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Scientific expert, GMO unit
Direction Générale de la recherche et de l'innovation · Île-de-France · no closing date given
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1 Check the conditions You are here
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: PhD level or equivalent
Experience: Solid research experience, expert level. Experience in a research body or higher education is a plus.
The profile they look for:
- 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
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No deadline given: the offer can be withdrawn at any time, do not wait.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 by email to the two contacts listed in the offer, copying the DGRI general recruitment mailbox.
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, 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.
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