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Director of the Computing Centre of the National Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics

CNRS Cadres Dirigeants · State civil service

En français : Directrice ou directeur du Centre de calcul de l'Institut national de physique nucléaire et de physique des particules

This job in plain words

The CC-IN2P3 is a scientific computing centre in Villeurbanne, under CNRS oversight. The job is to lead the centre for 5 years, covering technical, staff and budget management.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Category A civil servants and non-civil-servant staff on permanent contracts (CDI) can apply. The job requires a PhD level.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · Level 8: PhD or equivalent
Experience
Expert level. Proven experience leading a research infrastructure, unit or large digital project.
Contract
Open to civil servants in category A and to contract staff on permanent contracts (CDI). 5-year management term. Full time.

The profile they want:

  • Proven experience managing teams
  • Ability to build a strategy and set priorities
  • Strong financial management and budget skills
  • Knowledge of business continuity, cybersecurity and risk
  • Good knowledge of French research and international collaboration
  • Fluent French and English

What you would do

  • Define and carry out the centre's strategy
  • Ensure service quality and infrastructure security
  • Manage technical, staff, budget and property matters
  • Lead the management team
  • Represent the centre in national and international bodies
  • Develop partnerships with research bodies and industry

How to apply

Apply on the employer's site, using the link on the official offer page. Applications must be sent by 30 November 2026 at noon.

Documents to send:

  • A detailed CV
  • A cover letter
  • A project of five pages at most on the vision for the centre

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible
  • Full-time post with a management role
  • Interviews planned for December 2026
  • Start date 1 January 2027

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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