Ingénieur de recherche en bio-informatique et bio statistiques pour l’analyse de données biomédicales (H/F) – réf : 1060

Centrale Nantes is a prestigious engineering school that awards degrees to engineers, master's students and doctoral candidates who have completed academic programmes based on the latest developments in science and technology and best management practices.

As a member of the Écoles Centrales Group (Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Paris), our school provides high-quality education for highly selected students.

A public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Centrale Nantes has more than 2,250 students, 500 employees and 600 temporary staff.

Job description:

You will work in two laboratories: the Jean Leray Mathematics Laboratory (main assignment) and the Centre for Research in Transplantation and Translational Immunology, more specifically within the ALEA team. This team develops probabilistic and statistical approaches dedicated to the modelling and analysis of complex systems, both theoretical and applied. Your main task will be to design a predictor of chronic kidney transplant rejection based on blood omics biomarkers and clinical data.

In this role, your tasks will include:

• Reading scientific articles

• Monitoring scientific developments and contributing to knowledge transfer

• Analysing multi-omic biological data

• Developing analytical methods and libraries in biostatistics

• (Co-)supervising and training students in biostatistical analysis

Technical skills:

• Data analysis software

• R and Python languages

• Ensuring reproducibility and technical expertise

• English language (B2)

Adaptability skills:

• Ability to interact with researchers in both applied mathematics and biology.

• Ethical and regulatory requirements.

• Complexity of biological data to be processed

Organisational skills:

• Planning and organising regular follow-up meetings

• Organising, managing and maintaining scripts

Interpersonal and social skills:

• Team-based research work

• Interpersonal and scientific communication

• Critical thinking

Required qualifications: You have a degree in general engineering or a master's degree in biostatistics. The position is open to entry-level candidates.

Nature of the position

• 12-month fixed-term contract

• Position open to contract workers and civil servants

• Category A - IGR

• Full-time position – work at several sites in Nantes

• Occasional remote working

• Remote working allowance

• Flexible working hours

• Adjustable work cycles (possibility of working 4.5 days)

• RTT + additional leave

• Free parking

• 75% transport reimbursement

• Sustainable mobility bonus (if cycling or carpooling)

Remuneration: according to the French civil service pay scale

Position available: February 2026

HR contact: Eloïse LEHOUX

Manager contact: Bertrand MICHEL

This advertisement refers to the terms ‘candidate’, “engineer”, ‘manager’, etc. These terms are to be considered gender-neutral and apply to both women and men.

Centrale de Nantes is committed to equality and diversity. In accordance with our institution's CSR commitments, this position is open to all.