kandidatu France

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1 Check the conditions You are here

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

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A (executive)

Diploma: Level 8: PhD or equivalent

Experience: Expert level. Proven experience leading a research infrastructure, unit or large digital project.

The profile they look for:

  • 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
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

Deadline: November 30 (Closes in 29 days)

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

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

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

Kandidatu is an independent website: only the official posting counts. Read it before you apply.