Thesis and Postdoc in France

Why do your PhD at Orange?

Are you passionate about innovation? By joining a recognized research  team, you will gain meaningful and impactful first professional experience. You will have  the opportunity to contribute to priority projects serving useful and responsible  innovation.

Compensation and benefits for PhD students at Orange

You will receive an annual gross salary of €35,664 in the 1st and 2nd year,  and €40,466 in the 3rd year. 

This salary is 38% higher than the minimum required by the ANRT, based on data  available as of 19/02/2025. 
As both a student and an employee, you also have access to: 
• supplementary health and welfare coverage 
• profit-sharing and incentive plans, the Group Savings         Plan 
• the company restaurant 
• discounts on Orange products and services 
• benefits offered by the Works Council.

Key Figures

200

New inventions protected by patents on average each year

€605 million

invested in Research and Innovation

115

PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers working with us

True Stories

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Meet Amel

PhD student in networks and telecommunications at Orange
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Meet Yann

PhD student in engineering sciences and ergonomics at Orange
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Meet Abraham

PhD student in artificial intelligence for optical networks

Why do a Postdoc at Orange?

Because you want to work on high value-added applied research and bring your own vision. Publishing articles and filing patents to advance research is a strong motivation for you.

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Say Hello to Kang Jung Hyun

Postdoctoral Research
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Say Hello to Julian

Postdoctoral Research in Mathematics

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