Regional Project Officer, Research & Innovation

Dim Materre; Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional public authority in Île-de-France is seeking a Project Officer to enhance the impact of regional research programmes. Responsibilities include overseeing major research areas, supporting communication in science, and organizing key events. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in relevant fields, proven project management experience, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This role offers a four-month fixed-term contract and a chance to influence scientific initiatives.

Qualifications

• Higher education in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences.
• Understanding of the research, higher education, and innovation landscape in the Île-de-France region.
• Knowledge of local authority operations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor Major Research and Innovation Areas.
• Support networks in scientific promotion and communication.
• Lead the ‘2026 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Chairs’ programme.
• Organise cross-cutting events and implement research policy tools.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication tools proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences

Tools

NEEVA

Storiz

Office suite

Job description

Project Officer in the Research, Innovation and Scientific Culture Department

The Île-de-France Region is seeking, for the Transfer, Research, Higher Education, Health and Social Affairs Division, a Project Officer for the Research, Innovation and Scientific Culture Department on a four-month fixed-term contract.

You will be responsible for enhancing the impact of regional research programmes, providing direct support to operational teams and serving the needs of stakeholders in science and innovation.

In this context, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing and monitoring two Major Research and Innovation Areas (DIM) and one Issue of Major Interest (QIM) in the fields of neuroscience and heritage, in particular by participating in governance committees, project selection and evaluation.

• Supporting networks in the scientific promotion and communication of their results, by preparing briefings, materials and talking points, and by contributing to the organisation of the 20th-anniversary event for the DIMs scheduled for July 2026.

• Lead the ‘2026 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Chairs’ programme and assess applications for installation grants for American scientists, by supporting institutions, analysing applications and drafting decision-making guidance notes.

• Participate in the organisation of cross-cutting events, notably the Health Innovation Meetings, and contribute to the implementation of tools for monitoring, analysing and evaluating research policies.

Profile

Key Qualifications: Higher education in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (Master’s degree preferred), with knowledge of the research, higher education and innovation landscape in the Île-de-France region. An understanding of how local authorities operate would be an advantage.

Skills: Proven experience in project management and coordination, excellent analytical, writing and summarising skills. Proficiency in administrative and communication tools (NEEVA, Storiz, office suite).

Interpersonal skills: Rigour, autonomy, organisational skills and a commitment to public service. Ability to listen, team spirit and willingness to network with scientific, academic and institutional stakeholders.