Context And Mission
We are looking for a computer scientist or a climate scientist with experience in programming to work on projects that involve Machine Learning applied to Earth Sciences.
The person appointed will be involved in different EU and applied research projects, with the aim of creating large-scale Machine Learning datasets and Machine Learning models for different applications in Earth Sciences.
This position, therefore, presents the opportunity to work alongside a wide range of leading international Machine Learning experts and climate scientists delivering cutting-edge climate science across Europe. Successful candidates will benefit from expert training and BSC-CNS staff benefits: an international multidisciplinary scientific environment and advanced applied research training.
We encourage applications from highly motivated candidates with demonstrated experience in Machine Learning and climate science and interest in applied research projects within the context of climate prediction.
Key Duties
- Contribute in the creation of large-scale Machine Learning datasets for Earth Sciences applications
- Develop Machine Learning models applied to the context of climate prediction
- Interact with scientists in the group and in the department and possibly conduct a broader user study in order to improve usability of the dataset created
- Participate in scientific publications
Requirements
Education
- Having a degree in Telecommunication, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences or equivalent
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Master student in computer science, machine learning, data science or related fields
- Experience handling, analyzing and validating large datasets
- Experience in developing and training Machine Learning models
- Proficiency in Python, Machine Learning libraries and familiarity with working in a UNIX environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work in a professional environment within a multidisciplinary and international team
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Experience working with climate models
- Experience working with climate datasets
- Knowledge on some of the following topics: Seasonal climate prediction, Explainable AI, Generative Neural
- Networks, large-scale dataset creation
Competences
- Problem-solving, pro-active, result-oriented work attitude
- Capability to work in an international and fast-paced work
- Good communication skills
Conditions
- The position will be located at BSC within the Earth Sciences Department
- We offer a full-time contract, 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
- Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in BarcelonaStarting date: 16/04/2023