PhD Student in HPC for Earth Sciences
Join the Barcelona Supercomputing Center to research high-performance computing and AI workflows for Earth system models.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in computer science or related fields with strong Python skills and an interest in high-performance computing and Earth system modeling.
Overview
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center offers a four-year PhD position within the High Performance Computing for Earth Sciences team in the Earth Sciences Department. The research focuses on optimizing end-to-end scientific workflows, predicting resource requirements, and developing AI agents for automated monitoring and recovery in weather and climate simulations. The candidate will work with advanced HPC infrastructure, collaborate with European research projects, and pursue a doctoral degree. Applicants are expected to conduct original research, publish in peer-reviewed venues, and contribute to departmental software initiatives like Autosubmit.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research on High-Performance Computing performance, focusing on end-to-end scientific workflows and AI model integration.
- Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present outcomes at international conferences.
- Develop and evaluate AI agents capable of monitoring simulation state, diagnosing errors, and executing recovery actions.
- Complete a PhD thesis synthesizing theoretical frameworks, empirical methodologies, and software solutions.
- Support departmental projects and collaborate with international teams on high-performance computing and computational science initiatives.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in Computer Science, High-Performance Computing, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Earth Science, or a related scientific/engineering discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; excellent proficiency in spoken and written English
Instruction: English
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or compiled languages such as C, C++, or Fortran
- Familiarity with UNIX and Linux environments, command-line usage, and Bash shell scripting
- Basic understanding of High-Performance Computing environments and job schedulers like Slurm
- Knowledge of software engineering best practices including Git version control
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Must hold or be in the final stage of completing a qualifying master's degree that grants access to a PhD program
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-18 (Europe/Andorra)
Submit your application through the Euraxess portal by the specified deadline. Ensure all required academic and professional documentation is included for consideration.
- CV
- Master's degree certificate or academic transcript
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