Data Manager for Project Support

Job Reference

720_24_OP_DM

Position

Data Manager for Project Support

Closing Date

Thursday, 31 October, 2024
Reference: 720_24_OP_DM
Job title: Data Manager for Project Support

About BSC

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.

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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

We are looking for a Data Manager who will become part of the Operations Department of the Center and participate in the activities of data management, data modelling and implementation for the Einstein Telescope Preparation Phase project (ET-PP) .

Key Duties

  • Take a leading role and collaborate with the Einstein Telescope experts for the understanding and design of the computing and data model, according to the input received by the collaboration.
  • Prepare and conduct expert workshops and discussions.
  • Collect and evaluate inputs from the ET-PP Work Packages and Boards on the requirements of the ET computing and data model, and all the needed information to update the DMP of the project.
  • Work with the ET Boards to ensure the full coherence of the model proposed, recognize weak points and express open questions about the project.
  • Work with the ET-PP partners for analyzing the impact and consequences of the computing and data model choices, like sustainability, and policy compliance. In particular: ensure the links between national CCs participating in ET, and make sure that the computing model will be compatible with the resources and future plans of these CCs.

Requirements

  • Education
    • Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related scientific disciplines.
  • Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
    • Experience in the design of data models, application of data policies, good practices, etc.
    • Experience in data management of research projects and solutions for complex and large datasets transfer, storage, analysis, distribution, exploration, etc.
    • Experience with LINUX/UNIX and bash scripting.
  • Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
    • Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team.
    • Experience working as data manager for international projects,
    • Previous experience in project management is desirable
    • Proficient written and spoken English and Spanish
  • Competences
    • Ability to work under set deadlines, delivering high-quality work.
    • Ability to work independently and in a team to complete tasks on schedule
    • Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
    • Enthusiasm for working in a scientific research environment, in an international context

Conditions

  • The position will be located at BSC within the Operations 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: 23 paid vacation days plus 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: November 2024

Applications procedure and process

All applications must be made through BSC website and contain:

  • A full CV in English including contact details
  • A Cover Letter with a statement of interest in English, including two contacts for further references - Applications without this document will not be considered

    In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

    The panel will make a final decision and all candidates who had contacts with them will receive a feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.

    At BSC we are seeking continuous improvement in our recruitment processes, for any suggestions or feedback/complaints about our Recruitment Processes, please contact recruitment [at] bsc [dot] es.

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  • Deadline

    The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.

    OTM-R principles for selection processes

    BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.
    BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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