📢 Postdoctoral Opportunity
INSA Rouen Normandie and LITIS is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in Machine Learning for Organic Synthesis.
🔎 Research Topic
This position focuses on the development of machine learning and deep learning models applied to reaction optimization in organic synthesis. Main objectives include:
- Analyzing classical ML models to identify relevant predictive features.
- Designing Geometric Deep Learning methods using Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) to model molecules.
- Incorporating quantum-level information into graph-based representations.
Applications will target fundamental problems in organic chemistry such as:
- regioselectivity,
- reaction yield optimization,
- minimization of by-products,
- prediction of diastereoisomeric and/or enantiomeric ratios.
The project will be carried out at the LITIS Laboratory (Apprentissage team) in collaboration with Institut CARMeN (UMR 6064).
🎯 Candidate Profile
- PhD in machine learning, data science, or a related discipline.
- Strong publication record in machine learning.
- Excellent programming skills (Python, ML frameworks).
- Experience or strong interest in chemistry-informed machine learning is a plus.
- Good command of scientific English.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
📍 Position Details
- Location: INSA Rouen Normandie (Madrillet Campus, near Rouen, France).
- Duration: 12 months.
- Start date: November 1, 2025.
- Workload: Full-time, 35h/week.
💡 Why Join Us?
At INSA Rouen Normandie, you will work in a stimulating and supportive academic environment offering:
- modern facilities and work-life balance,
- flexible working hours with additional leave days,
- access to sports and cultural activities,
- on-site catering and free parking,
- strong commitment to diversity and gender equality.
📨 Application
Applications should include:
- Cover letter
- Detailed CV
- Summary of past research and main publications
- Full texts of key publications
- Contact details of two referees
📧 Please send your application (by mid-October 2025) to:
Interviews will be held in mid to late October 2025.
👥 Contacts
- Benoît Gauzere – benoit.gauzere@insa-rouen.fr
- Gilles Gasso – gilles.gasso@insa-rouen.fr
INSA Rouen Normandie is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those with disabilities.