Research and Development Engineer in Sociology

Internationally recognized generalist engineering school of the IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom), a leading French engineering school (Technological University), IMT Atlantique aims to support transitions, train responsible engineers, and use scientific excellence to serve teaching, research, and innovation.

As part of the RéCLasSIF project, which aims to inject national momentum into the industry of the future, we are recruiting a research and development engineer in sociology to join our Interdisciplinary Department of Social Sciences (DI2S).

Working with the project team, you will participate in field surveys and documentary research. You will write articles promoting the research and develop communication strategies related to the research conducted.

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Minimum education and/or experience required:

·       Master’s degree (Bac + 5) or equivalent

·       Experience in journalism preferred as well as experience in writing biographical profiles

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

·       Proficiency in journalism-related writing techniques

·        Experience in producing communications materials

.  Creativity and the ability to be proactive

OTHER INFORMATION

Travel to be planned in mainland France

APPLICATION DOCUMENT

·       CV

·       cover letter

WHY JOIN US:

👉 Exceptional working environment

👉 Stimulating innovation ecosystem (start-ups, students, research, companies)

👉 Collaborations with renowned research organisations

THE PLUS :

• Institutional catering on site

• Leisure/sport activities

• Payment for public transport

• Sustainable mobility package (for car-pooling or cycling)

• Family supplement

• Wide range of social benefits

• Possibility of partial teleworking

• Many days of

For further information*:

• About the position missions: Sophie BRETESCHE - Professor : sophie.bretesche@imt-atlantique.fr

• About the administrative/HR aspects: Fanny BERNARD - Recruitment assistant: fanny.bernard@imt-atlantique.fr

Application deadline: 05/10/2025

Start of the contract: January 2026

Recruitment interview: as applications are received

Legal Notice  :

• Type and duration of contract *: Part-time fixed-term (12 months) public-law contract or secondment on a renewable contract for civil servants

• Location of the position*:

  • IMT Atlantique Nantes campus - 4 rue Alfred Kastler – La Chantrerie, 44307 Nantes

• For internal use :

  Job-category : II R

  Category and profession of persons eligible to apply:

  • II : D, E, F, G, H, I, R

  • III : J1, J2, K, L, M

• Positions offered for recruitment are open to all, with special arrangements available on request for candidates with disabilities*

• Position open to civil servants and/or persons on contract*

• All applications may be subject to an administrative enquiry