734 English-speaking jobs in Occitania
26-213 Microphysics study of triboelectric charging of dust grains on Mars
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This PhD research will investigate the microphysics of triboelectric charging of dust grains on Mars. The study will combine experimental, theoretical, and numerical approaches to understand how charge is exchanged during grain-grain collisions and how ambient conditions influence these exchanges. Results will be compared with in situ data from the SuperCam instrument on the Perseverance rover.
26-237 Characterization of the RCS of electric thruster plasma plumes
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This PhD research aims to characterize the radar cross section (RCS) of electric thruster plasma plumes. The work will involve numerical simulation using a multi-physics tool, development of advanced signal processing techniques for RCS measurement in reverberant environments, and experimental characterization in both anechoic and reverberant chambers.
26-008 Defect-Based Method for Predicting the Fatigue Life of Metal L-PBF Parts
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This PhD research aims to develop a method for predicting the fatigue life of metal parts produced by L-PBF additive manufacturing, considering the influence of defects. The research will involve developing a two-scale approach linking a local model detailing defects to a large-scale model of the assembled structure.
26-100 Improving Internal tides detection and characterization (SWOT, Ocolor)
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This PhD analyzes the dynamics of internal tides (ITs), focusing on high modes and solitons, and their interactions with mesoscale circulation. The goal is to develop an AI-based method for automatic IT detection in SWOT and ocean color data to improve chlorophyll mapping.
26-115 Numerical simulation of a hybrid rocket engine combustion chamber
- CNES
- Mauzac
- February 2
This thesis focuses on improving numerical simulations of gas flows in hybrid rocket engine combustion chambers. The work involves integrating a pyrolysis law for solid fuel degradation into the MoDeTheC code and coupling it with the CEDRE code to simulate mass and heat transfer at the fluid/fuel interface. Simulations will be validated against experimental data from ONERA and used to optimize combustion chamber geometries for improved engine performance.
26-187 Thermosphere density forecast model using AI and data assimilation
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This research position focuses on improving the accuracy and capabilities of DTM_nrt, an AI-based thermosphere density forecast model. The successful candidate will investigate model limitations, explore data assimilation techniques, and develop enhancements to the model's performance.
26-223 Molecular Contamination in Space Environment: UV and Photofixation
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This thesis investigates the impact of UV radiation on contaminant morphology through photofixation. The research aims to identify the chemical species involved in UV-contaminant interactions and establish a protocol to characterize these reactions.
26-177 Dynamic analysis of a fast planetary rover
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This PhD research develops robust models of four-wheeled rovers for dynamic behavior, aiming to increase cruising speed to five meters per second. The research integrates structural characteristics, damping, control, and interface capabilities with emerging technologies.
26-052 Robust attitude control design & validation applied to balloon pointing
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This doctoral project focuses on designing robust attitude control laws for balloon-borne pointing systems. The work will involve developing control techniques that address system uncertainties and actuator limitations, including online adaptation strategies and control allocation schemes. Validation will include robustness analysis and experimental testing on a CNES test-bench.
26-196 Numerical modeling of transition from multipactor effect to RF discharge
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This PhD research aims to develop a numerical model predicting the transition from multipactor to RF discharge inception in high-frequency and radio-frequency payloads. The work will investigate electron avalanche processes, gas ionization dynamics, and the influence of geometry and material properties.
26-130 Development of sensors for the analysis of electrostatic discharges
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This PhD study investigates the impact of high-energy radiation on spacecraft components and characterizes electrostatic discharges on critical elements. The research involves experimental, instrumental, and numerical methods to identify and measure discharges under simulated space conditions.
26-215 Multisensor/method fusion to estimate bathymetry and intrinsic certainty
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This research project focuses on developing a multi-sensor fusion approach to estimate bathymetry and associated uncertainty. The project will integrate existing methods, develop new agile methods for various sensors, and incorporate uncertainty estimation for fusion. The goal is to create a new global atlas of bathymetric data.
26-076 Reliability Quantification and Improvement in Antenna Measurements
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This PhD research aims to improve the reliability of antenna measurements by developing new methods for assessing far-field patterns from raw data and quantifying uncorrectable uncertainties. The research will explore narrow-band delay-based models, wavelet-based deconvolution, and stochastic methods to address challenges related to spurious scatterings and environmental randomness.
26-055 Attitude Testbed and Digital Twin for advanced GNC algorithms
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This project aims to design a next-generation attitude simulator testbed capable of assessing attitude control algorithms under realistic conditions. The new design will eliminate disturbances not found in orbit and handle active dynamic imbalances at the payload level. The project will investigate the use of miniaturised Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs) for agile balancing algorithms, decoupling an agile balancing system from the payload's ADCS, and optimizing nonlinear multibody simulations for prototyping and validating control algorithms.
26-044 Robust Collision Probability Assessment with Parametric Uncertainties
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This thesis develops a probabilistic framework for collision risk assessment in space, addressing uncertainties in covariance matrices, Time of Closest Approach, and nonlinear dynamics.
26-040 Development of a reduced-order model of the Earth's radiation belts
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This thesis focuses on developing a reduced-order model for the Salammbô 3D electrons code, used to simulate Earth's radiation belts. The research will explore dimensionality reduction, dynamic modeling in latent space, and the impact of dimensionality reduction on model accuracy.
26-169 Understanding the transient X-ray sky
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This PhD research focuses on understanding transient X-ray events from compact objects like black holes and neutron stars. The student will analyze data from the XMM-Newton observatory and other telescopes to study phenomena such as X-ray binaries, cataclysmic variables, and tidal disruption events. The goal is to improve our understanding of accretion processes, the growth of supermassive black holes, and the evolution of compact objects.
26-071 COSMOS - Crop Optim. in Space w/ ML & Offline computation of Strategies
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This thesis develops AI tools to optimize plant cultivation in closed-loop life support systems for space missions. It focuses on using machine learning and computer vision to estimate plant and environmental states, and reinforcement learning to compute autonomous cultivation strategies.
26-085 Vision Physical and Geometric Fondation Models for Autonomous Navigation
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
This PhD thesis develops a hybrid navigation pipeline combining visual/inertial SLAM, physics- and geometry-grounded Vision Foundation Models, and 3D reconstruction techniques. The project aims to create robust navigation methods for complex environments, validated in simulations and on real robotic platforms.
26-108 Advanced Water Recycling for Space Missions
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
CNES is developing a sustainable water recycling system for space missions using photocatalytic degradation and in situ reactive oxygen nitrogen species (RONS) generation. The system integrates iron oxide nanoparticles and plasma-generated hydrogen peroxide to degrade organic and inorganic pollutants in wastewater.
















