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Scientific project lead « Genes and Rare Disease Nomenclature »

INSERM-Délégation Régionale IDF Centre-Est · State civil service

En français : Chef·fe de projet scientifique « Gènes et Nomenclature des maladies rares »

This job in plain words

This person leads the collection and standardisation of data on genes and rare diseases within Orphanet, in Paris (14th arrondissement). It is a 12-month fixed-term contract, renewable, with remote work possible up to 2 days a week.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Job open only to contract agents. It is not open to civil servants.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Engineering degree or PhD in genetics or biological sciences, or PhD in medicine with a specialisation in genetics.
Experience
Experience in medical documentation and/or database management. Experience in scientific project coordination is a plus.
Contract
Contract agent, 12-month fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable, full time.

The profile they want:

  • Knowledge of the scientific and medical field, and of database management.
  • Very good English, at least C1, spoken and written.
  • Advanced Excel skills required.
  • Ability to manage several projects in parallel, in a multidisciplinary setting.
  • Rigorous mind, autonomy and a taste for teamwork.

What you would do

  • Collect, assess and standardise information on genes and rare diseases.
  • Propose updates to the Orphanet rare disease nomenclature.
  • Lead collaboration projects with the European Reference Networks (ERNs).
  • Carry out cross-referencing with reference genetic databases.
  • Propose improvements to the genetic data collection strategy.

How to apply

Apply by email to the employer, as stated on the official Choisir le Service Public offer.

Good to know:

  • Full time: 38h30 per week, 44 days of leave and RTT.
  • Remote work possible up to 2 days per week.
  • Position vacant from 17/08/2026.

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.

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