Research and Development Engineer or Post-doc in Automatic Control and Robotics – 24-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 European LIBFISH project, which aims to reduce the ecological impact of fishing through breakthrough technologies like hydrofoils and electronic piloting, we are recruiting a post-doctoral researcher within our Department of Automatic Control, Production Systems, and IT (DAPI).

In collaboration with an international consortium including Spanish, Irish, and Canadian partners, you will understand the fine dynamics of the trawl to define model reduction methodologies. You will create a real-time dynamic model of the assembly consisting of the trawler and the fishing gear, then develop a reference simulator using Matlab or Python. You will thus ensure the essential link between high-resolution simulations and the needs of control algorithm designers.

Consult the detailed job description

✔️ You have established skills in modeling dynamic and multi-physics systems.

✔️ You ideally possess experience in finite element mechanics or soft robotics using Cosserat-type models.

✔️ You are autonomous, demonstrate strong motivation for sustainable innovation, and know how to communicate with diverse stakeholders on an international scale.

🎓 The ideal candidate must hold a PhD in automatic control or robotics obtained less than three years ago.

WHY JOIN US:

✈️ You will collaborate daily with European and Canadian experts on a project with very high international visibility.

🤖 This position offers you the opportunity to apply soft robotics concepts to large-scale marine structures, which constitutes a rare scientific challenge.

 🐬 You will be the architect of the simulator that will help protect marine ecosystems by reducing the impact of nets on the seabed by 80%.

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: October1, 2026

Interviews: Rolling basis

Legal Notices :

• Nature and Duration of the Contract: Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 24 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.