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University, research, and specialist careers across France

Browse the latest academic, research, and specialist jobs across France. Find university roles, industry expert positions, and opportunities for advanced-degree professionals.

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France jobs on Academic Jobs cover faculty, lecturer, research, and professional appointments at French universities, colleges, research institutes, and organisations that recruit academic-grade specialists. Candidates use this hub to review openings nationwide, compare employer profiles, and apply to roles that match their discipline, experience level, and preferred location within France.

France's employment landscape spans public and private universities, dual-sector colleges, specialist research centres, hospitals, and industry employers that hire researchers, subject-matter experts, and advanced-degree professionals. Typical listings include teaching-only contracts, research fellowships, tenure-track or continuing academic posts, sessional teaching, corporate R&D roles, and professional staff positions that support students, labs, and innovation teams.

Location pages below link to state and territory job hubs across France. Each spoke highlights openings in a specific region, which helps candidates who already know they want to work in a particular state or province. City hubs go further, surfacing roles in major university towns, research parks, and metropolitan centres where institutions and industry compete for talent in fields such as medicine, engineering, education, business, and the arts.

Job seekers returning to France after study abroad, industry secondments, or parental leave often start at the country level before narrowing to a short list of employers. Recruitment and HR teams at French universities, research organisations, and industry labs use the same structure to improve visibility for high-intent queries such as faculty jobs, research roles, expert appointments, and academic positions in France.

Create a job alert from this page to receive email updates when new france vacancies match your criteria. Employers can post roles directly to reach qualified candidates who browse Academic Jobs for university careers, research posts, and specialist industry roles in France.

Whether you are completing a PhD, moving from industry into academia, or seeking promotion to professor, principal scientist, or dean level, starting from the France jobs hub gives you a structured map of where demand is highest and which regions deserve a closer look before you commit to applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the top university jobs in France?

Top roles include Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Research Fellow in France, with opportunities at institutions like Sorbonne University. Explore listings at AcademicJobs.com.

⭐How can I find the best professors in France?

Use Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to discover top-rated educators in France based on student feedback and reviews.

📊What are average salaries for faculty in France?

Faculty salaries in France range from €30,000–€45,000 for Assistant Professors to €60,000–€80,000+ for Full Professors, depending on experience and institution.

🛤️What's the career path for academics in France?

Career paths in France academia progress from Assistant Professor to Associate and Full Professor, with opportunities for tenure at top universities. Explore roles at AcademicJobs.com.

💰What salary can professors expect in France compared to other regions?

Professors in France earn €30,000–€80,000+ annually, often lower than in the US ($70,000–$150,000) but comparable to other European countries, with added benefits like healthcare.

📝How do I rate my professor in France?

Visit Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to share feedback and rate professors in France, helping others choose the best educators.

🔬What research trends are in France academia?

France leads in AI, sustainability, and cultural studies, with significant funding for interdisciplinary research at universities like Grenoble Alpes University.

🏆What makes a career in France academia rewarding?

France offers a rich cultural environment, strong research funding, and work-life balance, making academic careers uniquely fulfilling. Find opportunities at AcademicJobs.com.

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