- Assistant to the Director of Research for Life Sciences

At a glance

Job title: Assistant to the Director of Research for Life Sciences
Ref.: 25-60-T-EXP-DOR
Contract type: Time-limited contract
Working time: Full-time job
Publication start on Intranet: 18/11/2025
Contract duration: 4 months

Context & Job description

As the Assistant to the Director of Research for Life Sciences, working closely with the Assistant to the Director for Physical Sciences, and in addition to day-to-day administrative duties, your main responsibilities include:

Preparing, drafting, and formatting correspondence and reports;
Managing the Director’s diary and organising business travel;
Coordinating activities with the Personal Assistant to the Director for Physical Sciences, in a spirit of collaboration and mutual support, including providing cover during your colleague’s absence;
Organising meetings and handling the related logistics;
Welcoming and assisting visitors.

Expected profile

Qualifications and technical skills

Higher secondary education diploma (BTS, HNC, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent worth 180 ECTS)
Proven experience as an assistant, preferably in an international environment
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, and good working knowledge of French
Strong proficiency in administrative tools and office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Interpersonal and behavioral skills

High sense of confidentiality and discretion
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and show initiative when needed
Reliability, accuracy, and professional integrity
Team-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a positive team spirit

Working conditions

Temporary contract of 4 months.

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

What we offer:

Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to "What we offer" section of our Careers page https://www.esrf.fr/Jobs

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

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