Postdoc: Robust Optimisation for Bifurcation Dynamics

1000scholars; Palaiseau; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

1000scholars invites a postdoctoral researcher to join the PLATON team at Inria Saclay, focusing on robust optimisation for bifurcation diagrams and uncertainty quantification. The position involves developing methods, testing approaches, and contributing to scientific publications within a specialist team.

The project is funded by ANR FlexHALE and based at Inria Saclay, with supervision by leading researchers in uncertainty quantification for engineering applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical engineering or applied mathematics with relevant background.
• Proficiency in scientific computing; Python or MATLAB required.
• Experience in bifurcation analysis or uncertainty quantification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Literature review on bifurcation diagrams and uncertainty quantification.
• Develop robust optimisation techniques for bifurcation diagrams.
• Implement and validate algorithms; prepare documentation and reports; present progress.

Skills

Non-linear dynamics

Uncertainty quantification

Robust optimisation

Scientific computing

Education

PhD in mechanical engineering or applied mathematics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

1000scholars invites a postdoctoral researcher to join the PLATON team at Inria Saclay, focusing on robust optimisation for bifurcation diagrams and uncertainty quantification. The position involves developing methods, testing approaches, and contributing to scientific publications within a specialist team.

The project is funded by ANR FlexHALE and based at Inria Saclay, with supervision by leading researchers in uncertainty quantification for engineering applications.