Competitive Recruitment 2018Application file / Junior researcher position

COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

FORRESEARCHERS

2018

Applicationfor the competitive selection ofjunior researcher position:

chargé de recherche de classe normale

Title: Mrs Mr

Last name: ……………………………………………………………………

First name: …………………………………………………………………

Selection reference number: ………………………………………………………………….

Commission (refer to competitive selection) …………………………………………… …

Where applicable, other competitive selection(s) applied for at the IRD: no. …………………………....

Files are available for download until March 26, 2018, at 4 pm (Paris Time).

Application files must be submitted before March 27, 2018.

By this deadline, applicants must have delivered or sent their application(s) in two identical copies:

-a first copyby post to the headquarter of the Institute (postmark being proof of the date of postage) or delivered at the Recruitment and career office before 4pm (Paris Time),

-a second copy, exact copy of the paper version, must be sent in PDF format to the following address:. The selection reference number must be specified in the subject of the email.

Institut de recherche pour le développement

Direction des ressources humaines / Service emploi et carrière

44 Boulevard de Dunkerque CS 90009

13572 Marseille cedex 02 - France

Application File Compilation

The submission date (set by decree) is final. Any application that is incomplete or received after the deadline will automatically be rejected. The complete file means the paper application plus its electronic version (exact copies).

If you are applying for more than one competitive selection, you must complete an application for eachone and return them both by post and by email.

The paper version of the application comprises documents no. 1 to 11 as follows.

For each document provided, you must check the corresponding box in the left-hand column reserved for the applicant.

ApplicantAdministration

1. Statement of application

2. Qualifications, diplomas, supporting documents and,where applicable :

-Equivalence request (where applicable), or

- Request for exemption from diploma (where applicable)

3. Viva report (thesis)

4.Statement that viva is pending (if the viva

has not taken place at the time that the application is submitted).

N.B. at the very latest, the viva must have taken place the day before the hearing.

5.Form summarising your current position and experience in research positions

6.Presentation of research activity (10 pages maximum) in two parts:

6.1.A maximum of 4 pages on previous research activities,

6.2.A maximum of 6 pages on research that the applicant intends to develop or initiate at the Institute (objectives, methodologies and potential application).

N.B. additional pages will not be taken into account.

7. Full scientific output: articles, books, papers, patents, etc.

8. Registration form (Fiche d’inscription)

9. Summary sheet

10. Majeur productions

11. Curriculum vitae

In addition to the paper application submitted by post, you must provide anelectronic copy by email.

The electronic version comprises5 distinct files, which must be in PDF format.These files will be sent to specifying the selection reference number in the subject of the emailin accordance with the following naming procedures:

first file, theregistration form (fill in the PDF, not to be scanned):

Last name_First name_Selection no._commission_FI.PDF

(Example: DUPONT_Jean_CRN6CSS1_FI.pdf)

second file, the summary sheet (fill in the PDF, not to be scanned):

Last name_First name_Selection no._commission_FR.PDF

(Example: DUPONT_Jean_CRN6CSS1_S1_FR.pdf)

third file, the majeur productions:

Last name_First name_Selection no._commission_FPM.PDF

(Example: DUPONT_Jean_CRN6CSS1_FPM.pdf)

fourth file, the curriculum vitae:

Last name_First name_Selection no._commission_CV.PDF

(Example: DUPONT_Jean_CRN6CSS1_CV.pdf)

five file, the application file and the full set of supporting documents:

Last name_First name_Selection no._commission_Dossier.PDF

(Example: DUPONT_Jean_ CRN6CSS1_Dossier.pdf)

Remember: an acknowledgment of receipt certifying the application has been registered will be sent by email within the month following the closing date.

Remember: there is no need to include letters of recommendation: they will be removed from applications before submission to the members of the selection board.

Applicant’s last name ………………………………………………………………………………….

Applicant’s first name(s) ………………………..……………………………………………………..

Selection No.:……………………………………………………………………………………………

Commission (refer to competitive selection):………………………………………………………..

Where applicable, other competitive selection(s) applied for at the IRD: no. …………………………....

