Biogeochemistry Researcher (R2)

.Job Reference597_24_ES_CVC_R2PositionBiogeochemistry Researcher (R2)Closing DateWednesday, 25 September, 2024About BSCThe 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. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science 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.Context And MissionWithin the Earth Sciences Department of BSC, the climate prediction group aims at developing climate prediction capability for time scales ranging from a few weeks to a few decades and from regional to global scales. The Climate prediction group is looking for an established researcher to expand our research activities on the predictability of ocean biogeochemistry.Key DutiesTo conduct ocean reconstructions with NEMO for the past changes in physics and biogeochemistry variables, assimilating several ESA variables.To evaluate the realism of those reconstructions against independent observational products.To contribute to project deliverables and meetings.RequirementsEducation: PhD in physics or similar.Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience:Experience with the models NEMO and its component PISCES.Expertise in ocean fertilization processes.Excellent development skills in Python.Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience:Experience of version control in a distributed team, including SVN or Git.Previous experience in HPC architectures and parallel programming.Previous experience in climate or ocean modeling.Fluency in English.Competences:Capacity to interact and build strong relations with both climate and computer scientists.Good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to take initiatives, prioritize tasks and work under set deadlines.ConditionsThe position will be located at BSC within the Earth Sciences Department.We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, flexible working hours, and private health insurance.Duration: Open-ended contract.Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December.Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.Starting date: 01/10/2024.Applications procedure and processAll applications must be made through the BSC website and contain:A full CV in English including contact details.A Cover Letter with a statement of interest in English, including two contacts for further references.In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy.DeadlineThe vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired