Monday, December 12, 2022

[DMANET] Open Research Position at Inria center of University of Lille

Research group: BONUS (Big Optimization aNd Ultra-Scale computing)
Research activities: https://www.inria.fr/en/bonus

DESCRIPTION
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The INRIA research institute invites applications for multiple permanent
researcher positions to start in the 2023-2024 academic year. High
performance computing (HPC) and/or Machine Learning-assisted big
optimization is among its targeted topics for the recruitment. This hot
topic is a major focus of the BONUS research group, which is part of the
INRIA center of the University of Lille (North of France). Qualified
applicants in computer science are invited to apply with the objective
to join the BONUS research group as a permanent researcher.

QUALIFICATIONS
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The BONUS team addresses big optimization problems (high-dimensional in
decision variables and/or objectives, and/or with computationally
expensive black-box functions) using mainly Machine Learning-assisted
optimization and High-performance (parallel) optimization.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D or equivalent degree in computer science
or a related discipline. BONUS is interested in applicants having a
strong background in at least one of its research lines: Machine
Learning-assisted optimization or parallel optimization. Candidates with
only HPC-related profile, highly motivated to adapt their activities to
the context of big optimization using HPC in keeping with the BONUS
research program, are also invited to apply.

SOME BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO THE SALARY
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− 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, − Social security coverage.

AMMPCATION INSTRUCTIONS / CONTACT
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Applicants are asked to contact the leader of the BONUS team, Prof.
Nouredine Melab at Nouredine.Melab@inria.fr. After this contact, if a
candidate is encouraged to apply he/she will be invited to do it
officially through the INRIA online application process that will be
indicated here: Talents | Inria.
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