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Organisation/Company BARCELONA SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER Department Directors Research Field All Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 28 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 35_26_DIR_IBD_NP Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? YesOffer DescriptionContext And MissionIn the framework of its programs for the valorization and transfer of research results, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center is coordinating CLARIAH-CAT, one of the new R&D&I networks from Xarxes R+D+DI Programme (AGAUR), focused in Digital Humanities.The network includes the main digital humanities’ research groups from all Catalan universities, as well as public administrations and companies from the sector and civil society. Its goal is to share data, tools, and standards, and to transfer research results to education, culture, and the cultural industry. Inspired by and connected to European research infrastructures such as CLARIN and DARIAH, CLARIAH-CAT acts as the Catalan node linking methods and resources in language technologies, digitization (2D/3D), computer vision, GIS, and cultural heritage management. The network promotes open science (FAIR data, open repositories, reusable software), develops shared services and guidelines for creating and managing digital cultural assets, and fosters training and co-creation with both professionals and the public.We are looking for the Network promoter. This is the person responsible for leading and coordinating the CLARIAH-CAT network, ensuring the execution of its goals and compliance with deadlines and quality standards,fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary research and cultural institutions, promoting the integration of digital infrastructures, and driving international outreach and engagement efforts to establish CLARIAH-CAT as a leading digital Humanities Hub. The promoter role also involves facilitating the promotion and visibility of members' research, ensuring open accessibility and interoperability of their resources not only within CLARIAH-CAT, but also within the CLARIN and DARIAH infrastructures.Key DutiesLeading the execution and monitoring of the work plan and milestones with collaboration of the Innovation Officer and the Project Manager, according to the granted application (available on demand).Coordinate interdisciplinary research clusters and support knowledge transfer activities, identifying opportunities for valorization of digital cultural assets, including new markets for digital cultural products and services (leisure, education, self-learning).Definition of the specifications of an Open Platform for Research and Innovation in Digital Humanities and Cultural Heritage in collaboration with a Technical Engineer.Preparation of a curated catalogue of research digital resources in digital humanities and heritage (datasets, publications, visualizations, exhibitions, etc.), in collaboration with the Innovation Officer.Organize and oversee collaborative activities among research groups from different institutions, including universities, research centers, and cultural entities.Ensure alignment and facilitate synergies between CLARIAH-CAT and European digital infrastructures CLARIN and DARIAH.Motivate broad participation in co-creation activities, including citizen science initiatives, and promote open, participatory engagement across the whole value chain (universities, libraries, museums, tech enterprises, media, etc).Develop strategies for long-term sustainability, including technological maintenance, governance models, and adoption pathways beyond the academic sector.Plan and execute communication and dissemination activities, including events, exhibitions, conferences, and community outreach, to promote heritage awareness in collaboration with the Communications specialist.PhD or Master's degree in computer science, data science, computational linguistics, or a closely related STEM discipline. If the applicant also holds a degree in a humanities discipline (philology, history, art history, library and information science), this will be considered a significant advantage.Essential Knowledge and Professional ExperienceUnderstanding of digital humanities and cultural heritage methodologiesSolid knowledge of AI, NLP, and machine learning frameworksExperience in integrating research results into data infrastructuresExperience in leading real-world AI and deep learning projects focused on the preservation and digitization of cultural heritage, as well as AI projects in the social sciences domain (such as social networks, media, and related areas)Additional Knowledge and Professional ExperienceExperience collaborating with cultural heritage institutions will be highly valued.Experience, or active involvement in the establishment or development of CLARIAH nodes will be regarded as a valuable assetExperience in technology transfer and/or open innovation activitiesCompetencesCritical thinking and capacity to approach problems creatively and rigorouslyLeadership and coordination: clear communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders, vision alignment across multidisciplinary teams, mediation/conflict resolution, and resource priorizationAgile mindset and continuous learning: willingness to adapt to new tools, technologies, and workflows through iterative experimentation and fast learning cycles.Strong grasp of ethical guidelines, awareness of bias, transparency and privacy regulationsCapacity to translate high-level strategic goals into operational actions across diverse institutions.Strong spoken and written communication skills in Catalan, Spanish and English.Good interpersonal skills and comfort working in interdisciplinary environmentsAdditional InformationThe position will be located at BSC within the Directors DepartmentWe 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 proceduresDuration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget durationHolidays: 22 days of holidays + 6 personal days + 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreementSalary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in BarcelonaWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08034 Street Pz. Eusebi Güell 1-3
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