Associate Professor in Computer Science and Networks

22 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

IMT Atlantique

Research Field

Computer science » Computer architecture
Computer science » Systems design

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

France

Application Deadline

31 Mar 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

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

IMT Atlantique, an elite French Technological University renowned for its academic excellence and cutting-edge research in the field of information science, energy and environmental technologies which is ranked in the top 10 in France. As part of its development and ambition, IMT Atlantique invites applications for the position of Associate Professor in Computer Science and Networks in Rennes.

 

Thematic and research challenges

This position of Associate Professor in Computer Networks aims to consolidate one of the strategic themes: network virtualization, 5G/6G, Internet of Things or Cybersecurity, both in terms of teaching and research. In particular, it will strengthen the “Computing and Networks” teaching activities, with an expertise in network architectures, protocols and routing.

Research activities will be carried out within the IRISA Laboratory, in one of the teams of Department 2 (Networks, Telecommunications and Services), including Adopnet, E4SE, Ermine, OCIF and SOTERN.

 

The profile is open in computer science and networks and involves the following expectations:

 

• Conduct cutting edge research in Computer Networks, with an emphasis on either network virtualization, 5G/6G, Internet of Things, or Cybersecurity
• Develop new activities, in line with the scientific project of the host team, through structuring projects and academic and/or industrial collaborations at national and international level (European projects).
• Secure external funding and contribute to research projects (such as ANR, France2030, European projects, etc.)
• Publish high-impact articles in internationally recognized scientific journals

 

Eco-system and context

IMT Atlantique internationally recognized for the quality of its research, is a leading technological university under the authority of the Ministry of Industry and Digital Technologies, ranked in the three main international rankings (THE, SHANGHAI, QS).

 

IMT Atlantique has privileged relationships with major industrial national and international partners, as well as a dense network of SMEs, start-ups, and innovation networks. With 290 permanent faculty members, 2000 students among which 300 PhD students, IMT Atlantique produces every year 1000 publications and raises 18M€ of research funding.

 

The position is open on the campus of Rennes within the SRCD (Network Systems, Cybersecurity and Digital Law) department .

It involves about 60 people, including 27 permanent teacher-researchers, working in six research teams (Adopnet, DSN, E4SE, Ermine, OCIF and SOTERN) on access and core networks, digital Law and Strategy, pervasive environments, network performance, IoT, and cybersecurity. 

 

Multi-disciplinary, the SRCD department is built around cross-disciplinary axes that structure research, teaching and innovation, which are:

• data, making it available and sharing it
• the ecological transition, mainly in the context of digital technology
• the security of systems and networks.

What’s more, SRCD department contributes to standards committees (with particularly interesting productions at the IETF and ISO), which enables us to be close to the economic sector, with significant transfers to industry.

 

Education

Located on 3 attractive campuses, IMT Atlantique has a strong international dynamic while remaining on a human scale. In its various master programs (4 engineering programs, 14 master’s programs), students are confronted with real-life problem situations through a variety of teaching approaches. The ambition is to train high-potential young professionals, capable of mobilizing a broad spectrum of skills in real-life situations, in all socio-economic fields, including research.

 

The candidate will contribute to teach “Computer Science and Networking”.

 

Involved both in the core curriculum and in the elective courses, he will take part in cross-disciplinary activities in conjunction with companies: tutoring projects/internships, oral presentations, coaching, etc. He will be invited to propose new projects, programs and innovative teaching approaches. www.imt-atlantique.fr/en/study

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science » Computer architecture

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Please read carefully the mandatory and expected qualities of candidates for Associate Professor positions at IMT Atlantique at the following address:

 https://www.imt-atlantique.fr/en/about/work/faculty-member/skills-associate-professor

Specific Requirements

Teaching and Mentoring activities:

• Design and deliver high quality courses in the field of networking for several training programs, in particular from networking essentials to routing protocols, encompassing network architectures, protocols, internal and external routing.
• Contribute to other teaching topics, in particular fundamentals of signal processing and/or digital communication, or virtualization and next-generation networks.
• Contribute to student assessment and continuously enhance teaching programs
• Contribute to the mentoring and advising of students in their research projects and theses

 

 

In the context of this position, particular and complementary emphasis will be placed on the skills of candidates in the fields of Computer Science and Networking, with expertise in network architectures, protocols and routing. A background in computer science, signal processing skills and/or scientific training in the physical layers of communication systems will be highly appreciated. 

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Computer science » Computer architecture

Additional Information
Benefits

WHY JOIN US :

• Exceptional working environment
• Stimulating innovation ecosystem (start-ups, students, research, companies)
• Collaboration with renowned research organizations

THE PLUS :

• Work from home possible (part-time)
• On-site canteen
• Leisure and sports activities
• Public transport paid for
• Sustainable mobility package (for carpooling or cycling)
• Family allowance
• Wide range of social benefits

Eligibility criteria

Documents to apply :

• Application form
• CV
• Cover letter
• Copy of diplomas or certificate of achievement
• Copy of identity card or passport
• Integration project on 3 axis : Teaching / research / Valorization
• Report of your thesis
• Report of the juror’s report
• Any other evidence that may support your application

Selection process

Deadline for applications:  March 31, 2024 23h59 Paris time

Date of Recruitment interview: 23rd April, 2024

Starting date: 2nd half of 2024

Additional comments

Contact

For any further information, please contact:

• Géraldine TEXIER – Head of the Network Systems, Cybersecurity and Digital Law Department: [email protected]
• Romaric LUDINARD – Deputy head for Education in the SRCD department: [email protected]
• Administrative aspect – Aurore FORNY – [email protected]

 

Website for additional job details

https://institutminestelecom.recruitee.com/l/en/o/maitre-de-conferences-en-rese…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

IMT Atlantique

Country

France

City

Rennes

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://institutminestelecom.recruitee.com/l/en/o/maitre-de-conferences-en-rese…

Contact

City

Rennes

Website

https://www.imt-atlantique.fr/en

Postal Code

35510

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED