Scientific Product Manager for ExELang team (ERC Project)

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Un organisme de recherche de premier plan en France recherche un(e) Scientific Product Manager pour coordonner un projet financé par l'ERC. Le candidat idéal aura une expertise en gestion de projets de recherche, avec une forte capacité à travailler dans un environnement interdisciplinaire. Les responsabilités incluent la définition d'objectifs de recherche, la coordination des livrables et la communication avec divers intervenants, et exigent un diplôme de niveau doctoral ou équivalent et plusieurs années d'expérience en gestion de projets.

Qualifications

• Au moins 3 ans d'expérience en gestion de projet dans des environnements de recherche ou de technologie.
• Compétences avancées en gestion de projet et communication efficace avec divers intervenants.
• Familiarité avec les principes de la science ouverte et la gestion des données de recherche.

Responsabilités

• Coordonner les livrables pendant la dernière année du projet financé par le ERC.
• Travailler avec une équipe interdisciplinaire pour transformer les objectifs de recherche en outputs mesurables.
• Faciliter la planification stratégique et la gestion des attentes des parties prenantes.

Connaissances

Gestion de projet

Communication

Langues

Formation

Doctorat ou équivalent

Master dans une discipline pertinente

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Organisation/Company Ecole Normale Supérieure Department DEC Research Field Language sciences » Linguistics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Research Support Positions Country France Application Deadline 15 Sep 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The candidate will join an interdisciplinary laboratory composed of several research teams, bringing together principal investigators, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD students working collaboratively on multiple projects, exploring scientific literature and experimental methodologies.

The goal of the LAAC team (Language Acquisition Across Cultures) [see website: https://lscp.dec.ens.fr/fr/recherche/equipes-du-lscp/lacquisition-du-langage-travers-differentes-cultures ] is to uncover the mechanisms and processes involved in early language acquisition across various cultures and linguistic communities. To do this, we use an interdisciplinary approach (ranging from computational modelling to laboratory experiments and advanced data analysis), all within the framework of collaborative and publicly engaged science. We foster a supportive culture that embraces both cultural and individual diversity.

The selected candidate will benefit from a collegial and positive working environment, with a small team (fewer than 10 people) that is well integrated into a larger interdisciplinary laboratory (around 70 members). The Laboratoire de Sciences Cognitives et Psycholinguistiques (LSCP) [see website: https://lscp.dec.ens.fr/ ] is a joint research unit of the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), the École Normale Supérieure (ENS), and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). Within the LSCP, our team works in close collaboration with Cognitive Machine Learning (CoML) [see website: https://cognitive-ml.fr/ ].

MAIN MISSION

The ExELang team is seeking a dynamic Scientific Product Manager to coordinate deliverables during the final year of our ERC Consolidator Grant-funded project (10/2021–10/2026). This role combines research project management with methodologies from product management to ensure the timely delivery of high-impact scientific outcomes.

You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team – composed of data managers, machine learning engineers, researchers, and supported by a dedicated project manager – to turn our final-year research goals into concrete, measurable outputs (including scientific publications, the release of well-documented and reusable open-source code, and the dissemination of constructed datasets to relevant stakeholders).

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Strategic Planning & Goal Setting
  • Collaborate with research team to define SMART goals aligned with ERC deliverables and milestones
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project roadmaps connecting daily activities to long-term objectives
  • Facilitate goal-setting workshops and strategic planning sessions with cross-functional team members
  • Establish clear success criteria and key performance indicators for all work packages
• Project Coordination & Delivery
  • Oversee completion of three core deliverables: finalized datasets, open science code repositories, and scientific publications
  • Identify and proactively address blocking points across all work streams
  • Coordinate dependencies between research, engineering, and publication activities
  • Ensure adherence to ERC reporting requirements and grant compliance standards
• Lead regular sprint planning and review meetings using adapted Agile methodologies for research
• Facilitate clear communication between team members with diverse technical backgrounds
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular progress updates to PI and advisory board
• Foster collaborative environment supporting both individual and team success
• Process Optimization
  • Implement project management frameworks tailored for academic research environments
  • Develop tracking systems for datasets, code releases, and publication pipelines
  • Create documentation standards ensuring reproducibility and open science best practices
  • Establish quality assurance processes for all project outputs

ROLE SPECIFICS

This position requires a high level of autonomy, advanced research project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders (researchers, engineers, data managers, project managers, lab staff, etc.).

The Scientific Product Manager will play a central role in the strategic coordination of the ERC project, ensuring coherence between scientific objectives, technical deliverables (data, code, publications), and the administrative requirements of the European funding call.

The working environment is international and interdisciplinary, integrating expertise in linguistics, cognitive science, data engineering, and machine learning. The role involves implementing Agile methodologies adapted for academia and developing internal tools for tracking and documentation that promote scientific reproducibility and open science principles.

The postholder will work closely with the project’s scientific lead and project manager, participate in steering meetings, and may supervise interns or contractual staff (e.g. research engineers or assistants) involved in specific project phases.

RELATIONAL CONTEXT

• Internal:
  • Scientific Director of the ExELang project
  • ExELang Project Manager
  • Researchers and engineers in the LAAC team
  • Interns, research assistants, and contractual staff involved in the project
  • Other teams within the LSCP and the Department of Cognitive Studies
  • Administrative and IT services at LSCP, and potentially at ENS-PSL
• External:
  • National and international research partners
  • External scientific collaborators (e.g. partner labs, universities, data centres)
  • ERC funding management team (European Commission, national agency)
  • Scientific publishers and open science dissemination platforms
  • External service providers (e.g. translation, web development, etc.)

Where to apply

Please send your complete application (CV, cover letter, and your expected monthly net salary by email to: [e-mail]

Research Field : Other

Educational Level : Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in managing research projects up to postdoctoral level.

Professional Experience :

At least 3 years’ experience in project management roles involving multiple stakeholders, ideally in research or technology environments. PhD theses may also serve as evidence of project management skills.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every requirement listed. We encourage applicants whose overall background aligns with the aims of the role to apply.

KNOWLEDGE :

• Proficiency in goal-setting frameworks (e.g. SMART, OKRs) and project management methodologies
• Strong understanding of open science principles and research data management
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and strategic dimensions
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams that include both technical and scientific profiles

Number of offers available : 1

Country : France

City : Paris

Postal Code : 75005

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Language sciences » Linguistics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Experience in product management in technological or research environments
• Familiarity with ERC funding or other large-scale competitive funding schemes
• Knowledge of software development practices and version control systems
• Experience with academic publishing processes and timelines
• Understanding of machine learning workflows and data science project lifecycles
• Project management certification (e.g. PMP, Agile, Scrum) or equivalent professional training

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• Analytical and synthesis skills – ability to understand complex issues and structure information to support decision-making
• Autonomy and initiative – ability to prioritise, anticipate problems, and propose solutions
• Rigour and organisation – effective multitasking and ability to meet deadlines
• Adaptability – comfortable working in interdisciplinary, multicultural, and evolving environments
• Interpersonal skills – ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and foster a climate of trust
• Commitment and public service mindset – alignment with the values of public research and open science