Télécom Paris, a school of the IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom) and a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, is one of the top 5 French general engineering schools. An institution on a "human scale" but with a strong international component, Télécom Paris is recognized for its proximity to companies. This public school guarantees excellent employability in all sectors and is the leading engineering school for the entire digital vertical (from hardware layers to uses).

With its excellent teaching and innovative pedagogy, Télécom Paris is at the heart of a unique innovation ecosystem, based on interaction and the importance of project mode in its training on the one hand, and its interdisciplinary research on the other. Its teacher-researchers are affiliated with two research laboratories: on the one hand, the LTCI laboratory, which is presented by the HCERES as a flagship unit in the field of digital sciences with remarkable international influence; and on the other hand, the i3 laboratory, Interdisciplinary Institute of Innovation (I3 - UMR 9217 of the CNRS), which pursues a multidisciplinary research program focused on innovation in the framework of a collaboration with the École Polytechnique and Mines ParisTech

Based in Palaiseau, at the heart of the Institut Polytechnique campus alongside the École Polytechnique, ENSTA, Télécom Sud Paris and ENSAE, Télécom Paris also has an incubator based in Paris at the heart of the French start-up ecosystem.

Télécom Paris is positioned as an open-air laboratory for all the major technological and societal challenges: artificial intelligence, quantum computing, IOT, cybersecurity, large-scale digital equipment (Cloud), 5G/6G, Green IT.


SCIENTIFIC CONTEXT

DESIRED SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE

Candidates are expected to have a track record in the field of applied software engineering, and in sub-fields related to cybersecurity, free/open source software, and/or mining software repositories.

Candidates who are experts in other related areas of software engineering will also be considered, depending on their track record. If in doubt, inquiries by perspective candidates are encouraged (see contact details below).

Complementary mastery of one or more of the following areas of expertise will be considered a plus:

• AI and machine learning on software artifacts (source code, version control system metadata, bug tracking system, etc.) with applications to cybersecurity.
• Big-data analysis, in particular on large corpora of software artifacts.
• Large-scale source code analysis (based on both dynamic and static analysis approaches), dependency analysis.
• Reproducible builds, binary audit, automated verification of compliance with licensing, security, or other policies.
• Software provenance tracking and code clone detection, in particular for open source software.

JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN MISSIONS OF THE POSITION

1. Applicants should participate in the design and implementation of courses in their scientific field.
2. They should conduct research in their scientific field.
   
3. They should participate in the development of partnerships, collaborations, and contractual agreements in their scientific field.
   
   
   

ACTIVITIES

Teaching:

In collaboration with the other faculty members of the department:

• Provide courses consistent with areas of knowledge, skills-set, and departmental needs;
• Teach labs and tutorials for undergraduate and graduate students;
• Serve on juries for prospective students who are applying for engineering courses, specialized masters, etc.;
• Contribute to the analysis of training needs;
• Design and organize teaching activities for undergraduate and graduate students;
• Design and implement project-based teaching;
• Supervise student projects;
• Develop courses and teaching tools in the above-mentioned field.

Research:

• Engage in research activities in the scientific field concerned;
• Write proposals and participate in projects with partners from the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, the Institut Mines-Télécom or other institutions from the academic and/or corporate world, in particular in the framework of fundamental, national, or European projects;
• Carry out industrial research contracts;
• Explore and develop partnerships within the industry and establish contractual agreements.

Coordination:

• Participate in and contribute to the scientific activities of the Group (seminars, presentations, juries, etc.).

Fostering the notoriety of Télécom Paris and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris:

• Disseminate research findings via scholarly writing and publication;
• Lead presentations and seminars;
• Take an active role in scholarly and professional organizations;
• Maintain close relations with academic institutions, research centers, and companies.

Other responsibilities:

• Participate in the scientific, pedagogical, and management activities of the department and/or institution;
• Where appropriate, direct and manage the staff placed under his or her responsibility or supervision;
• Report on the activities and results of the tasks for which he or she is responsible.
  

Required skills, experience, and knowledge:

• In-depth theoretical or applied knowledge in his or her field of expertise;
• An excellent command of spoken and written English.
• If the candidate does not speak French, at the moment of hire, he or she must commit to obtaining a professional proficiency of French as quickly as possible while under contract.

Preferred skills, experience, and knowledge:

• Post-doctoral or international experience in an academic or industrial laboratory is appreciated;
• Teaching experience.

Other abilities and skills:

• The ability to be an active team member in a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment;
• Strong teaching, pedagogical, and mentoring capabilities; 
• Superb written and interpersonal communication skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS

Candidates with one or more of the following required qualifications may apply:

• Doctorate (obtained or to be obtained by 15 November 2022 the latest)
• Civil servant recruited through the École Polytechnique or ENA or former student of the École Normale Supérieure and ≥ 3 years of professional experience;
• Holds a post-graduate degree from an engineering, business, or management school and has ≥ 5 years of professional experience;
• Holds a post-graduate degree and has ≥ 5 years of professional experience;
• Is a high-level business executive with ≥ 8 years of professional experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Localisation: Télécom Paris, 19 Place Marguerite Perey, 91120 Palaiseau, France

Application deadline: September 9, 2022
Start date : December 2022

Télécom Paris is an equal-opportunity employer.
All our positions are open to individuals with disabilities.