Ingénieur.e de recherche (H/F) - CDD 12 mois

Contract type
One-time
Work mode
On-site · Albi, France · Toulouse, France
Experience
3 years

Job description

Research engineer or post-doctoral position to design and develop an organizational digital twin for a university, modeling information needs and feeding models from heterogeneous data.

At a glance

Employment
Temporary · Employee (employment agreement)
Work mode
On-site · Albi, France · Toulouse, France
Languages
English – B2 minimum, French – C1 minimum
Apply before
November 22, 2026

What you'll do

  • Model the information need by designing a generic, formal meta-model of the information strictly required to feed the university digital twin.
  • Feed the models from real data of existing applications, which are heterogeneous, partial and collected at varying rhythms.
  • Handle missing data by using inference or deduction mechanisms to reconstruct a plausible state of the system.
  • Propose aids for sizing and steering university sites, optimizing flows between sites and validating changes in teaching practices.
  • Ensure building evolutions can accommodate current and projected flows.

What we're looking for

  • Process and organization modeling.
  • Systems analysis.
  • Data analysis.
  • Model-driven engineering.
  • Decision support.
  • Discrete-event simulation and digital twin.
  • Process mining.
  • Written and spoken English at minimum B2 level, attested by a recognized certification (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS).
  • French proficiency at minimum C1 level is required.
  • Ability to work in a research team, autonomy, initiative, organization, intellectual curiosity.
  • Motivation to contribute to a university application.
  • Research engineer or post-doctoral profile in industrial engineering and/or supply chain management and/or software engineering, or Master's or equivalent (Bac+5 level).

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of algorithms, UML and the semantic web is highly appreciated.

Your team

Centre Génie Industriel (CGI), FLOWS research axis

Research center of about 70 people including 25 doctoral students, working at the frontier between artificial intelligence and industrial engineering, focused on supporting ecosystem transitions through responsible and sustainable decision-making.

Benefits

  • Pleasant working environment on a 22-hectare campus.
  • 49 days of leave per year.
  • On-site administrative catering.
  • Support for sustainable mobility for home-to-work travel.
  • Social action (complementary social protection and family support).

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About Institut Mines-Télécom

First group of engineering and management schools in France.

IMT Mines Albi is a school of the ministry in charge of industry and a member of Institut Mines-Télécom, positioned as a reference school on responsible future industry, energy, circular economy and society, and engineering, health and well-being.

Mission

To train engineers integrating sustainable development, conduct scientific research, contribute to economic development and spread the culture of science, technology and innovation.

Key facts

  • Albi, France
  • IMT Mines Albi adopted a five-year strategic plan in 2023 with 7 major actions.
  • The Centre Génie Industriel has about 70 people, including 25 doctoral students.
  • The position is based at IMT Mines Albi, Centre Génie Industriel, Albi, France, with travel to the partner site in Toulouse.
  • 12-month fixed-term contract.
  • Desired start date: 01/01/2027.

What they value

  • Positions itself as a scientific and economic driver for the region.
  • Combines its four missions in a virtuous circle that drives innovation.