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CRAN (UMR 7039, CNRS) / Université de Lorraine · CRAN (UMR 7039, CNRS), Université de Lorraine

PhD contract on critical systems regeneration at CRAN

Deadline
9 days left
Level
Doctorate
Country
France
Language
French, English

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This doctoral contract at CRAN and the University of Lorraine is aimed at holders of a Master’s degree or an engineering degree in control engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field. It is a 36-month doctoral employment contract, with a start date planned for January 2027, and visa fees are covered for that relocation phase. Applications must be sent by email to the two contacts provided before November 20, 2026.

Verified on 30 October 2026

The CRAN and the University of Lorraine are offering a 36-month PhD contract for holders of a master's or engineering degree in control engineering or industrial engineering: the position covers visa fees and the application deadline is November 20, 2026. Applications close on 20 November 2026, that is in 9 days.

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How to apply

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Maîtrise des langues

    “A good command of French and English, both oral and written, is required”

    Official text (French): Une bonne maîtrise du français et de l'anglais, à l'oral comme à l'écrit, est requise

  • Mode de candidature

    “Applications should be sent to: pascale.marange@univ-lorraine.fr and eric.levrat@univ-lorraine.fr”

    Official text (French): Candidatures à adresser à : pascale.marange@univ-lorraine.fr et eric.levrat@univ-lorraine.fr

  • Diplôme exigé

    “The candidate must hold a diplôme d'ingénieur or a Master 2”

    Official text (French): Le ou la candidate devra être titulaire d'un diplôme d'ingénieur ou d'un Master 2

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  • Domaines recommandés

    “complex systems engineering, industrial engineering, automatic control or in a related field”

    Official text (French): ingénierie des systèmes complexes, génie industriel, automatique ou dans un domaine connexe

  • Compétences attendues

    “Good knowledge of modeling and simulation of complex systems, in particular discrete-event systems, is expected”

    Official text (French): De bonnes connaissances en modélisation et simulation des systèmes complexes, notamment des systèmes à événements discrets, sont attendues

Assets

  • Compétences appréciées

    “Programming skills, experience in developing digital tools or in decision support will be appreciated”

    Official text (French): Des compétences en programmation, en développement d'outils numériques ou en aide à la décision seront appréciées

  • Intérêts scientifiques

    “A taste for research, intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in sustainable development issues, circular economy and resource conservation are particularly desired”

    Official text (French): Un goût pour la recherche, une curiosité intellectuelle et un intérêt marqué pour les problématiques de développement durable, d'économie circulaire et de préservation des ressources sont particulièrement souhaités

Watch points

  • Nature du contrat et durée

    “Type of contract: Doctoral contract (36 months)”

    Official text (French): Type de contrat : Contrat doctoral (36 mois)

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The real trap here is treating this as a simple PhD call, when the file must prove that you already have visible research capability. The decisive point is not only the degree, but concrete evidence that you can work on complex systems, ideally through a thesis, internship report, or another solid scientific document. The motivation letter should connect your background to the topic without staying generic, and show that you can quickly engage with modelling and simulation of discrete-event systems. The right move is to send a short, tightly targeted file backed by one scientific piece that clearly demonstrates your skills.

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

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2026-2027

Date de début envisagée : Janvier 2027

Salary and benefits

  • Durée du contrat doctoral36 mois
  • Visa feesJanvier 2027

Countries covered

Applicants must hold an engineering degree or a Master’s degree, with no published nationality restriction. Selection mainly rests on scientific fit and the ability to demonstrate it through a strong research document, along with a good command of French and English.

Application pathway

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  1. Check the conditions

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  2. Prepare the documents

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  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 vitæ détaillé
  • Motivation letterprésentant leur intérêt pour le sujet et leur projet professionnel
  • relevés de notes du cursus de Master ou d'ingénieur
  • copie du dernier diplôme ou attestation de réussite
  • Recommendation letterd’un ou d’une encadrante des travaux de recherche
  • rapport de stage / mémoire / autre document scientifiqueun rapport de stage, un mémoire de recherche ou tout autre document permettant d'apprécier leurs compétences scientifiques

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