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R&D officer, silviculture in a changing climate

ONF · State civil service

En français : Chargé de R&D, sylvicultures en climat changeant

This job in plain words

This R&D officer job is attached to the RDI team in Boigny-sur-Bionne (Loiret), with an office at the PIAF site in Clermont-Ferrand. The person leads the research project « Trajectoires » (2026-2029) and its team.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Public servants must provide proof of their administrative situation.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Not stated · Forestry engineer or equivalent
Experience
At least 5 years in silviculture, forest management and R&D project management
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Category A (managerial) post, graded cadre A1 bis.

The profile they want:

  • Forestry engineer or equivalent, with at least 5 years of experience.
  • Strong knowledge of silviculture, dendrometry and stand management.
  • Knowledge of forest ecology and ecophysiology.
  • Skills in statistical tools and the R software.
  • Experience in day-to-day management and leading project teams.
  • Good level of scientific English, reading and writing.

What you would do

  • Lead the research project « Trajectoires » and manage its team.
  • Pass on knowledge and tools to ONF forest managers.
  • Follow partner R&D projects on silviculture in a changing climate.
  • Organise field visits and technical days.
  • Keep up with scientific and technical developments in this field.

How to apply

Apply by email, following the instructions in the official offer on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • Offer reference number
  • Cover letter
  • Pay record or latest payslip (public servants)
  • Latest appointment or promotion decision, or step advancement decision (public servants)

Good to know:

  • Housing not provided.
  • Frequent travel with overnight stays across several regions, and regular periods in Boigny.
  • Field work in all seasons; a category B driving licence is required.
  • Post may become vacant from 01/01/2027.

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.

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