kandidatu France

Researcher (reference 2026-2270814)

Météo France · State civil service

En français : Chercheur·e (référence 2026-2270814)

This job in plain words

You join the Development, Studies and Prospects division of the Radar Meteorology Centre, in Toulouse. You work on the AVOCET research project, which studies migrating bird flows detected by weather radars.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

The job is open only to contract agents. Civil servants cannot apply for this post.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in remote sensing, meteorology or a related field
Experience
Experienced; a first experience with polarimetric radars is expected
Contract
Contract agents only, fixed-term contract of one year from 01/09/2026

The profile they want:

  • PhD in remote sensing, meteorology or a related field
  • First experience with polarimetric radars
  • Knowledge of aero-ecology and bird migration
  • Programming skills (Python, C/C++)
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence (machine learning)
  • Fluent English, spoken and written

What you would do

  • Detect and quantify migrating bird flows from radar data
  • Extrapolate flows beyond the areas covered by radars
  • Pay special attention to wind farm areas
  • Assess how uncertainties spread through the collision risk model
  • Help produce validated tools, guidelines and a roadmap

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, through the official offer page on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible
  • Office hours
  • Open to people with disabilities
  • Category A (management grade), no staff management

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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