Research Engineer, Geolocalized Data Analyst
Summary
Research engineer at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (CASE Department) who trains and fine-tunes AI models for language, image, and code generation, analyzes geospatial data, and prepares datasets, collaborating with project researchers. Core tech: GIS/QGIS, spatial data portals, agentic coding systems, plus optional Python/R and LLM training in HPC environments.
Описание:
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center researches, develops, and manages information technologies to facilitate scientific progress. It combines high-performance computing services with research and development in computer and computational science, including life, earth, and engineering sciences.
Задачи:
- Train and fine-tune AI models for language, image, and code generation
- Analyze spatial data
- Assist in preparing data for training
- Assist in training models
- Collaborate with internal and external project researchers
Требования:
- Degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science
- Experience gathering datasets from spatial data portals
- Knowledge and professional experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and QGIS
- Experience with agentic coding systems
- Good written and spoken English
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Будет плюсом: PhD, Python or R, GIS Python packages such as ArcPy or PyQGIS, training and use of LLMs and other generative AI models, experience training and deploying AI models in HPC environments
Условия:
- Full-time contract, 35 hours per week
- Open-ended contract linked to the technical and scientific activities and project budget duration
- Flexible working hours
- Extensive training plan
- Restaurant tickets
- Private health insurance
- Relocation support is available
- 22 Vacation days
- 6 personal days, and December 24 and 31 off under the collective agreement
- Competitive salary commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience and the cost of living in Barcelona
- Position based at BSC in the CASE Department
- Starting date: as soon as possible
The selection process includes curriculum analysis (40 points) and an interview phase (60 points); a minimum of 30 out of 60 interview points is required.
The recruitment panel will have at least three members, with at least 25% women.
The process includes at least one technical and one administrative interview, a personality questionnaire, and a technical exercise.
Interviewed candidates will receive feedback on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
The vacancy remains open until a suitable candidate is hired; applications are reviewed regularly.