The CIAD laboratory at Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher or AI Research Engineer to join the PLAPIMA project, an innovative initiative focused on transforming training in the agricultural equipment sector. The project aims to develop immersive virtual reality (VR) modules and sustainable digital ecosystems for professional training, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) technologies.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team at the CIAD laboratory, which specializes in hybrid, distributed, and explainable AI systems. The role involves the design and implementation of multimedia conversational assistants and automated evaluation tools for immersive simulators, in close collaboration with project partners. Key responsibilities include developing AI conversational assistants for agricultural equipment documentation and tools for assessing communication skills in immersive scenarios.

Applicants should hold a PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related field, with strong proficiency in large language models (LLMs), deep learning for NLP, and multimedia processing. Experience in VR development, immersive simulators, and software development using Python and PyTorch is essential. Additional skills in computer vision and API development for VR integration are advantageous. Fluency in both English and French is required.

The position is based at the CIAD Laboratory on the UTBM Montbéliard campus in France. It is offered as a 1-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable up to three times, with a monthly gross salary of €2,960 (approximately €2,380 net before income tax), and the possibility of a higher salary depending on experience. The application process requires submission of a single ZIP file containing an updated CV, academic transcripts (for recent graduates), 1-2 letters of recommendation, and 1-2 references. Applications should be sent to the provided email addresses. For more information about the laboratory, visit https://www.ciad-lab.fr.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with expertise in AI, NLP, deep learning, VR, and multimedia processing who are interested in contributing to innovative educational technologies in the agricultural sector.