Join Us and Help Us Keep the World in the Right Direction!

At INRAE, we take pride in our ability to address issues that matter to the world. Our shared passion? Contributing to the progress of society by understanding and preserving the ecosystems around us.

Updated on 13 August 2025

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Science dedicated to life, humans, and the Earth 

Whether you work in our laboratories or our offices, by joining our institute you will be part of our scientific journey!

INRAE (French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment) helps address global challenges related to climate change, food security, and the preservation of natural resources. Through its research, INRAE provides solutions for high-performing and sustainable agriculture, quality food, and the sustainable management of ecosystems.

 

The INRAE employer brand reflects society’s aspirations and civic engagement.

INRAE is proud to address global challenges and work in the right direction. INRAE is more than the sum of its functional and organisational parts: staff work in an environment of mutual assistance, solidarity and benevolence, driven by a deep conviction of the need to act for the common good

INRAE encourages the sharing of ideas and comparison, complementarity, critical thinking and conversation in research. We are driven by a commitment to community. The excellence of our research is fuelled by the diversity of our staff, our backgrounds, our open-mindedness and curiosity. This diversity enriches our creativity.

 

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HR Excellence in Research

As one of the leading agricultural research organisations in Europe, INRAE counts the construction of the European Research Area and improving its attractiveness to young researchers among its top priorities. INRAE was the first French research organisation to receive the “HR Excellence in Research” label awarded by the European Commission.

02 January 2020

Equality and diversity policy

In terms of gender equality and the fight against discrimination, INRAE is committed to the double Equality-Diversity accreditation under what is known as the Label Alliance. This is important to us at both the individual and collective levels, as this approach pursues our objectives of sharing values of welcome, integration, attractiveness and efficiency within our working community.

12 April 2024

Crossroads page

Research topics

Our research topics lie at the crossroads between agriculture, food, and the environment. We tackle questions that are central to our daily lives and that are at the heart of the global challenges that affect us all. These include enhancing food security, limiting the effects of climate change, preserving biodiversity and other resources, and ensuring a good quality of life.…