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1 Check the conditions You are here

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

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A+ (senior management)

Diploma: PhD or equivalent

Experience: Expert level. Experience running a research structure.

The profile they look for:

  • 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
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

No deadline given: the offer can be withdrawn at any time, do not wait.

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

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

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