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Open competitions for research directors (DR2)
Updated on 19 August 2025
These open competitions are intended for experienced researchers. Research directors are recognized experts, committed to joint scientific leadership, able to design, lead, coordinate, and promote research, in particular at European and international level.
Candidates who do not belong to the French tenured civil service category of 'Chargé de recherche' (Research Scientist) must have a PhD (or equivalent) and 8 years' experience in research after PhD, or can justify scientific work judged to be equivalent to these conditions.
Each candidate will present a well thought-out, coherent project that falls within INRAE's research themes. The candidate will detail the objectives and the purpose, the human and material resources likely to be used, as well as any indications regarding the feasibility of this project. They must underline its collective dimension and its forward-looking nature.
Campaign calendar
- Opening date for applications: June 17, 2025
- Deadline for applications: August 19, 2025
- Pre-selections: October 2025
- Final selections: November 2025
- Starting date for appointments: from January 2026
Applications closed on August 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Paris time). The selection process is underway. Applicants who have applied will be notified of the outcome of their application. As the campaign progresses, you will be able to view the test dates, jury compositions, and results on this page.
Shortlisted candidates (based on applications) will be interviewed by the selection board (final selection). Physical presence of candidates is absolutely required during the final selection. Competitions results of 1st round shortlisting and 2nd round final selection will be notified by email from no-reply (consult regularly your emails and spams).
The list of candidates shortlisted and successful will be posted en INRAE Job's French web site. You will find also the dates of two rounds and selection board composition (only in French).