Large Language Models Expert

**Job Reference**: - 191_25_LS_CB_RE1 **Position**: - Large Language Models expert (AI/ML expert) - Research Engineer (RE1) **Closing Date**: - Friday, 07 March, 2025 **Reference**: 191_25_LS_CB_RE1 **Job title**: Large Language Models expert (AI/ML expert) - Research Engineer (RE1) **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. Look at the BSC experience: BSC-CNS YouTube Channel Let's stay connected with BSC Folks We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences. **Context And Mission** - The Computational Biology group, led by ICREA professor Alfonso Valencia, is looking for a research engineer to work in the field of protein design using Large Language Models (LLMs). The project will involve implementing and maintaining software (AI/ML pipelines) to design and characterize proteins of interest with desired functional properties using an High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster, such as MareNostrum 5. **Key Duties** - Collaborate with senior researchers to implement AI/ML pipelines for protein design in the context of an European Project. - Assist in data collection, curation and analysis activities. - Collaborate with team members on research publications and presentations. - Participate in internal group meetings and other scientific discussions. - Lead subprojects and take ownership of designing and implementing advanced AI/ML pipelines for complex protein design tasks. - Oversee the development and maintenance of scalable, reusable code libraries. **Requirements**: - Education - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, bioinformatics, engineering, mathematics or related). - Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience - Strong understanding of machine learning and AI concepts. - Previous experience with LLMs/transformers. - Previous experience with HPC. - Strong programming skills in languages such as Python (numpy, pandas, scipy/scikit-learn, pytorch, tensorflow, keras, matplotlib, seaborn). - Knowledge of UNIX/Linux. - Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience - Prior research experience in bioinformatics or computational biology. - Familiarity with protein structure prediction and analysis tools. - Fluency in spoken and written English. - Competences - Good communication and presentation skills. - Ability to work both independently and within a team. - Interest in protein science and bioinformatics. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. - Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and methodologies. **Conditions** - The position will be located at BSC within the Life Sciences 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: 01/03/2025 **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. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered. **Development of the recruitment process** The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición"). The recruitment process consists of two phases: - ** Curriculum Analysis**: Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position. _- _**_40 points_**: The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women. The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback