Job Reference
478_24_ES_ADC_R2
Position
Post-doc researcher: Understanding atmospheric iron deposition in the ocean under present and future climates
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, and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, leading large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies 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. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Context And Mission
The Earth Sciences Department of the BSC (BSC-ES) carries out research into modelling and understanding the behavior of the Earth's system. The Atmospheric Composition Group develops a modelling capability to combine atmospheric dynamical and chemical processes relevant at a wide range of spatial scales. The group is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to improve our understanding of the natural and anthropogenic contributions to the soluble iron deposition in the ocean. The researcher will have the opportunity to follow multiple training activities and will work in a highly collaborative environment.
Key Duties
Develop model components related to natural and anthropogenic sources of iron in Earth System models.
Design model experiments and run them in HPC systems.
Gather observations and evaluate model experiments.
Develop original research and analysis strategies.
Participate in collaborative projects with partner institutions.
Present results at international meetings.
Publish results in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
Contribute ideas for new research projects.
Other duties include contributing to the development of common analysis tools; assisting in grant applications; and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education: Having a PhD in Atmospheric Chemistry, Environmental engineering, Meteorology, Physics, or related discipline.
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience:
Advanced understanding of atmospheric aerosol, particularly dust aerosol, and knowledge of the Earth System components and their interactions.
Experience in atmospheric, climate, chemistry or aerosol model developments.
Excellent computing skills in high-level computer languages (FORTRAN is valued).
Experience with UNIX/LINUX environments and with scripting languages (such as bash).
Experience with atmospheric science data formats (NetCDF) and with scientific software and tools (CDO, NCO, Python or R).
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience:
Previous experience with Earth System Models will be valued.
Experience in analyzing climate information will be valued.
Fluency in English.
Competences:
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to take initiative, prioritize and work under set deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and within a team.
Conditions
The 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, 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: 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.
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. The panel will make a final decision and all candidates who had contacts with them will receive feedback on their application.
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). BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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