Job Information
- Organisation/Company: CNRS
- Department: Direction des ressources humaines
- Research Field: Sociology, Juridical sciences, Criminology
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Application Deadline: 2 Sep 2026 - 17:00 (UTC)
- Country: France
- Type of Contract: Other
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Offer Starting Date: 29 Aug 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Humanities and social sciences have long been interested in food, a multidisciplinary topic that sheds light on social life, from individual practices to public policy. In line with CNRS SHS 2026 prospective, which calls for making food a priority area, this CPJ aims to give new impetus to this field of research in CNRS. Precisely, the proposed CPJ seeks to better understand dietary behaviors by drawing on all disciplines within humanities and social sciences, while relying on interdisciplinary and innovative research to evaluate, inform, and guide public policy. This initiative is part of an effort to reduce social inequalities in health by identifying the most effective strategies for action.
The four potential host laboratories - CREM, DCS, PALOC and UTOPI - span various disciplinary fields: law, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics and management. They have been selected based on: a) their key role in research on eating behaviors and/or public health; b) their multidisciplinary nature, which provides an ecosystem conducive to the implementation of the proposed scientific project; and c) their integration into an academic environment that is particularly promising in these fields.
Food behaviours play a decisive role in public health, at both individual and collective levels. In many countries around the world, a growing proportion of healthy life years lost is due to factors related to diet: obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, eating disorders, and so on. These issues are not limited to individual choices but are embedded in complex social, economic, and cultural dynamics, often marked by inequalities in access to healthy and sustainable food. The CPJ aims to better understand the determinants of dietary behaviors, particularly those leading to pathologies (obesity, addictions, malnutrition), which can be examined through case studies, from a comparative perspective, or over the long term. It will enable the exploration of the interactions between dietary behaviors and public health.
Teaching will be discussed according to the site which the successful candidate is assigned to. He/She will be involved in teaching on existing courses at each site.
The CNRS is developing a strong policy in favor of open science. Open science consists of making research results "as accessible as possible and closed as necessary". As such, the CNRS aims to make 100% of the texts of publications resulting from the work of its laboratories accessible , in particular through deposit in HAL. The data produced must also be made available and reusable, except for specific restrictions. In addition, the guiding principles of individual evaluation have been revised in accordance with the DORA declaration, to be more qualitative and to take into account all facets of the researcher's profession.
The dissemination of the results will be done through world-class scientific productions: publications, patents, software... In addition, the results will be communicated to various targets such as scientific communities, media, decision makers, general public, schools, etc., with an adapted calendar. Specific tools may be developed such as websites, newsletters, meetings, international symposia, summer schools and conferences.
The relationship between science and society is now recognized as a full dimension of scientific activity. The project will develop this dimension in synergy with all the partners. The resulting research work will contribute to informing public decision-making. Participatory science initiatives may be initiated with actors from the project's socio-economic and cultural ecosystem.
Where to apply
Website: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CPJ/CPJ-2026-012/Default.aspx
Requirements
- Research Field: Sociology — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Juridical sciences — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Criminology — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Languages: FRENCH — Level: Basic
- Research Field: Sociology — Years of Research Experience: None
- Research Field: Juridical sciences — Years of Research Experience: None
- Research Field: Criminology — Years of Research Experience: None
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria: holders of a doctorate or a PhD or equivalent degree or applicants who have gained scientific. There is no restriction on the age or nationality of applicants. All CNRS positions are accessible to people with disabilities, with special arrangements for tests made necessary by the nature of the disability.
Website for additional job details: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CPJ/CPJ-2026-012/Default.aspx
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Direction des ressources humaines
- Country: France
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