496 English-speaking jobs in Toulouse

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This thesis develops a probabilistic framework for collision risk assessment in space, addressing uncertainties in covariance matrices, Time of Closest Approach, and nonlinear dynamics.

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.

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.

This research investigates the neural and cognitive adaptations to hypobaric environments simulating future lunar habitats. Using neuroimaging and physiological monitoring, the study examines the effects of reduced ambient pressure on brain function, autonomic regulation, and cognitive performance during simulated lunar habitat tasks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.