Temporary research contract : Digital data compression and coding for archival storage on synthetic DNA (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

With the unprecedented growth of digital data, the demand for efficient and reliable storage solutions has become critical. In response to this challenge, DNA storage has emerged as a promising medium for next-generation storage systems due to its compactness, high durability, and energy efficiency. However, the process of storing digital data in synthetic DNA is prone to deletion, insertion, and substitution errors that may affect the nucleotide sequence during synthesis, sequencing, and storage.
This fixed-term research position offers the opportunity to contribute to the field of image and data archiving in synthetic DNA storage systems. The postdoctoral researcher will focus on the design, implementation, and optimization of innovative compression and coding strategies and algorithms specifically tailored for encoding data using DNA, with particular emphasis on the reliability and accessibility of the stored information (image quality, consideration of noisy channel models, data cleaning after sequencing, robust decoding, random access, etc.).

Activity

Conduct research in the field of coding for data storage in synthetic DNA.
Design, implement, and evaluate new coding schemes tailored to DNA-based data storage applications.
Perform numerical simulations and laboratory experiments to validate and refine coding strategies.
Publish research results in leading conferences and journals.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to the overall research objectives of the Mediacoding team at the I3S laboratory.

Your Profil

Skills

A PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
Familiarity with compression, signal and image processing, error-correcting codes, or information theory.
Excellent programming skills in Matlab or Python. Knowledge of C++ is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Your Work Environment

The Laboratory of Informatics, Signals and Systems of Sophia Antipolis (I3S), established in 1989, conducts research in information and communication sciences. With nearly 300 staff members, including faculty members and research professors, CNRS and Inria researchers, administrative and technical staff, PhD candidates, and interns, it is one of the largest public laboratories on the French Riviera and was among the first to be established in the Sophia Antipolis technology park.

Constraints and risks

None

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

From €3,072 to €3,502 gross per month.

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

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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