2025 recruitment of disabled researchers

As part of its campaign to recruit disabled researchers for the year 2025, CNRS is opening up the possibility of contractual recruitment, in application of article L352-4 of the general civil service code. The general conditions of access prior to recruitment are set out in Decree no. 95-979 of August 25, 1995, as amended, on the recruitment of disabled workers in the civil service.

The contract recruitment procedure is designed to facilitate the recruitment of disabled staff as researchers at the CNRS. It enables them to be recruited on a one-year contract leading to tenure. It is a complementary and exceptional route to the civil service, but does not replace the competitive entrance examination.

In line with the standard research competitions, the assessment of candidates for contractual recruitment on the basis of their skills is the responsibility of the relevant sections of the National Committee.

List of laboratories

You will find below a list of laboratories identified by CNRS institutes as likely to welcome a researcher with a disability, as well as the research themes in which research projects must fall:

• CNRS Biology: 1 position ;
• CNRS Chemistry: 1 position ;
• CNRS Ecology & Environment: 1 position ;
• CNRS Humanities & Social Sciences: 3 positions;
• CNRS Computer Sciences: 1 position ;
• CNRS Ingénierie: 1 position ;
• CNRS Mathematics: 1 position ;
• CNRS Physics: 2 positions ;
• CNRS Nucléaires et Particules: 1 position;
• CNRS Terre & Univers: 1 position ;

If you would like to apply for a theme, please consult the the list of laboratories and their associated themes.

Application procedure

If you would like to apply for one of these positions, or if you would like to apply spontaneously, here are the steps to follow:

1. Send an email to express your intention to apply and request to receive your electronic application file by clicking on the following link: link to access the "I wish to apply - CH BOE 2025" email.
2. Wait for a confirmation email, which will include the link to the electronic application file.
3. Complete your application and add all the necessary documents before the closing date. Be sure to read the instructions and aids in this application leaflet.

Applications will be considered valid only if they have been submitted and validated before the closing date and time.

You have until April 17 , 2025 at 1pm to submit your application.

Information about people in the recruitment process for researchers with disabilities  

In accordance with regulations (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016, on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978, as amended, on information technology, files and freedoms), you have the right to access, rectify, modify and delete data concerning you. To recruit disabled researchers, the CNRS collects and processes personal data. Information is available on the application form.

2025 TIMETABLE OF MILESTONES

From March 17 1pm to April 17 1pm 2025 submission of applications

April 25 to May 19, 2025 selection of candidates for audition by National Committee sections

May 19 to June 30, 2025 interview of shortlisted candidates

Between July 8 and July 14, 2025 candidate selection proposals by the inter-ranking commission

November 1, 2025 start of contract (1-year fixed-term contract)

This type of recruitment is not open to beneficiaries of the employment obligation who are already civil servants.

Nb: Candidates for public-sector jobs must meet the general conditions for access to the civil service, in particular those relating to qualifications. If the conditions required for access to one of these jobs are not met, or if a file is incomplete, the delegation may reject the application and will inform the candidate accordingly. It is open to nationals of all countries.