Postdoc for “Immersive interfaces for cybersecurity”.

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une école d'ingénierie reconnue en France recherche un postdoctorant en cybersécurité pour développer des interfaces immersives liées à la sécurité critique. Le poste nécessite un doctorat récent en informatique ou dans un domaine connexe, avec des compétences en visualisation et analyse de données en 3D. Les candidats travailleront sur le projet Horizon Europe CyberSecDome en collaboration avec des entreprises comme Airbus et EDF, tout en participant à des activités pédagogiques.

Qualifications

• PhD obtenu depuis moins de 3 ans.
• Expertise en analyse et visualisation de données en 3D.
• Connaissances en cybersécurité et développement de prototypes.

Responsabilités

• Développer des interfaces immersives pour la cybersécurité.
• Gestion du projet CyberSecDome en collaboration avec des partenaires industriels.
• Participer à l'enseignement et au mentorat des étudiants.

Connaissances

Analyse de données

Visualisation en 3D

Collaboration Interdisciplinaire

Compétences en communication

Formation

Doctorat en informatique, cybersécurité ou interaction homme-machine

Outils

Python

C++

Java

Description du poste

Organisation/Company IMT Atlantique Research Field Computer science » 3 D modelling Computer science » Computer systems Computer science » Informatics Computer science » Modelling tools Computer science » Other Computer science » Programming Computer science » Systems design Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 31 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

As a leading general engineering school of the IMT-Institut Mines-Télécom, France's leading group of engineering schools, IMT Atlantique's ambition is to accompany transitions, train responsible engineers and place scientific and technical excellence at the service of teaching, research and innovation.

The integration of virtual reality (VR) into cybersecurity represents a paradigm shift in the way we perceive, analyze and mitigate cyberthreats. By leveraging the immersive capabilities of VR, cybersecurity professionals can transcend the limitations of traditional interfaces and gain unrivalled situational awareness and understanding of complex networks. Visualizing complex datasets, network topologies and threat landscapes in real time in a three-dimensional virtual environment not only enhances the user experience, but also can provide an intuitive and interactive platform for in-depth risk analysis.

VR technology enables cybersecurity experts to accurately navigate the ever-changing threat landscape, proactively identifying vulnerabilities and quickly responding to potential breaches. The immersive nature of VR not only improves the efficiency of cybersecurity tasks, but also promotes collaboration and decision-making, making it a transformative tool for securing critical infrastructures in our increasingly digital world.

You will play a key role in advancing the field of cybersecurity through the development of immersive interfaces. You will carry out research into immersive data analysis, situational awareness, risk analysis, remote collaboration and remote management of critical infrastructure security. You will help manage the European Horizon Europe CyberSecDome project, which aims to tackle the ever-changing challenges in the field of cybersecurity, and work closely with industrial partners such as Airbus, BNP Paribas, EDF and SNCF, within the Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructures industrial chair (https://cyberCNI.fr ).

In addition, you can participate in teaching, and mentoring students.

Minimum education and/or experience required:

• PhD obtained less than 3 years before date of hire in computer science, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction or a related field, with solid academic experience.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Expertise in data analysis and visualization in 3D (rather than 2D)
• Ability to enhance situational awareness through the development of innovative visualizations and interactive 3D elements.
  • Immersive data analysis: Expertise in the design and implementation of immersive data analysis techniques in a virtual reality environment.
  • Cybersecurity knowledge:
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles, protocols and best practices.
  • Knowledge of the latest trends and challenges in cybersecurity.
  • Prototyping:
• Proven ability to implement prototypes and develop functional applications.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++ or Java.
  • Documentation and reporting:
• Excellent documentation skills, including the ability to keep detailed records of research methodologies, code base and experimental results.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration:
• Ability to collaborate effectively with experts from various fields, such as human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence and data science.
  • Technological and technical watch, and ongoing professional development:
• Keep abreast of the latest advances in virtual reality, cybersecurity and related technologies through continuing education and professional development.
  • Teamwork and leadership:
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and to play a leading role in advancing research on immersive interfaces in the field of cybersecurity.
  • Communication skills:

Good communication skills to collaborate effectively with students, industrial partners and research colleagues.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• VR experience:
  • Demonstrated experience in virtual reality technologies, including the ability to design and develop immersive interfaces for cybersecurity applications.
  • Experience with VR hardware and software, as well as interaction design principles.
  • Interest in new modes of interaction with and between users.
  • Familiarity with the specific requirements and capabilities of each framework for immersive interface development.
• Remote collaboration solutions :
  • Experience in designing and implementing VR-based solutions for remote collaboration in cybersecurity contexts.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct comprehensive risk analysis in virtual reality environments.
• Remote management of critical infrastructures :

Knowledge of concepts and technologies for remote security management and monitoring in critical infrastructures, with a focus on VR applications

Specific Requirements

Abilities and skills:

• Autonomy and initiative
• Persistence and stamina
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English

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