Summary
The French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position within the BioEcoAgro center. This role focuses on developing an integrated territorial planning framework for the mobilization of agricultural biomass and bioeconomy deployment.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Agricultural Biomass Planning, Laon, France
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Agricultural Biomass Planning, Bioeconomy |
| Location | Laon, France |
| Duration | 12 months (extendable to 24 months) |
| Remuneration | €2500 – €2750 depending on experience |
| Deadline for Applications | 30/06/2026 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in relevant fields such as agricultural systems modeling, agricultural engineering, geoinformatics, spatial analysis, environmental systems engineering, operations research, bioeconomy systems analysis, or related disciplines.
- Strong quantitative and computational skills, with experience in Python programming and spatial data processing/GIS.
- Familiarity with optimization methods (MILP, MINLP) and agricultural systems preferred.
- Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of French is appreciated but not mandatory.
Job Description
The postdoctoral researcher will:
- Develop a modular computational platform for agricultural biomass datasets.
- Integrate and harmonize agronomic, spatial, logistical, and pathway-related datasets using Python and GIS workflows.
- Support a PhD project dedicated to methodological development of key planning components.
- Design optimization models for biomass allocation, supply chain configuration, and regional scenario analysis.
- Contribute to representing environmental, techno-economic, policy, and social constraints within the decision-support framework.
- Assist in scientific publications, project reports, and presentations at national and international meetings.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a motivation letter to Shule Wang at: shule.wang@inrae.fr.
Last Date to Apply
30 April 2026
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