Guide for Applicants - External competition for tenured research scientist - (chargé·e de recherche de classe normale)

While surveys continue to occupy a central role and with the increasing use of new data, the Institute is looking at the importance of two key strategies: firstly, adopting a critical approach to data and categories of analysis, and secondly, the significance of the historical approach. [...] This final selection committee publishes the name(s) of the successful applicant(s) based on: - The applicant’s written application - The minutes of the preliminary selection committee meeting - The preliminary selection committee’s report on the applicant. [...] After the competition has ended and for a month after the publication of the results, applicants may contact the chair of the preliminary selection committee to obtain information about the strengths and weaknesses of their application. [...] Show how the project relates to the existing literature and what its expected contributions are - Feasibility: present the research approach you propose to implement: the sources and data you intend to use, the methods of analysis envisaged, what collaborations you may consider, the investment needed, and a prospective 5- year timetable - Relevance to INED’s research objectives: describe how the p. [...] The purpose of the interview is to assess the quality, originality and contribution of your research, your ability to present and discuss your work, and the relevance and feasibility of your project.