Research Program Support and Promotion Specialist (M/F)

Reporting to the Research Department, the Research Program Support and Outreach Coordinator (M/F) contributes to the implementation of the institution’s scientific strategy and assists the Research Department (6 research units, 3 partnership chairs, 2 thematic networks) in the management, evaluation, and promotion of research programs and contracts.
  

Its main responsibilities are:

• Monitor national, European, and international calls for proposals (ANR, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, PIA, local governments, foundations, etc.);
• Contribute to the development of research partnerships and disseminate information to research teams;
• Support faculty members and research teams in identifying funding opportunities and developing research projects;
• Participate in the establishment and coordination of networks of academic, institutional, and socio-economic partners at the national, European, and international levels;
• Provide administrative, financial, and operational oversight of research contracts and funded projects;
• Prepare financial statements, activity reports, dashboards, and metrics for monitoring research activities;
• Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures related to research projects;
• Contribute to the promotion of the institution’s scientific output and the activities of its research teams;
• Contribute to the development of strategic documents, assessments, reports, and decision-making tools for the institution’s governing bodies and administration.

Desired Qualifications

Technical skills

• Ability to facilitate working groups and/or meetings (proficiency)
• The ability to control, verify, or evaluate an action or result (mastery)
• Ability to organize cooperation and foster team spirit (proficiency)
• Knowledge of the organization and operation of higher education and public research (master’s degree)
• Knowledge of national and European research funding mechanisms (master’s level)
• Proficiency in project management methodology
• Ability to develop, monitor, and analyze project budgets (proficiency)
• Ability to develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools (proficiency)
• Knowledge of the administrative, financial, and contractual rules applicable to research programs
• Proficiency in business English, both written and spoken

Know-how

• Proactivity
• Forecasting and Planning
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Ability to work in a team and communicate
• Lead and coordinate complex projects
• Coordinate a network of partners
• Conduct strategic and regulatory monitoring
• Draft memos, reports, and documents to support decision-making
• Support and advise project leaders
• Negotiating with institutional and academic partners
• Develop and monitor management tools
• Represent the institution in dealings with external partners

Interpersonal Skills

• Battery life
• Precision and Reliability
• Responsiveness
• Ability to anticipate
• Ability to work in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Interpersonal skills and diplomacy
• Adaptability
• Creativity and the ability to come up with new ideas

How to apply :

• Deadline for applications: August 6, 2026
• Application contents: CV and covering letter
• Send by email to recrutements@paris-lavillette.archi.fr and vincentella.decomarmond@paris-lavillette.archi.fr