Researcher - Maritime Robotics Simulator - IRL Australia (M/F)
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- Researcher in FTC
- 6 mounth
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
FrenCh austRalian labOratory for humanS/autonomouS agents teamING
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Contract Duration
6 mounth
Date of Hire
01/05/2026
Remuneration
€3144.00 per month (+abroad bonus), variable depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 22 March 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The researcher will contribute to the scientific and technological development of the LOTUSIM-Energy simulator and its associated autonomy components.
Their main responsibilities will be:
- Developing and integrating multi-physics simulation models for maritime, aerial, and underwater robots.
- Designing, implementing, and evaluating navigation, control, and mission planning algorithms.
- Studying multi-robot coordination and human-robot teaming strategies.
- Participating in the creation of realistic simulated environments based on environmental data.
- Defining evaluation protocols and performance metrics (safety, energy, mission efficiency).
- Contributing to scientific validation, writing publications, and disseminating results.
Activity
- Software development (C++/Python) in a ROS 2 environment and robotics simulators.
- Integration of simulated sensors (vision, sonar, LiDAR, inertial navigation).
- Implementation of guidance, control, and planning algorithms under environmental constraints.
- Implementation of distributed simulation architectures (client-server, remote computing).
- Analysis of simulation data and comparison of algorithmic solutions.
- Participation in scientific meetings, potential student supervision, and international collaboration.
Your Profil
Skills
Scientific Skills
- Mobile or maritime robotics, automation, or autonomous systems.
- Dynamic modeling and physical simulation.
- Trajectory planning, navigation, or robot control.
- Interest in multi-agent systems and human-robot interaction.
Technical Skills
- Programming in C++ and/or Python.
- Proficiency in ROS/ROS 2 or equivalent robotics middleware.
- Experience with simulation environments (Gazebo, Unity, or similar).
- Scientific development tools (Linux, Git, experimental methods).
Desired Assets
- Experience in marine robotics, drones, or embedded systems.
- Knowledge of AI applied to perception or decision-making.
- Experience in real-time simulation or digital twins.
- Scientific publications or participation in collaborative projects.
Your Work Environment
IRL CROSSING is an international CNRS laboratory based in Adelaide, Australia. You will work in a collaborative and innovative environment, alongside researchers and industrial partners.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
€3144.00 per month (+abroad bonus), variable depending on experience
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | IRL2010-CEDBUC-001 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Information sciences: processing, integrated hardware-software systems, robots, commands, images, content, interactions, signals and languages |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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