Postdoctoral researcher in spatial data visualisation (LS2N - France)

Nantes Université; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading university in France is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to work on the Synopse project. The role involves visualisation of spatial data, conducting user tests, and utilising eye-tracking tools for research. Candidates should hold a PhD in Computer Science, possess strong analytical skills, and be fluent in both English and French. The university offers a supportive working environment with access to various resources and benefits aligned with sustainable development.

Prestations

Transport subscription (up to 75% supported)

Access to university restaurants at preferential rates

Access to sports and university libraries

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, with research experience of 1-4 years.
• Knowledge of experimental protocols and data quality challenges.
• Ability to analyse and synthesize complex data for decision-making.

Responsabilités

• Implement display and visualisation of spatial data for health and environment.
• Conduct user tests and analyse results for design improvements.
• Evaluate physical and urban routes using eye-tracking tools.

Connaissances

Data visualisation

Research methodology

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Formation

PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or related field

Outils

Eye-tracking tools

Description du poste

Company: Nantes Université (Nantes, France)

Offer Description

The post‑doctoral researcher will work with data from the Synopse project, led by Nantes Métropole. The project is a digital system for observing population health and the environment, funded by the national “Intelligent and Sustainable Territories” call. Partners include Nantes University, Nantes University Hospital, the ARS, AURAN and Air Pays de la Loire. The aim is to deploy an innovative partnership tool to support metropolitan public health policy through a platform for exchanging, cross‑referencing and modelling data. An evaluation phase is included to improve visualisation, understanding and evaluation of the data available.

The post‑doctoral researcher will be responsible for implementing the display and visualisation of spatial and urban data, studying and evaluating these representations, and contributing to the evaluation of use cases developed as part of the Synopse project.

Responsibilities

• Visualisation and representation of spatial and urban data: work with data supplied by the project partners, design visual representations adapted to the analysis contexts, study the effects of these representations on understanding, interpretation and decision‑making.
• Evaluation of representations and user tests: design and implement user test protocols in collaboration with stakeholders, conduct experiments and analyse the results to draw up recommendations.
• Eye‑tracking and in‑situ evaluation: use eye‑tracking tools to evaluate physical and urban routes, contribute to the analysis of data from these devices, work in conjunction with the Experience‑Lab (XPLAB) research platform in Halle 6 Ouest.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, 3‑D modelling (research experience 1‑4 years).
• Knowledge of research methodology and experimental protocols.
• Principles of data visualisation; data analysis (statistics, exploratory visualisation).
• Understanding of data quality and significance challenges, particularly in health or urban contexts.
• Fluency in English (good level) and French (excellent).
• Experience with eye‑tracking tools (data collection, processing, interpretation).
• Strong interpersonal skills: autonomy, initiative, organisation, scientific rigour, reproducibility, critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability.
• Analytical and synthesis skills: ability to understand complex issues and extract essential information for decision‑making.

Where to apply

Email: [e-mail]

Additional Information

• Commitment to professional equality, diversity and inclusion and addressing gender‑based and sexual violence.
• Membership in the EUniWell European Alliance committed to wellness.
• Certified HR Excellence in Research since 2022 as part of the HRS4R strategy.
• Transport subscription up to 75 % supported.
• Sustainable mobility package in line with the institution’s commitment to sustainable development.
• Access to university restaurants with a preferential rate.
• Access to sports, university libraries and other activities on campus.

Selection process

Resume and motivation letter.

Work Location

AAU‑CRENAU – Centre de Recherche Nantais, 6 quai François Mitterrand, 44200 Nantes, France.