Faculty positions by competitive examination

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Every year, ENS de Lyon recruits Professors and Associate professors through a competitive examination. Positions are opened to foreign candidates.

As part of its "HR Excellence in Research" (HRS4R) labelling, ENS de Lyon has signed up to the "Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment”. ENS de Lyon is committed to professional equality and the fight against discrimination and has formalised its commitments in an Action Plan for Professional Equality.

The 2023 recruitment campaign is closed.

Please note:

  • French teacher-researcher positions are permanent tenured positions (more information).
  • The salary scale is national so pay does not vary from one university to another.
  • However the working conditions in the highly selective Ecole normale supérieure de Lyon are particularly attractive (only postgraduate and very good students, internal support for developing new research activities, starting funds for new professors).

Recruitment Campaign

The 2023 recruitment campaign is closed.

ENS de Lyon is recruiting 4 Professors and 10 Associate professors for 2023 Academic year, to be filled as of September 1st.

Find the job profils and all this information in French on our institutional website
Retrouvez les profils de postes et toutes ces informations en français sur notre site institutionnel

You can apply and submit your application file in PDF format on the Galaxie/ANTEE platform from February 23 to Monday, April 3, 2023, 12:00 (Paris time).
NB: please include the application form available on Galaxie, and the required supporting documents.

No applications or additional documents can be submitted after after the closing date for applications.
If you wish to apply for multiple positions, you must apply for each position separately.

Results: June 8, 2023, 10:00 am (Paris time) via Galaxie/ANTEE

 

Check the job profiles on the French website

Open positions:

  • Associate professor: "Physico-chemistry of biological systems using very high field nuclear magnetic resonance" (M/F)
    MCF en Physico-chimie des systèmes biologiques par RMN à très hauts champs (H/F)
  • Associate professor: "Economy_CPES Sciences and society" (M/F)
    MCF en Économie_CPES Sciences et société (H/F)
  • Associate professor: "Economy_ Economics Department of ENS de Lyon" (M/F)
    MCF en Économie_Diplôme ENS de Lyon et Master Advanced Economics (H/F)
  • Associate professor: "Didactics of physics and scientific mediation" (M/F)
    MCF en Didactique de la physique et médiation scientifique (H/F)
  • Associate professor: "Classical Latin literature" (M/F)
    MCF en Langue, littérature et civilisation latines_Latin classique (H/F)
  • Associate professor: "History of the European cinema" (M/F)
    MCF en Histoire du cinéma européen (H/F)
  • Associate professor: "Analysis and Modeling" (M/F)
    MCF en Mathématiques_Analyse et modélisation (H/F)
  • Associate professor: "Geometry" (M/F)
    MCF en Mathématiques_Géométrie (H/F)
  • Associate professor: "Geophysics" (M/F)
    MCF en Géophysique (H/F)
  • Associate professor: "Social and quantitative geography" (M/F)
    MCF en Géographie sociale et quantitative (H/F)
  • Professor: "Computational Chemistry" (M/F)
    PU en Chimie théorique (H/F)
  • Professor: "German, History of ideas, civilization, cultural studies" (M/F)
    PU en Allemand_Histoire des idées, civilisations, études culturelles (H/F)
  • Professor: "Computer science" (M/F)
    PU en Informatique (H/F)
  • Professor: "Sociology of work" (M/F)
    PU en Sociologie du travail (H/F)

The qualification concerns future teacher-researchers: To become a teacher-researcher, you must be registered on a qualification list which constitutes as a preliminary phase to recruitment. The qualification is issued by the National Council of Universities (Conseil national des universités - CNU). A qualification session is organized each year.

Exemption from the CNU qualification for candidates working as a teacher-researcher abroad: Candidates currently holding (or having ceased to work for less than 18 months) in a teacher-researcher position, of a level equivalent to that of the position to be filled, in a higher education institution of a State other than France are exempted from registration on the CNU qualification list. The Scientific Council of the institution will decide on the titles and works provided by the candidate, as well as on the assignments and the level of the positions to be held. If the Scientific Council declares the application admissible, it is forwarded to the selection committee (jury) for the next stages of the recruitment process.

