Postdoctoral Position in Network Metrology, Artificial Intelligence, and Stochastic Modeling

A leading general engineering school within IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom), the number one group of engineering schools in France, IMT Atlantique aims to support transitions and train responsible engineers. We place scientific and technical excellence at the service of education, research, and innovation.

As part of the project "Network Metrology Augmented by Generative AI and Machine Learning for Autonomous Networks", which aims to explore the contributions of artificial intelligence applied to network metrology and network diagnostics, we are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher within our Computer Science Department (Brest campus).

In collaboration with the project team and the ERMINE team at the IRISA laboratory, you will explore the potential of new AI approaches (generative AI, machine learning) for network metrology. You will develop and structure one or several joint research axes (QoS diagnostics, split computing optimization, CDN supervision) and promote your work through publications and code development. Finally, you will serve as a bridge to teaching by supervising students and participating in scientific dissemination.

Consult the detailed job description

✔️ You have skills in probability, statistics, machine learning, as well as telecommunication networks and scientific programming.

✔️ You have experience in literature review, applied research, and potentially in network metrology or generative artificial intelligence.

✔️ You demonstrate great curiosity, scientific rigor, autonomy, a sense of initiative and you enjoy teamwork

🇬🇧 🇫🇷 possess very good oral and written communication skills in both French and English.

🎓 The ideal candidate must hold a PhD (obtained less than 3 years before the hiring date) in Computer Science, Signal Processing, or Telecommunications.

WHY JOIN US:

 🌊 Exceptional working environment: A seaside campus located in Plouzané (Brest) at the heart of a premier scientific environment.

🤝High-level collaborations: Direct synergy between the Computer Science department of IMT Atlantique and the ERMINE team of the IRISA / INRIA laboratory (planned travel between Brest and Rennes).

 💡 Stimulating innovation ecosystem: Opportunities for value creation, responding to calls for projects, and supervising interns and engineering students.

BENEFITS :

🥗 On-site cafeteria

🏃‍♀️ Leisure and sports offers

🚌 Public transport subsidies

🚴‍♂️ Sustainable mobility package (for carpooling or cycling)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family allowance

💶 Wide range of social benefits

🖥️ Partial teleworking possible

🌴 Generous leave package

 REMUNERATION :

💰 Indicative salary: €35,800 gross per year, depending on profile and experience (reduced employee social security contributions in the public sector).

CONTACT INFORMATION :

o    job content: Sandrine VATON – Professor, Doctoral School Director: sandrine.vaton@imt-atlantique.fr

o    administrative/HR aspects: Mélissandre MORVAN – Recruitment Assistant:melissandre.morvan@imt-atlantique.fr

Application Deadline: November 27, 2026

Contract Start Date: As soon as possible

Interviews: Rolling basis

Legal Notices :

• Nature and Duration of the Contract: Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 18 months under public law or secondment for civil servants, renewable.

• Job Location: IMT Atlantique, Brest campus - 655 avenue du technopôle - 29280 Plouzané

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  • Job Category: II P

• The positions offered are open to all applicants, with accommodations available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

• This position is open to civil servants and/or contract employees.

• Any application may be subject to an administrative investigation.