1. Statement of application

I, the undersigned,

Applicant

Title: Mrs Mr

Last name:

Birth name:

First name(s):

I certify on my honour that the information provided in the various documents making up this file is accurate and declare that I have read the conditions for competitive selection.

Statement made in , on / /

Signature

Applicant’s last name …………………………………..

Applicant’s first name(s) ………………...…………….

Selection No.:…………………………………………………………….

Commission (refer to competitive selection): ………………………………..

2. Qualifications and diplomas

These are the diplomas or qualifications and works, copies of which must be provided, proving eligibility to compete for the grade of Chargé de recherche de classe normale.

Thesis

Title:

Discipline:

Year awarded:

Establishment:

Accreditation to supervise research:

Title:

Discipline:

Year awarded:

Establishment:

Other qualifications, diplomas and/or main training courses

Title:

Discipline:

Year awarded:

Establishment:

Title:

Discipline:

Year awarded:

Establishment:

Title:

Discipline:

Year awarded:

Establishment:

Awards and distinctions (give a full list, with dates and the corresponding fields. Explain the competitive nature of the awards and distinctions)

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Applicant’s last name …………………………………..

Applicant’s first name(s) …………………………….

Selection No.:…………………………………………………………

Commission (refer to competitive selection): ………………………………..

Equivalence request
or request for exemption from diploma

If the applicant does not meet the diploma requirements for admission to competitive selection, s/he may benefit from an equivalence, based on either scientific works or a diploma from a foreign university. The applicant will check the box below according to their situation.

Equivalence requests will be supported by any documents or statements in French enabling an assessment of the level of diplomas presented (admission requirements, length of studies, detailed programmes of training completed, etc.).

Applicants with foreign diplomas must provide a French translation produced by a sworn translator.

Equivalence requests are examined by the competent commission.

Request for equivalence of a foreign university diploma* (where applicable)

Title:

Year awarded:Place:

Thesis tutor:

Laboratory/institute:

Subject of the thesis:

Request for equivalence of scientific works (where applicable)

The candidate will specify at least 2 articles published in a journal with a reading committee.

* You must enclose a copy of the diploma and any other document that will help with review of the request.

Applicant’s last name …………………………………..

Applicant’s first name(s) …………………………….

Selection No.:…………………………………………………………

Commission (refer to competitive selection): ………………………………..

Request for equivalence based on years of experience in research positions (where applicable)

If an applicant has carried out research work in another public or private institution or body, whether French or foreign, s/he may be granted an equivalence by the Head of the Institute, after obtaining the opinion of the competent review body.

The years of experience in research must have been accomplished in a public scientific and technological establishment or in an institution of higher learning, whether French or foreign.

The applicant is therefore asked to carefully complete the form summarising “Current position and experience in a research position” (section 5) and enclose the corresponding work certificates, specifying all start and finish dates, and any other document that will be useful for the review by the competent assessment body.

Exemption from diploma (where applicable).

For fathers and mothers who are raising or have raised at least three children (provide
a photocopy of the family register or equivalent document).

For top-level athletes featured on the list published each year by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Applicant’s last name …………………………………..

Applicant’s first name(s) …………………………….

Selection No.:…………………………………………………………

Commission (refer to competitive selection): ………………………………..

3. Viva report (thesis)

If, at the time that the application is submitted, the viva has not taken place, the applicant will provide a duly signed certificate confirming that the viva is pending (see section 4) then provide a copy of attestation of completion to the Recruitment and career office (by email) no later than the day before the first competitive

Viva report

If you cannot provide a viva report,indicates the reason below

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Applicant’s last name …………………………………..

Applicant’s first name(s) …………………………….

Selection No.:…………………………………………………………

Commission (refer to competitive selection): ………………………………..

4. Statement on the viva report

This document is a preclusive record; under all circumstances, the viva must take place no later than the day before the first phase of the competitive selection.Where copies of diplomas are missing, except for special cases (equivalent or exemption), only candidates able to produce a viva report will be eligible for competitive selection.

