Postdoctoral researcher in early-stage development of neural network-based tattoo solutions – 12 months

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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MISSIONS:

This position aims to strengthen expertise in the traceability of artificial neural networks, within the framework of the IP Paris pre-maturation project NEWTON (Neural nEtwork Watermarking maTuratiON). The focus is on the design and deployment of traceability solutions (such as watermarking and fingerprinting) for AI systems, potentially leading to the creation of a startup and/or the transfer of technology to an industrial partner.

The envisioned responsibilities include:

• Rapid assimilation of the existing methodological foundations developed by TSP/ARTEMIS in the field of neural network traceability,

• Design of innovative watermarking/fingerprinting solutions for deep learning models applied to multimedia processing tasks (e.g., classification, segmentation, object detection, compression, and generation),

• Implementation and integration of watermarking/fingerprinting solutions for deep learning models up to Proof-of-Concept (PoC) level, in order to validate both methodological and functional properties,

• Drafting of a document compiling technical information for technology transfer, including technical specifications, application-specific implementation details, commented source code, etc.,

• Occasional co-supervision of student projects and/or support for doctoral candidates working on related topics.

The researcher will join the ARTEMIS Department (Advanced Research and Techniques for Multidimensional Imaging Systems) at Télécom SudParis and will benefit from the deep learning expertise developed by the team in recent years, as well as the hardware infrastructure (ARTEMIS deep learning platform) required to support the project's development.

Level of training and / or experience required:

• PhD or doctoral degree obtained within the last 3 years.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• In-depth scientific knowledge of watermarking and fingerprinting solutions for neural networks.

• Strong background in deep learning methods, as well as proficiency with associated development tools and environments (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow/Keras, etc.).

• Proven experience in contributing to the development of open international standardization bodies (e.g., ISO/IEC JTC 1 SC29, MPAI, IEEE).

• Thorough understanding of the governance structures of open international standardization organizations (e.g., ISO/IEC JTC 1 SC29, MPAI, IEEE).

• Demonstrated experience in disseminating scientific research at an international level.

• Experience in project development, including industrial and academic collaborations.

• Proficiency in both French and English.

Advantageous skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience with open-source approaches in scientific software development.

• Initial familiarity with the patent filing process under national and EU procedures.

Abilities and skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively within national or international academic and industrial projects.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to synthesize and write clearly.

• Organizational and leadership skills.

• Team spirit.

• Rigor, responsiveness, and initiative.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Application deadline: 08/07/2025

• Nature of the contract: CDD - 12 months

• Category and profession of the position: II - P, Post-doctoral

• To apply, please send us a CV, a cover letter

• Location of the position : Palaiseau (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

• Contact person: Mihai Petru MITREA, mihai.mitrea@telecom-sudparis.eu