Director for the Robert-Debré child brain institute

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Key Words Neurodevelopment, research, children

Details of the offer

Place of work: The Robert-Debré child brain institute 

Missions: 

The Robert-Debré child brain institute (Institut Robert-Debré du Cerveau de l’Enfant – ICE) is a public research institute, founded in 2024 whose current director is mandated until mid-2026. Located in Paris, France on the campus of the Robert-Debré hospital, the ICE institute is dedicated to developing new understanding and innovative approaches to the care and education of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. 

The ICE Institute focuses on four key areas: research, innovative child care and education, technology transfer, and professional training. Its mission is to address cognitive vulnerabilities in children and help improve the lives of those affected by neurodevelopmental disorders, learning difficulties, and other cognitive challenges, as well as their families. It brings together clinical teams—including neurology, psychiatry, and neonatology—from the Robert-Debré Hospital (AP-HP) and multidisciplinary research at multiple scales from basic to clinical research and human sciences. With 400 researchers in 20 laboratories, ICE covers fields ranging from genetics and preclinical studies to integrated cognitive and educational research, working in collaboration with public and industrial partners, patient associations, and other key stakeholders.

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• General management of the Institute
• Scientific direction of the Institute
• Recruitment of new teams
• Development of neuroscience research
• Development of translational research
• Innovation and technology transfer policy
• Partnership with professionals of the auditory health field (hospitals and other structures)

Qualifications:

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• Proven track record of outstanding research and world class reputation as a researcher in a relevant field
• Extensive international experience
• Extensive leadership, team building and management skills as head of an academic research department or similar position
• Successful recruitment of junior and senior faculty
• Experience in translational and participative research
• Experience in transfer of technology
• Excellent track record in research funding through national and international research grants
• Ability to define and execute a strategic vision for the institute
• Ability to manage complex organization
• Ability to create and interact with strategic partnerships
• A reputation for the highest standards of integrity and ethical leadership
• Appetite for teaching and training

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Type of job

Type of contract CDI

Application deadline

Employment start date 07/05/2025

Contact

Expressions of interest must include a CV, with a list of publications, and a two-page statement outlining the candidate’s motivation for becoming the next Director of the Robert-Debré Child Brain Institute. The statement should also detail the candidate’s scientific vision, leadership experience, and the specific skills, they will bring to the role. Additionally, up to three letters of professional reference will be required.

Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2025, to: searchcommittee.ice.institute.rdb@aphp.fr

All information provided by applicants will remain strictly confidential and will be reviewed only by authorized officials. For more information or questions about the position, please contact: delphine.carouge@aphp.fr