Scientific Computing Engineer for the Dynamic Systems group at UMR MISTEA - INRAE in Montpellier, France

INRAE (French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment) is hiring a Scientific Computing Engineer for the Dynamic Systems group at UMR MISTEA (my lab) in Montpellier, France.

Key points:

  • Focus: modeling, simulation, odes, and optimization of agro-ecosystems using deterministic/stochastic dynamical systems; topics include microbial ecology and agroecology.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Implement robust scientific computing methods and simulation/optimization tools.
    • Develop distributable research software (packages) and user-friendly GUIs.
    • Collaborate with researchers across disciplines.
  • Profile: Bachelor/Master (Bac +3/5) with strong software engineering for scientific computing.
  • Contract: 12-month temporary mission, start ASAP.
  • Salary: 27k€–36k€ gross/year (public sector grid, depending on experience/degree).
  • Benefits: paid leave + RTT, parental support, training, social assistance, leisure/sports, on-site dining.
  • Location: Montpellier, France (Occitanie).
  • How to apply: send CV and cover letter; Ref: OT-27403; Contact: Céline Casenave (celine.casenave@inrae.fr). (my colleague, you can also ask me questions but she decides!)
  • Deadline: 2025-10-01.
  • Note: Public service neutrality rules apply.

Link to official post (in French), French is not mandatory