Postdoctoral researcher for the IMMOTEP Project M/F

INSA Rouen Normandy, the first public engineering school in Normandy, is distinguished by its academic excellence and its humanist values. Founded in 1985, this human-sized school advocates diversity, parity and employability. With more than 2,000 students and 450 staff members, it offers a stimulating and innovative working environment, located in a green area near Rouen. The LITIS laboratory at INSA Rouen Normandie, in collaboration with the company 102-103 based in Caen, is seeking a post-doctoral researcher as part of the IMMOTEP project, titled "Optimal Work Environment Contribution Measurement Index for High-Performance Companies."

Formerly referred to as “General Services,” the concept of the work environment encompasses the integrated system of support mechanisms designed to enhance workplace life. It contributes significantly to value creation across three dimensions: employees (well-being at work), organizations (productivity and cost control), and the broader environment (e.g., carbon footprint reduction). In France alone, this sector generates over 100 billion euros annually (excluding rents) and sustains more than 1 million jobs, the majority of which are non-relocatable.

The IMMOTEP project aims to:

• Measure the contribution of the work environment to the performance of companies.
• Create a multi-dimensional index enabling comparisons across similar organizations.
• Provide actionable insights to improve the value of the work environment across diverse sectors.

To achieve these objectives, the project will focus on:

• Comprehensive cost and impact assessment of the work environment, including its carbon footprint and influence on employee engagement.
• Development of industry-recognized indicators for standardized data collection and definition of operational indicators tailored to various sectors.
• Data-driven insights for value creation within the work environment at the organizational or building level.

You are a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher with expertise in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, data mining, knowledge-graph mining, and/or ontology development.

Required technical skills:

• Machine learning or deep learning techniques.
• Development and exploitation of ontologies or knowledge graphs.
• Experience in designing hybrid AI approaches (inductive and deductive reasoning) for decision-making is considered an advantage.

Required soft skills:

• Strong communication abilities.
• Proficiency in English is essential; fluency in French would be a valuable asset.

Type of contract: Project Contract (IMMOTEP)

Start date: Immediate 

Contract duration: 12 months with the possibility of renewal

Hours: Daytime work

Location: Saint-Étienne du Rouvray

Joining INSA Rouen Normandie means evolving in a stimulating and caring environment, at the heart of academic excellence. We offer a modern working environment that promotes work-life balance, with benefits such as an annualization of working hours allowing you to benefit from many days off, sports and cultural activities, collective catering and transport facilities and free access to the establishment's car parks. You will join an institution committed to parity and diversity. You want to join an institution that values the creativity, collaboration and well-being of its employees. Join us and shape the innovation of tomorrow!

Applications (cover letter summarizing your context for applying to this position and CV) should be sent to cecilia.zanni-merk@insa-rouen.frbefore the 31^st of May 2025 with the subject line: "IMMOTEP Post-doctoral".