Research engineer - R data analysis tools developer (RE2)

Barcelona Supercomputing Center; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Restaurant tickets

Private health insurance

Relocation support

Descripción de la vacante

Barcelona Supercomputing Center in Barcelona, Spain, invites applications for a Research Engineer – R data analysis tools developer (RE2). This full-time role focuses on coordinating R-based tools within a High-Performance Computing environment and advancing Earth Sciences data workflows.

The position requires a Bachelor in a relevant field, strong R skills, and knowledge of climate data formats. Fluency in English and ability to collaborate with climate and computer scientists are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent skills in R or similar languages.
• Knowledge of climate data formats (GRIB, NetCDF).
• Experience with UNIX/Linux environments and scripting (bash, etc).
• Experience with HPC architecture and parallel programming valued.
• Good programming skills to manage big and collaborative projects and experience with git.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate developments of Department R tools, in close relation with users in an HPC environment.
• Deploy and install packages in the shared department environment.
• Contribute to ongoing strategy for developing the Earth Sciences Department tools.

Conocimientos

R programming

Climate data formats

UNIX/Linux scripting

HPC programming

Git

English fluency

Educación

Bachelor in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Job reference: 105_26_ES_EDD_RE2

Position: Research engineer - R data analysis tools developer (RE2)

Closing date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026

About BSC

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 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.

Key Duties

• 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.

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
• Competences: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competences: Ability to take initiatives, prioritize the tasks and work under set deadlines
• Competences: Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Competences: 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

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 ("Concurso-Oposición"). 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.

The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.

At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes. For any suggestions or comments/complaints about our recruitment processes, please contact [e-mail].

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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 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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