About Position/Job
The CNRS – National Centre for Scientific Research, France, is inviting applications for a 24-month Postdoctoral Position within the international ANR-funded REREV project at the Institut Interdisciplinaire de l’Innovation (I3 – UMR9217). This collaborative project, involving teams from Canada, France, Germany, and the UK, explores transformations in research evaluation through the introduction of open data. The postdoctoral researcher will lead the French field study, conducting 50 interviews across 10 higher education and research institutions to understand how open data is used, its influence on evaluation practices, and disciplinary differences. The role offers opportunities for international collaboration, comparative research, and conference participation, with supervision by Didier Torny, the scientific leader of the French team. Based in Paris, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of sociology, political science, history of science, and open science policy.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher – Research Evaluation & Open Data
- Institution: CNRS – National Centre for Scientific Research
- Department: Institut Interdisciplinaire de l’Innovation (I3 – UMR9217)
- Research field: Political Science, Sociology – Social Shaping of Technology, History of Science
- Location: Paris, France
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (24 months)
- Start Date (Anticipated): 1 October 2025
- Working Hours: 35 hours/week
- Salary Range: Not specified
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Sociology of Science and Technology
- Research Evaluation Practices
- Open Data in Higher Education
- Policy Development in Research
- Comparative International Studies
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Sociology, Science and Technology Studies (STS), Information Science, or Political Science
- Ability to conduct interviews in French and work in interdisciplinary contexts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of research evaluation, open science policies, and data infrastructures
- Strong skills in document analysis and synthesis
- Proficiency in both French and English
- Experience in international or comparative research projects
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the French case study within the REREV project
- Conduct 50 interviews across 10 institutions and with policy experts
- Analyse findings in a comparative international framework
- Present research at national and international conferences
- Collaborate with partner teams from Canada, France, Germany, and the UK
- Contribute to co-authored project outputs and publications
Application Process
How to Apply:
Apply via the CNRS recruitment portal: CNRS Application Page
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Up to 3 publications
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 6 August 2025
- Deadline: 30 August 2025
- Interview Date: 1–2 September 2025 (Remote)
Useful Links
- Institution Website: CNRS – National Centre for Scientific Research
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: click here
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