Research Scientists

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.