General information

Reference

2023-2272  

Position description

Category

F11 Geotechnics - Scientific expert

Job title

Director of the scientific programme: Subsurface potential for energy transition (TEES Programme)

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Job description

Joining the French Geological Survey (BRGM) means becoming part of France's leading public institution for Earth Science applications bringing together 1,000 wholeheartedly committed experts across 29 bases in Mainland and Overseas France. BRGM focuses on enhancing geological knowledge and understanding of surface and sub-surface-related phenomena, with a view to: meeting the challenges of environmental changes through innovative projects with societal implications

Operational roll-out of BRGM's scientific strategy is based on the implementation of eight scientific programmes which structurally underpin this strategy. The aim is both to most effectively plan our research activities around jointly discussed, clearly defined priorities and to ensure the consistency and synergy between our research, expertise and public policy support activities in France and abroad. Reporting to Senior Management, the scientific programme directors come under the supervisory authority of the Scientific Director. The scope of the TEES scientific programme is described in BRGM's scientific strategy (https://www.brgm.fr/fr/identite/strategie).

The programme director's main duties are as follows:

- Leading the TEES programme at BRGM
- Outlining the programme's scientific strategy (key issues, challenges, barriers, etc.) to effectively address the societal challenges that come under BRGM's remit, defining the research priorities and planning the research & development activity within the programme scope. Developing the partnership strategy in their sector;
- Managing the programme with the support of a governance involving a programme steering committee chaired by the Scientific Director and a scientific advisory committee made up of internal and external experts;
- Outlining, to the programme steering committee, the priority research and expertise work to carry out using own funds;
- Developing cross-cutting scientific coordination and ensuring consistency between research, public policy support and expertise projects at international level;
- Overseeing the monitoring and scientific assessment of the programme and reporting to Senior Management and the scientific committee of BRGM;
- Leading representation of the programme outside BRGM, among scientists, businesses and the public authorities.

Profile

This full-time position may involve travel in France and abroad. You have a PhD and at least 15 years of experience in R&D, with research management experience, marked by national and/or international recognition in your area of expertise. An accreditation to supervise research (HDR) would be a significant advantage.

Expected skills:

• High-level scientific and/or technical knowledge, recognised nationally or internationally in the energy and energy transition fields. The candidate is particularly expected to have a systemic view of the energy transition challenges to be able to present the key role that the subsurface must play in that regard.
• Firmly established national and international network in the programme's themes
• Good experience in the scientific monitoring of complex projects and/or programmes (e.g.: H2020), European/international research infrastructure
• Strong strategic analysis skills for defining a relevant programme road map and strengthening the positioning and expertise of BRGM
• Ability to grasp research questions and transfer them to economic stakeholders, public authorities and businesses.
• Ability to grasp multi- and interdisciplinary challenges and areas, with demonstrated ability to correctly factor in the economic and societal dimensions alongside the geosciences and “hard” sciences
• Ability to analyse and gain perspective on strategic issues over the medium- and long-term
• Good interpersonal skills to be able to interact with BRGM's various partners and professions
• Fluent English

Expected abilities:

• Solid leadership skills
o Ability to set a collective momentum in motion (coordination, collective intelligence, impartiality)
o Confident scientific and technical leadership skills
o Ability to listen
o Ability to make decisions
o Concise mindset

• Acknowledged communication skills
o Ability to represent the programme in national and international bodies as well as internally
o Writing skills

Working conditions

Within an environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance, particularly thanks to remote working, BRGM prides itself on providing a friendly and caring place to work.

Awarded HRS4R certification in 2021, we are committed to supporting you throughout your career at BRGM. We provide you with a range of tools for developing your skills and expertise, with scope for career progression and geographic mobility.

At BRGM, you will gain from such benefits as a 13th month salary, days off compensating for unpaid overtime, meal vouchers, holiday and leisure options.

At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process. To apply, please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 04/06/2023.

Because diversity matters to us at BRGM, all of our job vacancies are open to everyone!

We will examine your application as soon as the closing date has passed. If your application is short-listed, we will contact you for recruitment interviews during which you will have the opportunity to talk with the recruitment and HR departments as well as a cross-functional department.

Position location

Job location

France, Centre-Val de Loire, Loiret (45)

Location