Job Reference
626_24_CASE_F_R3
Position
Senior Researcher on Computational Modeling for Fusion (R3) - AI4S
Closing Date
Tuesday, 24 September, 2024
Reference: 626_24_CASE_F_R3
Job title: Senior Researcher on Computational Modeling for Fusion (R3) - AI4S
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. 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 (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
We are particularly interested for this role 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 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 Computer Applications in Science and Engineering (CASE) department is looking for a senior researcher with a minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience in computational modelling for fusion to work in the BSC Fusion group (fusion.bsc.es). The Fusion group develops state-of-the-art computer applications to simulate fusion reactors. The successful candidate will play a key role in the developments in the group which involve both HPC and AI technologies.
The funding for these actions/fellowships and contracts comes from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility - Next Generation.
Key Duties Numerical modelling in fusion physics including state-of-the-art HPC and AI techniques Supervision of PhD students, junior research engineers and internship students in the group Preparation of new research project proposals Active participation in the group's research dissemination activities Technical leadership of assigned research projects in the team Requirements Education
PhD in Computational Physics Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Experience in programming, especially in C and FORTRAN Strong skills in Linux environment, HPC and AI Experience in numerical methods in programming Experience in plasma physics, in particular in ICRF physics minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience in computational modelling in fusion in an international setting Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
Fluency in spoken and written English, Spanish and Catalan Competences
Highly collaborative spirit and ability to work as part of a large, strongly-coordinated team and to continuously share both knowledge and tools Demonstrated ability to efficiently communicate results to different audiences Conditions The position will be located at BSC within the CASE 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 Duration: 4 years Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement Salary: 55.000€ Additional Expenses Grant: Each fellowship will be associated with a grant for additional expenses, such as IT equipment, travel, training, stays, etc. 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, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources. In this phase, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, and professional experience related to the position, as well as the required personal competencies, 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. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will begin the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. At a minimum, a personality questionnaire as well as a technical exercise will be conducted during 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.
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). 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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