Research engineer in multi-agent simulation of mobility and energy systems (M/W)

Research Engineer in Multi-Agent Simulation of Mobility and Energy Systems (M/W)Join IRT SystemX to imagine and design a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable digital world. Working alongside our industrial and academic partners, our engineers and researchers address new use cases that respond to major societal and technological challenges. Together, we are accelerating the digital transformation of industries, services, and territories.Your role: to strengthen the “Scientific Computation and Optimization” research team. You will be involved in collaborative R&D projects applied to the mobility and logistics sectors.You will report directly to the head of the Scientific Computing and Optimization team, and report operationally to the project managers. The position is based in Palaiseau.Responsibilities:Analyze industrial use cases: identify the scientific and technological obstacles to be overcome;Design solutions: methodologies, architecture, technological solutions;Develop proofs of concept;Analyze results;Document work and participate in transferring results;Communicate in conferences or reference journals;Contribute to the development and implementation of the Institute’s scientific and technological roadmap.Skills:You will contribute to projects focused on modeling transportation systems. To do so, you will draw on proven skills in the following areas:Data management: processing, analysis, and visualization of raw data from the transport and energy sectors;Simulation: multi-agent and 4-step approach;Optimization: routing algorithms and combinatorial optimization.Specific Missions:Urban and suburban mobility:Design methods and scenarios for a multi-agent simulation tool (MATSim);Develop and run simulations, validate results;Valuation of simulation outputs;Integrate developments into the LIAISON platform.The intersection of mobility and energy issues:Draw up a technological roadmap to bring the LIAISON platform to maturity;Develop specific components: data processing and simulation;Integrate developments into the LIAISON platform.Profile:You have an engineering degree, master’s, or doctorate in computer science, data science, or applied mathematics.Professional and Interpersonal Skills:Curiosity, initiative, analytical skills, and rigor;Adaptability and autonomy;Ability to work in project mode: monitoring and progress of work, promotion and communication of results;Good interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team;Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.IRT SystemX is committed to equal opportunities. As such, all our positions are open to candidates with disabilities.For this position based within the Paris-Saclay cluster (91), occasional travel is to be expected in the Paris region. You work on attractive projects and benefit from advantages such as: remote work 10 days per month, an employer subsidy for catering and meal vouchers, 3 weeks of vacation in addition to the legal one, additional vacation based on seniority, a time savings account, a highly efficient mutual insurance, 1% housing, an economic and social committee, a partnership with Science Accueil allowing foreign employees to obtain support in administrative procedures.During our recruitment process, you will meet the team leader, the project manager, and a collaborator from the HR department, and possibly the Research & Technology Director of our institute or the Scientific Director for positions with a strong research dimension. #J-18808-Ljbffr