kandidatu France

Research project follow-up officer

Nantes Université · State civil service

En français : Chargé·e de suivi de projets de recherche

This job in plain words

You follow a group of research projects funded by several funders (ANR, France 2030, local authorities, BPI, ADEME, etc.) in the Service d’Appui et d’Ingénierie de Projets, in Nantes. The job is a category A post on a 3-year fixed-term contract, with remote work possible.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Open only to contract agents. Civil servants are not concerned by this offer.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Bac + 5 in law and/or project management
Experience
Beginners accepted. 2 to 5 years of experience welcome.
Contract
Contract agent only, fixed-term contract (CDD) of 3 years.

The profile they want:

  • Master level (Bac + 5) in law and/or project management.
  • Knowledge of the financial rules of research funders.
  • Excellent writing skills in French and English.
  • Fluent English.
  • Rigour, reliability and meeting deadlines.
  • 2 to 5 years of experience welcome.

What you would do

  • Secure the start of projects with the proposal team.
  • Act as a link between research teams, services and funders.
  • Draft and follow contracts and extension requests.
  • Lead any audits of research projects.
  • Write and share procedures for project follow-up.

How to apply

Apply by email to the employer, sending your CV and cover letter. The deadline is 12 November 2026.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible after 3 months of seniority.
  • Working time: 37h15 or 38h12 spread over 4.5 or 5 days.
  • Health insurance: 50% employer contribution on the standard contract.
  • Fluent English required.

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