Job Reference
777_24_ES_ADC_RE1
Position
Research Engineer (RE1): Understanding atmospheric iron deposition in the ocean under present and future climates
Closing Date
Thursday, 14 November, 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 a founding member of the European HPC infrastructure PRACE. 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, with over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
We are particularly interested in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured. We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each individual is appreciated for who they are, regardless of 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 Earth Sciences Department of the BSC (BSC-ES) carries out research into modelling and understanding the behavior of the Earth's system. BSC-ES focuses on atmospheric emissions, air quality, mineral dust, climate variability and change, global health resilience, and Earth system services for end users.
Within the BSC-ES, the Atmospheric Composition Group develops modelling capabilities to combine atmospheric dynamical and chemical processes relevant at a wide range of spatial scales. A core activity of the group is dust modelling and forecasting. The group is also highly active in the EC Framework Programs and collaborates on competitive projects and contracts.
Atmospheric deposition of soluble iron associated with dust and combustion aerosols influences primary productivity and carbon uptake in vast regions of the open ocean. The amount and solubility of the deposited iron depend upon its origin and chemical processing during transport. The Atmospheric Composition group from the ES-BSC is looking for a research engineer to support research activities in the group.
The engineer will have the opportunity to follow multiple training activities, including those aimed at improving coding and data analysis, scientific and project writing abilities. The work will be managed through weekly meetings with the supervisors in a highly collaborative environment.
Key Duties Set-up, execute and monitor model simulations under the guidance of other researchers of the team. Produce scripts for the analysis of results (e.g., plotting, statistical analysis, data formatting). Contribute to written reports and support materials related to the research. Participate in meetings and follow-up activities of the work, other duties as assigned. Requirements Education: BSc/MSc in Environmental Engineering or similar field. Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience: Knowledge in environmental, atmospheric sciences, and/or climate sciences. Ability to work in a professional environment and within a multidisciplinary research team. Verbal and written communication skills in English. Competences: Skills in working in a Linux environment (including shell programming). Some knowledge of programming languages for data analysis and post processing (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB, NCO, CDO). 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: 1/12/2024. Applications procedure and process
All applications must be made through the 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. 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.
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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