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 jointhe research project SWHSec (Software Heritage Security which aims to leverage Software Heritage), the largest public archive of software source code, to improve the security of open source software.

As part of the SWHSec research project, the ACES team is analyzing very large commit graphs of open source software projects, public databases of vulnerabilities (e.g., CVEs), and the relationships between the twos, with the goal of developing novel approaches to detect vulnerabilities, repair them, and inform developers about their presence in open source software projects.

Main responsabilities :

• Carry out research missions in the field of software engineering and cybersecurity
• Ensure supervision and tutoring missions
• Contribute to the reputation of the School, the Institut Mines-Télécom and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris

To be successful in this position, you have a PhD or equivalent. You have in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of software engineering and cybersecurity.

You are recognized for your team spirit, excellent interpersonal skills and teaching abilities.
Fluency in English is required for this position.

Having knowledge in empirical software engineering or security of software and its supply chain is a plus.

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: 12 mars 2025
Job type : 36 months fixed-term contract
Job description here

Scientific contact person: Stefano Zacchiroli (stefano.zacchiroli@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.