Launch of the 2025 external researcher competition campaign
The registration phase is now open. This year, 270 positions are open. You have until 10 January 2025 to apply for the researcher competitions, #JoinCNRS!
As a major player in fundamental research on a global scale, every year the CNRS recruits a large number of permanent researchers through competitive examinations, based on criteria of excellence. The 270 open positions cover a wide range of scientific fields: the humanities and social sciences, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, nuclear and high-energy physics, engineering and systems sciences, information sciences, the sciences of the universe, ecology and environmental sciences.
Discover the interviews with our ambassadors:
Sonia BEN MOKHTAR. Research Director at LIRIS. Programme Director of PEPR Cybersecurity
Sonia Ben Mokhtar, directrice de recherche en informatique
Sonia Ben Mokhtar, directrice de recherche CNRS en informatique au Laboratoire d'informatique en image et systèmes d'information (LIRIS) et directrice de programme du PEPR Cybersécurité pour le CNRS, partage son expertise et ses conseils.
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François FORGET. Astrophysics Research Directo. Dynamic Meteorology Laboratory. Specialist in solar system exploration
François Forget, chercheur en astrophysique
François Forget, chercheur CNRS en astrophysique, spécialiste de l’exploration du système solaire au Laboratoire de météorologie dynamique, présente ses projets et son expérience du CNRS.
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The applicants' guide is now available and explains how to apply, how the competitions work and how successful candidates are recruited.
Registration is online and involves three compulsory stages:
- Open your candidate account
- Enter your personal application details
- Confirmation of registration