Research Engineer - R Data Analysis Tools Developer

Barcelona Supercomputing Center; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Restaurant tickets

Private health insurance

Relocation support

Descripción de la vacante

Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) in Barcelona, Spain, is seeking a Research Engineer to lead R data analysis tool development within the Earth Sciences Department. The role focuses on coordinating tool development with users in a High-Performance Computing environment and deploying packages in the shared department setup.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, strong R skills, climate data format knowledge, and experience with UNIX/Linux scripting.

Formación

• Bachelor in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline.
• Excellent skills in R or similar languages.
• Knowledge of climate data formats (GRIB, NetCDF).
• Experience with UNIX/LINUX environments and scripting languages (bash, etc).
• Previous experience in HPC architecture and parallel programming.
• Good programming skills to manage big and collaborative projects and experience with git.
• Fluency in English, both speaking and writing.

Responsabilidades

• To coordinate developments of Department R tools, in close relation with the users, giving them the appropriate support with the use of them within a High-Performance Computing environment.
• To contribute to the deployment and installation of the packages in the shared department environment.
• To contribute to the ongoing strategy for the development of the Earth Sciences Department tools.

Conocimientos

R programming

UNIX/Linux

Scripting (bash)

Git

English fluency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Telecommunications / Mathematics / Physics

Herramientas

Git

Descripción del empleo

Job reference: 105_26_ES_EDD_RE2Position: Research engineer - R data analysis tools developer (RE2)Closing date: Wednesday, 30 September ****

The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing centre in Spain.

It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing 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 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 **** 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.

Key Duties

1. To coordinate developments of Department R tools, in close relation with the users, giving them the appropriate support with the use of them within a High-Performance Computing environment.


2. To contribute to the deployment and installation of the packages in the shared department environment.


3. To contribute to the ongoing strategy for the development of the Earth Sciences Department tools.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline


• Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience: Excellent skills in R or similar languages


• Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience: Knowledge of climate data formats (GRIB, NetCDF)


• Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience: Experience with UNIX/LINUX environments and scripting languages (bash, etc)


• Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience: Previous experience in HPC architecture and parallel programming (multi-threaded applications) will be valued


• Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience: Good programming skills to manage big and collaborative projects and experience with git


• Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience: Fluency in English, both speaking and writing

Competences

• Capacity to interact and build strong relations with both climate and computer scientists


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to take initiatives, prioritize the tasks and work under set deadlines


• Ability to work both independently and within a team


• Ability to learn and adapt to multiple programming languages easily

Conditions

• The position will be located at BSC within the Earth Sciences Department


• we offer a full-time contract (35h/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: 22 days of holidays + 6 personal days + 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: ASAP

Deadline

The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired.

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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