Job Reference
480_24_CASE_NHRA_R3
Position
Modelling Specialist (hydrologist, atmospheric, risk) (R3)
Closing Date
Tuesday, 01 October, 2024
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.
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
We seek a passionate and talented Climate Modelling specialist to join our Natural and Social Hazards (NaSH) group. In this role, you'll have the chance to work in a multidisciplinary team that aims to develop methodologies and products related to risk maps as well as early warning products, with a strong focus on solving real-world problems. This position will focus on how climate change might affect different hazards, we are interested in profiles that have experience in one or several of the following: hydrological drought/water stress, wildfire, extreme events, hydrology, atmospheric modelling. You will have the chance to drive the direction of future team projects. The methodologies that will be developed within these projects are based on physical modelling, sometimes assisted with AI/ML. We look for someone who is a quick and willing learner, and who is not afraid to get involved and form part of a close-knit team.
Key Duties
Contribute to studying climate processes and their impact on regional and local weather patterns at various time scales.
Collaborate on planning, designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software products with a multidisciplinary team.
Contribute to developing and implementing catastrophe risk models for humanitarian and insurance sectors, enhancing societal resilience to natural hazards and mitigating climate change impacts.
Find gaps in existing methodologies to design new projects.
Contribute to writing funding applications.
Requirements
Education
To have a Ph.D. degree in climate modelling, meteorology, atmospheric physics and dynamics or any other related field.
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Proven track record in climate/risk modelling applicable to this role
Experience with physical models.
Experience or strong interest in AI/ML tools and their application to modelling atmospheric phenomena will be considered a plus.
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
Proficiency in English is a must. Good handling of Spanish is a plus
Demonstrates inter-dependence and ownership in managing projects to completion.
Experience with data analysis in languages such as Python.
Competences
Focuses on providing excellent applied science research
Project management skills. Possesses strong understanding and organizational skills with attention to detail and reliability.
Conditions
The position will be located at BSC within the (department) Department
We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/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: 23 paid vacation days plus 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: asap
Applications procedure and process
All applications must be made through 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 - Applications without this document will not be considered.
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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