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Research officer: biodiversity, uses and human pressure on lake ecosystems

Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB) · State civil service

En français : Chargé·e de recherche : biodiversité, usages et anthropisation des écosystèmes lacustres

This job in plain words

This research post is based in Aix-en-Provence, within the Lake Ecosystems R&D Hub. The person designs and runs research projects on biodiversity in lakes and small water bodies, and leads scientific activities.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. The profile asks for a master's or PhD-level degree in aquatic ecology.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree or equivalent. The profile also mentions a PhD in aquatic ecology.
Experience
Confirmed experience.
Contract
Civil servants (by secondment or PNA) or public-law permanent staff; or contract staff on a 3-year fixed-term contract (CDD).

The profile they want:

  • Very good knowledge of lake biodiversity and how lake ecosystems work.
  • Taxonomic expertise on aquatic macro-invertebrates.
  • Good command of R software and biostatistics skills.
  • Knowledge of GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS.
  • Ability to set up, manage and follow multi-partner projects.
  • Fluent English, written and spoken.

What you would do

  • Design, run and share research projects on lake biodiversity.
  • Look for funding and build partnerships for the projects.
  • Supervise interns, technicians, PhD students, engineers and postdocs.
  • Coordinate and lead activities in some of the hub's theme areas.
  • Manage the budgets and technical resources of the projects.
  • Carry out expert assessments when requested.

How to apply

You apply on the employer's website, using the « Apply on the employer's site » button on the offer.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Field work sometimes happens at weekends, at night or in difficult conditions.
  • Frequent travel, sometimes to remote sites, including overseas.
  • The profile mentions a PhD, but the minimum level shown is a master's degree.
  • Post vacant from 15/01/2027, with an expected minimum stay of 3 years.

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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