The CEFE (Centre d'Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Evolutive; https://www.cefe.cnrs.fr/fr/cefe) is in need of a new director, who rotates about every 5 years in the French system. If you know someone relatively familiar with the French Research system and who may be interested by a position with responsibilities in Montpellier, France, please forward them this announcement. More details are found there: https://carrieres.cnrs.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Appel-a-candidature-CEFE_2025-.pdf While the job involves a fair component of administration, logistics and organization, management of human resources, it also involves scientific strategy and in the case of CEFE puts you in contact with the needs and projects of a very rich and diverse research community, among the most active in ecology and evolution at the international level. From my colleagues who have directed large research units in the recent past, I understand that it is a demanding job but highly interesting and at a scale where your decisions can really make a difference in the well-being and creativity of a community of research. The director also plays an important role in stimulating the sense of belonging, solidarity and community in a research center, which are organized quite differently in France than in other places. Do not hesitate to spread the word. The call closes January 10th 2026. Best wishes Ophelie Ronce Oph�lie Ronce (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)