Associate Professor In Computer Science And Networks

Job description

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

Job requirements

Expected competences

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

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.

Schedule

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

Date of Recruitment interview: 23rd April 2024

Starting date: 2nd half of 2024

Documents to apply :

• Application form- Downloaded HERE
• 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 your thesis
• Report you the juror’s report
• Any other evidence that may support your application

Contact

For any further information, please contact:

• Géraldine TEXIER - Head of the Network Systems, Cybersecurity and Digital Law Department: geraldine.texier@imt-atlantique.fr
• Romaric LUDINARD - Deputy head for Education in the SRCD department: romaric.ludinard@imt-atlantique.fr
• Administrative aspect – Aurore FORNY – aurore.forny@imt-atlantique.fr

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

Legal informations :

Contract : Permanent position - full time

Place of work : IMT Atlantique Rennes - 2 rue de la chataigneraie - 35510 Cesson Sévigné

Positions offered for recruitment are open to all, with accommodations available on request for candidates with disabilities.

Any application may be the subject of an administrative inquiry.