Post-doctoral fellow in information theory for applications in distributed detection - 12 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 Information Theory for Artificial for applications in distributed detection. This position, more specifically, lies in the field of information theory, so in applied mathematics and probability, and deals with understanding the theoretical foundations of distributed sensing and detection systems.

SCIENTIFIC CONTEXT

Sensing and detection are the backbone of modern communication systems, data processing and decision-making frameworks. They guarantee reliable interpretation of physical phenomena in applications ranging from radar systems to building maintenance, intrusion detection and biomedical devices. Other important detection and identification systems include smart sensors as part of the Internet of Things (IoT), industrial robots used in automated manufacturing sites, and the growing fleet of autonomous vehicles such as drones or cars.

Information theory has proven to be a suitable tool for studying the foundations of sensing theory, particularly for distributed systems and when used in connection with communication applications, as in integrated sensing and communication standards. In this project, we adopt an information and coding theoretic approach to unveil new fundamental properties and limitations of theoretical and practical distributed sensing systems and, more generally, of goal-oriented communication systems.

Your main tasks will be to :

• To carry out research missions in the field of Information Theory
• To ensure supervision and tutoring missions
• To contribute to the reputation of the School, the Institut Mines-Télécom and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris

The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent in the field of information theory. You are recognized for your high autonomy and your team spirit. Your are fluent in english.

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: January 20, 2025
Job type : 12 months fixed-term contract
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Scientific contact person: Michèle Wigger, michele.wigger@telecom-paris.fr

Administrative contact person: Hamidou Yaya Koné (hamidou.kone@telecom-paris.fr)

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and all our positions are open to people with disabilities.