kandidatu France

Research officer in health surveillance of wild birds

ENVT · State civil service

En français : Chargé(e) de recherche en surveillance sanitaire de l'avifaune sauvage

This job in plain words

This research officer job is based in Toulouse, at the École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse. The person will lead work on monitoring viral diseases in wild birds, as part of the BSA Chair.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Open only to contract staff. Civil servants are not eligible for this job.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Not stated
Experience
Expert level.
Contract
Contract staff only. Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 1 year.

The profile they want:

  • Knowledge of wild fauna ecology.
  • General knowledge of epidemiology and virology.
  • Skills in molecular virology tools.
  • Ability to work in teams and across disciplines.
  • Written and spoken communication skills in English.

What you would do

  • Lead research projects in epidemiology and virology of wild birds.
  • Analyse data and share results in reports and scientific articles.
  • Build and lead new research projects with partners.
  • Take part in the scientific life and collaborative network of the ENVT.
  • Provide scientific and technical supervision to PhD students and interns in partner teams.
  • Take part in the team's quality approach, such as biosecurity and the biobank.

How to apply

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

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter (required)

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible.
  • Frequent travel within mainland France and field missions.
  • Management role.
  • 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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