Open competitions for research scientists - on job profiles (CRCN)

Updated on 14 March 2025

Each year, INRAE organises open competitions to recruit research scientists on permanent positions. The recruitment campaign is generally aimed at researchers who have recently obtained their PhD. Candidates are recruited on the basis of their scientific competence which they will put to the service of INRAE's major research axes by responding to a research topic. Candidates must have published articles on the results of their PhD.

Would you like to take part in public research and participate in projects which are vital for society such as adapting to climate change, food security, human health and preserving natural resources? Then join our research teams by sending in your application to our open competitions for research scientists.

2025 campaign provisional timetable

Subject to the publication of the opening order

- Opening date for applications: January 28, 2025
- Deadline for applications: March 4, 2025
- Pre-selections (on scientific file): April, 2025
- Final selections (interview): from June 2 to 18, 2025
- Starting date for appointments: from September 1, 2025

Guide for applicants CRCN pdf - 3.93 MB

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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).

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