Post-doctoral fellow in Vizualizing the space of debate - 24 months contract

Who we are ?

Télécom Paris, part of the IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom) and a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, is one of France's top 5 general engineering schools.

The mainspring of Télécom Paris is to train, imagine and undertake to design digital models, technologies and solutions for a society and economy that respect people and their environment.

We are looking for a Post-doctoral Fellow in Vizualizing the space of debate. You will join the SES Department in the INTERACT team. The INTERACT (Interaction, Technology, Activity) team conducts research at the crossroads of innovation, user experience, interaction processes and participatory design. Our work aims to support innovation through creative user-centred and co-design approaches, while exploring how technologies are used and reappropriated by their users on a daily basis.

SCIENTIFIC CONTEXT

Deliberation is a fundamental element in collaborative environments and democratic processes. The project focuses on the quality of large-scale online debates, particularly in the context of citizen debates on topics such as sustainable development.

Despite the existence of numerous debate platforms (online or in person), many do not take into account important cognitive or metacognitive factors, such as emotions, cultural values, or the evolution of understanding during discussions.

This project aims to remedy this by combining argumentation research with information visualisation (infovis), not simply as an output tool (data display), but as an input tool, allowing participants to externalise and visualise their thought and reflection processes during debates.

Your main tasks will be to :

• To carry out research missions in the field of design and psychology

• To ensure supervision and tutoring missions

• To contribute to the reputation of the School, the Institut Mines-Télécom and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris

The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent. You have in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of experimental psychology and in the filed of data visualisation.

You are recognized for your ability to work in a team and for your interpersonal skills.

You are fluent in english.

Why join us?
You'll be working in a fast-growing, pleasant, green and accessible environment (especially for people with disabilities) just 20 km from Paris (RER B and C suburban train lines, close to major roads, shared shuttle departing from Porte d'Orléans). You will benefit from :

• 49 days annual leave (CA + RTT)

• flexible working hours (depending on department activity)

• telecommuting 1 to 3 days/week possible

• 75% public transport pass reimbursement

• Proximity to numerous sports facilities, concierge service, underground parking, in-house catering, etc.

• Staff association at school and ministry level

• Good to know: our social security contributions are lower than in the private sector

Other information :
Application deadline: August 9, 2025
Job type : 24 months fixed-term contract

Scientific contact person: Samuel Huron (samuel.huron@telecom-paris.fr)

Administrative contact person: Fanny Bruley (fanny.bruley@telecom-paris.fr)

Our recruitment is based on skills, without distinction of origin, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and all our positions are open to individuals with disabilities.