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Post-doctoral Researcher in Likelihood-Free Statistical Inference for Epidemiological Models INRAE in France

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

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France

University

INRAE

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Keywords

Computer Science
Biology
Mathematics
Veterinary Science
Salud Pública
Statistics

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About this position

INRAE is advertising a post-doctoral researcher position in likelihood-free statistical inference for epidemiological models, based in France (Nantes or Jouy-en-Josas).

The project focuses on improving the calibration of mechanistic dynamic models for infectious disease spread using complex, incomplete, and heterogeneous data sources such as epidemiological, serological, and genomic data. The case study is bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV), with an emphasis on transmission reconstruction and data integration.

Research tasks include developing and evaluating summary statistics for heterogeneous data integration, implementing and comparing likelihood-free methods such as ABC-SMC, ABC-RF, Wasserstein-ABC, and NPE, and assessing the data quantity and quality needed for reliable calibration. The postdoc will also study how surveillance design choices affect inference performance and build a multi-strain mechanistic model for BVDV transmission in France.

This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with strengths in statistics, mathematics, computer science, biology, public health, or veterinary science, particularly those interested in computational inference, epidemiological modeling, and infectious disease surveillance.

Deadline: 2026-08-31.

How to apply: Use the official INRAE job link and submit your application through the recruitment portal. Review the full vacancy page for complete eligibility and application instructions.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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