Science Outreach Officer (M/F) – ref: 1230

Centrale Nantes is a prestigious engineering school which awards degrees to engineers, Master’s students and PhD candidates upon completion of academic programmes based on the very latest developments in science and technology and on best management practices.

As a member of the Groupe des Écoles Centrales (Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Paris), our school provides high-quality education for highly selective students.

A public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Centrale Nantes has over 2,250 students, 500 staff members and 600 part-time lecturers.

Job description:

We are looking for a science outreach coordinator to work within the Research Directorate and the Communications Directorate.

This recruitment is part of an ERDF–CSTI project aimed at promoting and disseminating the knowledge and work of our researchers in science and technology to the École Centrale community and the general public.

Your main responsibilities will be as follows:

• Organise and, where appropriate, deliver activities in the form of presentations, demonstrations and guided tours, which may include the presentation of scientific and technical experiments

• Draw up an annual calendar and standard tour itineraries in collaboration with the platform managers.

• Help set up the dedicated space (a research showroom currently being established) and the associated demonstrators and educational tools (models, virtual tours).

• Draw up specifications for one-off, local or national events, and organise the practical and logistical arrangements.

• Support PhD students and undergraduates in their involvement in the dissemination of knowledge (e.g. MT180, student clubs such as ‘Petits Nobel’).

• Organise and deliver flagship events, in collaboration with the events manager (Science Festival, Researchers’ White Night, seminars, scientific conferences).

• Develop and design communication materials in collaboration with the communications team (website, booklets for temporary events, signage for the platforms, posters in the platforms and in the showroom, popular science articles, educational booklets, etc.)

• Manage, disseminate and archive information relating to the tour programme

• Collect data and populate dashboards to measure the impact of the initiatives carried out (attendance figures, feedback, etc.)

Knowledge

• Information mediation

• Scientific communication

• Sociology of audiences

• Oral and written communication skills

• English: B1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

• Health and safety regulations

Operational skills

• Engaging and leading

• Managing a project

• Understanding communication codes and techniques

• Representing the institution

• Communicating to explain the purpose of an initiative

• Communicating and demonstrating teaching skills

• Coordinating and facilitating educational activities

• Conveying knowledge

• Applying creativity and artistic flair

• Addressing specific needs

• Adapting one’s behaviour to different types of audience

Behavioural skills

• Interpersonal skills and a friendly manner

• Creativity / A sense of innovation

• Intellectual curiosity

• Independence / Responsiveness and organisational skills

Required qualifications: You must hold a two- or three-year post-secondary qualification in science communication, scientific culture or communications, and have 3 to 5 years’ professional experience in a similar field. A strong passion for science and technology is essential, as is an interest in sharing and popularising scientific knowledge.

What we offer:

• A 27-month fixed-term contract

• Position open to contract staff and civil servants

• Category A – Assistant Engineer

• Full-time position – based in Nantes

• Flexible working hours

• Flexible working patterns (option to work a 4.5-day week)

• Occasional travel

• RTT + additional leave

• Occasional remote working

• Remote working allowance

• Free parking

• 75% transport reimbursement

• Sustainable mobility allowance (if cycling or car-sharing)

• Compulsory health insurance & optional pension scheme

Remuneration: in accordance with the civil service pay scale

Start date: October 2026

HR contact: Eloïse LEHOUX

Manager contact: Patrick ROUSTANG

This advert refers to terms such as ‘candidate’, ‘engineer’, ‘manager’, etc. These titles are to be considered gender-neutral and apply equally to both men and women.

Centrale de Nantes is committed to equality and diversity. In line with our organisation’s CSR commitments, this vacancy is open to all.