Organisation/Company Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) Research Field Computer science » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Country Spain Application Deadline 14 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Negotiable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Reference: 555_25_DIR_DIR_AIDJob 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. Look at the BSC experience:BSC-CNS YouTube ChannelLet'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. 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 (BSC-CNS) is establishing a new Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI Institute) and is seeking an experienced and dynamic scientist to serve as AI Institute Director. Reporting to the BSC Executive Board, the selected candidate will conduct cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly at the intersection of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and AI, while providing strategic leadership to the Institute. The primary mission of this role is to advance AI and HPC research and innovation at the general level, while positioning BSC-CNS as a global leader in HPC and AI, leveraging BSC’s commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a "learning by doing" approach. 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. Lead your own research agenda in AI, focusing on state-of-the-art methodologies and their application in HPC contexts. Integrate efforts across hardware, software, and model applications to advance the state of the art in AI and HPC. 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 EducationA Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, HPC, or a related field. Essential Knowledge and Professional ExperienceA distinguished track record in AI research, evidenced by high-impact publications and projects. Proven experience in tech