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Reference: 50826 AIIAII R4 Job title: Research Area Leader– Artificial Intelligence (R4)

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 are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured. 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. If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.

Context And Mission

The Barcelona Supercomputing Center – Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is a leading European center in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Within its rapidly growing AI Institute, BSC-CNS is strengthening its leadership at the intersection of foundational AI, large-scale computing, and AI for science and industry. BSC-CNS is seeking an internationally recognized scientific leader to serve as Research Area Director in Artificial Intelligence, responsible for defining, growing, and leading one or more strategic AI research domains (e.g., GenAI and LLMs, multimodal AI, agentic systems, trustworthy AI, or AI for science and HPC). This role combines world-class scientific leadership with strategic, organizational, and programmatic responsibility, shaping the long-term direction of AI research at BSC and contributing directly to the Institute’s global positioning.

Key Duties

Define and drive the long-term scientific vision (1–5 years) of major AI research areas aligned with the AI Institute and BSC strategy.
Maintain a high-impact personal research agenda with international visibility through top-tier publications and scientific leadership.
Promote excellence in responsible, reproducible, and trustworthy AI research practices
Guide the evolution of research themes in response to emerging AI trends and European strategic priorities.
Lead and coordinate multiple research groups and their group leaders, including senior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, and engineers.
Mentor research managers and senior scientists, supporting their career development and scientific independence.
Build a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and inclusive research culture across teams.
Oversee resource planning, hiring strategies, and prioritization of research efforts across the area
Contribute directly to the medium- and long-term strategy of the AI Institute and BSC in AI and digital technologies.
Identify opportunities for new research lines, institutional growth, and cross-area synergies (e.g., with HPC, Earth sciences, health, or engineering).
Lead and shape large-scale national and European research programs (Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, EuroHPC, EIC, etc.).
Act as Principal Investigator or scientific coordinator of strategic multi-partner projects.
Drive the acquisition of competitive funding and ensure scientific and organizational success of funded programs
Oversee complex research portfolios involving multiple partners, infrastructures, and disciplines.
Build and sustain high-level collaborations with leading academic institutions, industry, and public bodies in Spain and internationally.
Represent BSC and the AI Institute in international scientific networks, advisory boards, and strategic initiatives.
Contribute to technology transfer, open science, and industrial collaboration activities.

Requirements

Education
PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Ma

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