Climate Services Team Leader

Context And Mission The Earth System Services (ESS, ) Group within the Earth Sciences Department at BSC focuses on researching the impact of weather, atmospheric chemistry, and climate on key socio-economic sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, water management, forest fires, and urban development. The group aims to demonstrate the ongoing value of Earth system services for both society and the economy.Within this context, we are seeking a Climate Services Team Manager to lead and strategically develop climate prediction and projection-based services for sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, and water management. The role requires a strong balance between team and scientific leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration.The selected candidate will manage a team of approximately 19 researchers (November 2025) working on the development of climate services across different time scales, from sub-seasonal to multi-decadal, within the context of various EU and national-funded projects. His/her activity will be positioned within the context of WMO’s Global Framework for Climate Services, whose aim is to advance climate predictions to provide actionable sub-seasonal to decadal climate information to key sectors of society. This position, therefore, presents the opportunity to work alongside a wide range of leading international climate scientists delivering cutting-edge climate science and climate services across Europe. The position holder will enjoy joining one of the leading and most dynamic European groups in the field of climate services.Successful candidates will benefit from expert training and BSC-CNS staff benefits: an international multidisciplinary scientific environment and advanced applied research training. We encourage applications from highly motivated candidates with demonstrated experience in climate science and interest in applied research projects within the context of climate services. Key Duties Leadership: Lead the Climate Services team of the Earth System Services Group-Earth Sciences Department. Oversee and coordinate the work of the Climate Services team, ensuring scientific excellence and fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment. Strategic Development: Define and refine the research lines of the Climate Services team, aligning them with feasibility, budget constraints, ongoing project commitments, and emerging research opportunities. Research: Lead research in collaboration with the Climate Services team members to develop context-based solutions for the generation of climate information for decision-making. Project and Research Management: Ensure the successful execution of national and EU-funded projects, balancing current deliverables with a long-term research vision. Collaboration & Network Building: Establish and strengthen alliances within BSC, as well as at the Spanish and international levels, to foster collaborations and enhance project opportunities. Apply for competitive grants and projects and participate in the management of work packages in EU projects (participate in teleconferences, workshops, meetings and deliverables). Disseminate the results in peer-reviewed scientific papers and international conferences. Requirements Education Having a Degree in Physics, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics (or equivalent) , applied statistics or related field Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience Strong background in climate data analysis and climate services. Leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team of researchers (postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, MSc students, research engineers, etc.) Ability to align research objectives with funding opportunities and project deliverables. Proven track record in securing and managing national and/or international research projects. Experience in writing research proposals and developing project ideas. Understanding of project budgeting and resource allocation. Ability to establish and maintain partnerships at institutional, national, and international levels. Significant scientific publication record in the domain. Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience Experience in working with sub-seasonal, seasonal or decadal climate predictions and climate change projections. Experience in working with climate extreme indices or bioclimatic indicators. Experience in developing tailored indicators for specific sectors, such as energy, agriculture, water management or forest fires. Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams in an international research environment. Experience in interacting with energy/agriculture/water management companies, NGOs and public administrations Understanding of climate impacts on socio-economic sectors such as energy, agriculture and food security, water management, disaster response, and infrastructure. Competences Problem-solving, proactive, result-oriented work attitude Capability to work in an international and fast-paced work Strong interpersonal and communication skills Conditions 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