TOTAL E&P UKAbout this role
Summary: Conduct research at the intersection of human sciences and AI to develop agentic systems that support creativity and innovation methodologies. Design, prototype, and evaluate AI agents that assist researchers in complex problem-solving and ideation processes within a multidisciplinary R&D environment.
Area
64 - Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Context & Environment
Join the R&D teams of TotalEnergies and contribute to an innovative research project at the intersection of human sciences, innovation, and artificial intelligence.
As part of the AI for Research & Technology (R&T) program, you contribute to developing new approaches aimed at supporting researchers in their innovation processes and complex problem-solving activities. The ambition of the project is to explore how creativity and collective intelligence methodologies can be combined with generative AI technologies to enhance the ideation, exploration, and design capabilities of research teams.
You work in a multidisciplinary environment bringing together researchers, engineers, digital experts, and innovation specialists, while interacting with the various R&D centers of TotalEnergies across France.
Activities
Your main responsibilities include:
- Conduct a state-of-the-art review of creativity, innovation, and collective intelligence methodologies used in research, innovation, design, and cognitive sciences;
- Analyze and formalize the underlying mechanisms of approaches such as Design Thinking, Creative Problem Solving (CPS), TRIZ, biomimicry, speculative design, and other ideation methodologies;
- Design and develop one or more artificial intelligence agents capable of integrating, selecting, and adapting these methodologies according to research contexts and objectives;
- Structure interactions and collaboration workflows between researchers and the AI agents developed;
- Prototype, test, and evaluate solutions with TotalEnergies R&D teams;
- Analyze user feedback to improve the effectiveness and relevance of the solutions developed;
- Contribute to the deployment of these solutions across the Company's research centers in collaboration with project teams;
- Contribute to the scientific dissemination of the work through publications, presentations, and national or international conferences.
Candidate Profile
You hold a PhD awarded within the last three years in cognitive sciences, psychology, sociology of innovation, design research, social sciences, humanities, or a related field, you are eager to contribute to an applied research project at the crossroads of innovation and artificial intelligence. You have a strong interest in creativity and innovation methodologies, as well as digital technologies and generative AI.
You have :
- A solid understanding of creativity, collective intelligence, or innovation approaches;
- A strong curiosity for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies;
- The ability to structure, formalize, and analyze complex topics and challenges;
- The ability to thrive in interdisciplinary environments;
- Excellent written and spoken English skills (minimum C1 level).
Experience in an industrial environment, applied research projects, or through a CIFRE doctoral program would be considered an asset.
Curious, creative, and autonomous, you enjoy exploring new approaches, experimenting, and collaborating with teams from diverse areas of expertise. You are motivated by developing innovative solutions that can have a tangible impact on research and innovation practices.
Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.
Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.
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