.Job Reference647_24_CS_AHPC_R2PositionPostdoctoral researcher on MPI accelerationClosing DateMonday, 30 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, 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 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.Context And MissionThe Accelerators and Communications for HPC team leads cutting-edge research and development around accelerators/coprocessors in HPC. We are involved in low-level networking and MPI research, collaborating directly with leading vendors such as Mellanox, NVIDIA, and Intel.Key DutiesDrive research on MPI accelerationRequirementsEducation: PhD in CS-related fieldEssential Knowledge and Professional Experience: Very good level of C programmingCompetences: Very good level of English (written and spoken), Technical document writing, including formal papersConditionsThe position will be located at BSC within the Computer Sciences DepartmentWe offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, and support to the relocation proceduresDuration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget durationHolidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreementSalary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidateStarting date: Nov. 16Applications procedure and processAll applications must be made through BSC website and contain:A full CV in English including contact detailsA 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 the acceptance or rejection of their profile.DeadlineThe vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted