Position 1: Research Engineer in Artificial Intelligence and Optimization

📢 Position 1: Research Engineer in Artificial Intelligence and Optimization
The OMeGA team at IRIMAS, University of Haute-Alsace (UHA), is seeking a Research Engineer to develop AI and metaheuristic optimization methods for complex scientific problems.
You’ll model and solve combinatorial and continuous optimization problems, develop and compare hybrid approaches combining machine learning and metaheuristics, and evaluate solution quality, robustness and computing time. The role may also involve multi-agent systems, AI agents and GPU computing. You’ll contribute to research projects and publications, and advise and train the team.

We’re looking for someone with:
- A PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, operations research or a related field
- Strong experience with machine learning, deep learning,  metaheuristic optimization and Python
- Knowledge of evolutionary algorithms, local search and hybrid methods
- Strong programming skills in Python and C++/Java
- Very good English for scientific communication

📍 IRIMAS, University of Haute-Alsace
📅 Full-time position, starting January 2027
📄 One-year renewable contract; a future move to a permanent contract may be considered, subject to results and applicable regulations.

Application file - Please submit:
- A detailed CV
- A cover letter
- Three letters of recommendation
- Contact details for three referees who may be contacted
- Your PhD thesis reviewers’ reports, if applicable
- Your Master’s transcripts, if applicable

Please provide enough detail for the selection committee to assess your academic background, professional experience and research skills.

For more information, please see the full job description:
https://idoumghar.github.io/documents/Offre_IR_IA_optimisation_metaheuristiques_2026.pdf

Interested? Please see application instructions: https://uha.nous-recrutons.fr/