Postdoctoral Position : Researcher in Artificial Intelligence applied to microfluidic H/F

Postdoctoral Position: Researcher in Artificial Intelligence applied to microfluidic H/F

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Mathematics, information, scientific, software

Contract

Job Title

Postdoctoral Position: Researcher in Artificial Intelligence applied to microfluidic H/F

Executive

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This postdoctoral position is part of the 2FAST project (Federation of Fluidic Autonomous labs to Speed-up material Tailoring). It focuses on accelerating chemical synthesis through continuous and miniaturized methods like microfluidics and flow chemistry. These techniques offer precise control over experimental conditions and leverage digital advancements for improved research outcomes in material chemistry.

The postdoctoral project will focus on the orchestration aspect of the autonomous lab-on-a-chip. The main tasks will be:

1. Designing, creating and evaluating feedback loops using active learning models to build correlations between control parameters (e.g. concentration of a reagent) and the collected signals (UV-Vis spectrum). At least two feedback loops will be developed and compared, one based on classical optimization approaches, and one based on reinforcement-based machine learning methods.
2. Participating in the creation of a signal database adapted to machine learning methods, particularly on the implementation of auto-encoder networks (e.g. GANs) to simulate signals and/or format the database.
3. Implementing machine learning methods to connect "highly resolved data" to more readily available observables, demonstrating the possibility to connect desired nanoparticle properties and synthesis conditions.
4. Managing interactions within the interdisciplinary team and with external collaborations for A.I. implementation.
5. Writing articles and reports.

2FAST is one of the targeted projects of the PEPR (Priority Research Programs and Equipment) project DIADEM, aimed at accelerating the design and manufacturing of more efficient and sustainable materials. The appointed researcher will join an excellence network comprising four different laboratories at the national level: ICMCB (UMR5026) and LOF (UMR5258) in Bordeaux, LGC (UMR5503) in Toulouse, ISEC (CEA) in Marcoule, and LIONS (UMR 3685) in Paris Saclay.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in A.I or related fields (Bac + 8)

Programming Languages

Python, C++

Job Location

Marcoule

General Information

The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in research, development, and innovation in four main areas:

• Defence and security
• Nuclear energy (fission and fusion)
• Technological research for industry
• Fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences

Drawing on its widely acknowledged expertise, and thanks to its 16,000 technicians, engineers, researchers, and staff, the CEA actively participates in collaborative projects with a large number of academic and industrial partners.

Reference

2024-32778