Job Title: Research support engineer - Development of atmospheric emission models (RE1-RE2)

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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

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- 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

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- Education

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- Master’s degree in physical sciences or engineering (e.g., Chemistry, Meteorology, Physics, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering)

- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience

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- 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

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- 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

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- 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

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- Location: BSC, Earth xqbhyrx Sciences Department

- Full‑time contract (35 h/week)

- State‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, versátil 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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📌 Research support engineer - Development of atmospheric emission models- (Barcelona)
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