The DESY particle physics division has recently launched a platform for scientific computing that fosters collaboration on topics in software and computing methods that are important for the research groups at DESY. One such topic is the design and creation of FAIR data management structures and tools for on-site experiments (among other, ALPS II, BabyIAXO, FlashForward, MADMAX, LUXE, DESY II Test Beam Facility) and also for future collider studies (FCCee/ ILC/ MuCol).

The R&D should be carried out using tools that are already widely in use in the international community. Deployment of the ILDG (meta)data and file catalogue management software for one of the FH on-site experminent such as the ALPS II, the combination of this solution with DIRAC and RUCIO, its extension to the other experiment and the possible interoperability with other on-site (meta)data catalogue solutions shall be tackled. The work will be strongly connected to the work on FAIR research and data management done within the PUNCH4NFDI consortium.

While the main focus concerns the adaption and development of the software used to process and distribute the data produced by on-site experiments, the applicant will also have the opportunity to participate in the R&D activities of one of these experiment (mostly ALPS II, BabyIAXO, FlashForward, MADMAX, or DESY II Test Beam Facility).

The exact scope of this work will be determined taking into account the candidate’s experiences and preferences.