PhD:

Speciality:

Subject of the thesis:

Composition of the examining board

Name / Position

The date for the viva of this thesis is set as / /

Statement made in, on / /

Signature of the Chancellor of the university

or of the thesis administrator of the university

Applicant’s last name …………………………………..

Applicant’s first name(s) …………………………….

Selection No.:…………………………………………………………

Commission (refer to competitive selection): ………………………………..

5. Current position and experience

in research positions

Here the applicant will list their professional experiences – post-doctoral years included – in France or abroad since their viva report, indicating the research topic using keywords and, where applicable, facilitation responsibilities on projects. For each professional position held, you must enclose supporting documents (work certificate specifying the start and end date) in order for the position to be taken into account.

Current situation (for job-seekers, previous research position)

  • Research topic:

Type of establishment:

Establishment name:

Duties performed (body and name):

From / / to / /

Experience in research positions

  • Research topic:

Type of establishment:

Establishment name:

Duties performed (body and name):

From / / to / /

  • Research topic:

Type of establishment:

Establishment name:

Duties performed (body and name):

From / / to / /

  • Research topic:

Type of establishment:

Establishment name:

Duties performed (body and name):

From / / to / /

Applicant’s last name …………………………………..

Applicant’s first name(s) …………………………….

Selection No.:…………………………………………………………

Commission (refer to competitive selection): ………………………………..

6. Presentation of the research activity

Maximum: ten pages.The presentation will comprise two parts:

  • previous research activities (maximum of 4 pages);
  • a presentation of the research project for development (maximum of 6 pages).

Your previous research activities and your project will be assessed on the basis of specific criteria. To enable access for the rapporteurs and members of the CSS to the information that will help them accurately assess your research activities, we invite you to consult the criteria indicated below before completing your application.The rapporteurs of your application will base their findings on these criteria.

These criteria are weighted according to the seniority of the candidate and the progress of his career

Quality of academic record:

●Reputation and academic excellence of laboratories used during university and post-doctoral training;

●Experience in research for development, and experience in working abroad;

●Motivation for collaborative work with and for Southern countries.

Research project:

●Originality, innovative aspect and relevance of the proposed topic, risk-taking, clarity of objectives, positioning in the national and international context, methodological suitability;

●Compatibility with IRD assignments;

●Feasibility of project (in terms of resources and other means, etc.);

●Collecting of original data;

●Accessibility to other disciplines and interdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary and cross-sectoral nature of the project;

●Consideration given to ethical rules and regulatory requirements: scientific integrity and rigour (statistical methodology, reproducibility, conflict of interest, etc.);

●Quality of partnerships;

●Consideration given to geopolitical and health risks;

●Potential impact on Southern countries identified and managed.

Publications**:

●The number, quality, and national and international visibility of any publications, bearing in mind, among other elements, the position of the candidate in the list of authors with respect to their post;

oOriginal publications in peer-reviewed journals;

oScientific journals; Other publications (non peer-reviewed journals, works, etc.);

oPublications carried out in conjunction with Southern countries.

Value creation**:

●Creation of economic value: Transfer of research results (in terms of technology, to Southern countries, in order to further development), invention declarations, patents, licenses, clinical trials, partnerships with the private sector, expert reviews, consulting, companies, development of tools (software, databases, atlases, etc.), technical platforms or services, etc.;

●Creation of societal value: Initiation or reinforcement of partnerships with Southern countries, knowledge transfer to civil society, training, information (outreach work), contribution to public policies, contribution to Sustainable Development Goals, expert review work, standardisation work, interaction with civil society, etc.

Capacity to fund research* – Coordination – Supervision*

●Organising congresses and conferences (national/international);

●Talks at conferences, whether as an invited speaker or following a selection process (national/international);

●Seminars, as an invited speaker;

●Supervision of student staff members, post-doctoral students, technicians, engineers, researchers, etc.;

●Teaching duties, responsibility* for Masters or modules in doctoral school, etc.;

●Participation in the life of the research unit as a community;

●Participation in research networks* (whether as a coordinator or participant);

●Coordination of research*;

●Funding obtained (national or international).