Exemption from the CNU qualification for candidate lecturers: Law No. 2020-1674 of 24 December 2020 on research programming for the years 2021 to 2030, provides in Article 5, that for the recruitment of university professors,  the CNU qualification is not required when the candidate is a tenured lecturer. This derogation does not apply to research applicants, who must be qualified by the CNU to apply.

Duration of qualification:

  • Qualification as an Associate professor:
    • Whatever the date of obtention, qualifications ceases to be valid at the expiration of a period of 4 years as from December 31 of the year of the inscription on the qualification list. For example, a person qualified in the year 2022 will be qualified until December 31, 2026.
  • Qualification as a Professor:
    • Qualifications obtained before February 25, 2022, cease to be valid at the expiration of a period of 4 years from December 31 of the year of registration on the qualification list. For example, a person qualified in the year 2022 will be qualified until December 31, 2026.
    • Qualifications fobtained on or after February 25, 2022, are valid indefinitely.

 

Find the frequently asked questions about the CNU qualification by clicking here (in French)

 

Order of February 6, 2023, art. 8 to 9

If you are currently a lecturer at a higher education institution in France, you may apply for a “transfer”.

Documents to be attached to your file, on the Galaxie/ANTEE platform:

  • Identity document with photograph (identity card, passport).
  • Certificate issued by your head of establishment justifying that you are a lecturer, having worked in the establishment for at least 3 years as of March 30, 2023.
    • or if this 3-year term of office is not fulfilled: Agreement of the head of the institution after a favorable opinion from the Academic Council, as provided for in Article 33 of the Decree of June 6, 1984 (known as "Exeat");
  • Analytical presentation of your works, books, articles, achievements and activities related to the profile of the position concerned, mentioning those you intend to present at the interview.
  • A copy of each of the works, books, articles and achievements mentioned in the analytical presentation and that you intend to present at the interview.

It is not permitted to include any reference letters in your application file. Only the documents mentioned in the Order of February 6, 2023 are allowed.

If you would like your application to be considered as a "priority for spousal reunification", you must also attach the documents mentioned below:

  • An official document justifying your family situation (family record book, contract of registered civil partnership (known as PACS in French), birth certificate(s) of the child(ren) ...) .
  • A certificate of the spouse's professional residence and main professional activity. For independent professions, provide a certificate of registration with URSSAF (French Social Security Agency) or proof of company registration number or the trades register.

If you would like your application to be considered as "priority as a beneficiary of the obligation to employ disabled workers", the documents mentioned below must be attached:

  • Certificate of recognition of having a disabled worker status (known as RQTH in French) or any other document qualifying you as priority for the obligation to employ disabled workers.

 

For administrative documents and the defense report written in a foreign language, please attach a translation in French, which you can attest to on your honor.

 

Order of February 6, 2023, art. 10 to 11

If you are currently holding this position, and have done so, for at least 3 years on the closing date of applications, in one of the bodies mentioned in Article 40-2 of Decree No. 84-431 of June 6, 1984 your application is considered as being “under secondment”.

Documents to be attached to the file, on the Galaxie/ANTEE platform:

  • Identity document with photograph (identity card, passport).
  • Certificate issued by your head of establishment, justifying that you are currently holding this position, and have done so, in one of the bodies mentioned in Article 40-2 of Decree No. 84-431 of June 6, 1984 for at least 3 years on the date of March 30, 2023;
  • Copy of the Doctorate diploma, or Accreditation to Supervise Research (known as HDR in French), or an equivalent diploma (decree of June 6, 1984 art. 26-I-1°);
  • Copy of the defense report of your diploma.
    • Important: the defense report must be translated into French. This translation can be done using online tools such as GoogleTrad or DeepL, and added after your report. There is no need to format this translated document.
  • Analytical presentation of the works, books, articles, achievements and activities related to the profile of the position concerned, mentioning those you intend to present at the interview.
  • A copy of each of the works, books, articles and achievements mentioned in the analytical presentation and that you intend to present at the interview.

