Join the teams behind the Paris Biofoundry!

At the Paris Biofoundry, we are pioneering the future of synthetic biology through cutting-edge research, innovation, and collaboration.

Our mission is to tackle global challenges in health, sustainability, and industry by engineering advanced biological systems.

If you’re passionate about biotechnology and eager to make an impact, explore our current job opportunities and become a part of our dynamic, interdisciplinary team.

To help us process your application efficiently, please follow these guidelines:

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Finance and administration officer

Fixed-term contract (2 years, renewable)

Education: Master’s degree in european affairs, finance, public administration, management / business administration or economics

Desired Experience: all profiles welcome

Salary: According to experience

Start Date: From April 1, 2026 (negotiable)

Missions:

The Finance & Administration Officer will be responsible for supporting the financial, administrative, and operational management of the Paris Biofoundry, a large-scale research infrastructure dedicated to automated bioengineering and synthetic biology. The position will play a key role in ensuring the efficient management of institutional and European funding, including EU FEDER projects, and in supporting the strategic and operational development of the biofoundry.

The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the management team, scientific coordinators, and institutional partners to ensure compliance with financial regulations, funding requirements, and reporting obligations.

Job Requirements :

  • Manage the financial and administrative aspects of national and European-funded projects, including EU FEDER programs, in compliance with applicable regulations and funding guidelines.
  • Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure proper allocation of financial resources.
  • Prepare financial reports, budget forecasts, and supporting documentation for funding agencies and institutional partners.
  • Coordinate with internal administrative services (finance, HR, procurement) and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Support the preparation and submission of funding applications, amendments, and contractual documents.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional, regional, national, and European administrative and financial procedures.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of internal financial and administrative processes.
  • Support audits, controls, and evaluations related to funded projects.
  • Participate in activity reporting and contribute to strategic planning documents for the Paris Biofoundry.
  • Languages: Fluent in French and English.

Contact:

Please send your application (CV + cover letter + references) to:

sciences-biofonderie-direction@sorbonne-universite.fr

Location : Campus Pierre et Marie Curie, Building B – 2nd floor, 4 place Jussieu, 75005 Paris


Spontaneous Applications


The Paris Biofoundry is always eager to meet talented and passionate individuals interested in advancing the field of synthetic biology. If you don’t see a specific role that matches your expertise, we welcome spontaneous applications for permanent positions and internships. Our collaborative ecosystem spans DNA assembly, cell-free systems, mammalian cell engineering, and large-scale bioproduction, providing diverse opportunities for those enthusiastic about innovative research and biotechnological development.

Please note that we do not offer work-study (alternance) positions, and we are unfortunately unable to respond to applications of this type.

If you would like to submit a spontaneous application for a permanent position or an internship, please send us your CV and a cover letter detailing your area of interest through the email address indicated on our “Contact Us” page. We do our best to review and respond to every application, but given the volume we receive, this can take time. If you have not heard back from us within one month, please consider your application unsuccessful.