Post-doctoral researcher in GNSS Signal Processing – 18-month fixed-term contract

Internationally recognized generalist engineering school of the IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom), leading French engineering school (Technological University), IMT Atlantique aims to support transitions, train responsible engineers, and use scientific excellence to serve teaching, research and innovation.

As part of the project "GNSS signal reception on multi-sensor antennas and jammer rejection," which aims to improve the robustness of GNSS reception systems (GPS, Galileo) against jamming and spoofing threats for ArianeGroup's needs, we are recruiting a post-doctoral researcher within our Mathematical and Electrical Engineering (MEE) department.

Under the functional responsibility of Thierry CHONAVEL and Abdeldjalil AISSA EL BEY, and in collaboration with the project team and the company ARKANE, you will analyze the state of the art of jamming and spoofing threats affecting GNSS systems. You will be in charge of modeling and simulating realistic GNSS and interference signals by defining suitable antenna array geometries. Your missions will also include the design and implementation of spatio-temporal signal processing methods, comparing classical approaches with hybrid techniques integrating artificial intelligence. Finally, you will develop adaptive algorithms to ensure interference detection in dynamic environments and actively participate in the scientific dissemination of the results.

Consult the detailed job description

✔️ You have skills in signal processing (spatio-temporal, filtering, detection) and in modeling/simulation.

✔️ You have experience in scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, Julia, or equivalent) and a good knowledge of GNSS systems (GPS, Galileo).

✔️ You demonstrate scientific rigor, autonomy, and possess strong analytical and synthesis capabilities. You enjoy working in a team within a collaborative environment and have excellent writing skills as well as a high level of scientific English.

🎓 The ideal candidate must hold a PhD (obtained within the last 3 years) in signal processing, telecommunications, or a related field.

WHY JOIN US :

👉 Friendly working environment in a small, dynamic team

👉 Stimulating innovation ecosystem (startups, students, research, companies)

👉 Collaboration with renowned research organizations

👉 Collaboration with industry

THE PLUS

🖥️Partial working from home possible

🥗 Collective catering on site

🚌 Public transport paid for

🚴‍♂️Sustainable mobility package (for carpooling or cycling)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family supplement

💶 Wide range of social benefits

🌴 Numerous vacations

SALARY INFORMATION:

💰 Base salary: 35 800 € gross per year, commensurate with profile and experience (public sector benefits from lower employee social security contributions).

For additional information *:

o    On the job position :

• Abdeldjalil AISSA EL BEY – Professor : abdeldjalil.aissaelbey@imt-atlantique.fr

• Thierry CHONAVEL – Professor : thierry.chonavel@imt-atlantique.fr

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

Deadline for application : 06/06/2026

Start of the contract : 01/10/2026

Interviews : real-time

Legal Notices :

• Nature and Duration of the Contract: Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 18 months under public law or secondment for civil servants, renewable.

• Job Location: IMT Atlantique, Brest campus – 655 Av. du Technopôle, 29280 Plouzané (France)

• Internal Use Only:

  • Job Category: II P

• 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.