kandidatu France

Scientific expert, GMO unit

Direction Générale de la recherche et de l'innovation · State civil service

En français : Expert·e scientifique de la cellule OGM

This job in plain words

You give scientific support to the GMO unit of the department for regulated research practices, in Paris. The job is open to civil servants and contract staff, and remote work is possible.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Active researchers or research engineers who can be seconded part-time by their employer. Retired people can also apply.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD level or equivalent
Experience
Solid research experience, expert level. Experience in a research body or higher education is a plus.
Contract
Open to civil servants and contract staff. Part-time secondment (40% or 60%) by the employer, under a tripartite agreement.

The profile they want:

  • Research scientist or research engineer, currently working or retired
  • Solid research experience, PhD level or equivalent
  • Knowledge of biological safety measures
  • Good reading level in English, fluent writing and speaking
  • Good interpersonal skills, rigour and organisation
  • Strong initiative and ability to work independently

What you would do

  • Give scientific support to the unit's operational work
  • Carry out first-level review of GMO use requests
  • Carry out inspection visits at research facilities
  • Advise research teams on GMO regulations
  • Help define the ministry's positions on GMO regulation

How to apply

Apply by email to the two contacts listed in the offer, copying the DGRI general recruitment mailbox.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible, with about one day per week on site.
  • About ten trips per year within France for inspections.
  • Part-time, 40% or 60%.
  • Position vacant from 1 September 2026.

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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