17 months Postdoc for international ANR project M/F

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent research institution in France is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to work on open science metrics as part of the IMSO4DIPLO project. The candidate will analyze the role of science observatories in science diplomacy, requiring a PhD in sociology or related fields and bilingual proficiency in French and English. The position includes responsibilities in research, organizing workshops, and participating in conferences.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of research experience in Sociology (social shaping of technology) and History of Science.
• Experience with literature review and interviews.

Responsabilités

• Conduct a case study on open science metrics.
• Organize a workshop in Paris in January 2026.
• Participate in conferences and present findings.

Connaissances

Document analysis

Bilingual proficiency in French and English

Ability to work in interdisciplinary environments

Knowledge of bibliometrics and open science policies

Formation

PhD in sociology, STS, information science, or political science

Description du poste

Organisation/Company: CNRS

Department: Institut Interdisciplinaire de l'Innovation

Research Field: Political sciences, Sociology (Social shaping of technology), History (History of science)

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country: France

Application Deadline: 26 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 35

Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2025

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure Staff Position: No

Offer Description

As part of the international IMSO4DIPLO project, the Centre de sociologie de l'innovation (I3- UMR9217) is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to work on open science metrics in science observatories.

Deadline for applications: 29 August 2025. Remote interviews on 1 or 2 September.

This vacancy is part of an ANR international funding for the IMSO4DIPLO project, which involves teams from 7 countries working on the role of science observatories in science diplomacy. The selected candidate will conduct a case study on institutionalized measures associated with open science, including open access, open data, and open codes. The study will explore how openness is measured, its objectives, responsible entities, and user base, as well as how these observatories fit into the broader metascience landscape.

The study will include analysis of recent standards within UNESCO, and the creation and maintenance of national observatories in at least four countries, alongside France. Data collection will involve documentary analysis, literature review, and interviews (in person in France and remotely elsewhere).

The successful candidate will work at the Sociology of Innovation Centre at MinesParis, engaging in interdisciplinary research in a French-speaking environment, with discussions in English. Responsibilities include organizing a workshop in Paris in January 2026, participating in conferences, and limited travel for presentations and a project workshop in Brazil in August 2026. Supervision will be provided by Didier Torny, the scientific principal investigator for the French part of the project.

Required research experience: 1-4 years in Sociology (social shaping of technology) and History of Science.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria include a PhD in sociology, STS, information science, or political science. Skills required include document analysis, bilingual proficiency in French and English, and ability to work in interdisciplinary environments. Knowledge of bibliometrics and open science policies is desirable.