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Head of the research project support unit

Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (EPHE) · State civil service

En français : Responsable du pôle d'aide au montage et au suivi des projets de recherche

This job in plain words

This job is to lead the research project support unit of EPHE-PSL, based at the head office in Paris 14th. The person helps teacher-researchers prepare answers to national and European calls for projects.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open only to contract staff. Civil servants cannot apply for this offer.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Training recommended in European and international project engineering (not required)
Experience
Experience wanted in similar roles, especially on European projects
Contract
Contract staff only. Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Good knowledge of higher education and research in France and Europe.
  • Knowledge of the Horizon Europe programme and funding agencies.
  • Ability to manage a team and lead projects.
  • Excellent English, written and spoken, at least C1 level.
  • Good organisation, rigour, autonomy and writing skills.
  • Knowledge of public legal, financial and accounting rules.

What you would do

  • Lead the project support unit, managing five category A staff.
  • Build national and European research projects with teacher-researchers.
  • Follow up, justify and report on research projects.
  • Talk with funders and project partners.
  • Assess project risks and secure them legally and financially.
  • Negotiate and write consortium agreements.

How to apply

Apply by email, following the instructions in the offer on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter (required)

Good to know:

  • Job based at the EPHE-PSL head office, 4-14 rue Ferrus, Paris 14th.
  • Job vacant from 9 October 2026.
  • Remote work: not stated in the offer.

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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