It is not permitted to include any reference letters in your application file. Only the documents mentioned in the Order of February 6, 2023 are allowed.

If you would like your application to be considered as a "priority for spousal reunification", the documents mentioned below must also be attached:

  • An official document justifying your family situation (family record book, certificate of registered civil partnership (known as PACS in French), birth certificate(s) of the child(ren) ...).
  • A certificate of the spouse's professional residence and main professional activity. For self-employed professionals, provide a certificate of registration with the URSSAF (French Social Security Agency) or proof of registration in the trade register or the trades directory.

If you would like your application to be considered as "priority for the obligation to employ disabled workers", the documents mentioned below must be attached:

  • Certificate recognizing your status as a disabled worker (RQTH in French) or any other document qualifying you as priority for the obligation to employ disabled workers.

 

For administrative documents and the defense report written in a foreign language, please attach a translation in French, which you can attest to on your honor.

 

Order of February 6, 2023 art. 7 and Decree of June 6,1984 art. 22

If you are of French or foreign nationality, and you work (or have ceased to work for less than 18 months) as a teacher-researcher, of a level equivalent to that of a lecturer, in a higher education institution of a State other than France, your application may be considered as a foreign application.

Documents to be attached to the file, on the Galaxie/ANTEE platform:

  • Identity document with photograph (identity card, passport).
  • Certificate from the foreign employer with whom you work (or have ceased to work for less than 18 months) as a teacher-researcher, of a level equivalent to that of lecturer.
    • The certificate must mention the dates of commencement and end of duties, the employment held, and the tasks carried out.
    • The equivalence of functions and missions will be studied by the institution's authorities, so that your application can be declared admissible or inadmissible.
  • Copy of the Doctorate diploma, or Accreditation to Supervise Research, or an equivalent diploma (decree of June 6, 1984 art. 26-I-1°);
    • If your degree is foreign, the equivalence with a French doctorate will be studied by the institution's authorities, so that your application can be declared admissible or inadmissible.
  • Copy of the defense report of your diploma.
    • Important: the defense report must be translated into French. This translation can be done using online tools such as GoogleTrad or DeepL, and added after your report. There is no need to format this translated document.
  • Analytical presentation of the works, books, articles, achievements and activities related to the profile of the position concerned, mentioning those you intend to present at the interview.
  • A copy of each of the works, books, articles and achievements mentioned in the analytical presentation and which you intend to present at the interview.
  • If you have a CNU qualification, it is advisable to attach the qualification to the functions of lecturer established by the National Council of Universities (non-compulsory document).

It is not permitted to include any reference letters in your application file. Only the documents mentioned in the Order of February 6, 2023 are allowed.

If you are a priority candidate for the obligation to employ disabled workers, or you have a disability, the documents mentioned below must be attached:

  • Certificate of recognition of the status of being a disabled worker (known as RQTH in French) or any other document related to being eligible for the obligation of priority employment for disabled workers.

 

For administrative documents and the defense report written in a foreign language, please attach a translation in French, which you can attest to on your honor.

 

Order of February 6, 2023, art. 7

If you are not a candidate for transfer, secondment or foreign status, your application is considered for “recruitment by competitive examination”.

Documents to be attached to the file, on the Galaxie/ANTEE platform:

  • Identity document with photograph (identity card, passport).
  • Certificate of qualification as having worked as a lecturer established by the National Council of Universities.
  • Copy of the Doctorate diploma, or Accreditation to Supervise Research (known as HDR in French), or an equivalent diploma (decree of June 6, 1984 art. 26-I-1°);
  • Copy of the defense report of your diploma.
    • Important: the defense report must be translated into French. This translation can be done using online tools such as GoogleTrad or DeepL, and added after your report. There is no need to format this translated document.
  • Analytical presentation of the works, books, articles, achievements and activities related to the profile of the position concerned, mentioning those you intend to present at the interview.
  • A copy of each of the works, books, articles and achievements mentioned in the analytical presentation and that you intend to present at the interview.

