Context And Mission
Coupled climate models, running on High-Performance Computers, generate very large amounts of data in formats specific to the Earth Sciences Community, GRIB, and NetCDF. To allow the proper integration of the data into community tools, formatting of the data is necessary, adding metadata, doing GRIB to NetCDF conversion and ensuring full compliance to the CMOR (Climate Model Output Rewriter) format. The Data and Diagnostics, composed of 23 engineers belonging to the Earth Science department at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, is searching for one engineer willing to work on developing, updating, and maintaining these formatting jobs based on the ece2cmor python package inside the workflow of the department, including the git branches management.
Depending on the efficiency of the candidate(s), they might also contribute to the maintenance and update of the Earth System Grid Federation data node of the BSC, where the climate data are shared with the rest of the community.
Key DutiesUpdate and optimize the libraries of the CMORization Python job in HPCParticipate in the maintenance of the different branches of the workflowUser support for climate scientists using the toolRequirements EducationHaving a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
Essential Knowledge and Professional ExperienceGood development skills in PythonExperience with UNIX/LINUX environments, scripting languages (bash, …), and version control systems (git, or svn)Additional Knowledge and Professional ExperienceExperience in Earth Sciences file types (NetCDF, GRIB,...), tools (CDO, NCO, xarray,…), and managing large volumes of data will be appreciatedKeen to learn how to develop scientific applications on parallel computersCompetencesCapacity to interact and build strong relations with both climate and computer scientistsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and work under set deadlinesAbility to work both independently and within a teamAbility to learn and adapt to multiple programming languages easilyFluency in English, both speaking and writingConditions
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, 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: As soon as possible.
Applications procedure and processAll 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. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
The panel will make a final decision and all candidates who had contacts with them will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
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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 processesBSC-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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