Assistant/Associate Professor in Photonics at Telecom Paris

Assistant/Associate Professor in Photonics at Telecom ParisTélécom 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 requirementsTo be successful in this role, you should have a PhD and proven experience in experimental photonics related to one of the following areas:Optical and quantum communications systemsDigital signal processing for optical and quantum communicationsIntegration of electronics and photonicsNon-linear optics at chip scaleOptical neural networksInnovative use of AI for photonic devices and systemsWhy 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 possible75% reimbursement of public transport season ticketProximity to numerous sports facilities, concierge service, underground car park, in-house catering, etc.Staff association at school and department levelGood to know: our social security contributions are lower than in the private sectorHow to applyTo apply, please send the following:a letter of motivationthesis and defence reports, if applicableteaching 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 references who can give an informed opinion on the application.a copy of the 3 main publications #J-18808-Ljbffr