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1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. No nationality condition is stated.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A (executive)

Diploma: PhD in materials physical chemistry or atmospheric analytical physical chemistry

The profile they look for:

  • PhD in materials physical chemistry or atmospheric analytical physical chemistry.
  • Able to run experiments.
  • Process data using Python.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Scientific rigour and autonomy.
  • Project management and teamwork.
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No deadline given: the offer can be withdrawn at any time, do not wait.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 school's online recruitment platform, using the link in the offer. Applications are reviewed as they arrive until the job is filled.

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:

  • Regular travel between Douai and Villeneuve d'Ascq (30 km) is required.
  • Work is done at the Douai and Villeneuve d'Ascq campuses.
  • Selected candidates will have a video interview.
  • Job starts on 1 October 2026.

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