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- Perpignan
- February 3
26-023 Sensor-agnostic fusion and representation learning for Satellite Images
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 3
This research position focuses on bridging the gap between two Earth observation models: TAMRF and RELEO. The work will extend the TAMRF architecture to a fully attention-based system using Perceiver-IO, supporting additional sensors and incorporating exogenous variables. The researcher will also contribute to RELEO's training strategy and architecture validation.
26-227 Generative model for characterising aerosol plumes from satellite data
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 3
This PhD research aims to develop a method for characterizing aerosol plumes from satellite data by jointly inverting plume and surface reflectance properties. The project will explore the use of variational autoencoders (VAEs) to provide prior information on surface reflectance, overcoming limitations of existing methods that rely on simplifying assumptions and plume-free images.
26-098 Study of the lightning activity with MTG-LI at lightning and storm scale
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 3
This research project analyzes lightning activity observed by the MTG-LI instrument, focusing on flash and storm scales. The study will compare lightning properties and cloud characteristics over Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean.
26-041 Statistical learning for systematics reduction on space coronagraphs
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 3
This PhD thesis focuses on developing advanced image processing methods for space coronagraphs, specifically addressing systematics limiting JWST and Roman observations. The student will explore analytical approaches using JWST wavefront measurements and existing coronagraphic images, and develop hybrid methods combining optical modeling with telemetry and archive data. The goal is to improve exoplanet detection limits by removing starlight contamination and instrumental artifacts.
26-275 Powder dampers for mitigating satellite micro-vibrations
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 3
This PhD research focuses on developing a new type of powder damper for mitigating micro-vibrations in satellites. The project will involve developing a dynamic model, characterizing the damper through vibration tests, and optimizing its design for maximum energy dissipation.
26-029 Physics-Constrained Deep Learning for BIOMASS Mission Forest Monitoring
- CNES
- Montpellier
- February 2
This PhD project develops physics-constrained deep learning algorithms for BIOMASS P-band SAR tomography applications. The research integrates electromagnetic scattering principles into neural network architectures to achieve accurate forest structure reconstruction.
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.
26-055 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.
26-097 Synergies between SWOT and CO3D for RIver FloodPlain DEM and DischArGe
- CNES
- Montpellier
- February 2
This project aims to improve river flood modeling by combining data from the SWOT and CO3D missions. Researchers will use CO3D's high-resolution topography to refine SWOT-derived bathymetry, particularly in narrow and complex river reaches. The project will also investigate the potential of CO3D for surface velocity retrieval and discharge estimation.
26-003 Calibration of a multi-head particle detector with machine learning
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
Develop a machine learning model to predict the in-flight response of a multi-head particle detector based on ground calibration data. The model will account for instrumental effects and background noise, enabling systematic calibration and intercalibration between detectors.
26-233 Defects Identification inducing DC-RTS due to irradiation
- CNES
- Toulouse
- February 2
PhD research focused on understanding and identifying defects in irradiated silicon detectors that cause Dark Current Random Telegraph Signal (DC-RTS), leading to image degradation in space applications.
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.
26-108 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.
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.
26-115 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.
26-169 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.
26-052 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.
26-085 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.
26-196 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.
















