Job security and long vacations, but low pay and bureaucracy - Doctoral Researcher CNRS Employee Review

4.0
14 May 2026
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Pros

Job security with a contract. Generous vacation time: 44 days, but you will not really use it during your PhD

Cons

Bureaucratic issues for non-EU students. You might be rejected after a months-long security check. The pay is relatively low compared to Germany.

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Cons

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4.0
15 Oct 2024
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Pros

Excellent work environment and diverse variety of science.

Cons

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