Partnership with and experience in Southern countries

●Relevance to Southern research centres;

●Awareness of how a partnership operates (experience in integrating oneself into a team, periodic exchanging of information during assignments);

●Implementation of training programs in conjunction with partners;

The following criteria are given special consideration for the hearing:

●Quality of the oral presentation, clarity of the supporting material;

●Command of the subject, motivation, relevance of answers to the board’s questions and level of ease in discussions;

●Scientific culture.

*Criteria more specific to CR1 applications. Indicate the level of involvement, where this is relevant (whether principal investigator, associate, etc.).

**Based on your area of competence, specify the visibility of your publications (co-publications with Southern countries, citations, journal impact factor, etc.) and, more generally, the impact of your output.

6.1.Previous research activities (maximum of 4 pages)

The applicant will take the scientific issues and place them alongside the knowledge stakes such as societal and environmental challenges, the methods used or developed, the difficulties encountered, the strategy implemented to overcome them, the responsibilities taken, the partnerships developed, the funding obtained, the outcomes and impacts, and so on (see criteria in section 6).

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6.2.Research project for development (6 pages maximum)

The applicant will present the scientific field and the objectives surrounding the issue and the scientific assumptions, the value regarding IRD’s missions and priorities, the methods put forward, and will detail the expected impacts. (see criteria in section 6).

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Applicant’s last name …………………………………..

Applicant’s first name(s) …………………………….

Selection No.:…………………………………………………………

Commission (refer to competitive selection): ………………………………..

7. Scientific production and animation

The candidate will detail here all his scientific production by indicating the DOI or the URL for the publications available on line. You have the opportunity to provide a summary of the publications and to comment on the criteria guiding your choice of publications.

ID number (researcher ID) for the Web of Science and/or ORCID[1]: …………………………..

7.1.Academic output (publications)

Here, the applicant will list only published or registered works.

7.1.1.Articles

Number of articles in scientific journals
Peer-reviewed and indexed / Peer-reviewed and non-indexed / Non peer-reviewed / Co-published with authors from Southern countries

The applicant's name must be underlined. For each category, entries must be numbered by year (for example: 2010-1, etc.).

The references must be provided as per standardconventions: Surname and first-name initials of the authors in the relevant order, full title of the article, title of the scientific journal, year of publication, volume, number, first and last page.

The applicant will distinguish between the following:

●Articles published in indexed scientific journals: Science Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index, Current Contents (see ISI Web of Science);

●Articles published in non-indexed peer-reviewed scientific journals;

●Articles published in non peer-reviewed scientific journals.

List of articles

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7.1.2.Books

Number of books
As author of the entire book / As author of a chapter / As editor / Works published in collaboration with partners from Southern countries

Book references should not include conference proceedings; they must include the book title, names of the authors, city and year of publication, print edition, and first and last pages.

The applicant will distinguish between the following: Books, book chapters and scientific editing of books.

List of books

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7.1.3.Congresses, conferences...

Number of congresses, conferences, etc.
Invited speakers / International or national papers / Papers published in proceedings / Unpublished papers / Posters

The applicant will distinguish between the following: Oral presentations, congresses, symposiums, national and international conferences, professional meetings.

List of conferences, congresses, etc.

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The applicant may elaborate on the preceding items by giving their academic impacts or particularities: Citation report, change over time, analysis according to IRD subject priorities, development issues, co-publication with authors from Southern countries, etc.

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7.2.Expertise, value creation and technology transfer

The applicant will specify their participation in scientific or review committees, expert panels, expert reviews, organisation of conferences, dissemination of scientific culture, etc.

7.2.1.Economic contribution

Invention declarations, patents, licenses, partnerships with the private sector, expert reviews, consultancies, companies, collaboration agreements, development of tools (software, databases or atlases), development of technical platforms or services, etc.

If expert reviews are referenced, the identity or registered corporate name of the sponsors will be specified.

Where applicable, indicate the level of involvement (i.e. principal researcher or associate).

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7.2.2.Societal contribution

Knowledge transfer to civil society, training, dissemination of information (outreach work), contribution to public policy, expert reviews, partnerships, contribution to standardisation work, etc.