Researchers, "normal" class (CRCN)

This year, Inria is launching a national competition to recruit six research fellows.

Assignments: Inria center at the University of Bordeaux, Inria center at the University of Grenoble Alpes, Inria center at the University of Lille, Inria center in Lyon, Inria center at the University of Lorraine and Inria branch at the University of Strasbourg, Inria center in Paris, Inria center at the University of Rennes, Inria center in Saclay, Inria center at the University of Côte d'Azur, and Inria branch at the University of Montpellier.

Recruitment is open to all Inria research topics. Particular attention will be given to subjects that are part of the scientific priorities identified by the institute and its partner universities for the period 2024-2028:

- Artificial intelligence: large AI models; multimodality; security and evaluation of AI systems; AI for robotics; AI for scientific discovery; AI and physical modeling, AI and formal methods; etc.
- Quantum computing: programming, algorithms, and applications; quantum error correction; architecture.
- Cybersecurity
- Computing continuum, ranging from sensors to cloud and high-performance computing infrastructures, including edge computing; digital twins.
- Microarchitecture and compilation: RISC-V, specialized processors, embedded processors, etc.
- Digital technology and health: AI or biophysical modeling and health data; automatic natural language processing and health data; etc. 
- Digital technology and the environment: energy; agriculture; low-tech approaches for resilient digital technology; etc.

The Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) will be the subject of another campaign.

You can apply online until February 22 at midnight Paris time.

Pre-selection: March 25, 26 & 27, 2026

Eligibility: April 13 to 17, 2026

Admission: Date to be announced 

Application conditions

• There are no age restrictions (provided that candidates have not reached the age limit for employment) or nationality requirements to apply.
• As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are open to people with disabilities. For further information, please contact: actionsociale@inria.fr
• The following may apply:

- candidates who hold a doctorate as provided for in Article L. 612-7 of the Education Code or an equivalent qualification;

- candidates who hold a foreign university qualification recognized as equivalent to the diploma mentioned in Article L. 612-7 of the Education Code by the Inria evaluation committee;

- candidates with scientific qualifications or work recognized as equivalent to the degree mentioned in Article L. 612-7 of the Education Code by the Inria evaluation committee;

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