Junior research scientist in economics on environmental and nutritional policies

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INRAE, the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment, is a public research organization bringing together 12,000 employees across 272 units in 18 centers across France. As the world’s leading institute specializing in agriculture, food, and the environment, INRAE plays a key role in supporting the necessary transitions to address global challenges.

Faced with population growth, food security challenges, climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss, INRAE is committed to developing scientific solutions and supporting the evolution of agricultural, food, and environmental practices.

INRAE is recruiting researchers by open competition and offering permanent position.

Work environment, missions and activities

The Paris-Saclay Applied Economics (PSAE) is a joint research unit of INRAE and AgroParisTech, internationally recognized for its research and expertise in economics applied to agriculture, the environment, and food.
Your research program will focus on environmental and/or nutritional policies and the alignment of their fiscal components (taxes, subsidies) with other elements, such as labels and awareness campaigns. It will involve integrating both individual behavioral elements (biases, inattention, etc.) and collective ones (social norms, conformism). This research will be at the intersection of environmental economics, health economics, and behavioral economics. It will build on the existing research within the unit on the determinants of consumer choices, particularly through experimental economics methods..
You will benefit from a wide network of collaborators within our unit, both in France and abroad. You will also have privileged access to shared computing tools (servers, software, access to secured data center) and databases (KANTAR World Panel+, surveys,...), as well as financial resources in accordance with the unit's operational rules (individual budget, involvement in French and European collaborative projects) to carry out your research.

Training and skills

Candidates must hold a PhD in economics or an equivalent degree.
A strong background in economics with a specialization in environmental economics and/or public economics is expected.
The required skills are:
i) a solid understanding of public economics theory (externalities, taxation, regulation)
and/or
ii) a good knowledge of behavioral economics and information processing biases.
Proficiency in English is essential, and long-term international experience is preferred; those who have not yet had such experience will be required to complete a stay abroad at the end of their probationary year.

INRAE's life quality

By joining our teams, you benefit from:

- 30 days of annual leave + 15 days "Reduction of Working Time" (for a full time);
- parenting support: CESU childcare, leisure services;
- skills development systems: training, career advise;
- social support: advice and listening, social assistance and loans;
- holiday and leisure services: holiday vouchers, accommodation at preferential rates;
- sports and cultural activities;
- collective catering.

For international scientists: please visit your guide to facilitate your arrival and stay at INRAE. 

How to apply

1. I download the applicant guide Application guidelines CRCN 2025 pdf - 3.93 MB
2. I write down the profile number CR-2025-ECOSOCIO-3
3. I apply GO