kandidatu France

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1 Check the conditions You are here

The job is open only to contract agents, so people who are not civil servants can apply. A PhD is required.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A (executive)

Diploma: PhD in chemistry, physical chemistry, physics or a related field

The profile they look for:

  • PhD in chemistry, physical chemistry, physics or a related field, with ultrafast optics specialisation
  • Solid background in Raman and/or transient absorption spectroscopy
  • Skill in setting up and aligning femtosecond laser optical benches
  • Ability to analyse spectroscopic data; Python, MATLAB or Igor is a plus
  • Autonomy, experimental rigour and ability to work across two disciplines
  • Good level of scientific 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 7 (Closes in 6 days)

Apply on the employer's website, using the link on the Choisir le Service Public offer.

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:

  • Safety training in laser use is required beforehand
  • Handling chemicals: work under a fume hood with protective equipment
  • Work is shared between the PPSM (ENS Paris-Saclay) and I2BC in Gif-sur-Yvette
  • Access to the LUMA national platform (femtosecond Raman)

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