Job offer

Organisation/Company Centrale Nantes / LS2N Department Info-Math-Bio Research Field Computer science » Informatics Ethics in social sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 8 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Sexist remarks and behaviors express beliefs that are often deeply rooted in the people who hold them. They are not without consequences for their victims, both emotionally and psychologically, and they also affect those who witness them. The responses to such behaviors likewise have impacts, particularly on the individuals who perpetrate them. In this doctoral work, we propose a mixed-method approach grounded in social psychology to collect beliefs, gender norms, and the mechanisms that arise from them within a specific context. Building on social psychology research that enables this identification, and on computational systems that model testimonial data as belief structures, we then propose to develop a multi-agent simulation based on a cognitive agent architecture capable of modeling the beliefs, norms, emotions, and behaviors of the actors involved.

Where to apply

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Requirements

Research Field Computer science » Informatics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

To carry out this PhD project, the successful candidate must have a strong foundation in Computer Science. A Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required. An interest in research is essential. Training in computer modeling of human, social, or biological systems would be an asset. A critical mind and a strong commitment to addressing gender inequalities are also required.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the application process: – Your application must include: (1) a CV; (2) a cover letter demonstrating your interest in this researchproject; (3) a copy of your degrees from Bachelor’s level (Bac+3) to Master’s level (Bac+5), orequivalent. The application deadline is April 8, 2026.

This PhD topic is listed among the projects proposed by LS2N on the Amethis platform. In parallel, youmust apply through this website via: -client/prd/consulter/offre/2820

Selection process

This PhD topic is eligible for doctoral funding from the French Ministry of Higher Education andResearch. Candidates must rank within the top third of their graduating class in order to be eligible forthis type of funding

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Centrale Nantes / LS2N Country France City Nantes Postal Code 44321 Street 1 rue de la Noë Geofield

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Laboratoire de Sciences du Numérique de Nantes Country France City Nantes Postal Code 44322 Street 2 Chemin de la Houssinière Geofield