Inria Centre de Recherche Rennes Bretagne Atlantique
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PhD in Robust Data Retrieval for DNA-Based Data Storage Inria Centre at Rennes University in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fixed-term PhD contract for 3 years with remuneration of 2,300€ per month. Benefits include subsidized meals, partial reimbursement of public transport costs, leave, teleworking after 6 months, professional equipment, social/cultural/sports activities, training access, and social security coverage.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
France
University
Inria Centre de Recherche Rennes Bretagne Atlantique
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PhD opportunity at Inria Centre at Rennes University in RobDNA: Robust data retrieval for DNA-based data storage.
This project sits at the intersection of computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, and biology, with a strong focus on DNA-based data storage, compression, error-correction, source coding, information theory, and nanopore sequencing. The goal is to develop algorithms for robust retrieval of digital data stored in DNA, especially under insertion/deletion/substitution errors introduced by sequencing.
The project specifically targets joint compression and error-correction methods for quaternary DNA alphabets (A, C, G, T), building on non-binary channel coding and DNA transcoding techniques. The work is motivated by practical challenges in scalable storage, long-term retention, and low-energy data preservation.
Eligibility / profile: graduate degree or equivalent; strong background in image/signal processing, optimization, and programming; knowledge of source coding and information theory is a plus.
Funding: fixed-term PhD contract, 3 years, with remuneration of 2,300€ per month. Additional benefits include subsidized meals, transport reimbursement, leave, teleworking after 6 months, and social security coverage.
Location: Rennes, France.
Deadline: 2026-11-20. Start date: 2026-12-01.
How to apply: submit your application online via the Inria portal with a CV, cover letter, and optionally letters of recommendation. Contact the PhD supervisor Aline Roumy at [email protected] for the listed contact point.
Funding details
Fixed-term PhD contract for 3 years with remuneration of 2,300€ per month. Benefits include subsidized meals, partial reimbursement of public transport costs, leave, teleworking after 6 months, professional equipment, social/cultural/sports activities, training access, and social security coverage.
What's required
Graduate degree or equivalent. The candidate should have a strong background in image/signal processing, optimization, and programming; notions of source coding and information theory would be appreciated.
How to apply
Apply online on the Inria website. Submit your resume, cover letter, and optionally letters of recommendation. Applications sent through other channels may not be guaranteed.
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