Research and development engineer in optics: Deep Tech at the service of the environment – 12-month fixed-term contract

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Telecom SudParis is a public graduate school for engineering, which has been recognized on the highest level in the domain of digital technology. The quality of its courses is founded on the scientific excellence of its faculty and on teaching techniques that emphasize project management, innovation and intercultural understanding. Telecom SudParis is part of the Institut Mines-Telecom, the number one group of engineering schools in France, under the supervision of the Minister for Industry. Telecom SudParis with Ecole Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, ENPC and Telecom Paris are co-founders of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, an institute of Science and Technology with an international vocation. Vidéo présentation de Télécom SudParis

ABOUT INSTITUT MINES-TELECOM :

The Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) is a public institution dedicated to higher education and research for innovation in the fields of engineering and digital technology. Always attentive to the needs of the business world, the IMT combines strong academic and scientific legitimacy, close ties with companies and a unique positioning on the major transformations of the 21st century: digital, energy, industrial and educational. Its activities are carried out by the Mines and Télécom Grandes Ecoles under the authority of the Minister for Industry and Electronic Communications, two subsidiaries and associated partners or partners under agreement. ITM is a founding member of the Alliance Industrie du Futur. It has been awarded the Carnot label for the quality of its research partnerships.
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MISSIONS:

As the project's Senior Research Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of a complete experimental optronic device, including automation and the associated data acquisition layer.

ACTIVITIES:

1.Instrumentation and prototyping:

• Design and assemble a multimodal optical system integrating a laser, optical cavity, single photon detectors, spectrometer, and photon counting electronics.

• Data acquisition by DSL, CRDS, Raman spectroscopy and fluorescence detection.

• Automation of the experimental device for autonomous or remote operation.

2. Data processing and software:

• Develop robust algorithms for signal extraction and data processing from multimodal signals.

• Implement calibration protocols and noise reduction techniques for complex environments.

Level of training and / or experience required:

Ph.D. or engineering degree (Grande Ecole or M2) in optics, photonics or applied physics.

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Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

-Experimental optics, data acquisition, data processing, optronics, electronics, automation

Advantageous skills, knowledge and experience:

- Experimental expertise: Proven experience in the realization of optical/optronic assemblies (DLS, spectroscopy, CRDS, single photon counting).
- Hardware/software interface: Mastery of programming for instrument control and data acquisition.
- Analytical skills: Strong foundation in signal processing; experience in machine learning would be an asset.

Abilities and skills:

- Autonomy: Ability to steer technical choices and manage a research roadmap independently.
- Initiative: Problem-solving mind, able to identify and remove technical barriers.
- Motivation: Strong interest in environmental monitoring and the industrial valorization of academic research.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Application deadline:

• Nature of the contract: public contract -12-month fixed-term contract

• Category and profession of the position: II - R, Research and development engineer

• To apply, please send us a CV, a cover letter, where applicable, the PhD defense report, a copy of the most recent diploma, the contact details and positions of two professional referees.

• Location of the position : Palaiseau (France)

• The positions offered for recruitment are open to all with, on request, accommodations for candidates with disabilities

• Working conditions: Teleworking possible, restaurant and cafeteria on site, accessibility by public transport (with employer's participation) or close to main roads, staff association and sports association on campus

• Contact person: guillaume.graciani@telecom-sudparis.eu