Description

AI-for-Science Executive | Scientific Advisor | R&D Strategy & Evaluation Expert

Molecular astrophysicist, AI-for-Science leader, and international R&D expert with 17+ years spanning frontier scientific research, applied AI, deep-tech advisory, and evaluation of large-scale research and innovation portfolios.

Founder of CosmicMind Labs and architect of AstroMind™ - a neuro-symbolic agentic AI system for autonomous scientific discovery using JWST and ALMA data. Expert evaluator for the European Commission, NASA, NSERC (Canada), COST, and Innovate UK (80+ high-impact proposals evaluated).

What I offer:

▪ Scientific evaluation & due diligence - assessment of R&D projects, funding proposals, technical and scientific feasibility for companies, funds, and institutions. (€800-€1,000/day)

▪ AI-for-Science strategy - supporting laboratories, scientific startups, and institutions toward rigorous and responsible integration of AI into scientific workflows. (€900-€1,200/day)

▪ European funding advisory - guidance toward EIC Pathfinder, Horizon Europe, ESA BIC, and other funding mechanisms for deep-tech and science-enabled projects. (€700-€900/day)

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
Kabyle
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Arabic
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km)

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