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Deputy director of research

Institut National du Service Public (INSP) · State civil service

En français : Adjoint·e au directeur de la recherche

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This job in plain words

You help the research director manage and coordinate the research department of the INSP, based in Paris. The job mixes team management, project leadership and scientific work on public decision-making and artificial intelligence.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. The job is open to a teacher-researcher or a state administrator holding a PhD in humanities and social sciences.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in humanities and social sciences (level 8)
Experience
Proven experience in teaching and research, especially on collaborative projects funded externally or commissioned
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • PhD in humanities and social sciences, or a state administrator status
  • Scientific work linked to public action and public innovation
  • Experience in teaching and research, especially on funded projects
  • Ability to manage a team and run several projects at once
  • Interest in AI use in public administrations (appreciated)
  • Professional English and international experience (assets)

What you would do

  • Support the director in running the team and organising the work
  • Lead cross-cutting projects from design to evaluation
  • Coordinate the project portfolio and track deadlines and risks
  • Contribute to the INSP's scientific strategy
  • Build partnerships and look for funding for projects
  • Support the development of a chair linked to AI

How to apply

Apply online on the INSP recruitment platform, using the link in the offer. You must send a CV and a cover letter.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter addressed to the Secretary General of the INSP

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible
  • Job includes managing a team
  • Busy periods at times
  • Occasional travel to the Strasbourg or Paris site depending on the posting location

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.