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Aquariologist

Etablissement Public du Palais de la Porte Dorée · State civil service

En français : Aquariologiste

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This job in plain words

You look after live animals and plants at the Aquarium tropical of the Palais de la Porte Dorée in Paris. The job also includes technical work, such as filtration and plumbing, and a preference for coral breeding.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants in category B (Technicien d'art body, or by secondment) and to contract agents in employment group 2. People recognised as disabled workers can apply.

Category
Category B (intermediate)
Diploma
Not stated
Experience
Experienced profile.
Contract
Civil servants and contract agents. Category B. Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Expertise in reef aquariology, ideally coral breeding.
  • Knowledge of breeding aquatic species.
  • Control of water quality and physical-chemical tests.
  • Strong observation skills and respect for protocols.
  • Ability to supervise trainees and pass on knowledge.
  • Advanced or independent English.

What you would do

  • Observe the animals every day and record health or technical problems.
  • Monitor the health and well-being of the collection.
  • Adapt the animals' food to their needs.
  • Check water parameters every week and record them.
  • Maintain the tanks and filtration systems.
  • Manage the breeding of aquatic species, including endangered ones.

How to apply

Apply by email to the employer, sending your CV and cover letter. The offer is published on the official Choisir le Service Public website.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work is very limited and needs the director's approval.
  • Physical work in high heat and humidity, and work in water without diving.
  • Duty shifts on weekends and public holidays, on a rota.
  • The post may be vacant from 25/12/2025.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.