The Collège de France is an institution on a human scale, with values shared by its staff: high standards, a commitment to service and a team spirit. Working at the Collège de France means contributing to the development and advancement of science and culture.
Working at the Collège de France
Within the chairs, institutes, laboratories and departments, the staff of the Collège de France help to develop or support projects relating to research, teaching and the dissemination of knowledge. Activities at the Collège de France cover all fields of knowledge, from the humanities and social sciences to the experimental sciences.
The Collège de France employs more than 400 staff members. Staff in permanent posts are recruited through competitive examinations, transfers or secondments.
The Collège de France also recruits on a contractual basis and offers opportunities for professional development (internal mobility, internal competitive examinations, career progression). It supports its staff’s career aspirations through skills development and stimulating prospects for advancement.
A policy promoting diversity and equality in the workplace.
The Collège de France is committed to pursuing a proactive policy to recruit and retain staff with disabilities. The Collège de France is also dedicated to promoting professional equality between women and men.
Job vacancies
Cataloguer for the Chinese Studies Library (F/M)
Jobs/internships
Published on 15 October 2026
Audio-Visual Technician (F/M)
Jobs/internships
Published on 11 September 2026
Postdoctoral Researcher (F/M)
Lydéric Bocquet, chair Fluids and Energy
Published on 4 September 2026
Financial Manager for Research Grants (F/M)
Jobs/internships
Published on 3 September 2026
Biotechnology Engineer (F/M)
Jobs/internships
Published on 26 August 2026
Administrative and Financial Manager (F/M)
Jobs/internships
Published on 25 August 2026
Electrical Workshop Manager (F/M)
Jobs/internships
Published on 23 July 2026
Competition
Competitive examinations and recruitment of engineers and technical staff for research and training (ITRF).
2026 Competitive Examination: registration opens from 12 noon on Wednesday 8 April 2026 until 12 noon on Wednesday 6 May 2026 via WebITRF
Staff with disabilities
All vacancies are open to candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
Some job vacancies are specifically reserved for those covered by the employment obligation scheme (BOE) who are not civil servants and who meet the same qualification requirements as those set for the competitive examination.
These posts, advertised annually, offer one-year employment contracts, at the end of which a decision on permanent appointment may be made following an interview.
Contact the Human Resources Department
Campaign for courses (all levels)
Our centre is fully booked until 31 August 2026.
You can apply now for the 2026–2027 academic year
Internship and apprenticeship opportunities
ITRF and BOE Competitions Office: Fabienne Tafe Tuenkam
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Collège de France
Direction des ressources humaines
11, place Marcelin-Berthelot
75231 Paris Cedex 05