Post-Doctoral Research Visit F/M Postdoctoral Position in ML for Climate in Lyon, France

Post-Doctoral Research Visit F/M Postdoctoral Position in ML for Climate in Lyon, France Download job offer in PDF format Contract type : Fixed-term contract Level of qualifications required : PhD or equivalent Fonction : Post-Doctoral Research Visit About the research centre or Inria department The Inria research centre in Lyon is the 9th Inria research centre, formally created in January 2022. It brings together approximately 300 people in 17 research teams and research support services. Its staff are distributed in Villeurbanne, Lyon Gerland, and Saint-Etienne. The Lyon centre is active in the fields of software, distributed and high-performance computing, embedded systems, quantum computing and privacy in the digital world, but also in digital health and computational biology. Context Postdoctoral Position in ML for Climate in Lyon, France Louis Couston from the Climate Physics group and Ségolène Martin from the Inria OCKHAM team at ENS de Lyon, France, are inviting applications for a postdoctoral position (up to 3 years, ERC IceAblation) on Machine learning emulators of polar ocean dynamics. Can neural networks emulate chaotic, multi-scale ocean flows with tipping points beneath Antarctic ice shelves, generalize across regimes, and stay stable when coupled online to a numerical solver? We have ready-to-use NEMO simulation data and offer freedom to explore physics-constrained learning, diffusion models, foundation models, and online training. Prior experience in ML/AI is needed (ideally knowledge in generative modeling and imaging) but we do not require a background in oceanography. Review of applications starts November 2nd, 2026. Details available here. Assignment Assignments: With the support of researchers from the Climate Physics group and Inria OCKHAM team, the recruited person will develop machine learning methods (probably based on diffusion methods) to emulate polar ocean dynamics. Collaboration: The recruited person will collaborate with researchers in climate physics and machine learning, combining expertise in ocean modeling and artificial intelligence. Responsibilities: The recruited person will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating machine learning models, and will take initiatives to explore new research directions. Steering/Management: The recruited person will manage their research activities and contribute to project meetings and scientific discussions. Main activities Main activities: • Develop machine learning models to emulate polar ocean dynamics. • Explore physics-informed and generative modeling approaches. • Evaluate model accuracy, generalization, and stability in online simulations. Additional activities: • Collaborate with researchers in machine learning and climate physics. • Present research results at scientific meetings and conferences. Skills Technical skills and level required : Languages : Relational skills : Other valued appreciated : Benefits package • 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 (after 6 months of employment) 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 Remuneration 2788 euros gross salary / month Apply for this position Share • Facebook • Linkedin • Twitter • Email General Information • Theme/Domain : Optimization, machine learning and statistical methods Biologie et santé, Sciences de la vie et de la terre (BAP A) • Town/city : Villeurbanne • Inria Center : Centre Inria de Lyon • Starting date : 2027-01-01 • Duration of contract : 2 years • Deadline to apply : 2026-11-27 Warning : you must enter your e-mail address in order to save your application to Inria. Applications must be submitted online on the Inria website. Processing of applications sent from other channels is not guaranteed. Instruction to apply Applications must be submitted online via the Inria website. Processing of applications submitted via other channels is not guaranteed. Defence Security : This position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. 2011-1425 relating to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST).Authorisation to enter an area is granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment. Recruitment Policy : As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are accessible to people with disabilities. Contacts • Inria Team : OCKHAM • Recruiter : Martin Segolene / segolene.martin@inria.fr The keys to success There you can provide a "broad outline" of the collaborator you are looking for what you consider to be necessary and sufficient, and which may combine : • tastes and appetencies, • area of excellence, • personality or character traits, • cross-disciplinary knowledge and expertise... This section enables the more formal list of skills to be completed and 'lightened' (reduced) : • "Essential qualities in order to fulfil this assignment are feeling at ease in an environment of scientific dynamics and wanting to learn and listen." • " Passionate about innovation, with expertise in Ruby on Rails development and strong influencing skills. A thesis in the field of **** is a real asset." About Inria Inria, the French national institute for research in digital science and technology, supports the French government in national research and innovation strategies in the digital field, acting as Digital Programs Agency. Inria leads over 300 research and innovation projects with its 3,500 scientists, engineers, and support staff, in partnership with universities and the digital ecosystem (businesses, entrepreneurs, and public stakeholders). Together, we explore strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, cloud technologies, digital transformation in healthcare, digital twins, and digital technologies for defence. We develop practical solutions such as software, tech startups, partnerships with national companies, and cutting-edge training programmes. Our goal is to drive scientific, technological, and industrial excellence to ensure France’s digital sovereignty.