France
July 8, 2011
In its July issue, American monthly “The Scientist” published results of its annual survey of top places to work among international academic institutions. INRA Versailles-Grignon, the only French institution on the list, climbs to second place.
INRA Versailles-Grignon moves up in the rankings, improving on its position in previous editions of the survey. Ranked seventh out of the ten best academic institutions outside the United States in 2010, INRA took second place in this year’s study.
Job satisfaction, a productive yet relaxed work environment and good management were particularly cited by a large number of scientists.
In all, over 2,300 life scientists answered an online survey conducted by “The Scientist” magazine. They assessed their work environment based on eight criteria, namely, job satisfaction, peers, infrastructure and environment, research resources, pay, management and policies, teaching and mentoring, tenure and promotion. A total of 111 institutions, 92 in the United States and 11 international, were evaluated.
INRA Versailles-Grignon, more than just a great place to work
INRA Versailles-Grignon is one of the 19 centres of France’s national agricultural research institute. At the heart of the capital region’s research network, it enjoys close relationships with numerous laboratories in high schools, universities and research institutes, both at home and abroad. INRA Versailles-Grignon’s research teams have been awarded a number French Stimulus Initiative projects and it is home to many internationally acclaimed scientists.
INRA Versailles-Grignon’s 1,500 employees are located near agriculture industry stakeholders who benefit from the centre’s research and expertise. Their work focuses is on important contemporary issues:
- using biomass to develop green chemistry and new energy;
- producing new plant production systems that strike a balance among quality, environmental impact and profitability;
- designing foodstuffs that meet consumer health and gustatory needs.
http://www.versailles-grignon.inra.fr/ (in French)
Learn more : The Scientist, classement 2011 - http://the-scientist.com/2011/07/01/best-places-to-work-academia-2011/
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