Science & Innovation

Working at Université Grenoble Alpes means becoming part of an innovative ecosystem built on close interaction between the university, major research centers, and multinational companies. The Grenoble basin benefits in particular from the presence of major European research facilities and a dynamic economic environment.

Consistently ranked among the world’s top research universities since the Shanghai Ranking was established 22 years ago, we are among the top 200 in this prestigious ranking this year. Nationally, we rank sixth among French universities and second in our region, alongside the universities of Aix-Marseille and Montpellier, behind the University of Paris Saclay (PSL), Sorbonne University, Paris Cité, and the University of Strasbourg.

Working at Université Grenoble Alpes means knowing that your employer is working to improve your quality of work life, taking your personal situation into account, and committing to an inclusive university, open science, ethics, research integrity, and ecological transformation. Our institution holds the "HR Excellence in Research" award and implements the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

Working at Université Grenoble Alpes means enjoying an exceptional working environment with unique views of the surrounding mountains, on a campus that is easily accessible by public transport and soft mobility options.

Working at Université Grenoble Alpes means participating in the implementation of innovative, hands-on pedagogical approaches connected to the field, designed to make students active, motivated, and drivers of their own professional projects.

Working at the Université Grenoble Alpes means benefiting from the services of the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO), a certified Euraxess service center, to help you prepare for your stay, settle in, and integrate smoothly into Grenoble and Valence.

Working at Université Grenoble Alpes means benefiting from comprehensive support services for the development of your research projects: monitoring internal and external calls for proposals, project setup, contractualization, project management, and financial administration and reporting.

Working at the University means being able to fully dedicate yourself to teaching, research, and innovation, while leading a fulfilling personal life. We offer programs to support parents and family caregivers, prevent psychosocial risks, combat all forms of discrimination, and assist with planning for the end of one’s career.