Post-doctoral fellow in Stochastic geometry and LEO constellations - 18 months contract

Who we are ?

Télécom Paris, part of the IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom) and a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, is one of France's top 5 general engineering schools.

The mainspring of Télécom Paris is to train, imagine and undertake to design digital models, technologies and solutions for a society and economy that respect people and their environment.

We are looking for a Post-doctoral fellow in Stochastic geometry and LEO constellations. You will join the INFRES Department. The postdoc will take place in the context of the BPI research project Constellation.  This project intends to develop a new LEO satellite constellation providing 5G coverage in millimeter wave band. In this context, Telecom Paris will be involved in the design of performance evaluation models that identify the working limits of such systems. Theoretical investigations that will be carried out in the context of this project requires strong skills in stochastic geometry and its applications on LEO satellites constellations  

Your main responsabilities :

• To carry out research missions in the field of stochastic geometry applied to LEO satellite modelling and performance evaluation

• To ensure supervision and tutoring missions

• To contribute to the reputation of the School, the Institut Mines-Télécom and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris

You have a PhD or equivalent. You have in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of random geometry. You must be familiar with performance evaluation and stochastic processes.

Experience or knowledge of LEO satellite constellations and the NTN 5G radio interface will be valuable assets.

Your level of English is professional.

Why join us?
You'll be working in a fast-growing, pleasant, green and accessible environment (especially for people with disabilities) just 20 km from Paris (RER B and C suburban train lines, close to major roads, shared shuttle departing from Porte d'Orléans). You will benefit from :

• 49 days annual leave (CA + RTT)

• flexible working hours (depending on department activity)

• telecommuting 1 to 3 days/week possible

• 75% public transport pass reimbursement

• Proximity to numerous sports facilities, concierge service, underground parking, in-house catering, etc.

• Staff association at school and ministry level

• Good to know: our social security contributions are lower than in the private sector

Other information :
Application deadline: August 15, 2025
Job type : 18 months fixed-term contract
Job description here

Scientific contact person : Francois Baccelli and Philippe Martins
Administrative contact person: Najoua Kharmaze najoua.kharmaze@telecom-paris.fr

Our recruitment is based on skills, without distinction of origin, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and all our positions are open to individuals with disabilities.