Assistant/Associate Professor in Photonics – CDI

15 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Télécom Paris

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

France

Application Deadline

12 Mar 2024 – 00:00 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Who are we?

Télécom Paris, a school of the IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom) and a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, is one of the top 5 French general engineering schools.

The guiding mission of Télécom Paris is to train, imagine and undertake to design digital models, technologies and solutions for a society and economy that respect people and their environment.
 

 

Télécom Paris invites applicants for the recruitment of a full-time Assistant/ Associate faculty position in the Optical Telecommunications group (GTO) of the Communications and Electronics department (COMELEC).

The GTO group conducts research in high-speed communication systems, optical network architectures, semiconductor optical components, integrated photonics and fiber optic sensors. The group is also well positioned to perform research in the fields of quantum communications and technologies.

In this context, we are looking for a candidate with a multidisciplinary research orientation linked to the above-mentioned fields. The candidate will have to set up an ambitious research program, take part in teaching at Télécom Paris, fit into the Masters programs of the Saclay scientific cluster, and contribute to the service of the institution and the profession. Priority will be given to candidates with strong expertise in experimental photonics, mainly in the following areas: 1) Quantum technologies for optical communications and 2) Artificial intelligence in photonics. However, applications with outstanding academic records and covering the other research areas of the group will also be considered carefully. The candidate’s innovation, originality and potential will also be highly valued.

Job requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have a PhD and proven experience in experimental photonics related to one of the following areas:

– Quantum technologies / components

– Optical and quantum communications systems

– Digital signal processing for optical and quantum communications

– Integration of electronics and photonics

– Non-linear optics at chip scale

– Optical neural networks

– Innovative use of AI for photonic devices and systems

 

Why join us?
You’ll be working in a fast-growing, pleasant, green and accessible environment (particularly for people with disabilities) just 20 km from Paris (RER B and C, close to major roads, shared shuttle service from Porte d’Orléans). You will benefit from :

• 49 days’ annual leave (CA + RTT)
• Flexible working hours (depending on the department’s activity)
• Teleworking 1 to 3 days/week possible
• 75% reimbursement of public transport season ticket
• Proximity to numerous sports facilities, concierge service, underground car park, in-house catering, etc.
• Staff association at school and department level
• Good to know: our social security contributions are lower than in the private sector
  

How to apply

To apply, please send the following

• a detailed CV
• a letter of motivation
• thesis and defence reports, if applicable
• teaching statement (teaching methods used, initial and continuing training teaching project) (max 4 pages)
• research statement (summary of main areas of research, research project) (max 4 pages)
• the names and email addresses of two reference who can give an informed opinion on the application.
• a copy of the 3 main publications

 

Selection

The selection process takes place in 5 stages:

• Elimination of applications that do not meet the required qualifications
• Discussion with the host team to draw up a shortlist of candidates
• Preliminary interview with Human Resources
• Hearing by the recruitment committee and ranking of shortlisted candidates
• Final interview with the Director of Télécom Paris

Additional information :
Application deadline: 12 March 2024
Type of contract: Permanent
Contact: Frédéric Grillot, [email protected]
 

Telecom Paris is an equal-opportunity employer.
All our positions are open to individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Other

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://institutminestelecom.recruitee.com/l/en/o/assistantassociate-professor-…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Télécom Paris

Country

France

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://institutminestelecom.recruitee.com/o/assistantassociate-professor-in-ph…

Contact

City

PALAISEAU

Website

https://www.telecom-paris.fr/

Street

19 Place Marguerite Perey

STATUS: EXPIRED