PhD Positions in Computer Science and Data Science at Inria, France
Five fully funded PhD positions across visualization, remote sensing, neuroimaging, crowd simulation, and DNA data storage at Inria’s leading research teams.
Best for:Best for PhD candidates with expertise in computer science, data science, or related fields, particularly those interested in visualization, AI, remote sensing, neuroimaging, or DNA data storage.
Overview
Inria, France’s national research institute for computer science and automation, offers five fully funded PhD positions across diverse research domains. These positions are hosted by specialized teams such as AVIZ, JUNN, MIND, and PEAR, each focusing on cutting-edge topics like data visualization, remote sensing, neuroimaging, crowd simulation, and DNA-based data storage. Applicants must have a strong background in computer science, data science, or related fields, with a particular emphasis on visualization, AI, or spatial data analysis. The positions require applications in English and offer fully funded stipends, including travel support for collaborative projects. Each project involves collaboration with international partners and access to advanced research infrastructure, including high-performance computing and specialized datasets.
What you'll do
- Develop methods for visualizing data uncertainty, bias, and plausibility in geographic digital twins.
- Investigate automated techniques for detecting and quantifying errors and biases in spatial data sources.
- Develop efficient algorithms for detecting 3D changes in remote sensing data using geometric primitives.
- Analyze spatio-temporal distributions of geometric changes at large scales (city to national level).
- Predict individual cognition using multimodal neuroimaging data and develop predictive models.
- Design and implement crowd simulation tools for large-scale event planning using augmented reality.
- Explore robust data retrieval methods for DNA-based data storage systems.
- Collaborate with international partners and present research findings at international conferences.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; applications must be submitted in English
Instruction: English
- Strong background in visualization and data analysis
- Experience with artificial intelligence or machine learning techniques
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar
- Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) or remote sensing tools
- Knowledge of neuroimaging data analysis or neuroinformatics (for neuroimaging position)
- Experience with crowd simulation or augmented reality technologies (for crowd simulation position)
- Background in DNA data storage or bioinformatics (for DNA data storage position)
- Open to international applicants
- No specific nationality restrictions mentioned
- No age restrictions mentioned
- No prior experience caps mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-20 to 2027-03-28 (varies by position)
Applicants must submit their applications online through Inria’s job portal. Ensure all required documents are included and applications are sent in English. Each position has its own specific deadline, so check the individual position details for submission deadlines.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Motivation letter
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation (usually 2-3)
- Proof of English proficiency if applicable
Contact
Inria Recruitment Team· PhD Application Inquiries
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