Research Product Development Manager

Organisation/Company La Rochelle Université Research Field Management sciences Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 8 Mar 2026 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 May 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? LIFE Programme Reference Number RECH/SACS/26-02 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionLa Rochelle Université is recruiting for a position within the Scientific Support and Coordination Department of the LUDI Institute as a Research Product Development Manager on a scientific mission contract.Project contextAs part of the ExcelLR project(PIA4 – Excellences), La Rochelle Université is implementing research product management initiatives. The position is fully integrated into an open science dynamic, particularly through awareness-raising and the promotion of data, code and models.This initiative, launched in 2023 as part of the UCLR project, aims to:Promote the data, models and digital tools produced by the various research laboratories,Establish a platform for data sharing and visualisation,Facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation,Improve our understanding of coastal socio-ecosystems,Develop advanced tools to support sustainable land management.The position also includes participation in the European LIFE Maraisilience project, dedicated to the establishment of a climate observatory and adaptation to climate change, in conjunction with the La Rochelle Zero Carbon Territory (LRTZC) programme.In this context, the engineer will contribute to structuring the institution's open science policyby supporting laboratories and projects in the management, sharing and promotion of research products. This mission is part of LRU's open science roadmap, in line with the national and European context (National Plan for Open Science, CoSO, EOSC).The engineer will have a strategic role in coordinating, facilitating, networkingand promotingthe research products (data, codes, digital tools) produced at La Rochelle Université.Promote and communicate about the tool for cataloguing, depositing and visualising research products from La Rochelle University;Provide some of the training and awareness-raising on open science concerning research productsContribute to extra-institutional dynamicsAs this is a scientific mission contract, a six-monthly review will be carried out until the end of the project funding in 2032.Promotion and coordinationCoordinate the ongoing development and evolution of the research products catalogue, in conjunction with the development engineer: https://data.univ-lr.fr , and the various departments of the institution;Ensure that the existing tool is fed with data from the institution's projects;Collect and prioritise user needs;Promote project synergies and develop collaborations;Contribute to the implementation of the institution's Open Science (OS) roadmap;Write minutes, activity reports and reviews;Contributing to, supporting and monitoring structural projects: ExcelLR, Observatoire Brouage, Enables (EU-CONEXUS), UNESCO Chairs and Digital Twin, etc.Facilitation, training and networkingFacilitate the Data Management Working Group (BU, DPO, DSI, data referents, researchers, etc.).Train and support doctoral students, engineers and researchers on the data lifecycle and data management plans (ED training, master's degrees, Excellence projects, etc.).Strengthen collaborations with local stakeholders (urban community, CD 17, Tipee, Port, Qualyse, etc.).Scientific monitoring and surveillanceMonitor scientific, technical and regulatory developments at the regional (LRTZC, MétaAtelier), national (Recherche Data Gouv) and European (EOSC) levels.CommunicationEnsure communication, promotion and enhancement of the actions and tools developed.Design and produce presentation materials (scientific, technical, etc.).Present and represent projects at seminars, conferences and events.Specifically for LIFE MaraisilienceEnsure part of the operational monitoring of the LIFE Maraisilience project (10% WP1; 20% WP2):Lead monitoring committees (comitology) in conjunction with the Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park and the institution's administration department (WP1).Coordinate LRU actions in conjunction with the urban community (WP1).Develop and implement a dedicated climate observatory (WP2).Type of recruitmentCategory:AType:Scientific assignment contract.Working hours:full-timeRemuneration:to be determined based on profile and experience in accordance with the university's contract staff management charter.Minimum 5 years of higher education, with at least 3 years' experience in research and project managementTechnical knowledge and expertiseProject management, budgeting and financingManagement and structuring of scientific and territorial dataKnowledge of metadata standards and data management plans (DMPs)Knowledge of open science principles, data accessibility and sharingInterpersonal skillsTeam spirit, teaching skills and ability to leadGood written and oral communication skills (researchers, public/private partners)Autonomy, rigour and organisational skillsCreativity, adaptability and dynamismAdvantagesSkills in data ingestion, transformation and storageProficiency in programming languages (Python, R)Skills in statistics and data visualisationAppetite for multidisciplinary workInternal Application form(s) needed75% contribution towards public transport costs between home and workSustainable mobility allowance (cycling, carpooling)BlaBlaCar Daily partnerMutual insurance contributionCatering on the university campusOne day of teleworking per week, depending on the needs and organisation of the departmentSupport for staff in their professional development and preparation for civil service examinationsSports, leisure and cultural activities for all staffSocial assistance and benefitsSelection processHow to applyYour application must include:detailed curriculum vitaecopy of your highest qualificationyour last three payslipsThis application must be submitted via the dedicated application form by clicking here (Job reference: RECH/SACS/26-02 )NO INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS SENT BY EMAIL WILL BE CONSIDERED #J-18808-Ljbffr