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Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Engineer for Climate Services - Destination Earth Climate Projections (R2/RE2)

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Reference: 519_26_ES_CS_RE2

Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Engineer for Climate Services - Destination Earth Climate Projections (R2/RE2)

About BSC

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.

Context And Mission

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 renewable energy, agriculture, water management, forest fires and urban development and to demonstrate the ongoing value of Earth system services to society and the economy.

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist or research engineer to evaluate the potential added value of km-scale global and regional climate projections. The research will combine the scientific evaluation of how well these simulations represent physical processes with an assessment of how their performance translates into downstream impact sectors. It will also involve close engagement with users, to understand how climate services can be developed that are fit for purpose, and the communication of results to diverse audiences.
The person appointed will be involved in several EU and nationally funded projects, with a primary focus on the Destination Earth Climate Digital Twin initiative, which aims to combine cutting-edge global Earth-system models, impact-sector applications and observations into a unified framework providing actionable impact-sector information on multi-decadal timescales. In line with this aim, the appointed candidate will scientifically investigate the added value of km-scale climate simulations generated by the Digital Twin, using both free-running projections and storyline methodologies, and will assess how strengths and biases in model performance propagate into the information delivered to impact sectors. The systematic comparison with the latest CORDEX and CMIP simulations will also be an important task of the candidate. The appointed candidate will also be responsible for promoting the uptake of the ClimateDT through a range of stakeholder-facing activities, including the organisation of events such as hackathons, and through sustained engagement with users to co-develop tailored climate service examples.
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 encourage applications from highly motivated candidates with demonstrated experience in climate science and climate service development with interest in applied research projects within the context of climate services.

Key Duties

Analyse the added value of km-scale climate projections through inter-model comparisons and storyline methodologies
Development of storyline simulations
Help organise stakeholder outreach events such as hackathons and webinars
Actively engage with sector relevant stakeholders to understand user needs and provide capacity building
Actively participate in the management of tasks and work packages in EU projects (participate in workshops, conferences, meetings, hackathons and writing deliverables)
Disseminate research results in peer-reviewed scientific papers and international conferences
Contribute to the development of outreach content and visualization products related to the projects
Interact with other scientists in the group and the department to favor synergies, as well as with external collaborators
Apply for competitive grants and projects

Requirements

Education
- Ph.D. in climate or atmospheric sciences, meteorology, applied mathematics, physics, or related field
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Experience handling, analysing and validating large datasets
- Experience working with climate projections
- Experience working with stakeholders in the climate and/or climate impact-sector related fields
- Proficiency in scientific programming in a suitable language (Python preferred);
- Familiarity with working in a UNIX/HPC environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, especially for scientific publications
- Ability to work in a professional environment within a multidisciplinary and international team
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Experience working with Git for software development
- Experience working with climate storylines
- Experience in developing tailored indicators to specific sectors, such as energy, agriculture, water management or forest fires
- Experience in event organisation and demonstrated evidence of out-reach facing activities
- Knowledge on some of the following topics: statistical downscaling, multi-model combination techniques, bias adjustments techniques or climate attribution methods will be positively evaluated
- Working in an operational software environment
Competences
- Highly organised and can manage multiple lines of concurrent work
- Problem-solving, pro-active, result-oriented work attitude
- Capability to work in an international and fast-paced work
- Good communication skills are essential

Conditions

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
Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
Starting date: 01/01/2027

Applications procedure and 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.

Development of the recruitment process

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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Deadline

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

OTM-R principles for selection processes

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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Proceso de selección

3 pasos2 entrevistasuna prueba

Solicitud
Evaluación · Con a panel de selección
Entrevista técnica
Con a representantes del departamento · Videollamada
Entrevista online con el departamento; puede incluir una prueba técnica.
Entrevista de RR. HH.
Con RR. HH. · Videollamada
Entrevista online basada en competencias y actitud.
Cuestionario de perfil
Test online · 5 min
Un cuestionario de cinco minutos sobre motivación que se envía durante la fase de entrevista.
Propuesta de contrato · Con RR. HH.

Se comunica el resultado a cada candidato entrevistado por teléfono o correo electrónico.
Las solicitudes de feedback o de apelación se responden en un plazo de dos semanas.

Sobre Barcelona Supercomputing Center

El Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) es un centro de investigación líder en computación de alto rendimiento (HPC) e inteligencia artificial, ubicado en Barcelona, España. Opera el supercomputador MareNostrum, uno de los más potentes de Europa, y lleva a cabo investigación en ciencias de la tierra, ciencias de la vida, informática y ciencias sociales computacionales. El BSC es un actor clave en las iniciativas europeas de HPC y colabora con la industria y el mundo académico a nivel mundial.

La presencia del BSC en España se centra en Barcelona, donde emplea a un equipo diverso e internacional de investigadores e ingenieros. El centro ofrece un entorno dinámico y multidisciplinar con un fuerte enfoque en la excelencia científica y la innovación. Para los profesionales internacionales, el BSC ofrece oportunidades para trabajar en proyectos punteros en IA, modelización climática y supercomputación, con el inglés como lengua de trabajo común y un entorno de apoyo para la reubicación.

Sector: Research and HPC
Fundación: 2005
Plantilla: 500–1,000
Sede: Barcelona, España
En España: Barcelona

Datos prácticos

El BSC está ubicado en Barcelona, una vibrante ciudad mediterránea con una alta calidad de vida y una gran comunidad internacional.
La lengua de trabajo en el BSC es el inglés, lo que lo hace accesible para investigadores e ingenieros internacionales.
El BSC ofrece salarios y beneficios competitivos, incluido el apoyo para la reubicación y el procesamiento de visados para el personal internacional.
El centro ofrece oportunidades de desarrollo profesional, incluidos programas de formación y participación en proyectos de investigación europeos.
El BSC es un centro de investigación sin ánimo de lucro, que ofrece un entorno de trabajo estable y colaborativo centrado en el impacto científico.

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