IT Consultant – Public Funding for Innovation

Job summary (Short promotional text)

We are looking for an IT Consultant to reinforce our Digital Innovation team in France.
This role is intended for PhD holders who wish to apply their scientific background to innovation consulting, with a strong focus on scientific writing for CIR/CII projects and other public R&D funding schemes.

You will play a central role in analysing complex digital R&D projects and translating them into robust, compliant scientific documentation.

Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below

Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Analyse complex digital and IT R&D projects (AI, software, data, cloud, cybersecurity, systems).

• Independently draft and structure scientific and technical narratives for CIR/CII files.

• Translate R&D activities into clear, rigorous, and auditable documentation.

• Interact directly with clients’ technical teams (engineers, researchers, CTOs).

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Contribute to other public funding applications (grants, national or European schemes).

• Support responses to technical questions or audit requests from authorities.

• Contribute to internal methodology development and quality standards.

• Mentor junior consultants on scientific writing and analysis.

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• PhD in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Data, AI, Cybersecurity, or related fields.

• Strong analytical and scientific reasoning skills.

• Excellent scientific and technical writing skills in French (core requirement).

• Professional proficiency in English.

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Ability to structure complex R&D work into clear written arguments.

• Comfortable working autonomously on complex files.

• Strong interest in innovation consulting and public R&D funding mechanisms (CIR/CII).

Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Work on high-level digital R&D projects with strong scientific content.

• Develop recognised expertise in CIR/CII scientific writing and eligibility analysis.

• Progressive autonomy and responsibility on client files.

• Collaborative, European consulting environment.

Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)

• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and EU funding ecosystems.

• Competitive salary: €40,000–€42,000 annual gross.

• Attractive benefits: up to 1-month bonus, €12 meal vouchers (60% employer), 100% employer-paid health insurance, 50% Pass Navigo reimbursement.

• Employee savings plan (additional details to follow).