Job Reference
512_24_LS_EAPM_R3
Position
Postdoctoral Researcher Language models for bioprostecting and engineering (R3) - AI4S
Closing Date
Monday, 30 September, 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. 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 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
The candidate will help to develop and apply novel methods combining AI language models with atomistic molecular modeling for advancing in the conditions-specific bioprospecting and engineering of enzymes and proteins inside the group of Electronic and Atomic Protein Modelling in the Life Science Unit. The funding for these actions/fellowships comes from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility - Next Generation.
Key Duties
Contribute to writing research projects and publish research findings.
Participate in technical meetings with internal and external collaborators, lead technical discussions.
Supervise junior researchers and provide mentorship in their career path.
Liaise with BSC support departments when necessary as responsible person of specific projects.
Requirements
Education
PhD in computational biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, physics, machine learning or related fields.
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Proven excellent scientific publication track record in the same or a related area.
At least 2-3 years' of postdoctoral experience in the same or in a related area.
Knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments
Proficiency in Python, R or equivalent programming languages
Proficiency in atomistic molecular modeling
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
Experience in working with high performance computing environments.
Background or interest in life sciences
Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in Spanish and other European languages would be advantageous.
Competences
Capacity to explore new research lines
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work both independently, within a team and in a multi-cultural environment.
Conditions
The position will be located at BSC within the Life 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
Duration: 4 years
Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
Salary: 55.000,00 €
Additional Expenses Grant: Each fellowship will be associated with a grant for additional expenses.
Starting date: asap - the incorporation for this vacancy 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 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. 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. In this phase, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, and professional experience 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.
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.
For more information, please follow this link.
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).
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