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PhD student in numerical simulation of radiative transfer

Centre d'Etudes et d'Expertise sur les Risques, l'Environnement, la Mobilité et l'Aménagement (CEREMA) · State civil service

En français : Doctorante en simulation numérique du transfert radiatif

This job in plain words

This PhD position is based in Clermont-Ferrand, in the STI team of the DTerCE. It focuses on designing simulation methods for radiative transfer in dense fog, as part of the RTE-DENSE project.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Open only to contract agents. No other condition is stated.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Research Master 2 or equivalent, in numerical simulation, radiative transfer, Monte Carlo methods or physics of scattering media
Experience
Beginners accepted
Contract
Contract agents only; contract type and length not stated

The profile they want:

  • Research Master 2 or equivalent in numerical simulation or radiative transfer
  • Knowledge of radiative transfer in scattering media
  • Knowledge of Monte Carlo methods
  • Ability to design and implement numerical methods
  • Rigour, autonomy, critical thinking and teamwork

What you would do

  • Characterise the limits of Monte Carlo integrators in dense fog.
  • Design and implement advanced sampling strategies in SWEET.
  • Explore coupling Monte Carlo methods with diffusion approximations.
  • Compare methods with reference integrators and assess their performance.
  • Contribute to reports, a methodological article and a conference talk.

How to apply

Apply by email to the employer, sending your CV and cover letter.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Based in Clermont-Ferrand.
  • Remote work possible after approval of the request.
  • Employer pays 50% of supplementary health insurance.
  • Employer pays 75% of the commuting transport pass, capped.

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