kandidatu France

Scientific coordinator

Maison des Sciences de l'Homme (MSH) · State civil service

En français : Coordinatrice ou coordinateur scientifique

This job in plain words

You coordinate the working group of the « Horizon Commun » project at the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme in Paris. It is a 3-year fixed-term contract, open only to contract staff, with remote work possible.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Open only to contract staff (contractuels), not to civil servants only. No nationality condition is stated.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · Doctorate in humanities and law, political science or multidisciplinary fields
Experience
Experienced; at least 3 years leading cross-cutting humanities and social science projects
Contract
Contract staff only, 3-year fixed-term contract (CDD)

The profile they want:

  • Doctorate, with work on contemporary democracies and their threats.
  • At least 3 years leading cross-cutting humanities and social science projects.
  • Ability to coordinate people with varied profiles.
  • Strong interest in interdisciplinary work.
  • Fluent English.
  • Good knowledge of the scientific publication process.

What you would do

  • Set up the working group of fifteen members.
  • Lead the overall organisation of the research work.
  • Oversee project progress and respect of the milestones.
  • Manage the project's financial follow-up.
  • Represent the Foundation with external contacts.
  • Help share the project results with the public.

How to apply

Apply by email to the employer before 2 November 2026, with your CV and cover letter.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible.
  • Category A job, with management duties.
  • The group meets once a year for 3 years, in three European cities, with Paris first.

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