Postdoc (M/F) - Modeling quantum sensors for the CARIOQA mission
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 12 mounth
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire Temps Espace
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
75014 PARIS 14
Contract Duration
12 mounth
Date of Hire
01/09/2026
Remuneration
Between €3,131.32 and €4,806.76 gross per month, depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 18 May 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The candidate will work on developing modeling and simulation tools for the performance of a quantum accelerometer, based on atomic interferometry techniques, as part of the CARIOQA space mission, which aims to demonstrate the in-orbit operation of this type of sensor. As part of Phase B of this ambitious project, the candidate will collaborate with academic partners to evaluate the performance of the instrument and the mission, and will work with industrial partners to analyze trade-offs in the design of the instrument and the mission.
Activity
- Development of the instrument simulator
- Modeling of the atomic accelerometer
- Analysis of measurement biases and noise sources
- Analysis of the instrument's performance under space environment conditions
Your Profil
Skills
Strong skills in coding and numerical simulation are required. Proficiency in MATLAB or Python is preferred. Additional skills in optics and basic quantum physics are preferred.
The candidate must be self-motivated, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.
Your Work Environment
The postdoctoral researcher will join the “Atomic Interferometry and Inertial Sensors” team at LTE, a leading laboratory in the development of highly sensitive inertial sensors based on atomic interferometry, such as gravimeters and gyroscopes, using trapped or free-falling cold atoms. As part of a team of 30 people, he or she will interact with researchers, engineers, and doctoral students, as well as with industrial and academic partners involved in the CARIOQA collaboration.
The position falls under the Scientific and Technical Potential Protection (PPST) sector and therefore, in accordance with regulations, requires authorization from the competent authority at the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR).
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Between €3,131.32 and €4,806.76 gross per month, depending on experience
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR8255-FRAPER-002 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Atoms and molecules, optics and lasers, hot plasmas |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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