Job Reference
608_24_OP_US_ASS
Position
AI Senior Application Support Specialist - AI4S
Closing Date
Monday, 30 September, 2024
Reference: 608_24_OP_US_ASS
Job title: AI Senior Application Support Specialist - AI4S
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. 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.
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
Are you passionate about technology, Linux systems, Artificial intelligence trends, and high-performance computing? The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is seeking a talented individual to join our Operations Department as a User Support specialist on AI projects.
Supercomputers are essential for tackling the most challenging scientific and technological problems. This position will be part of the operations department within the User Support team, focusing on supporting AI applications for key projects utilizing BSC resources, including performance optimization, code porting, specialized AI tutoring, and enhancing the scalability and performance of models.
The funding for these actions comes from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility - Next Generation, within the framework of the General Invitation by the public business entity Red.es to participate in the talent attraction and retention programs within Investment 4 of Component 19 of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.
For more information, please check: https://www.bsc.es/join-us/excellence-career-opportunities/ai4s
Key Duties Optimize and adapt scientific application codes to new pre-exascale architectures and systems, focusing on AI applications and technologies. Improve the performance of existing AI environments, enhancing serial efficiency and scalability, assisting developers with necessary modifications. Choose and adapt algorithms and library routines to improve applications for specific computer architectures. Provide consultancy to scientists on AI solutions that can improve their research. Generate performance analysis and benchmarks for selected applications and report results to application developers. Collaborate with other functional groups at European and International level on technical matters related to supporting AI scientific application work. Requirements Education
Master's degree in a field related to Artificial Intelligence, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Experience working with AI models in HPC systems. Experience using performance analysis tools, and parallel debuggers for GPUs. Good understanding of Linux environment and Shell scripting. Experience working with Parallel programming codes (MPI and OpenMP) and batch systems like SLURM. At least 3 years of experience in a similar position working with AI solutions. Competences
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Analytical problem-solving ability. Conditions The position will be located at BSC within the Operations Department We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance Duration: 4 years Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December Salary: 50.000,00€ Additional Expenses Grant: Each fellowship will be associated with a grant for additional expenses. Starting date: asap - incorporation must be before the 16th of December 2024 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 the specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Development of the recruitment process The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system. The recruitment process consists of two phases:
Curriculum Analysis: Evaluation of previous experience, degree, training, and other relevant professional information. Interview phase: The highest-rated candidates will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources. The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women.
At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes. For any suggestions or comments, please contact recruitment [at] bsc [dot] es.
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. This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes. BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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