Engineer in computational biomechanics

L’Université de technologie de Compiègne is recruiting an engineer for the Biomechanics and Bioengineering Laboratory (BMBI) within the Biological Engineering Department (GB).

This recruitment is part of the HeartTwin research project and is funded by the Sorbonne University Alliance (ASU).

Right heart failure is a clinical syndrome caused by an alteration in the structure and function of the right cardiac circulatory system, resulting in suboptimal blood flow to the pulmonary circulation and/or elevated venous pressure. In the early stages of the disease, the right ventricle is able to implement a series of compensatory mechanisms to maintain cardiac output (adaptive remodelling). However, if this condition persists, it can cause irreversible changes in the structure of the right ventricle, ultimately leading to right heart failure.

In this context, early diagnosis of this disease is essential to improve patient prognosis.

Mission

In order to better understand the pathology and context of right ventricular dysfunction, we wish to develop a complete digital twin of the heart based on patient-specific data.

Building on our team's existing models, the successful candidate will be required to specialise the digital twin in order to model the effect of each biomechanical marker on right ventricular function.

Activities

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Collect and process patient-specific data (e.g., imaging, haemodynamics) in order to create a substantial database

• Design/specialise the digital heart twin

• Evaluate the effect of different biomechanical markers on the right ventricle

• Perform simulations of right heart failure for patient-specific cases

• Set up a complete pipeline (simulation, visualisation, interpretation) to facilitate translational research

• Participate in meetings and promote the results obtained (reports, publications, presentations)

• Disseminate the results obtained through publications in peer-reviewed journals and by participating in international conferences.

Additional information

Application

CV, cover letter, names of two references

Application dates

From 23/01/2026 to 22/02/2026

Type of contract and expected start date

Fixed-term contract for 13 months, ending no later than 31/08/2027 - to be filled in April 2026

Gross monthly salary

Depending on experience and funding

Hours

37 hours and 30 minutes per week - 1,607 hours per

The successful candidate will need to have the following multidisciplinary skills:

• Solid foundation in solid/fluid mechanics, rheology, numerical computation and finite elements, finite volumes.

• Proficiency in scientific programming, particularly in C++ and Python.

• Knowledge of bioengineering/biophysics/haemodynamics would be an advantage.

In addition, they will need to:

• Manage the project and work well in a team

• Be able to work on multidisciplinary projects involving image processing, numerical simulation and clinical applications.

• Manage contacts with clinicians and manufacturers

• Have a very good command of French and English.

Qualifications, training and accreditation

Qualifications: minimum 5 years of higher education

Field: computational biomechanics.