Overview
Postdoctoral researcher position on anthropogenic emission modelling (R2)
Closing Date : Thursday, 23 October, 2025
Job Reference : 586_25_ES_AC_R2
Job title : Postdoctoral researcher position on anthropogenic emission modelling (R2)
Employer : Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS)
Context And Mission
The Atmospheric Composition group from the Earth Science department at the BSC-CNS seeks a postdoctoral researcher responsible for the scientific developments of the in-house emission modelling tools and emission datasets, including the High-Elective Resolution Modelling Emission System (HERMES) and Copernicus CAMS-related emission products. The role includes maintaining, reviewing and improving databases and estimation methodologies implemented in HERMES, integrating non-inventoried sources such as traffic dust resuspension and commercial cooking activities, performing validation against independent bottom-up and top-down emission datasets, and using MONARCH to constrain and improve emission modelling approaches. The applicant will support the use and application of the emission tools in other air quality modelling activities (e.g., Copernicus CAMS or CALIOPE) and work closely with atmospheric scientists and computational engineers.
Responsibilities
- Update and development of the databases underlying the emission modelling tools
- Development of methodologies to update and improve emission estimates
- Provision of quality assessment, evaluation and services of the emission modelling tools
- Support the implementation and application of the emission modelling tools in the context of air quality modelling activities
Qualifications
EducationA Ph.D. degree in environmental engineering, physics, data science, remote sensing or similarEssential Knowledge and Professional ExperienceStrong experience in atmospheric emissions and characterization of emission sourcesDemonstrated scientific expertise, including but not limited to a record of scholarly publicationsExperience in programming and code development (python, R)Proven ability to publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed scientific journalsFluent English, both written and spokenAt least 1 year experience in similar fieldsAdditional Knowledge and Professional ExperienceExperience with revision control systems (e.g., SVN or Git)Experience in numerical air quality modellingExperience with GIS data and toolsCompetencesVery good interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to take initiative, prioritize and work under set deadlinesAbility to work both independently and within a teamOriginality and critical thinking in assessing the quality of data from different sourcesAbility to initiate and maintain extensive contacts within the scientific communityConditions
The position will be located at BSC within the Earth Sciences DepartmentFull-time contract (37.5h / week) with a good working environment and state-of-the-art infrastructure; flexible working hours; extensive training plan; restaurant tickets; private health insurance; relocation supportDuration : Open-ended contract due to project and budget considerationsHolidays : 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of DecemberSalary : competitive and commensurate with qualifications and cost of living in BarcelonaStarting date : OctoberApplications procedure and process
Applications must be submitted via the BSC website and include :
A full CV in English including contact detailsA cover / motivation letter in English specifying areas of interest, and two referencesApplications without the required document will not be consideredNotes : The recruitment process follows a competitive examination system (Concurso-Oposición) with curriculum analysis and an interview phase, aiming for a gender-balanced panel and adherence to Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) principles. Feedback will be provided to participants. For questions about recruitment, contact
Deadline
The vacancy remains open until a suitable candidate is hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed.
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