PhD Position F/M Divergent AI Engagement in Clinical Work

PhD Position F/M Divergent AI Engagement in Clinical Work Download job offer in PDF format Level of qualifications required : Graduate degree or equivalent Other valued qualifications : Masters in computer science Fonction : PhD Position Level of experience : From 3 to 5 years About the research centre or Inria department The Inria Saclay-Île-de-France Research Centre was established in 2008. It has developed as part of the Saclay site in partnership with Paris-Saclay University and with the Institut Polytechnique de Paris . The centre has 40 project teams , 27 of which operate jointly with Paris-Saclay University and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris; Its activities occupy over 600 people, scientists and research and innovation support staff, including 44 different nationalities. Context The PhD will be joint between the ExSitu research group (Michel Beaudouin-Lafon) at LISN and the RPI-Bio research group (Ignacio Avellino) at ISIR (Sorbonne Université / CNRS). The candidate will spend approximately half their time in each lab. Assignment The main research question of this thesis is: What conditions predict and can affect whether professionals develop deep, sustained engagement with an AI system versus stable, superficial use, despite identical system performance and access? They key questions are: • What early interaction experiences predict subsequent engagement trajectories? • How do professional identity and existing work practices shape whether practitioners construct a working relationship with an AI tool? • What role do the social and organizational context of professional work play in normalizing or inhibiting deep AI engagement over time? • What changes in how AI tools are designed, introduced and deployed can improve the relationships that practitioners develop with these tools? Main activities The candidate will conduct a longitudinal mixed-methods study in clinical settings where AI documentation or decision-support systems are already deployed. Site access will be secured through partnerships with healthcare institutions in the Paris area. Phase 1 will consist of behavioral anlaysis to identify engagement trajectories. Phase 2 will be a qualitative investigation through semi-structured interviews. Phase 3 will result in a framework and design principles. The results will be published in the conferences and journals in the field. Skills Technical skills and level required : Masters level in Computer Science. Specializations in Human-Computer Interaction and/or AI are welcome. Languages : fluent English Relational skills : The candidate must be able to work in a research collective and contribute to the life of the two research groups hosting the project. The candidate must also have good relational skills to conduct field studies in the medical environment, including observations, interviews and workshops with end users. Other valued appreciated : Self motivation, Autonomy, Rigor, Curiosity 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 Monthly gross salary : 2.300 euros/month Apply for this position Share • Facebook • Linkedin • Twitter • Email General Information • Theme/Domain : Interaction and visualization Information system (BAP E) • Town/city : Gif-sur-Yvette • Inria Center : Centre Inria de Saclay • Starting date : 2026-10-01 • Duration of contract : 3 years • Deadline to apply : 2026-08-30 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 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 : EX-SITU • PhD Supervisor : Beaudouin-lafon Michel / Michel.Beaudouin-Lafon@inria.fr The keys to success The successful candidate will have a Masters in Computer Science and a few years of experience in the use of digital technology and AI in the medical / health area. 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.