- JOB
- France
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences
- Research Field
- Computer scienceMathematics
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Application Deadline
- Country
- France
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 38.5
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Reference Number
- 2026-09770
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
With the support of the multidisciplinary DEFROST/INRIA team, the recruited postdoc will contribute to the development of a real-time digital twin for flexible surgical robotics. This includes high-fidelity modeling of soft tissue and flexible instruments, robust contact solvers, and GPU-accelerated solvers for minimally invasive surgical (MIS) scenarios. The postdoc will also validate simulation outcomes using experimental models and integrate control algorithms for automated surgical tool operation.
The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with researchers, biomedical engineers, and clinicians specializing in MIS, surgical robotics, and digital health. The role supports demonstrators for intestinal navigation and vascular guidewire interventions, aiming for high clinical relevance and preclinical validation.
Integration of high-fidelity models into SOFA
Robust contact modeling
Real-time solver design
Demonstrators and validation
Where to apply
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications
Strong expertise in applied mathematics, numerical methods, and simulation of complex systems
Proficiency in C++ and/or Python and experience with SOFA or similar simulation frameworks.
Knowledge of biomechanics, surgical robotics, or medical engineering is highly desirable.
Experience in experimental validation techniques (force measurements, imaging, or anatomical models).
Ability to bridge theoretical modeling and clinically relevant applications.
Excellent scientific communication skills (writing papers, presenting at international conferences).
- Languages
- FRENCH
- Level
- Basic
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
- 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 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
€2,788 monthly gross salary
Selection process
Please send your CV and cover letter
- Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Inria
- Country
- France
- City
- Villeneuve d'Ascq
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- LE CHESNAY CEDEX
- Website
- Street
- Domaine de Voluceau - Rocquencourt
- Postal Code
- 78153