12732 - Junior Research Associate in Scientific and Parallel Computing

The CMCC Foundation is seeking a Junior Research Associate in Scientific and Parallel Computing to join their team in Lecce, Italy. The role involves porting, profiling, and optimizing scientific codes on supercomputing infrastructure. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields, knowledge of HPC environments, and proficiency in programming languages like Fortran and Python. The position emphasizes teamwork and innovation in climate change research.
CMCC Position cod. 12732
Junior Research Associate in Scientific and Parallel Computing
Deadline: August 31th, 2025

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your proactiveness and management prowess can translate directly into tangible outcomes in the research field?

The Advanced Digital Innovation Center (ADIC) at the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC), located in Lecce, is looking for a motivated researcher in Scientific and Parallel Computing field to join our research group. In this role he/she will contribute to the activities of porting, profiling, modernization, optimization, and parallelization of scientific codes on heterogeneous supercomputing infrastructure.

ABOUT US

CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling.

CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data-driven science and providing data, information, and research results that can support informed public debate and decision-making processes. To achieve climate research objectives at the highest international standards, we invest in training all our talents, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can excel.

At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment. Join an inclusive community that values diversity, where every voice is heard and respected. Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.

Over the last decade, CMCC has experienced extraordinary growth. We are now embarking on a new chapter of our journey that will further boost CMCC’s global position in climate change research…Together!

To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please refer to the following:

ROLE
• The Junior research associate in Scientific and Parallel Computing reports to the ADIC center and collaborate closely with the others member of the team to lead porting activity and benchmarking of numerical models and scientific applications on heterogeneous supercomputers architectures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Junior research associate in High Performance Computing will support the ADIC center, with:
• Assessing the parallel performance and identifying scalability bottlenecks in numerical models
• Evaluate the best strategies to port and optimize the scientific codes on heterogeneous supercomputers architectures
• continuously updating knowledge on emerging technologies and tools supporting HPC

REQUIREMENTS
• M.Sc. degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent fields;
• Knowledge HPC environments and architectures;
• Demonstrated experience with Linux environment, bash scripting and software setup & configuration;
• Proficiency in programming languages used in scientific computing (e.g., Fortran, C, C++, Python);
• Experience with parallel programming on HPC infrastructure (e.g., MPI, OpenMP);
• Familiarity with tools for performance analysis of parallel programs;
• Experience with version control system tools (e.g., Git/GitHub);
• Fluency in both written and spoken English;
• Flexibility to work on a diverse range of tasks and manage deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Experience in drafting scientific reports and technical documentation related to developed solutions.

Recent graduates with a background in the listed areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
• The Managers will be based in Lecce CMCC office.
• The appointment period will be initially of 12 months starting as soon as possible, with a gross annual salary range based on qualification and working experience and competitive with major research centers in Europe.
• Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract.
• Flexible working time as per internal policies.
• Support during the immigration process, if needed

PROTECTED CATEGORY

Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition.
Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs 147/2015 (for repatriates) or Dl 78/2010 (for foreigners).
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