Ai Institute Director

**Job Reference**:

- 555_25_DIR_DIR_AID

**Position**:

- AI Institute Director

**Closing Date**:

- Sunday, 14 September, 2025

**Reference**: 555_25_DIR_DIR_AID

**Job title**: AI Institute Director

**About BSC**
- The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.

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**Context And Mission**

This is an exceptional opportunity for a leading AI researcher to combine scientific discovery with strategic leadership in a world-class environment.

**Key Duties**
- Scientific Leadership and Research Excellence:

- Drive the creation and operational management of the BSC AI Institute, promoting a culture of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration and ensuring a focus on scientific excellence in AI research and innovation.
- Strategic Development:

- Develop and execute strategic plans to establish BSC-CNS as a recognized leader in AI and HPC.
- Mentor and inspire research teams, fostering an environment that supports innovation and collaboration.
- Coordinate and promote BSC-CNS's large international activities.
- Research Coordination:

- Drive synergy among BSC-CNS research groups to increase the impact and visibility of AI research efforts.
- Represent BSC-CNS in high-profile international research agreements and collaborations with institutions including Argonne and Columbia University (USA), Riken (Japan), and others.
- Program Management:

- Oversee training and development programs, ensuring alignment with cutting-edge AI and HPC research methodologies.
- Collaborate in developing, deploying, and managing AI Factory initiative, focusing on providing advanced AI capabilities and resources to support research, innovation, and collaboration across various sectors.

**Requirements**:

- Education
- A Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, HPC, or a related field.
- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- A distinguished track record in AI research, evidenced by high-impact publications and projects.
- Proven experience in tech transfer, from research to team impact to the world, beyond academic publications.
- Proven ability to attract funding for large-scale AI research initiatives.
- Proven expertise in AI and HPC research with a strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration, and also in managing research institutes or large-scale AI/HPC projects.
- Demonstrated experience in international collaborations and the management of research partnerships.
- Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in Spanish and other European languages would be advantageous.
- Experience working with and managing large-scale AI models and complex research consortia.
- Background in managing complex research consortia and mentoring emerging researchers.
- Familiarity with strategic planning and execution within research-focused organizations.
- Competences
- Visionary leadership in AI research, with the ability to identify and drive future trends.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and stakeholders.
- A commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.

**Conditions**
- The position will be located at BSC within the [department] Department
- We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), 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
- Starting date: asap

**Applications procedure and process**
- A full CV in English including contact details
- A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additiona