Research engineer with a mission in control teaching, robustness, and electrical networks. (M/F) ref 865

Centrale Nantes is a leading engineering school, graduating engineers, students, masters and doctoral students from academic programs based on the most up-to-date developments in science and technology and the best management practices.

As a member of the Écoles Centrales Group (Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Paris), our school provides high-quality teaching for highly selected students.

A public institution under the supervision of the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Centrale Nantes has more than 2,250 students, 500 employees and 600 part-time staff.

Job description:

Within the training department, we are looking for a research engineer with a teaching mission in the fields of control, robustness and electrical networks.

Your main tasks will include

Provide 192 hours of teaching in the DREAM Master's program, specifically in the field of smart grid analysis and control. The person recruited will reinforce teaching in semesters 1 and 3, particularly in the following areas:

-The impact of power electronics on modern grid dynamics,

-Robust control of grid-connected renewable energies,

-Modeling of smart grid components,

-Analysis and control of microgrids and island grids.

Technical skills :

• Solid experience in robust model-based control in the H-infinite, fuzzy, LMI based, ... framework and dynamic operation of interconnected networks with a high proportion of power electronics.

Expected skills :

• Ability to adapt

• Teamwork with other DREAM Master's students

• Autonomy

• Pedagogy

Level required:

You have a PhD and proven teaching experience in control, robustness and electrical networks.

Type of position

• 12-month fixed-term contract

• Position open to contract and permanent employees

• Category A - Research engineer

• Full-time position - based in Nantes

• Occasional travel required

• Flexible working hours

• Modulation of work cycles (possibility of working 4.5 days)

• RTT + additional vacations

• Free parking

• 75% transport reimbursement

• Sustainable mobility bonus (if cycling or car-pooling)

Remuneration: in line with civil service pay scales

Position to be filled : September 2025

This advert refers to the terms “candidate”, “engineer”, “manager”, etc. These designations are to be considered beyond gender and are to be taken in both the feminine and masculine genders.

Centrale de Nantes is committed to equality and diversity. In line with our CSR commitments, this job is open to all.