Study Engineer in Cognitive Science (M/F) (Ingénieur d'études — IE)
New
- IT in FTC
- 12 mounth
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut de l'Audition
Contract Type
IT in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
75012 PARIS 12
Contract Duration
12 mounth
Date of Hire
01/09/2026
Remuneration
Between €2,571.89 and €3,817.32 gross monthly salary, depending on experience.
Apply Application Deadline : 22 June 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
Collect behavioural and language data from typically developing children and from children with developmental language disorders (developmental dyslexia, DLD), as part of an ERC-funded research project conducted in collaboration with the University of Cambridge.
Activity
Recruit participants through preschools and primary schools, and via the network of partner speech and language therapists.
Plan and conduct testing sessions (two ~20-minute sessions per child: multisyllabic word repetition task, syllabic stress perception task, standardised battery of language and cognitive assessments).
Obtain informed consent from parents or legal guardians.
Enter, anonymise, and verify behavioural data in the project database.
Transfer anonymised audio files to the Cambridge team in accordance with the established security protocol.
Attend follow-up meetings with the French PI and the Cambridge team.
Your Profil
Skills
Master's degree (M2) in psychology, language sciences, cognitive science, or speech and language therapy.
Experience administering standardised assessments.
Working knowledge of data entry and management tools (spreadsheets, databases), with awareness of anonymisation and GDPR requirements.
Attention to detail, ability to work independently, strong organisational skills, and comfort interacting with children, families, and institutional partners.
Professional working proficiency in written and spoken English (regular coordination with the Cambridge team).
Your Work Environment
Study Engineer position based at the Institut de l'Audition, under the supervision of S. Bouton. The role is shared between laboratory activities (preparation, data entry, coordination) and fieldwork (schools, speech and language therapy practices), with close collaboration with the University of Cambridge team as part of an ERC-funded project on language acquisition and developmental disorders.
Constraints and risks
Frequent travel within Île-de-France (schools, speech and language therapy practices).
Data collection pace is set by school calendars, holidays, and family availability.
Personal data from minors will be processed: GDPR training and strict anonymisation procedures are mandatory.
Strong methodological rigour required for standardised testing and consent tracking.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Between €2,571.89 and €3,817.32 gross monthly salary, depending on experience.
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR8252-SOPBOU-004 |
|---|---|
| Line of business | Human and Social Sciences |
| Job Type | Data Production, Processing, Analysis and Surveys Studies Engineer |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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