Descripción de la oferta
Job Title: Research support engineer - Development of atmospheric emission models (RE1-RE2)
Reference: 347_26_ES_AC_RE2
Closing Date: Tuesday, 11 August, 2026
Starting Date: 15/9/2026
Overview
The Atmospheric Composition group in the Earth Science department of BSC-CNS seeks a research support engineer to develop, maintain, and update the in‑house atmospheric emission model HERMES. The role covers database development, methodology improvement, model validation and support of air quality modelling activities. The engineer will collaborate with atmospheric scientists, computational engineers and data providers to produce emission databases and contribute to scientific outputs.
Key Duties
Update and develop the databases underlying the HERMES emission model
Develop methodologies to update and improve emission estimates
Provide quality assessment, evaluation and services of the HERMES emission model
Support the implementation and application of the emission modelling tools in air‑quality modelling activities
Interact with computational engineers and atmospheric composition scientists
Support dissemination activities including contributions to peer‑reviewed publications, internal and external meetings and conferences
Requirements
Education
Master’s degree in physical sciences or engineering (e.g., Chemistry, Meteorology, Physics, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Experience in emission and/or air quality modelling
Experience with GIS data and tools
Experience in programming and code development (Python and/or R)
Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
Fluent English, both written and spoken
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
Experience in similar fields will be valued
Experience with revision control systems (e.g., SVN or Git)
Knowledge of atmospheric science data formats (GRIB, NetCDF)
Competences
Very good interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take initiative, prioritize and work under set deadlines
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Conditions
Location: BSC, Earth Sciences Department
Full‑time contract (35 h/week)
State‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan
Restaurant tickets, private health insurance, relocation support
Duration: Open‑ended contract linked to project and budget duration
Holidays: 22 days + 6 personal days + 24th and 31st December (per collective agreement)
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience
Starting date: 15/9/2026
Equal Opportunity
BSC-CNS is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We 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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