PhD in Federated Predictive Management of Multi-Energy Systems with Privacy Preservation
A PhD opportunity to develop privacy-preserving federated predictive management for multi-energy systems in France.
Best for:Best for PhD candidates with a strong background in energy systems, computer science, or related engineering fields, interested in privacy-preserving federated learning and predictive analytics.
Overview
This PhD position focuses on advancing federated predictive management techniques for multi-energy systems while ensuring strict privacy preservation. The project is hosted by a research group affiliated with the Doctoral School of Materials and Mechanics, Energy and Processes, Mathematics and Systems (ED 621) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research in energy systems, combining predictive analytics with privacy-enhancing technologies. The role involves designing algorithms, conducting simulations, and validating solutions in real-world or simulated multi-energy environments. Applicants should be passionate about interdisciplinary research at the intersection of energy systems, computer science, and privacy-preserving methods.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement federated predictive management algorithms for multi-energy systems.
- Design privacy-preserving techniques to ensure data confidentiality and security in distributed environments.
- Conduct simulations and experiments to validate the performance and robustness of proposed methods.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate predictive models into real-world energy systems.
- Publish research findings in high-impact academic journals and conferences.
- Present research progress at internal and external seminars and workshops.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: French and English proficiency (level not specified)
Instruction: French and English
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Java, or similar)
- Experience with machine learning or predictive modeling techniques
- Familiarity with federated learning or distributed systems
- Knowledge of privacy-preserving methods (e.g., differential privacy, secure multi-party computation)
- Background in energy systems or related engineering disciplines
- Open to international applicants
- No specific residency or nationality restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-23
Applicants should submit their application through the Campus France portal. The application process typically involves submitting a CV, a cover letter, academic transcripts, and a research proposal. Additional documents may be required based on the university’s guidelines.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts (BSc and MSc)
- Research proposal or statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation (number not specified)
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