Post-doctoral fellow in Nonlinear optical Fiber Communication - 12 months contract

Télécom Paris; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading engineering school in France is seeking Postdoctoral Fellows specializing in nonlinear optical fiber communication. Join a research team focused on developing communication algorithms and conducting cutting-edge research. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics are encouraged to apply. The role offers 49 days of annual leave and flexible working hours, contributing to a collaborative and innovative environment.

Prestations

49 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Telecommuting options

75% public transport pass reimbursement

Access to sports facilities

In-house catering

Qualifications

• Strong background in one or more relevant areas.
• Ph.D. in related fields is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Conduct and communicate research in nonlinear optical fiber communication.
• Supervise students and contribute to project reports.
• Enhance the reputation of the institute.

Connaissances

Information theory

Digital communication

Signal processing

Applied mathematics

Neural networks

Optical fiber communication

Photonics

Formation

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics

Ph.D. in Physics

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Télécom Paris Research Field Physics > Optics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 30 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (Africa/Abidjan) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

Offer Description

Who we are?

Télécom Paris, part of the Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) and a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, is one of France's top engineering schools. The mission of the school is to educate, imagine, and design digital technologies for a society that respects people and their environment.

We are seeking Postdoctoral Fellows in nonlinear optical fiber communication. You will join the Optical Communications Group (GTO) in the Communications and Electronics Department. The GTO is home to the research programs of nine faculty members and a state-of-the-art laboratory. The group conducts research broadly in photonics, particularly, on high-speed fiber-optic transmission, quantum photonics technologies, photonic devices for communications, optical networks, and fiber sensors.

SCIENTIFIC CONTEXT

Optical fiber forms the backbone of the communication systems. The exponential increase in data traffic is putting an escalating pressure on fiber-optic networks. Optical fiber is a nonlinear medium because its properties change with the signal intensity. It is well known that the fiber nonlinearity limits the achievable information rates of the conventional transmission methods in optical communication. The problem of efficient communication over optical fiber channels is open, because the channels are governed by complex models that go beyond the standard models in communications.

The objective of this research project is to establish the information-theoretic limits in optical fiber, and to develop communication algorithms that approach these limits. The project uses neural networks to design receivers for the nonlinear optical fiber channel. The project is funded by an ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).

Your main tasks will be to :

• Conduct and communicate research in nonlinear optical fiber communication
• Contribute to the supervision of students, teaching, and project reports for the European Commission
• Contribute to the reputation of Télécom Paris and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris

Job requirements

We are seeking candidates with background in one or more of the following areas: information theory, digital communication, signal processing, applied mathematics (particularly, nonlinear dispersive partial differential equations), neural networks, optical fiber communication, or photonics. Applicants with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related fields are especially encouraged to apply.

Two postdoctoral fellows will be recruited at Télécom Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France. The positions may commence immediately, subject to administrative processing. Each appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension for another year upon a positive performance review. The researchers will be supervised by Mansoor Yousefi.

Applications should include a cover letter, a detailed CV including the publication list, and contact information of two referees.

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 30, 2026
Job type : 12 months fixed-term contract,

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.