Associate Professor in electrical machines, electromechanical and electromagnetic actuators - E[...]

Organisation/Company Grenoble INP - Institute of Engineering Department Engineering Research Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 3 Apr 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2026 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

Teaching Profile:

To contribute to the energy transition and, in particular, to the electrification of production methods and uses, the school is looking to strengthen its teaching team by welcoming a new teacher with strong skills in electrical engineering (high-voltage current) and, in particular, significant experience in the field of modeling or designing electrical machines and/or electromagnetic actuators. Indeed, these energy conversion devices are at the heart ofelectrical systems and are often an essential element to be taken into account in the design and optimization of these systems.The teacher will propose first-year electrical engineering courses in the core curriculum (electromechanical conversion, electrical systems), in the two specialized fields (Electrical Energy Engineering (IEE) and work-study program), as well as in other fields such as Energy Systems and Markets (SEM), Nuclear Energy Engineering, and Automation and Intelligent Systems (ASI), where electrical machines and actuators play an important role inproduction of electricity or motorization. The teacher will also contribute to the professional training program by coleading an internship on the operation and characterization of variable speed machines.Training at the school is based on a strong experimental component and active participation in practical teaching and projects is required. The teacher will be involved in developing training programs as part of a major ongoing reform aimed at responding to changes in the professions and technical skills sought by socio-economic partners on the one hand, but also to participate in the school's strategic project aimed at training engineers in line with the challenges of a regenerative economy facing socio-ecological issues.In terms of cross-disciplinary skills, the teacher will need to be fluent in English, as the school has a strong international and intercultural dimension. They must also be able, in the medium term, to take on management responsibilities within the school, whether to lead teaching, run continuing education projects, either on-site or remotely, or get involved in projects to promote the school, in France or internationally.More generally, the application must present a plan for integration into the school.

Research Profile:

Laboratory presentation :G2Elab covers a wide range of expertise in the field of electrical engineering research. Its activities can be summarized by the following keywords: electrical energy, materials, innovative processes and systems, modeling, and design.The work carried out ranges from basic “upstream” research to the “downstream” field, with a strong focus on collaboration with stakeholders in the socio-economic sector. With more than 100 permanent staff, 110 doctoral students, and 50 master's students, G2Elab is a major player in these fields at both the national and international levels.The massive electrification our society is undergoing is generating numerous research needs in terms of technologies to support this energy transition. The aim is to propose innovative solutions to meet numerous challenges, such as the widespread adoption of electric mobility and the increase in voltage to reduce losses in conductors. At the same time, we must take into account the criticality or prohibition of certain materials, propose viable alternatives, and study the opportunities offered by new manufacturing processes.The Associate Professor recruited will develop research in the field of materials characterization, the development of behavior models, or the design of electrical engineering devices for applications such as electrical machines, actuators, sensors, power electronics assemblies, electrical network components, etc. Approaches may take into account multiphysical phenomena in order to reconcile the different aspects of device operation and the specificcharacteristics of materials. He or she will be able to develop collaborations within G2Elab with other research teams, contribute to industry-related research, and propose partnership at local and international levels.

Administrative activities related to the duties of an Associate Professor : he or she will be in charge of a teaching unit, a programme or a year.

Specific Requirements

Position assigned to a restricted area: YES (Protection device for the nation’s scientific and technical potential, requiring the authorization of the Security and Defense Official for the appointment of teaching and research staff).

Applications must be submitted via the Odyssée platform of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, between Tuesday March 3rd 2026, 10am (Paris time) and Friday April 3rd 2026, 4pm (Paris time), deadline.Any document sent outside the Odyssée platform will not be taken into account.When candidates are interviewed by the selection committee, they will be asked to take part in a pedagogical work experience, the details of which will be communicated when the invitation is sent out.Please note that part of the audition may also be carried out in English.