly talented, motivated and fun teammates

• Direct-line leadership actively committed to your growth and advancement, and an organiza-

tion that greatly values your contribution to our common success

• Time and a process path to pursue academic degrees aligned with your work

Area Quantum Computing

Working time
Part time (minimum 25 hours) or Full time (40 hours) flexible

working model with electronic time recording

Term of the contract until 28.02.2025

Remuneration up to E13, see Entgelttabelle TV-L

Annual leave / compen-

satory time off

30 days

(24.12. + 31.12. additionally day off)

Overtime is compensated by additional time off

Further trainings Individual support for in-service training and further education

Mobile work up to 60% of work time, when applicable

Benefits

e.g. public transport discount (job ticket), bus and subway

(U6) on the doorstep, free parking, pension plan of the Ver-

sorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL), state-of-

the-art work equipment

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 lee