It is not permitted to include any reference letters in your application file. Only the documents mentioned in the Order of February 6, 2023 are allowed.

If you are a priority candidate for the obligation to employ disabled workers, or you have a disability the documents mentioned below must also be attached:

  • Certificate recognizing your status as a disabled worker (RQTH in French) or any other document qualifying you as priority for the obligation to employ disabled workers.

 

For administrative documents and the defense report written in a foreign language, please attach a translation in French, which you can attest to on your honor.

 

Order of February 6, 2023, art. 20 to 21

If you are currently a university professor at a higher education institution in France, your application is for “transfer”.

Documents to be attached to the file, on the Galaxie/ANTEE platform:

  • Identity document with photograph (identity card, passport).
  • Certificate issued by your head of institution justifying that you are a university professor, in a position of activity in the institution for at least 3 years as of March 30, 2023.
    • or if this 3-year term of office is not fulfilled: Agreement of the head of the institution after a favorable opinion from the academic council, as provided for in Article 51 of  the decree of June 6, 1984 (known as "exeat");
  • Analytical presentation of the works, books, articles, achievements and activities related to the profile of the position concerned, mentioning those you intend to present at the interview.
  • A copy of each of the works, books, articles and achievements mentioned in the analytical presentation and that you intend to present at the interview.

It is not permitted to include any reference letters in your application file. Only the documents mentioned in the Order of February 6, 2023 are allowed.

If you would like your application to be considered as a "priority for spousal reunification", the documents mentioned below must also be attached:

  • An official document justifying your family situation (family record book, contract of registered civil partnership (known as PACS in French), birth certificate(s) of the child(ren) ...).
  • A certificate of the spouse's professional residence and main professional activity. For self-employed professionals, provide a certificate of registration with the URSSAF (French Social Security Agency) or proof of registration in the trade register or the trades directory.

If you wish your application to be considered as "priority for the obligation to employ disabled workers", the documents mentioned below must be attached:

  • Certificate recognizing your status as a disabled worker (RQTH in French) or any other document qualifying you as priority for the obligation to employ disabled workers.

 

For administrative documents and the defense report written in a foreign language, please attach a translation in French, which you can attest to on your honor.

 

Order of February 6, 2023, art. 22 to 23

If you are currently holding this position, and have done so, for at least 3 years on the closing date of applications, in one of the bodies mentioned in Article 40-2 of Decree No. 84-431 of June 6,1984 your application is considered under the secondment.

Documents to be attached to the file, on the Galaxie/ANTEE platform:

  • Identity document with photograph (identity card, passport).
  • Certificate issued by your head of establishment, justifying that you are a holder, in one of the bodies mentioned in Article 58-1 of  Decree No. 84-431 of June 6, 1984, for at least 3 years on the date of March 30, 2023;
  • Copy of the Accreditation to Supervise Research (known as HDR in French) or an equivalent diploma (decree of 6 June 1984 art.  46.1°);
  • Copy of the Accreditation to Supervise Research (HDR) defense report or equivalent diploma.
    • Important: the defense report must be translated into French. This translation can be done using online tools such as GoogleTrad or DeepL, and added after your report. There is no need to format this translated document.
  • Analytical presentation of the works, books, articles, achievements and activities related to the profile of the position concerned, mentioning those you intend to present at the interview.
  • A copy of each of the works, books, articles and achievements mentioned in the analytical presentation and that you intend to present at the interview.

It is not permitted to include any reference letters in your application file. Only the documents mentioned in the Order of February 6, 2023 are allowed.

If you would like your application to be considered as a "priority for spousal reunification", the documents mentioned below must also be attached:

  • An official document justifying your family situation (family record book, contract of registered civil partnership (known as PACS in French), birth certificate(s) of the child(ren) ...).
  • A certificate of the spouse's professional residence and main professional activity. For self-employed professionals, provide a certificate of registration with the URSSAF (French Social Security Agency) or proof of registration in the trade register or the trades directory.

