- Collection, processing and geoprocessing of activity data with scripting
- Development of spatial and temporal emission proxies
- Development and assessment of emission estimation methodologies.
- Analysis, benchmarking and inter-comparison of emission inventories.
- Estimation of emission uncertainties
- Interact with atmospheric composition scientists to understand and respond to their needs.
- Education
- A graduate degree in the physical sciences or engineering Chemistry, Meteorology, Physics, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering), Master in Environmental Engineering or similar.
- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Experience with emission inventory development or similar field will be valued
- Experience with GIS data and tools.
- Experience in programming in Python and R.
- Competences
- Very good interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize and work under set deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- The position will be located at BSC within the Earth Sciences Department
- We offer a full-time contract 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: ASAP
Research support engineer position on development of spatial and temporal emission proxies - Barcelona, España - Barcelona Supercomputing Center
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Context And Mission
The Atmospheric Composition group from the Earth Science department at the BSC-CNS searches for one junior research support engineer willing to work on the development of spatial and temporal emission proxies for atmospheric modelling purposes. The position will support new developments in national and international projects to improve and update current available emission temporal profiles, construct global point source emission databases for key polluting industrial sectors and estimate their associated uncertainty. The successful applicant will work closely with providers of emission and activity data at the global and European level.
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