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    Research Engineer - Automatic differentiation and control

    Any, FranceOn-SiteTemporaryPosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    Research Engineer - Automatic differentiation and control

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    Contract type : Fixed-term contract

    Level of qualifications required : PhD or equivalent

    Fonction : Temporary scientific engineer

    About the research centre or Inria department

    Inria is the French National Institute for Research in Digital Science, of which the Inria Côte d'Azur University Center is a part. With strong expertise in computer science and applied mathematics, the research projects of the Inria Côte d'Azur University Center cover all aspects of digital science and technology and generate innovation. Based mainly in Sophia Antipolis, but also in Nice and Montpellier, it brings together 47 research teams and nine support services. It is active in the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, IT system security, robotics, network engineering, natural risk prevention, ecological transition, digital biology, computational neuroscience, health data, and more. The Inria Center at Université Côte d'Azur is a major player in terms of scientific excellence, thanks to the results it has achieved and its collaborations at both European and international level.

    Context

    Position funded by the project PDE-AI of PEPR IA

    https://pde-ai.math.cnrs.fr

    Assignment

    For a better knowledge of the proposed research subject :

    A state of the art, bibliography and scientific references are available at the following URL:

    https://pde-ai.math.cnrs.fr/nice/postdoc-nice-2

    Collaboration :

    The recruited person will work in collaboration with Jean-Baptiste Caillau, Thibaud Kloczko, Laurent Hascoët and Jean-Luc Bouchot.

    Main activities

    Main activities :

    • bibliographic study of state of the art AD techniques in optimisation and control
    • develop and benchmark new AD approaches, notably in the framework of the Julia language
    • present the results in scientific conferences / papers

    Skills

    Technical skills and level required : scientific software dev, proficiency with collaborative tools (git)

    Languages : Julia, C, fortran

    Relational skills : work in team

    Other valued appreciated :

    Benefits package

    • Subsidized meals
    • Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
    • Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
    • Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours
    • Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
    • Social, cultural and sports events and activities
    • Access to vocational training
    • Contribution to mutual insurance (subject to conditions)

    Remuneration

    Location: Sophia Antipolis, France

    From 2692 € gross monthly (according to degree and experience)

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    General Information

    • Theme/Domain : Optimization and control of dynamic systems
      Instrumentation et expérimentation (BAP E)
    • Town/city : Sophia Antipolis
    • Inria Center : Centre Inria d'Université Côte d'Azur
    • Starting date : 2026-10-01
    • Duration of contract : 12 months
    • Deadline to apply : 2026-12-31

    Warning : you must enter your e-mail address in order to save your application to Inria. Applications must be submitted online on the Inria website. Processing of applications sent from other channels is not guaranteed.

    Instruction to apply

    Defence Security :
    This position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. 2011-1425 relating to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST).Authorisation to enter an area is granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment.

    Recruitment Policy :
    As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are accessible to people with disabilities.

    Contacts

    • Inria Team : MCTAO
    • Recruiter :
      Caillau Jean-baptiste / [email protected]

    The keys to success

    A strong background in applied math and scientific software development is required. A good knowledge of AD, optimisation codes and numerical linear algebra would be an excellent asset for this position.

    About Inria

    Inria, the French national institute for research in digital science and technology, supports the French government in national research and innovation strategies in the digital field, acting as Digital Programs Agency. Inria leads over 300 research and innovation projects with its 3,500 scientists, engineers, and support staff, in partnership with universities and the digital ecosystem (businesses, entrepreneurs, and public stakeholders). Together, we explore strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, cloud technologies, digital transformation in healthcare, digital twins, and digital technologies for defence. We develop practical solutions such as software, tech startups, partnerships with national companies, and cutting-edge training programmes. Our goal is to drive scientific, technological, and industrial excellence to ensure France’s digital sovereignty.

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    INRIA is the French national research institute for digital science and technology.

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