If you wish your application to be considered as "priority for the obligation to employ disabled workers", the documents mentioned below must be attached:

  • Certificate recognizing your status as a disabled worker (RQTH in French) or any other document qualifying you as priority for the obligation to employ disabled workers.

 

For administrative documents and the defense report written in a foreign language, please attach a translation in French, which you can attest to on your honor.

 

Order of February 6, 2023 art. 19 and Decree of June 6, 1984 art. 43

If you are of French or foreign nationality, and you work (or have ceased to work for less than 18 months) as a teacher-researcher, of a level equivalent to that of university professor, in a higher education institution of a State other than France, your application may be considered as a foreign application.

Documents to be attached to the file, on the Galaxie/ANTEE platform:

  • Identity document with photograph (identity card, passport).
  • Certificate from the foreign employer with whom you are working (or have ceased to work for less than 18 months) as a  teacher-researcher, at a level equivalent to that of university professor.
    • The certificate must mention the dates of commencement and end of duties, the employment held, and the tasks carried out.
    • The equivalence of functions and missions will be studied by the institution's authorities, so that your application can be declared admissible or inadmissible.
  • Copy of the Accreditation to Supervise Research (known as HDR in French) or an equivalent diploma (decree of June 6, 1984 art.  46.1°);
    • If your degree is foreign, the equivalence with a French doctorate will be studied by the institution's authorities, so that your application can be declared admissible or inadmissible.
  • Copy of the Accreditation to Supervise Research (HDR) report or equivalent diploma.
    • Important: the defense report must be translated into French. This translation can be done using online tools such as GoogleTrad or DeepL, and added after your report. There is no need to format this translated document.
  • Analytical presentation of the works, books, articles, achievements and activities related to the profile of the position concerned, mentioning those you intend to present at the interview.
  • A copy of each of the works, books, articles and achievements mentioned in the analytical presentation and which you intend to present at the interview.
  • If you have a CNU qualification, it is advisable to attach the qualification to the functions of university professor established by the National Council of Universities (non-compulsory document).

It is not permitted to include any reference letters in your application file. Only the documents mentioned in the Order of February 6, 2023 are allowed.

If you qualify as a priority candidate for the obligation to employ disabled workers, or you have a disability, the documents mentioned below must also be attached:

  • Certificate recognizing your status as a disabled worker (RQTH in French) or any other document qualifying you as priority for the obligation to employ disabled workers.

 

For administrative documents and the defense report written in a foreign language, please attach a translation in French, which you can attest to on your honor.

 

Order of 6 February 2023 art. 19

If you are not a candidate for transfer, secondment or with foreign status, your application is considered for “recruitment by competitive examination”.

Documents to be attached to the file, on the Galaxie/ANTEE platform:

  • Identity document with photograph (identity card, passport).
  • Certificate of  qualification for the functions of university professor established by the National Council of Universities.
  • or if you are a tenured lecturer and wish to benefit as such from the exemption from CNU qualification for the functions of university professor: Certificate issued by your head of establishment justifying that you are a titular lecturer or tenure order in the body of lecturers.
  • Copy of the Accreditation to Supervise Research (known as HDR) or an equivalent diploma (decree of 6 June 1984 art. 46.1°);
  • Copy of the Accreditation to Supervise Research (HDR) report or equivalent diploma.
    • Important: the defense report must be translated into French. This translation can be done using online tools such as GoogleTrad or DeepL, and added after your report. There is no need to format this translated document.
  • Analytical presentation of the works, books, articles, achievements and activities related to the profile of the position concerned, mentioning those you intend to present at the interview.
  • A copy of each of the works, books, articles and achievements mentioned in the analytical presentation and that you intend to present at the interview.

It is not permitted to include any reference letters in your application file. Only the documents mentioned in the Order of February 6, 2023 are allowed.

If you qualify as a priority for the obligation to employ disabled workers, or you have a disability, the documents mentioned below must be attached:

  • Certificate recognizing your status as a disabled worker (RQTH) or any other document qualifying you as priority for the obligation to employ disabled workers.

 

For administrative documents and the defense report written in a foreign language, please attach a translation in French, which you can attest to on your honor.

 

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