Join CCL as a Research Project Coordinator at TSE
About TSE
The Toulouse School of Economics and Quantitative Social Sciences – TSE (TSE School) has been a ‘grand établissement’ (Art. L.717-1 of the Education Code) since1January 2023. This new status enshrines an original model that makes use of the management flexibility permitted by recent regulatory changes to support international competition in the recruitment of talent: academic staff and students. TSE is thus an autonomous institution, a constituent part of the University of Toulouse Capitole, which has become an experimental public institution (EPE).
The TSE School is an integral part of the Toulouse Capitole University campus. Located in the heart of the city of Toulouse, it is home to around 2,500 students and over 150 lecturer-researchers in the fields of economics, mathematics and quantitative social sciences.
Overview of the department and the position
The Center for Collective Learning (CCL), led by César Hidalgo, a professor at the TSE School, conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of economics, computer science, and the social and behavioural sciences. We are interested in how knowledge grows, fades and shifts, from cities to nations.
The centre is renowned for its public-facing research platforms, including the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), and is currently running several major programmes, including the ERC Synergy ADDI (Advancing Digital Democratic Innovations) project.
We are not looking for a generalist administrative manager. We are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about science, who wants to be part of an ambitious and dynamic research centre, and who will help to make it run smoothly.
About the job
Category A post, at the Research Engineer (Ingénieur d’études - IGE) level
The contract is a fixed-term, public-sector, full-time position with an initial duration of 18 months, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and available funding.
Gross monthly salary: minimum €2,200 gross (depending on experience/skills)
Start date: September 2026
You will work directly with the CCL Director and become the operational linchpin of the Toulouse team.
Operations and team support
Purchasing, travel, expense claims and the day-to-day running of the centre.
Organising seminars, workshops, summer schools, conferences and visits by guest researchers.
Welcoming and integrating new postdocs, PhD students, research engineers and visitors, to help them settle in and then depart under the best possible conditions.
Liaise with the administrative departments of the TSE School and the Jean-Jacques Laffont-TSE Foundation (in particular: research, finance, HR and IT).
Management and reporting of research contracts
Coordination of financial and scientific reporting for the centre’s portfolio of research contracts (ERC Synergy, ANR / DUT, European programmes).
Monitoring budgets and anticipating spending decisions.
Ensuring compliance with institutional and funding body rules, proactively and discreetly.
Fundraising and proposal coordination
Supporting the director in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities (ERC, Horizon Europe, ANR, foundations, corporate sponsorship, etc.).
End-to-end coordination of proposals: timelines, partners, budget preparation, document compilation, submission.
Drafting of non-scientific sections (management, impact, dissemination, ethics) and overall coordination.
Research coordination
Supporting the coordination of the centre’s research activities, particularly communication, dissemination and ethics, alongside the researchers.
Required Skills and Desired Profile
The ideal candidate is:
Organised: able to manage several projects simultaneously without losing sight of the bigger picture. Comfortable with details and deadlines.
Proactive: they do not wait to be told what to do. They identify what needs to be done and get it done.
Service-oriented: they derive real satisfaction from facilitating the work of others: researchers, visitors, partners.
A team player: they work well with a diverse range of people, at all levels of seniority.
Aligned with our mission: she is interested in science. She wants to be part of an intellectually ambitious project.
Bilingual in French and English, with native or near-native proficiency in both languages. Excellent written and spoken English is essential, as this is an international team, predominantly made up of foreign researchers.
We are open to a variety of profiles. What matters is genuine experience in coordination, administration or operational management, and the qualities listed above. A specific degree is not required; what interests us is what you have already achieved.
We are particularly looking for early-career professionals who have already proven themselves and are seeking a role where they can grow alongside the centre.
Key benefits and favourable working conditions
Partial reimbursement (75%) of travel costs + sustainable transport allowance, subject to conditions
Subsidised canteen meals (CROUS restaurant)
Work within committed and supportive teams
Personalised induction programme
A variety of sporting activities
Social events
41 days’ holiday and 15 days’ time off in lieu for a full academic year
Option to work full-time over 4.5 days
Remote working available
City centre working environment
Free staff car park
Public transport nearby
Apply
Your application (a concise CV and a cover letter of no more than one page, explaining what you have done so far, why you are interested in this role, and what appeals to you about the CCL’s work, plus the contact details of two referees) should be emailed by 9 July 2026 at the latest, stating the job title in the subject line, to rh.ecole@tse-fr.eu with cesar.hidalgo@tse-fr.eu copied in.
Enquiries: Cesar HIDALGO: cesar.hidalgo@tse-fr.eu