Research Scientists

INRAE (France); France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading public research institute in France is seeking research scientists to tackle critical societal issues such as climate change and food security. Candidates must have recently completed their PhD and published research articles. This role involves conducting individual research projects while collaborating in scientific networks to drive innovation and sustainable solutions. The recruitment campaign runs from January 27 to March 5, 2026, with a selection process including pre-selection and interviews for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD graduates in various scientific fields.
• Experience in publishing research articles.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsabilités

• Conduct individual research aligned with collaborative efforts.
• Engage in scientific networks and contribute to impactful solutions.
• Address major environmental, economic, and societal challenges.

Connaissances

Scientific research

Published academic articles

Collaboration in scientific networks

Problem-solving for societal issues

Formation

PhD in a relevant scientific discipline

Description du poste

Get to know us

The French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (INRAE) is a leading public research organization. With a community of 12,000 people, including more than 200 research units and 42 experimental units across France, INRAE is the top research institution in Europe for animal and plant sciences. Our mission-driven research focuses on producing high-quality and healthy food, fostering competitive and sustainable agriculture, and preserving and enhancing the environment.

Our vacancies

INRAE is recruiting 49 research scientists through open competitions, from January 27 to March 5, 2026.

These permanent positions cover a wide range of scientific disciplines, including: Agronomy - Forestry and animal husbandry - Biochemistry - Biology - Ecology - Economics - Genetics - Genomics - Geography - Computer science and artificial intelligence - Mathematics - Mechanics - Microbiology - Neuroscience and behavioural sciences - Nutrition - Physiology - Physical chemistry - Materials science - Management sciences - Earth sciences - Soil science - Sciences for human, animal and plant health…

Who can apply?

This recruitment campaign primarily targets junior researchers who have recently completed their PhD. Candidates must have published articles based on their doctoral research.

Your mission

As an INRAE research scientist, you will contribute to addressing major environmental, economic, and societal challenges. You will actively engage in scientific networks, striving for excellence and generating practical, impactful solutions for real-world applications. Your individual research projects will align with collaborative efforts, advancing knowledge and innovation to achieve sustainable production, environmental conservation, and improved human nutrition.

Join us

Are you eager to contribute to public research and tackle critical societal issues such as climate change adaptation, food security, human health, and natural resource preservation? Join our teams by applying to our open competitions for research scientists.

The selection process includes:

1. Pre-selection (April 13-30, 2026): Based on your scientific file (no physical presence required).

2. Final selection (June 1-14, 2026): Interviews will be conducted.

Successful candidates will begin their positions on September 1, 2026.