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The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) at Sorbonne Université, France

About

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) at Sorbonne Université and its Alliance partners offers an exceptional opportunity for early-career researchers to advance their independent research. As the 1st ranked French university in Horizon Europe funding, Sorbonne Université provides a world-class environment with expert supervision and state-of-the-art facilities. The fellowship supports fundamental and applied research across diverse disciplines, with access to CNRS, Inserm, Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, and IRD.

Position Details:

Position: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow
Organization: Sorbonne Université and Alliance Partners
Location: Paris, France
Tenure: Up to 2 years for European Fellowships; Up to 3 years for Global Fellowships
Salary: Funded under the Horizon Europe Research & Innovation programme
Age Limit: No specific age limit, but candidates must meet experience criteria

Research Area:

Chemistry
Information Science and Engineering
Environmental and Geosciences
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Physics
Social Sciences and Humanities

Eligibility & Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Doctoral degree or successful thesis defense before the application deadline
Maximum of 8 years of full-time equivalent research experience post-PhD
Mobility Rule:
- For European Fellowships, applicants must not have resided in France for more than 12 months in the past 36 months.
- For Global Fellowships, applicants must not have lived in the destination country for more than 12 months in the past 36 months.
Open to all nationalities
Only one proposal per applicant
Candidates who scored below 70% in the 2024 MSCA-PF call are ineligible for 2025

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong publication record in relevant fields
Experience in international research collaborations
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct research in chosen discipline under the guidance of a Supervisor
Develop and submit a research proposal for the MSCA-PF call
Collaborate with leading researchers, institutions, and industry professionals
Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
Participate in conferences, workshops, and training programmes
Contribute to teaching, mentoring, or outreach activities (if required)

Application Process:

How to Apply:

Choose a Supervisor from a Host Institution within Sorbonne Université or its Alliance partners.
Submit an application by May 15th, 2025, via email to msca-pf@sorbonne-universite.fr with the following documents in PDF format:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivation Letter
- Declaration of Eligibility
Application Screening: Sorbonne Université verifies eligibility before forwarding applications to Supervisors.
Supervisor Selection: Supervisors select candidates based on CV and motivation.
Invitation to MSCA Master Class: Selected candidates will be invited to the MSCA Master Class on June 17th – 18th, 2025 to enhance their proposals.
Proposal Development: Selected candidates will work with their Supervisors to refine their MSCA-PF research proposal over the summer.
Final Submission: The completed proposal is submitted to the European Commission’s Horizon Europe MSCA-PF call for funding consideration.