Research Engineer - Automatic differentiation and control

Inria

Sophia Antipolis, FRunknownPosted Aug 4, 2026
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About the role

Le descriptif de l’offre ci-dessous est en Anglais

Type de contrat : CDD

Niveau de diplôme exigé : Thèse ou équivalent

Fonction : Ingénieur scientifique contractuel

A propos du centre ou de la direction fonctionnelle

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.

Contexte et atouts du poste

Position funded by the project PDE-AI of PEPR IA

Mission confiée

For a better knowledge of the proposed research subject :

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

Collaboration :

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

Principales activités

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

Compétences

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 :

Avantages

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)

Rémunération

Location: Sophia Antipolis, France

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

Informations générales

Thème/Domaine : Optimisation et contrôle de systèmes dynamiques

Instrumentation et expérimentation (BAP E)

Ville : Sophia Antipolis

Centre Inria : Centre Inria d'Université Côte d'Azur

Date de prise de fonction souhaitée : 2026-10-01

Durée de contrat : 12 mois

Date limite pour postuler : 2026-12-31

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Consignes pour postuler

Sécurité défense :

Ce poste est susceptible d’être affecté dans une zone à régime restrictif (ZRR), telle que définie dans le décret n°2011-1425 relatif à la protection du potentiel scientifique et technique de la nation (PPST). L’autorisation d’accès à une zone est délivrée par le chef d’établissement, après avis ministériel favorable, tel que défini dans l’arrêté du 03 juillet 2012, relatif à la PPST. Un avis ministériel défavorable pour un poste affecté dans une ZRR aurait pour conséquence l’annulation du recrutement.

Politique de recrutement :

Dans le cadre de sa politique diversité, tous les postes Inria sont accessibles aux personnes en situation de handicap.

Contacts

Équipe Inria : MCTAO

Recruteur :

Caillau Jean-baptiste / jean-baptiste.caillau@inria.fr

L'essentiel pour réussir

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.

A propos d'Inria

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