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Tenured researchers

 

In 2012, CNRS recruits 330 permanent researchers in all fields of science. Campaign is now closed.

You will shortly be able to check the status of each of your applications online throughout the application process.

 

 

What will you do as a researcher?

You will carry out full-time research to advance scientific knowledge and contribute to the progress of society. This may involve applying your research solutions for the benefit of mankind, such as the transfer of technology to industry. In addition to participating in scholarly discourse with other specialists, you will also share information about science and technology with the general public. You may also participate in the teaching and supervising of PhD students, in administration and in project management.

 

Conditions for applying

 

Ph.D. (or equivalent substantial body of work)	no research work experience required (beyond Ph.D.)	CR2
	4 years of research experience	CR1
	8 years of research experience	DR2
	12 years of research experience	DR1

 

What are the stages of the recruitment process?

Early December

Job openings are posted on the CNRS Research scientist recruitment web site.

Mid January

Deadline for applications to be filed.

February through July

Selection process in three stages:

• applications are reviewed;
• candidates are interviewed (in Paris, at their own expense);
• candidates are ranked, after expert panel deliberations, based on their body of work and the interview.

October 1st

Selected candidates begin work at the lab specified in their acceptance letter.

 

How are jobs listed?

The job openings for any given year are listed according to National Committee sections, which represent various subfields of scientific knowledge.Under each section heading the job openings are organized according to rank and level: CR and DR, both grades 1 and 2.

 

How much will you earn?

For CR positions, the gross monthly pay ranges from 2,000 € for a newly recruited researcher to 3,700 €, with incremental yearly increases. For DR positions, the gross monthly pay ranges from 3,000 € for a newly recruited researcher to 6,000 €.

Yearly bonuses ranging from 600 to 1,300 € are added to this base pay, as well as family and other bonuses, where applicable.

 

More information

Being a CNRS researcher (November 2008 - pdf 96 Ko)