Post-doctoral fellow in Human-Computer Interaction/Extended Reality

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 our future Post-doctoral fellow to join the Design, Interaction, Virtualisation & Applications team (DIVA). The group research activities focus on novel interaction techniques (particularly with respect to large and small-scale devices), information visualisation, VR/AR/XR, digital fabrication & design, and new technologies for teaching. In this position, you will lead Human Computer Interaction (HCI) research. You will develop and reinforce the team’s leadership in these areas and contribute to the team’s multidisciplinary focus. 

Main responsabilities :

• Carry out research missions in the field of Human-Computer Interaction
• Ensure supervision and tutoring missions
• Contribute to the reputation of the School, the Institut Mines-Télécom and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris
  
• Publish scientific papers in the Field related to Extended Reality and Human-Computer Interaction

To be successful in this position, you have a PhD or equivalent. You have in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Extended Reality/Human-Computer Interaction. You also have knowledge in Programming in C# using Unity 3D.

You are recognized for your team spirit, excellent interpersonal skills and teaching abilities.

Fluency in English is required for this position.
If you'd like to contribute to HMI research, and more specifically to improving collaboration between people that are remotely located, join us!

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: November 30, 2024
Job type : 12 months fixed-term contract
Job description here

Scientific contact person: Daniel Medeiros (daniel.pires@telecom-paris.fr)

Administrative contact person: Najoua Kharmaze (najoua.kharmaze@telecom-paris.fr)

We recruit on the basis of skills, regardless of origin, age or gender, and all our positions are open to people with disabilities.