Research Engineer Development of a tissue oxygenation monitoring system for athletes

Organisation/Company IMT Mines Ales Department Human Ressources Department Research Field Neurosciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 3 May 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jul 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The school's mission: "Through its membership in IMT and its strong regional roots, IMT Mines Alès offers its students the best opportunities to reach their full potential and become responsible contributors to national development while preserving the planet’s resources." The values that drive us: boldness, commitment, sharing, and excellence.

Founded more than 180 years ago, IMT Mines Alès currently has 1,400 students, including about 250 international students and 380 staff members. It has two campuses in Alès and also operates sites in Montpellier and Pau. Its students are generalist and specialist engineers (including through apprenticeship programs), doctoral students, and master's or specialized master's students. It welcomes more than 500 trainees in continuing professional education.

IMT Mines Alès is a prestigious grande école ranked among the best engineering schools nationally and internationally. The school has three high-level research and teaching centers , which work in the fields of materials and civil engineering (C2MA), the environment and risks (CREER), and artificial intelligence and industrial and digital engineering (CERIS). These entities bring together around 85 permanent teacher‑researchers (half of whom are HDR), 40 research support staff, and 100 doctoral and post‑doctoral students, who produce more than 130 A‑ranked publications and €3 million in research contracts each year, a third of which are direct contracts with companies. These research staff contribute to six research units, including four joint research units (UMR). IMT Mines Alès is accredited to award doctoral degrees in four doctoral schools.

The position is based at the Center for Teaching and Research in Computer Science and Systems (CERIS) at IMT Mines Alès, within the EuroMov Digital Health in Motion (DHM) research unit and the ANR OxyMove joint laboratory.

As a research engineer at CERIS, your primary responsibilities will involve designing and conducting experiments, as well as performing analyses both within the laboratory and in more natural environments. You will be required to write technical reports and promote the research work conducted. You will also be responsible for supervising students participating in various projects carried out within the laboratory (particularly in human movement science and programming). You may also be involved in the dissemination and communication of the work and tools developed by the laboratory.

The main responsibilities will be as follows:

• Designing and conducting experiments in human movement science and sports
• Data analysis, development of new innovative tools, and data formatting
• Scientific dissemination of results and outreach to the general public
• Supervising and mentoring students involved in the various projects developed in the laboratory

This position combines applied research and innovation, with a strong link between academia and industry.

Minimum required education and/or experience:

• Ph.D., preferably in "Biology," "Neuroscience," or "Science and Technology of Physical and Sports Activities"

Required skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Significant experience in designing experimental protocols involving human subjects.
• Excellent skills in the acquisition, analysis, and processing of neurophysiological data from near-infrared spectroscopy sensors (mNIRS and/or fNIRS) as well as electrophysiological sensors (sEMG and/or EEG and/or ECG).
• Expertise in data processing in the time and frequency domains using Matlab, Python, or R.
• Good knowledge of statistics.
• Solid foundation in the development and adherence to ethics protocols and data management plans.
• Proven skills and experience in organization and teamwork: organizing meetings, planning activities, contributing to the drafting of administrative documents, and providing guidance.
• Ability to publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals.

Desirable skills, knowledge, and experience:

• International research experience
• Basic skills in machine learning
• Experience in setting up research or collaborative projects demonstrating the ability to build bridges between industry and academic research
• Ability to prepare grant proposals

So join us and enjoy these many benefits:

• Generous leave allowances
• 75% coverage of public transport costs
• Sustainable mobility allowance for carpooling or cycling trips
• A stimulating innovation ecosystem (startups, students, research, businesses…)
• Ideal environment to pursue your passions (sea/mountains nearby)

Eligibility criteria

The position offered by IMT Mines Alès is a 48-month fixed-term, full-time contract under public law, governed by the management framework of the Institut Mines-Télécom, job code R, Research & Development Engineer, Category II.

Salary: Your salary will be reviewed and determined based on your experience and relevant skills.

Selection process

Estimated date of the panel meeting: 05/19/2026