kandidatu France

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1 Check the conditions You are here

The job is open only to contract staff (contractuels), not to civil servants. A PhD is required.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A (executive)

Diploma: PhD in bioinformatics, viral microbiology/ecology or an equivalent field

Experience: Not stated in the offer; prior data analysis experience is required in the profile

The profile they look for:

  • PhD in bioinformatics, viral microbiology or a related field.
  • Experience in data analysis and methodological development.
  • Skill in programming languages, ideally Python.
  • Autonomy and ability to work in a team.
  • Good spoken and written 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 1 (Closes today)

Apply on the employer's website (CNRS), reached from the official 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:

  • French is not required for the project.
  • Remote work is not stated in the offer.

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