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PhD in Computational Storage for Scientific Computing and AI Inria Centre at the University of Rennes in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fixed-term PhD contract for 3 years with monthly gross salary of 2300 euros. Benefits include subsidized meals, partial reimbursement of public transport costs, 7 weeks of annual leave plus 10 extra RTT days, teleworking after 6 months, flexible working hours, equipment support, social/cultural/sports activities, and access to vocational training.
Deadline
Nov 7, 2026
Country
France
University
Inria Centre de Recherche Rennes Bretagne Atlantique

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Inria’s Centre at the University of Rennes is advertising a PhD position in computational storage for scientific computing and artificial intelligence / machine learning. The thesis will be hosted by the KerData team in Rennes, France, with supervision from researchers at Inria and collaboration with partners in Germany.
The project studies how to reduce data movement by co-locating compute with storage, and how to model, evaluate, and scale computational storage systems for distributed environments. Research directions include surveys, ontologies and taxonomies, testbeds and emulation/simulation, workflow decomposition, performance assessment, and extrapolation to large-scale deployment scenarios.
Research keywords: distributed systems, data management systems, HPC, storage systems, workflow orchestration, performance modeling, scientific computing, AI/ML, near-data processing, computational storage.
Eligibility highlights: strong academic record in computer science; programming in Python and C/C++; familiarity with Docker/Podman/Apptainer/Kubernetes; good English communication; motivation for high-quality research and publishing. Experience with machine learning, data analysis, HPC, or Big Data management is appreciated.
Funding: fixed-term PhD contract for 3 years with a monthly gross salary of 2300 euros, plus Inria benefits such as subsidized meals, transport reimbursement, leave, teleworking options, and training access.
Deadline: 2026-11-07. Start date: 2026-12-01.
How to apply: submit the application online on the Inria website. Prepare a CV, cover letter, and optionally letters of recommendation. Applications through other channels may not be guaranteed.
Funding details
Fixed-term PhD contract for 3 years with monthly gross salary of 2300 euros. Benefits include subsidized meals, partial reimbursement of public transport costs, 7 weeks of annual leave plus 10 extra RTT days, teleworking after 6 months, flexible working hours, equipment support, social/cultural/sports activities, and access to vocational training.
What's required
Excellent academic record in computer science courses; knowledge of distributed systems and data management systems; strong programming skills in Python and C/C++; familiarity with containerized environments such as Docker, Podman, Apptainer, or Kubernetes; ability and motivation to conduct high-quality research and publish in relevant venues; very good oral and written English; open-mindedness, strong integration skills, and team spirit. Appreciated: knowledge of machine learning and data analysis methods; professional experience in HPC and Big Data management.
How to apply
Apply online on the Inria website. Submit your resume, cover letter, and optionally letters of recommendation. An email address is required to save the application, and applications sent through other channels may not be guaranteed.
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