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Postdoctoral researcher: mission planning and decision-making autonomy for agricultural robotics

INRAE Centre Clermont - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · State civil service

En français : Post-doctorat : planification de missions et autonomie décisionnelle pour la robotique agricole

This job in plain words

You work in the TSCF research unit in Aubière (63170) on autonomous agricultural robots. The job is to turn a farmer's request into a complete robot mission and adapt the robot's behaviour to its environment.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. A PhD or an equivalent diploma is required at minimum.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in robotics, computer science, automation, artificial intelligence or a related field
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • PhD in robotics, computer science, control or AI
  • Mission and trajectory planning for mobile robots
  • ROS2 and C++ or Python development
  • Robot simulation (Gazebo, Isaac Sim or equivalent)
  • Scientific English, written and spoken

What you would do

  • Develop methods for planning agricultural robot missions
  • Configure software components and mission parameters automatically
  • Design strategies that adapt the robot's behaviour to its environment
  • Ensure the safety of people near the robot
  • Publish results in scientific papers and open source software

How to apply

Apply by email to the employer, as stated on the official offer.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Fieldwork in real farm conditions is possible
  • Position may be vacant from 1 January 2027
  • Remote work not stated

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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