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. An institution on a "human scale" but with a strong international component, Télécom Paris is recognized for its proximity to companies. This public school guarantees excellent employability in all sectors and is the leading engineering school for the entire digital vertical (from hardware layers to uses).

With its excellent teaching and innovative pedagogy, Télécom Paris is at the heart of a unique innovation ecosystem, based on interaction and the importance of project mode in its training on the one hand, and its interdisciplinary research on the other. Its teacher-researchers are affiliated with two research laboratories: on the one hand, the LTCI laboratory, which is presented by the HCERES as a flagship unit in the field of digital sciences with remarkable international influence; and on the other hand, the i3 laboratory, Interdisciplinary Institute of Innovation (I3 - UMR 9217 of the CNRS), which pursues a multidisciplinary research program focused on innovation in the framework of a collaboration with the École Polytechnique and Mines ParisTech

Based in Palaiseau, at the heart of the Institut Polytechnique campus alongside the École Polytechnique, ENSTA, Télécom Sud Paris and ENSAE, Télécom Paris also has an incubator based in Paris at the heart of the French start-up ecosystem.

Télécom Paris is positioned as an open-air laboratory for all the major technological and societal challenges: artificial intelligence, quantum computing, IOT, cybersecurity, large-scale digital equipment (Cloud), 5G/6G, Green IT.

SCIENTIFIC CONTEXT

DESIRED SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE

Main expertise:

In-depth knowledge, both at the theoretical and practical level, of secure digital architectures and security protocols. Cyberattacks; Secure communications; Privacy and cryptography.

Other useful expertise:

• Cryptographic functions and protocols
• Resilience models for cybersecurity architectures
• AI applied to cybersecurity.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN MISSIONS OF THE POSITION

• Define and carry out teachings in the considered scientific domain;
•  Conduct high-level research in the relevant scientific field;
• Develop and sustain partnerships, collaborations and contractual relations in its scientific field.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching

In collaboration with the other faculty members of the host team:

• Define and curry out teachings in its scientific domain, for students and executive education
• Compose juries, participate to interviews and selection of candidates (master level, engineers track, etc.);
• Analyze and identify training needs;
• Design and organize teaching activities;
• Participate in the design of project driven teachings;
• Ensure the supervision of student work;
• Design and produce teaching materials (digital and non-digital, uses cases, etc.);
• Participates in training workshops for faculty members.

Research

• Engage in research activities in the concerned scientific field, publishing in the best journals and conferences of the domain;
• Write proposals and participate in projects involving partners from the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, the Institut Mines-Télécom or outside, from the academic or business worlds, in particular within the framework of structuring projects, and national or European projects;
• Take the lead of research projects and wrokpackages;
• Explore and develop partnerships within the industry, establish contractual agreements.

Coordination:

• Participate in and contribute to the scientific activities of the host team and departement (seminars, presentations, juries, conference steering committees, etc.).

Fostering the recognition of Telecom Paris and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris:

• Publish research results in the best conferences and journals;
• Make presentations (keynote) in leading conferences;
• Get involved in learned or professional societies at the national and international level;
• Maintain close relationships with academic institutions, research centers and companies relevant to the considered scientific domain.

Other activities:

• Participate in the scientific, educational and management animation of host team and host department;
• Where appropriate, direct and manages the personnel placed under his responsibility or supervision;
• Accounts for the activities and results relating to the missions for which he is responsible.

SKILLS

Required skills, experience, and knowledge:

• In depth knowledge, both at the theoretical and practical side, of at least one of the following domains : Cybesecurity, networks security, Privacy and cryptography ;
• French Habilitation diploma (HDR) or an exemption of HDR (mainly concerns the holders of an ERC Grant and candidates coming from abroad);
• English proficiency;

Note that candidate who do not speak French will be asked to commit to obtain a proficiency in French enabling them to teach in French, within a couple of years after their hiring.

Additional skills, experience, and knowledge:

• International experience in an academia or in an industrial research center
• Varied experience in teaching (in terms of audience and mode of transmission of knowledge)
• Solid experience in teaching and PhD supervision

Other abilities and skills:

• The ability to be an active team member in a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment;
• Strong teaching, pedagogical, and mentoring capabilities;
• Superb written and interpersonal communication skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS

Candidates with one or more of the following required qualifications may apply:

• HDR (French Habilitation diploma) or equivalent;
• Civil servant recruited through the École Polytechnique or ENA or former student of the École Normale Supérieure and ≥ 3 years of professional experience;
• Holder of a post-graduate degree from an engineering school and has ≥ 5 years of professional experience;
• Holder of a post-graduate degree and has ≥ 7 years of professional experience;

ACADEMIC RANK and CARRIER EVOLUTION

The proposed position is a Full Professor permanent position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply the following files (pdf) will be required :

• A detailed CV
• A cover letter
• A description of past research work of the candidate, including a list of 10 main publications (4 pages max.)
• A description of the teaching experience of the candidate (3 pages max.)
• A copy of 3 main publications
• A statement of a research and teaching projects (3 pages max.)

The names and email addresses of at least two qualified personalities who can recommend the candidate.

Application deadline: 18/09/2022

Contact : Gérard Memmi (gerard.memmi@telecom-paris.fr) ; Hieu Phan (hieu.phan@telecom-paris-fr) and Rida Khatoun (rida.khatoun@telecom-paris.fr)

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is composed of the following steps:

- Removal of the applications that do not satisfy the required qualifications (on the fly)

- Interview by the host team and selection of a first shortlist

- Interview by a Hiring Committee, selection and ranking of the final shortlist

- Interview by HR and then by the President of Telecom Paris

Localisation: Télécom Paris, 19 Place Marguerite Perey, 91120 Palaiseau, France

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