The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses Mare Nostrum, 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 Euro HPC 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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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.

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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.

As a senior member of the Directors’ Office at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), the Head of International Strategy and Partnerships will play a pivotal role in defining and executing BSC’s medium- and long-term strategy for international scientific and industrial collaborations. This position is responsible for supporting the BSC Director and leadership team in fostering strategic partnerships that drive BSC's mission forward on the global stage.

The role involves actively engaging with BSC’s Scientific Advisory Board and contributing to strategic decisions on international alliances. The Head will be tasked with preparing and delivering official presentations to the European Commission and representing BSC in a variety of high-profile international settings. As an extension of BSC's strategic vision, the role may include serving as Principal Investigator (PI) for select international projects, such as the Hanami and Ganana projects, in collaboration with BSC’s administrative and project management teams.

In addition to strategic and advisory responsibilities, the Head will also oversee the organization of impactful events, including international conferences, summer schools, and other educational and collaborative gatherings that underscore BSC's position as a leader in supercomputing and innovation. This role is integral to establishing BSC’s reputation and relationships across Europe and beyond, with a strong emphasis on fostering high-impact, enduring international partnerships.