Research and Development Engineer or Post-doc in Control Systems – 16-month Fixed-term Contract

A leading general engineering school within IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom), the number one group of engineering schools in France, IMT Atlantique aims to support transitions and train responsible engineers. We place scientific and technical excellence at the service of education, research, and innovation.

As part of the HYBA2 project, which aims to validate a hybridization solution for the fishing fleet under real-world conditions to reduce consumption and polluting emissions, we are recruiting a research engineer or a post-doctoral fellow within our Department of Automatic Control, Production Systems, and IT (DAPI).

In collaboration with the project team and the company Vectura System, you will work on the intelligence of the hybridization module to finalize the energy management algorithms resulting from the first phase of the project.  You will design a new generation of multi-criteria optimization algorithms incorporating consumption, emissions, and battery durability, while developing a predictive control solution based on environmental data and fishing cycles. 

Finally, you will ensure the operational implementation as well as tests on the demonstrator vessel.

Consult the detailed job description

✔️ You have solid skills in optimal control, predictive control, and optimization theory.

✔️ You possess significant experience in research and development, ideally applied to energy systems or the maritime transport or automotive sectors.

✔️ You are autonomous, show strong motivation for industrial research, and possess excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with professionals in the maritime sector.

🎓 The ideal candidate must hold a PhD or an engineering degree specialized in control systems.

WHY JOIN US:

🌍 Your work will have a direct environmental impact by concretely contributing to the immediate decarbonization of artisanal fishing.

⚓ You will evolve at the heart of applied research where you can see your algorithms come to life during sea trials on a real vessel.

🤝 You will also benefit from a rich learning environment by working in tandem with another engineer specialized in control systems.

BENEFITS :

🥗 On-site cafeteria

🏃‍♀️ Leisure and sports offers

🚌 Public transport subsidies

🚴‍♂️ Sustainable mobility package (for carpooling or cycling)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family allowance

💶 Wide range of social benefits

🖥️ Partial teleworking possible

🌴 Generous leave package

 REMUNERATION :

💰 Indicative salary: between €33,614 and €35,800 gross per year, depending on profile and experience (reduced employee social security contributions in the public sector).

CONTACT INFORMATION :

o    job content: Fabien CLAVEAU – Assistant Professor: fabien.claveau@imt-atlantique.fr

o    administrative/HR aspects: Mélissandre MORVAN – Recruitment Assistant:melissandre.morvan@imt-atlantique.fr

Application Deadline: July 2, 2026

Contract Start Date: September 1, 2026

Interviews: Rolling basis

Legal Notices :

• Nature and Duration of the Contract: Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 16 months under public law or secondment for civil servants, renewable.

• Job Location: IMT Atlantique, Nantes campus – Nantes : 4 rue Alfred Kastler – La Chantrerie, 44307

• Internal Use Only:

  • Job Category: II P or II R

• The positions offered are open to all applicants, with accommodations available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

• This position is open to civil servants and/or contract employees.

• Any application may be subject to an administrative investigation.