Scientific Computing Officer — HPC Systems & Performance (ref. AD/26/09)
hace 3 días
Barcelona
ppIRB Barcelona is looking for a bScientific Computing Officer /b to join its Scientific Computing team, with a focus on computing systems, scientific software and application performance. /p pThe successful candidate will contribute to the operation and evolution of the institute’s High-Performance Computing infrastructure. The role will involve supporting scientific applications, understanding how software interacts with hardware and helping researchers run workloads efficiently on CPUs, GPUs and other computing resources. /p pWe are looking for someone with a basic background in programming and Linux who is motivated to develop deeper expertise in HPC systems and performance engineering. Previous professional experience in this field is an advantage, but it is not essential. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liSupport the operation of Linux-based scientific computing and HPC environments. /li liInstall, configure, test and maintain scientific applications and software environments. /li liCompile scientific software and adapt build options to the available hardware. /li liHelp diagnose performance, compatibility and resource‑utilisation issues. /li liSupport workloads running on CPUs, GPUs and heterogeneous computing systems. /li liAssist researchers in selecting suitable compute resources and job configurations. /li liAnalyse application behaviour, memory use, parallelisation and data‑access patterns. /li liContribute to the maintenance of software stacks, modules, containers and development environments. /li liCreate technical documentation, examples and operational procedures. /li liCollaborate with infrastructure, storage, networking and research teams. /li liEvaluate new technologies that could improve performance, usability or reproducibility. /li /ul h3What You Have /h3 pWe do not expect candidates to already have extensive HPC experience. The essential requirements are: /p ul liBasic programming or scripting skills in at least one language, such as Python, Bash, C, C++, Fortran or a similar language. /li liBasic knowledge of Linux and command‑line environments. /li liGeneral understanding of scientific computing or data‑processing workflows. /li liInterest in computer systems, scientific software and application performance. /li liAbility to troubleshoot technical problems in a structured way. /li liWillingness to learn about HPC architectures, compilers, GPUs and parallel computing. /li liAbility to work as part of a technical team and communicate with researchers. /li liWorking knowledge of English. /li /ul h3Nice to Have /h3 ul liComputer architecture, including CPUs, memory hierarchies, caches, NUMA systems and storage I/O. /li liCompilation of C, C++ or Fortran scientific software. /li liCompilers such as GCC, LLVM, Intel oneAPI or NVIDIA HPC SDK. /li liSelection of compiler flags based on CPU architecture and available instruction sets. /li liBuild systems such as CMake, Make, Autotools or Meson. /li liScientific software deployment using Spack, EasyBuild, Conda or environment modules. /li liGPU computing using CUDA, ROCm, OpenCL or GPU‑enabled scientific frameworks. /li liParallel programming with MPI, OpenMP or similar technologies. /li liHPC workload managers, particularly Slurm. /li liPerformance analysis, profiling and benchmarking tools. /li liLinux system administration, networking, storage or filesystems used in HPC environments. /li liContainers such as Apptainer, Singularity or Docker. /li liScientific applications in areas such as molecular dynamics, structural biology, bioinformatics, imaging, artificial intelligence or data science. /li liAutomation, configuration management, continuous integration or infrastructure‑as‑code practices. /li liGit and collaborative software‑development workflows. /li /ul h3What We Value /h3 pWe are looking for candidates with strong technical curiosity and an interest in understanding how scientific applications work from both the software and hardware perspectives. Candidates do not need to meet every item in the “nice to have” section to apply. /p pWe particularly value curiosity, problem‑solving skills and a willingness to learn. /p h3What We Offer /h3 pTo be part of something meaningful: We are a biomedical research centre that tirelessly works to achieve a society free of diseases. Our mission is to carry out research of excellence to cure cancer and other diseases linked to ageing. /p pGood Working conditions: Permanent Contract (contrato de actividades científico‑técnicas) linked to the scientific and technical activities of the Information Technology Services unit. Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full‑time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leave and injuries at work. /p pCompetitive salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications. /p pInternational Environment: we are home to nearly 500 researchers, technical and support staff from 45 countries. /p pMultidisciplinary Research: research of excellence at the unique interface between biology, chemistry, and structural and computational biology. /p pContinuous Training: transversal and general training is offered to our community (examples include research seminars, conferences, training in time management, scientific integrity, gender equality, health and safety, languages courses and emotional wellbeing). /p pRelocation Visa Assistance: trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona, etc. /p pSocial Life: we like to have fun. We promote several activities, like a Football League, an annual skiing trip, a Mountaineering Club, a Running Club and "Cool‑off sessions", where members meet informally for drinks, snacks and scientific discussions. /p pFairness: our recruitment is open, transparent and merit‑based, and all applicants compete on the same terms. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin or disability. /p h3How To Apply Selection Process /h3 ul liDeadline for applications — 04/08/2026 (If no suitable candidate is found, the deadline will be extended) /li liNumber of positions available — 1 /li liSelection process: ul liPre‑selection: Will be based on CV, motivation letter experience /li liInterviews: Short‑listed candidates will be interviewed /li liJob offer: Will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview /li /ul /li /ul pIRB BARCELONA endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, and Open, Transparent, Merit‑based recruitment promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies. /p pOn 9 December 2014, IRB Barcelona was awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo. This recognition reflects the commitment of the Institute to the continuous improvement of its human resources policies in line with the Charter Code. The Institute works to ensure fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures. /p pPlease check our Recruitment Policy. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr