kandidatu France

Director of the Centre National de Recherches Météorologiques

CNRS Cadres Dirigeants · State civil service

En français : Directrice ou Directeur du Centre National de Recherches Météorologiques

This job in plain words

This job is to lead the CNRM research unit, a joint lab of Météo-France and the CNRS, based in Toulouse. The person chosen will run the scientific project, the teams and the resources for a 5-year term.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. The job is open to people with a PhD or an equivalent diploma.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD or equivalent
Experience
Expert level. Experience running a research structure.
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. 5-year term. Full time.

The profile they want:

  • Internationally recognised scientist
  • Knowledge of key issues in meteorology and climate
  • Experience running a research structure
  • Experience managing staff
  • Ability to lead research teams
  • Ability to work as a team within a management board

What you would do

  • Lead the scientific project of the laboratory
  • Run the unit and share out resources
  • Manage the research groups of the CNRM
  • Represent the CNRM with local, national and international partners
  • Place the CNRM within the strategy of its supervising bodies

How to apply

Apply on the employer's site, from the offer on Choisir le Service Public. You can also contact the current director before applying.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible
  • Start date at the earliest 1 April 2026, at the latest 1 January 2027
  • Workplace: Météopole, Toulouse

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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