Post-Doctoral Research Visit F/M Physics-Informed Learning Models for Forecasting E-Flexibility in Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Updated: 8 days ago
Location: Montbonnot Saint Martin, RHONE ALPES
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

12 Apr 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences
Research Field

Computer science
Mathematics
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline

31 Jul 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
Country

France
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38.5
Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon 2020
Reference Number

2026-09952
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The research focuses on the development of hybrid modeling frameworks for electromobility,
combining physical models, graph-based representations, and data-driven approaches. It aims at
integrating large-scale mobility data to improve the prediction of vehicle flows, energy demand, and
flexibility of electric vehicle fleets, with applications to energy and transportation systems.

The work lies at the intersection of systems and control, data science, and energy systems, with
applications in smart mobility, electric vehicle integration, and power grid management. It contributes to
the design of decision-support tools for infrastructure planning, energy optimization, and sustainable
urban mobility.

The position focuses on the development of a hybrid electromobility model within the eMob-Twin
platform, combining large-scale mobility data from telecom operators with physics-informed and
data-driven approaches. The candidate will work on the calibration of models using Origin–
Destination data (high temporal and spatial resolution), aiming to improve the prediction of electric
vehicle (EV) mobility patterns, energy demand, and state of charge (SoC) over time and space.
The work will include the design of advanced modeling frameworks integrating graph-based
representations, system dynamics, and Physics-Informed Learning, as well as the implementation
and validation of these models using real-world data. The developed models will be integrated into
the eMob-Twin software platform (emob-twin.fr), enabling the simulation and evaluation of scenarios
related to charging infrastructure planning, grid integration, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services.
The project will initially focus on the Grenoble metropolitan area, with the objective of developing
methods that are scalable and transferable to other regions at the international level.
This position is part of a Linksium/UGA maturation program, with a strong emphasis on bridging
research and real-world applications, and contributing to the development of an operational tool for
decision-makers in mobility and energy systems.

• Process mobility data (from mobile telecom operators) to understand local mobility
patterns, Then Impute missing data and clean the dataset for model application.
• Build graphs representing mobility flows and EV trajectories from the collected data.
• Redesign the model to incorporate more complex, nonlinear trajectories by removing
constraints from the initial bipartite graph structure.
• Integrate charging stations as nodes within the model, considering their capacity and
pricing schemes.
• Calibrate the model using real-world data and PIL methods to improve its predictive
accuracy.
• Integrate the enhanced mode


Where to apply
Website
https://jobs.inria.fr/public/classic/en/offres/2026-09952

Requirements
Skills/Qualifications

The candidate should have a solid background in applied
mathematics, control, or related fields, with knowledge in several of the following areas:
Graph theory and network modeling
Dynamical systems and physical modeling (ODE/PDE, multi-agent systems)
Optimization and parameter identification methods
Data-driven modeling and machine learning
Physics-Informed Learning (or hybrid modeling approaches)
Handling and analysis of large-scale datasets (e.g., mobility data, OD matrices)
Programming skills for scientific computing (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
Familiarity with applications in mobility systems, transportation, or energy systems (e.g., electric
vehicles, smart grids) is a strong plus


Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Additional Information
Benefits
  • Subsidized meals
  • Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
  • Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
  • Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours
  • Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
  • Social, cultural and sports events and activities
  • Access to vocational training
  • Social security coverage
  • 2788€ monthly gross salary

Selection process
Website for additional job details

https://jobs.inria.fr/public/classic/en/offres/2026-09952

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Inria
Country
France
City
Montbonnot
Geofield


Contact
City

LE CHESNAY CEDEX
Website

http://www.inria.fr
Street

Domaine de Voluceau - Rocquencourt
Postal Code

78153

STATUS: EXPIRED

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