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AI Factory Learning Management System Administration

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added today (last checked 13 Nov)

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Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
Relocation
A relocation package
English
Required
Education
Master's degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Education
    • • Master's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a technical field such as computer science, HPC, a scientific domain, engineering, or similar
  • Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
    • • Experience using a Learning Management System as an administrator, course manager or trainer (Totara or Moodle preferred)
      • Understanding of how an LMS is organised: courses, programmes, certifications, enrolments, roles and completion tracking
      • Competence using office software and tools to edit documents, create presentations, and store and analyse data
      • Proven experience in training organisation, ideally in HPC, AI or emerging technologies
      • Ability to effectively manage time and organise information to ensure the smooth functioning of multiple ongoing activities in parallel
      • Competence participating in, hosting, and presenting during online and hybrid meetings
      • Proficiency in spoken and written English and understanding Spanish
  • Competences
    • • Organisation skills to handle multiple assignments, with attention to detail in course set-up and learner records
      • Communication skills, including explaining the platform clearly to learners and trainers
      • Service orientation towards learners, trainers and partners
      • Ability to work independently, in a team, and in a multicultural environment

Nice to have

  • Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
    • • Hands-on experience with LMS mainly Totara or any model based platform
      • Familiarity with e-learning content formats (SCORM, xAPI) from a course-building perspective
      • Instructional design experience, especially for technical or scientific content
      • Awareness of GDPR as it applies to learner data
      • Experience in international project management would be advantageous
      • Experience working in European projects would be advantageous
      • Experience in event organisation would be a plus
      • Catalan or other European languages would be a plus

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • We offer a full-time contract (35h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
  • Holidays: 22 days of holidays + 6 personal days + 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
  • Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona

The role

Job title: AI Factory Learning Management System Administration

We are seeking a professional with technical training in a field related to High Performance Computing (HPC), computer science, another science or engineering to join our team as Education & Training Officer. The role supports National and European projects in HPC and AI education and training, and the day-to-day running of BSC's Learning Management System (LMS).

The Education and Training team coordinates activities and develops opportunities for collaboration with other HPC research centres, supercomputing centres and world-class universities. The team works at local, national and European level to develop the next generation of HPC and AI professionals through high-quality, accessible training.

The position contributes to National and European projects that strengthen HPC and AI resources, expertise and skills across Europe. These projects promote collaboration between institutions, standardise HPC knowledge and practices, facilitate the exchange of expertise, and deliver training for professionals from startups, SMEs, public institutions, students and scientists through consistent, ethical and accessible learning pathways.

The position includes responsibility for the content administration and educational organisation of BSC's Totara-based LMS. Additionally, it is expected to contribute to the design, coordination, and delivery of HPC and AI courses for a wide range of audiences, including professionals, students, and scientists. This role will support the development of high-quality, ethical, and accessible training content, while ensuring consistency across all learning pathways. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with academic and industry partners, foster innovation, and strengthen AI skills across Europe.

The officer will work with the Education & Training team, training providers and project partners to turn training programmes into structured, accessible learning experiences and maintain reliable learner records and reporting.

This project is funded by the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Facility, in accordance with Council Regulation (EU) 2020/2094 of 14 December 2020, and regulated by Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021, in the context of the "BSC AI Factory" project.

This project has received funding from the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (JU) under grant agreement No 101234399 and Spain, Portugal, Romania and Türkiye. The JU receives support from the European Union's Horizon Europe Programme. It is also co-funded by the Spanish Ministry for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service and counts with the support of the Government of Catalonia.

For more information, please check: https://www.bsc.es/join-us/excellence-career-opportunities/bsc-ai-factory

What you'll do

  • • Manage users, roles, audiences and enrolments in the Totara LMS through its administration interface
    • Set up courses, programmes, certifications and learning plans, turning curricula into structured learning pathways on the platform
    • Upload and organise course materials, e-learning packages and assessments, and help trainers with course set-up, checking content completeness, accessibility and consistency before publication
    • Provide first-line support to learners and trainers, and pass technical issues to BSC IT or the Totara partner
    • Run standard LMS reports on enrolment, attendance, completion and engagement to feed project KPIs
    • Maintain user guides and standard procedures for learners and trainers using the platform
    • Support the coordination of foundational and specialised AI and HPC training for BSC scientific personnel, in collaboration with researchers from all BSC departments
    • Organise training activities in all related aspects, and coordinate and support meetings, training events, seminars and other activities of the Education & Training team for different audiences
    • Support collaboration with universities on student-focused initiatives
    • Prepare and submit reports, documentation and project deliverables professionally and within deadlines
    • Support the design and implementation of the BSC training programme in any required project
    • Provide broader administrative support for the team and BSC for relevant activities, as needed

How you'll work

  • The position will be located at BSC within the [department] Department
  • Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
  • Starting date: asap

Reference

Reference: 501_26_DIR_E&T

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Application

  2. Screening · With a recruitment panel

  3. Technical interview

    With department representatives · Video call

    Online interview with the department; may include a technical test.

  4. HR interview

    With HR · Video call

    Online competency and attitude-based interview.

  5. Profile questionnaire

    Online test · 5 min

    A five-minute questionnaire on motivation sent during the interview phase.

  6. Contract proposal · With HR

  • Every interviewed candidate is told the outcome by phone or email.
  • Feedback or appeal requests are answered within two weeks.

Hiring process

All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain:

  • A full CV in English including contact details
  • A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered.

The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición"). The recruitment process consists of two phases:

  • Curriculum Analysis: Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position. - 40 points
  • Interview phase: The highest-rated candidates at the curriculum level will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources. In this phase, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, and professional experience related to the position, as well as the required personal competencies, will be evaluated. - 60 points. A minimum of 30 points out of 60 must be obtained to be eligible for the position.

The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women.

In accordance with OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for each vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will begin the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. At a minimum, a personality questionnaire as well as a technical exercise will be conducted during the process.

The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.

At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes. For any suggestions or comments/complaints about our recruitment processes, please contact recruitment [at] bsc [dot] es [dot] For more information, please follow this link.

The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.

About Barcelona Supercomputing Center

The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) is a leading research center in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence, located in Barcelona, Spain. It operates the MareNostrum supercomputer, one of the most powerful in Europe, and conducts research across earth sciences, life sciences, computer science, and computational social sciences. BSC is a key player in European HPC initiatives and collaborates with industry and academia worldwide.

BSC's Spain presence is centered in Barcelona, where it employs a diverse, international team of researchers and engineers. The center offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with a strong focus on scientific excellence and innovation. For international professionals, BSC provides opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in AI, climate modeling, and supercomputing, with English as a common working language and a supportive relocation environment.

Industry
Research and HPC
Founded
2005
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • BSC is located in Barcelona, a vibrant Mediterranean city with a high quality of life and a large international community.
  • The working language at BSC is English, making it accessible for international researchers and engineers.
  • BSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, including support for relocation and visa processing for international staff.
  • The center provides opportunities for professional development, including training programs and participation in European research projects.
  • BSC is a non-profit research center, offering a stable and collaborative work environment focused on scientific impact.

In their own words

About the company & team

The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.

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We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.

We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.

If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.

Additional information

BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.
BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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