Research support engineer - Atmospheric composition data curation

We are looking for a research support engineer willing to work on the data curation process of the AC group. The models and forecasts are enhanced by an intensive use of up-to-date observations, both for model evaluation, to feed the aerosol ensemble-based data assimilation system and to develop ML/AI based solutions. The position will support systematic and detailed maintenance of the data used/produced by the group. The successful applicant will work closely with researchers of the AC group and research scientists from the Computational Earth Sciences group of the Earths Sciences department.The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing and future research projects addressing the role of gaseous and aerosol species in the atmosphere and the climate system. Key Duties

• Data curation of a wide range of observational datasets, model reanalysis products and model experiment results
• Apply existent solutions or program automated procedures to detect missing files, variables, layers, timeframes, or corrupted data
• Analyze datasets by means of computed standardized diagnostics
• Coordinate the development of software packages for satellite observations processing
• Support researchers in the execution and monitoring of complex model experiments (ensemble data assimilation runs)
• Close collaboration with research engineers of the Department to apply in-house solution in the data curation process
• Interact with atmospheric composition scientists to understand and respond to their needs, * 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.

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• Education

• A MSc degree in the physical sciences, mathematics or engineering (e.g., Chemistry, Meteorology, Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering)

• Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience

• Experience with data manipulation and analysis (3-5 years)
• Experience in programming in Python, FORTRAN and R (3-5 years)
• Experience with UNIX/LINUX environments (3-5 years)
• Knowledge with Earth Modelling file types (NetCDF, HDF5, GRIB…) will be valued
• Experience in similar fields will be valued

• Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience

• Fluent English, both written and spoken

• Competences

• Capacity to interact with both atmospheric compositon and computer scientists
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize and work under set deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and within a team

• 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, 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: 01/5/2026

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, 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. Look at the BSC experience: BSC-CNS YouTube Channel Let's stay connected with BSC Folks! 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 Within the Earth Sciences Department of Barcelona Supercomputing Center, the Atmospheric Composition (AC) group aims at better understanding and predicting the spatiotemporal variations of atmospheric pollutants along with their effects upon air quality, weather and climate. The AC group develops the Multiscale Online Non-hydrostatic AtmospheRe CHemistry model (MONARCH). MONARCH contains advanced chemistry and aerosol packages, and is coupled with an aerosol and gas data assimilation system based on the Local Ensemble Transform Kalman Filter. The group contributes to a variety of forecasting activities. The dust component of MONARCH runs operationally at the first WMO Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for Atmospheric Sand and Dust Forecast (i.e., the Barcelona Dust Forecast Center, BDFC; https://dust.aemet.es), and contributes to multi-model ensemble forecasts both at the WMO Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System Regional Center (WMO SDS-WAS RC) for Northern Africa, Middle East and Europe, and at the International Cooperative for Aerosol Prediction (ICAP). Both WMO Regional Centers are co-hosted by BSC and the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET). The group has been actively involved in the Copernicus Programme of the European Union during the last 5 years and MONARCH has been recently incorporated as a new model of the Copernicus Regional Production Service (CAMS2_40; www.regional.atmosphere.copernicus.eu). Copernicus products are widely used by administrations and policy makers across Europe.