The Earth System Services (ESS, https://ess.bsc.es/) Group within the Earth Sciences Department at BSC focuses on researching the impact of weather, atmospheric chemistry, and climate on key socio-economic sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, water management, forest fires, and urban development. The group aims to demonstrate the ongoing value of Earth system services for both society and the economy.
Within this context, we are seeking a Climate Services Team Manager to lead and strategically develop climate prediction and projection-based services for sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, and water management. The role requires a strong balance between team and scientific leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration.
The selected candidate will manage a team of approximately 19 researchers (November 2025) working on the development of climate services across different time scales, from sub-seasonal to multi-decadal, within the context of various EU and national-funded projects. His/her activity will be positioned within the context of WMO’s Global Framework for Climate Services, whose aim is to advance climate predictions to provide actionable sub-seasonal to decadal climate information to key sectors of society. This position, therefore, presents the opportunity to work alongside a wide range of leading international climate scientists delivering cutting-edge climate science and climate services across Europe. The position holder will enjoy joining one of the leading and most dynamic European groups in the field of climate services.
Successful candidates will benefit from expert training and BSC-CNS staff benefits: an international multidisciplinary scientific environment and advanced applied research training. We encourage applications from highly motivated candidates with demonstrated experience in climate science and interest in applied research projects within the context of climate services.
Key Duties
- Leadership: Lead the Climate Services team of the Earth System Services Group-Earth Sciences Department. Oversee and coordinate the work of the Climate Services team, ensuring scientific excellence and fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.
- Strategic Development: Define and refine the research lines of the Climate Services team, aligning them with feasibility, budget constraints, ongoing project commitments, and emerging research opportunities.
- Research: Lead research in collaboration with the Climate Services team members to develop context-based solutions for the generation of climate information for decision-making.
- Project and Research Management: Ensure the successful execution of national and EU-funded projects, balancing current deliverables with a long-term research vision.
- Collaboration & Network Building: Establish and strengthen alliances within BSC, as well as at the Spanish and international levels, to foster collaborations and enhance project opportunities.
- Apply for competitive grants and projects and participate in the management of work packages in EU projects (participate in teleconferences, workshops, meetings and deliverables).
- Disseminate the results in peer-reviewed scientific papers and international conferences.