International Science Council (ISC) Junior Science Officer Job – Apply Online By March 9!

The International Science Council announces a vacancy for a Junior Science Officer for individuals who wish to use and make the world a better place to live. If you are someone who enjoys working with science and uses it to solve pressing issues, you can find the full details here, from eligibility to application process.  

International Science Council (ISC) Junior Science Officer

ISC is a non-profit organization that seeks to become the voice of science, promote science and innovations, assist the scientific community, promote the responsible and free practice of science, and take the initiative to solve the global challenges through science. The organization brings together 250 scientific organizations around the globe. 

The organization now seeks passionate and motivated individuals who can work as Junior Science Officers in Paris, France. The organization is accepting the application now, and the application window will remain open till 09 March 2026 17:00 UTC. 

This is a great opportunity for individuals to work with global ISC members, staff, and join UN initiatives. The organization has not revealed the salary for this post, but you will get many other benefits as an ISC employee. 

ISC Junior Science Officer: Eligibility Conditions

The ISC seeks the following qualifications and skills in the candidates for the Junior Science Officer post:

• You must have a post-graduate degree in social or natural science, or humanities in any of the fields: environment, sustainable development, international relations, security, public policy, political science, and development. 
• You should at least have 2 years of working experience; you will be preferred if it is an international level of work.
• You can translate the technical details into detailed insight that even a non-expert can understand. 
• You can handle multiple-stakeholder projects and can adapt to the changes while working on a tight schedule. 
• You must be proficient in writing and speaking English, and have the analytics and programming skills.  
• If you are not a resident, you must have a French work permit or be an EU Member State national, because ISC cannot offer visa sponsorship. 
• Other than that, you must be able to engage, network, and have project management skills, and you can nurture trust and positive relationships with all colleagues and members. 

Preferences:

• If you have experience in administration, design, and reporting of science projects, you will get the preference, or
• You have multilateral system knowledge or global policies, and an interest in science policies, diplomacy at national, global, or regional levels. 
• You have experience in working with scientific or technical committees, and have knowledge of French and other languages. 

ISC Junior Science Officer: Key Responsibilities

As the Junior Science Officer at ISC and a part of the Global Science Policy Unit, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• You will be responsible for assisting organizations in scientific meetings, events, and conferences.
• You will support the organization’s projects and programmes from their planning to implementation, reporting, and reviewing them. 
• You will coordinate with the international scientific unions, research councils, associations, national science academics, regional and international societies, and foundations. 
• You will collaborate with other ISC member organizations, partners, and UN organizations for the organization’s work and initiatives. 
• You will represent the ISC at the conferences and big events, and provide topic and methodological expertise for the science programmes. 
• You will collaborate internally and communicate with the team on budget compliance, policies, and other matters for better results. 

ISC Junior Science Officer: Benefits

The ISC has not disclosed the salary of the Junior Science Officer; however, you can learn about the benefits and offers that come with this role:

• 49 days annual leave (Where 25 days are statutory paid leave, 24 days leave under RTT (Reduction du Temps de Travail), where you will get a 39-hour workweek off as per French labor law as compensation)
• Get the meal voucher
• 50% off on travel for work 

ISC Junior Science Officer: Application Process

ISC has opened the job applications for the Junior Science Officer. If you are interested, you can follow the steps below to successfully apply for the position:

• Go to the ISC official website and go to the News section.
• You will find the Junior Science Officer news, click on the link, and you will land on the job description page. 
• Scroll down, and you will find the application form for the post. Enter your name, email address, phone number, higher education degree, and answer all other questions. 
• Submit the application form on the ISC official website with valid information, and remember to check all your information once before you click the submit button. 

The ISC introduces an excellent opportunity for science enthusiasts who are passionate about science and its application in solving the world’s issues. If this job role excites you, you should not miss this opportunity to work with international members, and apply before 09 March 2026. 

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FAQs

Q. What is the ISC’s mission?

ISC’s mission is to advance science and support the role of science in decision-making and addressing the global challenges. 

Q. What if you have any queries or need more information?

You can contact the ISC recruitment team via email at [email protected], and they will respond with proper answers to ease your worry. 

Q. What is the qualification required for the ISC Junior Science Officer?

You must have a PG degree in social or natural science, humanities, or other fields, and have at least 2 years of experience. You must meet the other important skills related to this job role, such as translating technical information into simple language.

Q. Will you need to travel in this job role?

Yes, if you get appointed, you may need to travel worldwide related to the ISC work and initiatives taken worldwide for the smooth operations and to represent the organization.