Contract type : Fixed-term contract
Renewable contract : Yes
Level of qualifications required : Graduate degree or equivalent
Other valued qualifications : Master in AI and Machine Learning
Fonction : Temporary scientific engineer
Level of experience : From 3 to 5 years
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.
Travel:
Travel is planned, in particular for customer finding, exhibition participation, and experiments in real agricultural site.The research engineer's duties will focus primarily on the use of AI in agriculture and the agri-food sector, specifically:
Collaboration : The candidate will work in close collaboration with the ACENTAURI team. Responsibilities:
Responsibilities: The candidate will have to integrate into the ACENTAURI team. In addition, he (she) will have to carry out the important tasks of communication, publication writing, and methodology implemented in ACENTAURI (project monitoring and project management under Git and Gitlab). Furthermore, we would like the person hired to undergo drone piloting training in order to remotely pilot our drones for field data acquisition.
Technical skills and level required:
The candidate should preferably must hold a Master’s degree or an engineering degree specializing in AI and Machine Learning. The candidate must possess a solid foundation in software development (Matlab, C/C++, Python, Git, OpenCL, CMake, etc.) and machine learning methods (training and inference), as well as knowledge regarding the applications of robotics and AI in agriculture and the agri-food sector.
Languages:
a good level in English read/written/spoken is expected.
Documents to provide: CV, cover letter, letter of recommendation, transcripts (Master's, engineering degree, Bachelor's).
Interpersonal skills:
The candidate will be in contact with the members of the team and will have to integrate into the ACENTAURI team. He/she must have the appropriate relational qualities.
Additional skills appreciated: He/she must also be highly motivated for multidisciplinary studies and all aspects of R&D ranging from fundamental to experimental work. The driving Licence is mandatory.
From 2692 € gross monthly (according to degree and experience)
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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.
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Portrait in broad strokes of the expected collaborator:
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.