We are looking for a Junior IT Consultant to join our Digital Innovation team in France.
You will support innovative organisations in analysing IT and digital R&D projects and in producing high-quality scientific and technical documentation, primarily for French R&D tax incentive schemes (CIR / CII) and other public funding mechanisms.
This role is designed for early-career profiles with a strong technical or scientific background and a strong interest in scientific writing and innovation consulting
Support innovative companies in structuring, documenting, and justifying their digital R&D projects through rigorous scientific writing, contributing directly to CIR/CII files and public funding applications.
Analyse digital and IT R&D projects (AI, software, data, cloud, cybersecurity, systems).
Draft clear, structured, and robust scientific and technical descriptions for CIR/CII files.
Translate complex R&D activities into compliant documentation aligned with CIR/CII expectations.
Contribute to the preparation of public funding applications and supporting evidence.
Work closely with clients’ technical teams to understand R&D challenges and methodologies.
Support project follow-up, documentation updates, and reporting activities.
Participate in internal knowledge sharing and methodology development.
Monitor technological and innovation trends relevant to CIR/CII eligibility.
Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Data, AI, Cybersecurity, or related fields
Strong analytical and structured thinking skills.
Solid understanding of digital or IT R&D projects.
Very strong scientific and technical writing skills in French (essential).
Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Ability to understand complex technical topics and explain them clearly and rigorously.
Detail-oriented, methodical, and reliable.
Strong interest in innovation consulting and R&D funding mechanisms (CIR/CII).
Work on high-impact digital R&D projects across multiple industries.
Develop strong expertise in scientific writing for CIR/CII and innovation funding
Structured onboarding and close support from experienced consultants.
Collaborative, European working environment.
Clear career development paths within PNO Innovation.
Annual gross salary: €37,000 – €40,000
Benefits: performance bonus (up to one month), meal vouchers (€12), 100% employer-paid health insurance, 50% public transport reimbursement.
Hybrid working model after the probation period.
With more than 30 years of experience in innovation and public funding, PNO Innovation has developed a structured approach to support organisations in addressing the challenges of the innovation cycle. Through this approach, we can accelerate your innovation process and increase the chance of success through a range of services: innovation management; project development & partner search; project financing; intelligence; communication; and application.
We provide our services throughout Europe to a wide range of clients: from SMEs to multinational companies, non-profit organisations, technological platforms, multi-stakeholder partnerships, universities and governments. To help each type of organization reach its goals we have in-house specialists in a wide variety of fields, such as public and private finance; innovation; life sciences & health, logistics & transport, energy, chemistry and many more; tax, legal and administrative specialists.
It is our aim to offer you the best funding and innovation consultancy in Europe.
