Assistant Professor in Computational Methods for Artificial Intelligence - 3 years Fixed Term Contract

Telecom SudParis is recruiting a Lecturer in Computational Methods for Artificial Intelligence (Assistant Professor / Tenure Track, 3-year fixed-term contract)

Recruitment Department of Télécom SudParis: Communications, Images and Information Processing (CITI, https://www.telecom-sudparis.eu/citi/).

Laboratory: SAMOVAR – SOP or ISTEC Team

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Contacts: For further information, candidates are invited to contact Randal Douc (randal.douc@telecom-sudparis.eu), Director of the CITI Department or Yohan Petetin (yohan.petetin@telecom-sudparis.eu), Head of the Development of the AI Axis of the CITI Department.

Job description

The candidates' research project will focus on advanced computational methods for Artificial Intelligence. The position aims to strengthen methodological and algorithmic work on one or more of the following axes:

·       Optimization and learning on very large models and datasets,

·       improving the performance of generative models,

·       exploring hybrid approaches combining classical and quantum learning.

The research will be part of the AI 2030 Cluster of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, in line with the AI for Science and Engineering and Foundation Models and Generative AI axes. The recruited candidate will develop contributions at the interface between machine learning, optimization and quantum computing, while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.

In connection with their research activities, the recruit will be able to offer courses in the third year at Télécom SudParis as well as in Master 2 at IP Paris. She will also participate in the supervision of projects of engineering students, Master's students and doctoral students.

Why join us?

You will work in a fast-growing, pleasant, green and accessible environment (especially for people with disabilities) 20 km from Paris (suburban rail network, proximity to major roads, shared shuttle from Porte d'Orléans). You will benefit from:

·       French courses for non-French speakers

·       Administrative support with "Science Accueil"

·       Reduced teaching load for the first two years

·       A host grant of up to €10,000 for research-related expenses

·       49 days of annual leave (CA + RTT)

·       The possibility of teleworking 1 to 2 days/week

·       75% reimbursement of the annual public transport pass

·       Sports facilities on campus, underground parking, internal catering, ...

·       The Staff Association for Sports and Cultural Activities

Gender equality policy

Professional equality between women and men is a priority for IP Paris, which, while relying on the orientations of European and French HR policies in the field of research, adapts its commitment to the needs and context of the institute:

IP Paris has therefore acquired dedicated resources and expertise in gender equality to implement an action plan based on internal reflection and an analysis of the existing situation and needs. The implementation and monitoring of these actions are led by IP Paris' "gender equality" managers. Two "gender equality" referents have been appointed: one for students and one for staff. The latter will ensure that all IP Paris staff members are actively involved in the actions of the plan for equality between women and men.

ABOUT TELECOM SUDPARIS

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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Requirements and expectations

·       Ph.D. in applied mathematics or a related field;     

·       Publications in international journals;

·       First experience in teaching;

·       First post-doctoral experience in research appreciated;

·       Fluency in French and English;

·       International experience appreciated.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Application deadline: April 26, 2026

• Nature of the contract: 3-year fixed-term contract

• Category and profession of the position: II - C, Assistant/Associate Professor

• To apply, please send us (in a single file)

  1. a CV specifying your level of proficiency in French and English

  2. a cover letter

  3. a statement of proposed research and teaching activities at Telecom SudParis

  4. contact information of at least two referees

  5. a list of publications

  6. Additional elements (reference letters, distinctions, etc.) are left to the appreciation of the candidate

• Location of the position : Evry-Courcouronnes (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

• Important dates:

  ·        Expected audition date: May 26, 2026

  ·        Expected work start date: September 1, 2026 (flexible)