Mission description:

- Development and implementation of the IPK's scientific strategy in collaboration with the governance bodies, in particular the Board of Directors, the Scientific Advisory Board and the CEO.

- Management of the scientific strategy of IPK (110 people). In agreement with the CEO, and according to the skills of the CSO candidate, supervises different biology research teams (Zoonotic Virus, Viral Immunology, Antibacterial Resistance, Advanced BioMedical Research) and 5 translational research platforms (Screening Platform, AI Drug Discovery, Animal Research & Operation, Applied Molecular Biochemistry and Chemical Structure Biology of Pathogen).

- Creation of New Teams: A group of researchers is currently being recruited to lead a future mid-sized team focused on mRNA vaccines and emerging infectious diseases, with anticipated support from the upcoming CSO. Additionally, leveraging the Pasteur international unit, the CSO may assist in creating an artificial intelligence (AI) team to advance IPK's capabilities in image-based high-content screening and virtual drug screening.

- Promote the principles of scientific integrity and humanist and universal values, at the heart of Pasteurian identity, among IPK researchers.

- Support the development of a regional hub for international training and structure the IPK's participation in international training programs, within and outside the Pasteur network (e.g. Paris Cité program or Pasteur International Courses).

- Ensure that the IPK is the focal point for Franco-Korean cooperation in health and research, in coordination with the embassy, ​​the IP Paris, but also French partners (INSERM, CNRS, IRD, Ministry of Higher Education and Research, French Tech, Club Santé, etc.) and Korean partners (Ministry of Science in general and the future Korean Institute of Basic Virology (KBVI) in particular). Beyond that, the creation of the Institut Pasteur Japan and the presence of an office of the Pasteur Network for the Asia region within the IPK will allow the development of new possibilities for collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region.

- In coordination with the second ETI, be the embassy's relay for cooperation in the health sector (contribution to events organized by the scientific and academic sector, monitoring and notes). Participation of the IPK in the co-piloting of the Korean Health Club. Reception and advice to French researchers passing through. Promotion of the destination France among Korean researchers.

Main tasks and expected results:      

- Participate in the scientific and administrative life of the IPK, by writing reports and participating in various internal committees (ethics committee, biosafety committee, recruitment committee, patent committee, etc.).

- Develop intramural collaborations and funding.

- Promote or coordinate applications for international projects, whether or not developed by the Pasteur Network, with different IPK teams on concrete projects, in line with a “One Health” or “Climate and Health” approach for example, to ultimately increase the recognition and visibility of the IPK.

- Help set up international education programs (e.g. Pasteur International Courses, actions with Paris Cité, etc.).