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Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Engineer for Climate Services - Decadal predictions

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

Barcelona Supercomputing Center

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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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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Education
    • Having a minimum of a masters degree in Physics, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Sciences or a related discipline.
  • Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
    • Experience handling, analysing and validating datasets.
    • Proficiency in scientific programming in a suitable language (e.g., Python) and familiarity with working in a Linux environment.
    • Experience working with large geospatial or climate datasets, including gridded observational products and model outputs.
    • Knowledge in statistical analysis.
    • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Competences
    • Ability to work in a professional environment within a multidisciplinary and international team.
    • Problem-solving, proactive, result-oriented approach to work.
    • Capability to work independently and as a team in an international, very interactive and fast-paced environment.
    • Organizational capacity for dealing with parallel tasks.
    • Good communication skills.

Nice to have

  • Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
    • Knowledge in climate prediction, with interest in annual to decadal timescales.
    • Knowledge of some of the following topics: climate model validation, forecast quality assessment, multi-model approach, modes of variability, will be positively evaluated.
    • Ability to design reproducible and scalable workflows within HPC environments.
    • Familiarity with software development best practices such as version control, testing, documentation, and coding standards.
    • Interest in user-driven climate services and the translation of technical developments into operational products.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 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

The aim of the Earth System Services Group (ESS) within the Earth Sciences Department is to research the impact of weather, atmospheric chemistry and climate upon socio-economic sectors such as energy, agriculture, water resources, urban development and climate risk management and demonstrate the ongoing value of earth system services to society and the economy.

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher or research engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of next-generation climate services, with a primary focus on state-of-the-art climate change information and generation of tailored indicators to different sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the analysis, postprocessing and evaluation of decadal climate prediction and the co-development of climate services. The research will involve working with large datasets of simulations to develop sector-specific climate information products at both global and regional scales, supporting evidence-based decision-making across socio-economic sectors.

This position offers an outstanding opportunity to join one of Europe's leading and most dynamic research groups in climate services, working at the interface between frontier climate science and societal applications. The successful candidate will benefit from expert mentoring, advanced training, an international and multidisciplinary research environment, and the wide range of professional development opportunities and staff benefits offered by BSC-CNS.

We welcome applications from highly motivated researchers with a strong background in climate science, experience in climate predictions or projections, and a keen interest in translating scientific advances into tailored climate information for specific sectors.

What you'll do

  • Develop and refine methodologies to produce user-oriented climate information from decadal predictions.
  • Support the development of automated workflows that include data loading, post-processing, evaluation, and saving, aligned with coding standards and testing practices, and deployable on HPC systems.
  • Statistical downscaling tailored to regional and sector-specific applications.
  • Develop seamless prediction frameworks bridging seasonal-to-decadal and decadal-to-projection timescales.
  • Explore and operationalise hybrid methods that combine dynamical modelling with statistical or machine-learning techniques.
  • Conduct comprehensive forecast evaluation using deterministic and probabilistic metrics, as well as user-relevant indicators.
  • Consider a number of observational references describing (and reconciling when possible) the discrepancies between them.
  • Contribute to scientific publications, technical documentation, and project deliverables.
  • Transition of research prototypes to operational environments.

How you'll work

  • The position will be located at BSC within the Earth Sciences Department
  • 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
  • Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
  • Holidays: 22 days of holidays + 6 personal days + 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
  • Starting date: February 2027

Additional information

Reference: 520_26_ES_CS_RE2

Job title: PostDoctoral Researcher / Research Engineer for Climate Services - Decadal predictions (RE2/R2)

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.
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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

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

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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