ENSTA supports the transformation of major national strategic sectors through its research, innovation and educational programmes, thereby addressing the challenges of national sovereignty. It comprises six teaching and research units (UFRs) which conduct applied research in close collaboration with industry.
ENSTA is a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris). As part of IP Paris, the school participates in the activities of IP Paris interdisciplinary centres, notably the Interdisciplinary Centre for Seas and Ocean (CIMO), co-founded with Ifremer and supported by the Defence Innovation Agency (AID) and the French research council CNRS. Researchers from the school also collaborate on studies led by interdisciplinary centres such as Hi-Paris – winner of the 2024 AI Cluster award – E4C and E4H, amongst others.
Joining the school means becoming part of an institution committed to gender parity and professional equality, diversity and supporting its staff with disabilities, from the moment of recruitment and throughout their careers. To safeguard wellbeing at work, the school pursues an active policy on working conditions, based in particular on a healthy work-life balance.
The AMRIT project
Today in Europe, the operations of in situ observing platforms rely on a network of Research Infrastructures distributed all around Europe. The activities in the network include in situ and remote operations at sea and data management of a large number of assets for a wide variety of applications. Such activities rely on important IT resources, R&D to improve the capacity of the platforms, as well as managerial and financial activities to run the infrastructures and provide access to them. AMRIT (Advance Marine Research Infrastructures Together) is a pioneering project designed to revolutionise the landscape of marine research infrastructures in Europe, strengthening their ability to respond to Europe’s policy and global scientific challenges.
AMRIT is a Horizon Europe & UKRI funded project, with 26 European partners, designed to advance Marine Research Infrastructures (MRIs). By developing tools and services integrating the operations of marine observation platforms, AMRIT aims to:
- Ensure seamless operation of marine observation platforms.
- Ensure the full nominal use of sensors and accelerate their evolution.
- Exploit the complementarity of the various observation platforms.
- Ensure the overall coherence of the ocean data value chain.
- Ensure a consistent and comprehensive list of metadata and descriptors.
Mission of the Scientific and Technical Manager
As third party of ARMINES, the administrative Coordinator of the Horizon Europe Project AMRIT, ENSTA is seeking a Scientific and Technical Manager. Under the supervision of the project Scientific Coordinator, Professor Laurent Mortier (ENSTA), the main tasks of the Project Manager are to:
- Coordinate the overall implementation of the project and monitor its progress, including work packages, deliverables, milestones, deadlines and key performance indicators, in close collaboration with the Scientific Coordinator and with the support of ARMINES administrative staff.
- Monitor project risks, deviations and corrective actions, and propose mitigation or adjustment measures where necessary.
- Lead and coordinate the consortium, maintaining regular communication with consortium members, facilitating collaboration among partners, ensuring the effective flow of information and supporting partners in the implementation of their activities.
- Organise and coordinate consortium meetings, including steering committee meetings, technical meetings and general assemblies, as well as their preparation and follow-up.
- Coordinate the preparation of project reports and deliverables, consolidating contributions from partners and ensuring their quality and timely submission.
- Contribute to the communication, dissemination and exploitation of project results, including through workshops and conferences, in coordination with the relevant partners.
- Act as the main liaison with the European Commission, including maintaining regular communication and follow-up with the Project Officer.
- Represent the consortium and build and maintain high-level relationships with key stakeholders at national, European and international levels.
Required qualifications and skills
- Applicants must have an advanced university degree (M.Sc or equivalent degree) in Oceanography, Marine Science or Engineering, or related fields. A PhD in a relevant field is an advantage.
- Applicants must have at least 5 years (PhD included) of relevant experience in ocean observations or services in ocean observation organisations.
- Applicants must have demonstrated experience in coordinating, managing and implementing projects, desirably at the European or international level.
- Excellent organizational, written and communication skills.
- Professional command of both spoken and written English, and good knowledge of French and/or another European language.
Desired qualifications and skills :
- Motivation and ability to interact with multiple stakeholders on national, international (and interdisciplinary) levels including researchers, operators, administrative staff, science officers, and policy makers.
- Degree in management of European affairs or similar.
- Knowledge of major national and EU funding instruments.
- Experience of working and collaborating among Research Infrastructures in the environmental field.
Working conditions
ENSTA is committed to a recruitment process that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. All applications, regardless of any distinction (age, disability, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, etc.), are welcome in our recruitment process.
The role is full-time and involves travel within France and abroad, depending on the project’s requirements. Remote working is possible in accordance with the employer’s current policies.
Administrative
The position is for a duration of 18 months, based in ENSTA premises in Brest, Brittany. Other locations may be considered.
Enquiries about the position should be addressed to Professor Laurent Mortier (laurent.mortier@ensta.fr). Enquiries regarding the detailed terms and conditions of employment at ENSTA can be addressed to Margot Provost (margot.provost@ensta.fr).
To apply for this position, the full application must be submitted via the website by 27 September 2026, together with all the documents requested on the website.
Please also send your CV, a covering letter, and the name of 2 referees in the project field, before 20th September 2026 to:
- Margot Provost (margot.provost@ensta.fr)
- and Pr. Laurent Mortier (laurent.mortier@ensta.fr)
Interviews will be organised online with the shortlisted applicants.
Complementary informations
The contract is financed by Grant Agreement 101132013 Horizon Europe – European Commission “Advance Marine Research Infrastructures Together” (AMRIT)
Find out more here.