Associate Professor in Design and characterization of microwave sub-systems

IMT Atlantique internationally recognized for the quality of its research, is a leading technological university under the authority of the Ministry of Industry and Digital Technologies, ranked in the three main international rankings (THE, SHANGHAI, QS).

The position is open on the campus of Brest within the Microwave department. It carries out teaching, research and development activities in fields field of Applied Electromagnetics. The ‘microwave device’ research team, member of the joint research lab CNRS Lab-STICC, build and characterises microwave devices for communications, sensor and imaging systems. It relies on in-house technological and prototyping platforms (additive manufacturing, PCB, LTCC, etc.) and microwave measurement platforms.

Thematic and research challenges

Electronic systems, sub-systems and devices must adapt to the new challenges of environmental, energy and digital transitions. In the microwave field, this induces new design requirements based on disruptive technological processes. In this context, the person recruited will contribute their expertise in:

• The integration of passive and active microwave devices using innovative technologies and processes.
• Advanced design methods for microwave subsystems for detection, communication and imaging.
• New synthesis techniques integrating multiphysics - multi-technological.

The candidate will be involved in the research activities of the ‘Microwave Devices’ team in conjunction with industrial and institutional players in the field, particularly in the context of public-private partnerships (joint industrial laboratories, research chairs, etc.).

Keywords: Microwave, synthesis and design, sensors, technologies, multiphysics, co-integration, sustainable, eco-responsible, technological hybridisation

Education

Located on 3 attractive campuses, IMT Atlantique boasts a strong international dynamic while remaining on a human scale. In its various BAC+5 programs (engineering and masters-DNM), students are confronted with real-life problem situations through a variety of pedagogical approaches. The ambition of IMT Atlantique is to train high-potential young professionals, capable of mobilizing a broad spectrum of skills in real-life situations, in a variety of environments (production, research, business creation, etc.) and socio-economic fields.

Involved both in the core curriculum and in the elective courses, the person recruited will contribute both to his or her electronics and physics specialism and to cross-disciplinary, interdisciplinary activities or those linked to companies: tutoring of projects/internships, oral presentations, coaching, etc. He/she will be invited to propose new projects, programs and related teaching methodologies, particularly inspired and supported by industrial requirements and partnerships. https://www.imt-atlantique.fr/en/study

Collective responsibility and involvement in economic development

Particular attention will be focused on the candidate's ability to get involved in the collective life of the school: contributing to, or piloting, cross-disciplinary projects (e.g. on ecological transition), taking on responsibilities (training programs, research projects, teaching or research teams) or participating in bodies such as the teaching committee, school council.

In addition, in an environment of privileged relations with major national and international industrial partners, as well as a dense network of SMEs and start-ups, the teacher-researcher recruited will contribute to the school's reputation and economic development, particularly through the valorization of his/her work by patenting or technology transfer. With 290 permanent faculty member, 2,000 students including 300 PhD students, IMT Atlantique produces 1,000 publications each year and raises 18M€ in research funds.

Expected competences

Please read carefully the mandatory and expected qualities of candidates for Associate Professor at IMT Atlantique at the following address:

https://www.imt-atlantique.fr/en/about/work/faculty-member/skills-associate-professor

In the case of this open position, a special and complementary emphasis will be put on the candidates’ skills in the fields of Microwaves.

Schedule

Deadline for applications: March 31, 2025 23h59 Paris time

Date of Recruitment interview: Tuesday 6th May 2025

Starting date: September 2025

Documents to apply :

Download and fill in the application form

• CV
• Cover letter
• Copy of diplomas or certificate of achievement
• Copy of identity card or passport
• Integration project on 3 axis : Teaching / research / Valorization
• Report of your thesis
• Report of juror’s thesis
• Any other evidence that may support your application

Contact

For any further information, please contact:

• PAJUSCO Patrice, Head of Microwave department - +33 229 001 462 – patrice.pajusco@imt-atlantique.fr

• GALLEE François, Head of Microwave Device team - +33 229 001 144 – francois.gallee@imt-atlantique.fr