Research Engineer - AI data scientist (RE2) - AI4S

Job Reference 638_24_CASE_DPPP_RE2 Position Research Engineer - AI data scientist (RE2) - AI4S Closing Date Monday, 30 September, 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 now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU. 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, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
Context And Mission The Barcelona Supercomputing Center’s Data Visualization and Analytics group is looking for a data scientist specialized in AI. The candidate will work as a data scientist across five research lines, applying AI and advanced statistical methods to various problems including advanced manufacturing, digital services, and urban planning. The candidate will also work on procuring funding for future projects.
Key Duties

• Data exploration and preparation.
• Engage with end users and domain experts to capture key components of a problem.
• Exploratory modeling (architecture design, pipeline design).
• Visualization and presentation of preliminary results.
• Advise younger researchers and engineers in the group.
• Help write reports, deliverables, and research proposals.

Requirements

• Education
  • Masters or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or technology-related field.
• Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
  • Experience with AI and advanced statistical models applied to science and industry.
  • Experience working on applied data science projects.
  • Strong AI programming experience, preferably in Python.
  • Strong initiative to carry on research and development independently.
• Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
  • Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Spanish and other European languages would be advantageous.
  • Experience in the application fields of the group’s projects.
• Competences
  • Ability to work in a team and in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially for producing documentation (reports, manuals, papers).

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, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, and private health insurance.
• Duration: 4 years.
• Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement.
• Salary: 42,000.00€.
• 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.

Development of the recruitment process

• 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. - 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.

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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr