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Contract researcher: embodied conversational agents and adaptation of the learning experience

Université de Technologie de Compiègne · State civil service

En français : Chercheur contractuel : agents conversationnels incarnés et adaptation de l'expérience d'apprentissage

This job in plain words

The job is to design and test embodied conversational agents, based on generative AI, that adapt their exchange with the learner. It is based in Compiègne at the Heudiasyc lab, with regular stays at LIP6 in Paris.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to contract agents only. Civil servants cannot apply for this job.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in computer science or a related field
Experience
Experienced; a first postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred
Contract
Contract agents only. Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 2 years (24 months), to start as soon as possible

The profile they want:

  • Skills in designing virtual environments and characters.
  • Experience running experiments with users.
  • Knowledge of generative models is a plus.
  • PhD in computer science or a related field.
  • A first postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred.

What you would do

  • Design virtual characters and their variations in appearance and animation.
  • Integrate grounded generative agents and mechanisms that adapt the exchange.
  • Design and run user experiments in two learning contexts.
  • Help extend the approach across the two partner teams' environments.
  • Share scientific results and take part in supervising students.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, UTC. The link is on the official offer page.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Based at Heudiasyc in Compiègne, with regular stays at LIP6 in Paris.
  • Part of the PostGenAI@Paris cluster, funded by France 2030.
  • Working time of 1,607 hours per year.
  • Category A (managerial grade).

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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