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CRAN, Université de Lorraine

PhD position in automatic control at CRAN (Nancy)

Deadline
date not published
Funding
Fully funded
Level
Doctorate
Country
France
Language
English

This is a doctoral contract at CRAN for profiles in automatic control, machine learning, optimization, or applied mathematics. Applications are sent directly to Renato Vizuete or Vineeth Varma, with a CV, transcripts, a focused motivation letter, and references. No remuneration or funding detail is specified in the available text.

Verified on 30 October 2026

This PhD position at CRAN, University of Lorraine, in France, is open to holders of a master's or engineering degree in automatic control or applied mathematics. The call is currently announced for upcoming opening, with no published application deadline. Dates not published.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Compétences en programmation

    “Excellent programming skills (Python, MATLAB, etc).”

    Official text (French): Excellentes compétences en programmation (Python, MATLAB, etc).

  • Modalité de candidature

    “Candidates are invited to submit the following documents: ... Contact: Renato Vizuete (renato.vizuete@univ-lorraine.fr) ... Vineeth Varma (vineeth.satheeskumar-varma@univ-lorraine.fr)”

    Official text (French): Les candidats sont invités à transmettre les documents suivants : ... Contact: Renato Vizuete (renato.vizuete@univ-lorraine.fr) ... Vineeth Varma (vineeth.satheeskumar-varma@univ-lorraine.fr)

  • Required degree

    “Candidates must hold a master's degree or an ingénieur degree, or be in the final year of training, in the areas of automatic control, machine learning, optimization or applied mathematics.”

    Official text (French): Les candidats doivent être titulaires d’un diplôme de master ou d’ingénieur, ou être en dernière année de formation, dans les domaines de l’automatique, de l’apprentissage automatique, de l’optimisation ou des mathématiques appliquées.

  • Technical skills

    “Solid knowledge in optimization, networks and multi-agent systems.”

    Official text (French): Solides connaissances en optimisation, réseaux et systèmes multi-agents.

  • English proficiency

    “Good command of English, written and spoken. Command of French is not required.”

    Official text (French): Bonne maîtrise de l'anglais, à l'écrit comme à l'oral. La maîtrise du français n'est pas requise.

Watch points

  • Absence d'information sur le financement

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key phrase here is « direct contact »: there is no application form, so the first email is part of the file. The selection is not about a date, but about how well your background connects to optimization, networks, and multi-agent systems. Since French is not required, focus the proof on English, programming, and a clear research fit. Prepare a short message with your CV, transcripts, a targeted motivation letter, and references, then email the two named contacts.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: date not publishedAnnounced2027-2028

Modalité de candidature par contact direct indiquée dans le document, pas de date limite publiée

Countries covered

Candidates holding a master's or engineering degree, or being in their final year, in automatic control, machine learning, optimization, or applied mathematics may apply, with no nationality restriction indicated. The easing factor is that French is not required, but English must be strong in both writing and speaking. Direct contact replaces any standard form here, so the clarity of the first message matters as much as the attachments.

Application pathway

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  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • curriculum vitae détaillé
  • relevés de notes universitaires
  • lettre de motivation précisant leur intérêt pour le sujet de thèse
  • lettre(s) de recommandation ou coordonnées de personnes référentes

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