Faculty Positions in Computer Networking (Full‑time, Adjunct, Tenure‑track)

About the role

Ecole Polytechnique is seeking qualified candidates for several faculty positions in computer networking, IoT, and telecommunications. Opportunities include a full‑time research professor, an adjunct teaching professor, and a tenure‑track assistant/associate professor.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses for the engineering cycle, ACN Masters program, and CO4DiS graduate degree.
• Conduct research in network modeling, protocol analysis, simulations, formal methods, and optimization.
• Participate in curriculum design and pedagogical projects, especially within the CO4DiS program.
• Collaborate with the Cisco‑Polytechnique “Internet of Everything” chair for the research professor role.

Required profile

• PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field (HDR advantageous).
• Strong scientific record in networking topics.
• Documented teaching experience at university level.
• For adjunct positions, a current full‑time academic or industry appointment.

Required skills

• Network modeling
• Protocol analysis
• Network systems simulation
• Formal methods applied to communicating systems
• Optimization in computer networks
• IoT and telecommunications knowledge

What we offer

• Reduced teaching load for the research professor (5‑year appointment).
• Long‑term academic career path for tenure‑track and adjunct positions.
• Opportunity to work within a leading French engineering school and an international research chair.