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Head of the research projects service (DRIS)

Université Paris I - Panthéon- Sorbonne · State civil service

En français : Chef(fe) du service des projets de et pour la recherche (DRIS)

This job in plain words

This job is about leading the service that supports researchers and teacher-researchers with their projects, through a single «360°» contact point. It is based in Paris, in the research, innovation and society department, and includes managing a team and building the service budget.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants by secondment and contract staff can apply. No nationality condition is stated.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree or equivalent (level 7)
Experience
Experience in higher education, research or valorisation, with project and team management. Ideally at least 5 years as head of a partnership and valorisation service or similar.
Contract
Civil servants by secondment and contract staff. Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Experience in higher education, research or valorisation, with project and team management
  • Knowledge of research funding mechanisms
  • Knowledge of intellectual property and its legal framework
  • Working knowledge of French and English (B2 or C1)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead a network
  • Sense of public service and strategic vision

What you would do

  • Structure and coordinate support across the whole life cycle of projects
  • Coordinate European and international projects
  • Contribute to the university's partnership and valorisation policy
  • Develop management tools and track performance indicators
  • Lead and motivate the teams and set the service roadmap
  • Build and monitor the service budget

How to apply

Apply by email, following the instructions on the official offer page on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Category A (management) position
  • The post is vacant from 01/04/2026
  • Fluent English required (B2 or C1)

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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