Principal duties and responsibilities

The postholder will contribute to the development of the “SI Digital Framework” and participate in the implementation of new digital services that will be the basis of BIPM becoming the “digital anchor of trust” for the metrology community.

The principal duties and responsibilities of the postholder will be to:

• plan the implementation of digital transformation tasks including the establishment of ontologies, the development of formatted data structures and the introduction of machine-readable digital access to BIPM data incl. the development of appropriate web interfaces,
• contribute to the work of selected Task and Working Groups established by the CIPM, and coordinate their activities to align with the priorities agreed for the BIPM work programme,
• develop strategies and policies for future databases needed at BIPM to underpin new digital services and communication channels, and to
• support the BIPM Director in developing and implementing policies for the application of the principles of FAIR data at the BIPM.

The work will involve working with BIPM scientists and the BIPM IT service. The postholder will supervise the work of secondees from national metrology institutes as well as monitor the work of external software contractors when required.

Required qualifications

Education

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in information technology, engineering, physical science or another field related to the position.

Work experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably at a metrology institute
• Experience in managing IT projects
• Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas is desirable: open-software development, coding in Python (or another language), database development (e.g. in SQL or Turtle), developing web-interfaces (e.g. in Java), developing ontologies.

Skills and competencies

• A fluent level of spoken and written English and a working knowledge of French (following lessons if necessary).
• The ability to work in a multicultural environment and to maintain good working relations inside and outside the organization.
• Self-motivation, autonomous work style and a willingness to occasional international travel.

Terms of Employment & Benefits

• Initial probationary period of 6 months, renewable once.
• Competitive gross annual salary starting from 67 113 euros, plus allowances subject to eligibility, including compensation for an expatriate status.
• Salaries and allowances exempt from income tax in France (French nationals and permanent residents in France subject to “taux effectif” of the French tax system).
• 30 days paid holiday per year.
• Contributory pension scheme and comprehensive private health insurance which can be extended to dependants.

More information on the Benefits & General Conditions of Employment at the BIPM

Applications

The BIPM encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender.

A full curriculum vitae (CV) and a covering letter (in English) should be sent by 2 March 2025 (23h59 Paris time).

Applications should include the names of two referees who can comment on the applicant's suitability for the post (who will only be contacted with the prior permission of the candidate). Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. They may be invited to take part in a distance written test and/or in a remote interview as part of the selection process. Thereafter, successful candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview. The selection process may be modified.

The BIPM retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a different grade, to make an appointment with a modified job description, or to offer a contract term for a shorter duration than the one indicated in this vacancy announcement.