Postdoctoral researcher - Hydrology and Climate Services
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS)
Spain
Deadline: Apr 09, 2026
Details
Requirements
Education
PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computing Engineering, Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Experience in hydrologic modelling to inform climate impacts, with a focus on water supply and flooding.
- Experience in the application of machine and deep learning approaches in hydrology and climate modelling.
- Previous involvement in climate downscaling and bias adjustment.
- Previous involvement in user engagement of hydrological decision makers.
- Interest in multidisciplinary research related to hydroclimatic research.
- Proficiency in scientific programming in a suitable language (e.g., R, Python)
Ability to abstract climate diagnostic requirements into mathematical concepts
Ability to work in a professional environment within a transdisciplinary and international team
Experience working with stakeholders from the energy sector and the development of use cases.
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
Knowledge about workflow and data management, parallel computing and statistical analyses will be valued
Competences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Problem-solving, proactive, result-oriented work attitude
Conditions
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: August 2026
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