Dear colleagues, It is now official. A permanent position for a researcher in forest entomology will be opened in our department. INRAE* is looking for applicants with a background in *plant-herbivore interactions* (possibly integrating plant physical and *chemical traits* as well as plant *microbiome*) to study their implications for *forest regeneration*. Details on the profile : Français <https://jobs.inrae.fr/concours/concours-charges-recherche-classe-normale-profil-h-f/cr26-ecodiv-2> / English <https://jobs.inrae.fr/en/open-competitions/open-competitions-research-scientists-job-profiles-crcn/cr26-ecodiv-2> It is a two step process. * *1 step (right now!!) *Applicants have up to March 5th to prepare a written report (CV  + 8-10 pages report + full text of up to 4 publications) in which they present their *background and past research activities,* and how these match with the required profile. * The *second step* (April 30th ± 1 to June 7th ± 7) will consist in an interview with an independent* panel during which shortlisted applicants will be asked to present a *research project,* in adequacy with the desired profile and integrated in our department. Who can apply and how: French <https://jobs.inrae.fr/sites/jobs/files/pdf/guide_candidat_cr2026_fr.pdf> / English <https://jobs.inrae.fr/sites/jobs/files/pdf/guide_candidat_cr2026_en.pdf> Thanks to forward to potentially interested people. Best wishes Bastien */ People in the department are not involved in the selection process. We will organize formal discussions with shortlisted applicants during the second phase (May) to help them build their project in the context of our laboratory. During the first step period, we can answer applicants' questions to help them decide whether they want to apply or not. -- *Bastien Castagneyrol* /Directeur de recherche, HDR / INRAE UMR 1202 BIOGECO Domaine de l'Hermitage 69 route d'Arcachon 33612 Cestas Cedex (France) _Zoom_: https://inrae-fr.zoom.us/j/5550199104 cv: https://cv.hal.science/bastien-castagneyrol