Researcher in tropical hydrosystem biogeochemistry
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) · State civil service
En français : Chercheur en biogéochimie des hydrosystèmes tropicaux
This job in plain words
You will lead the Kenyan part of the GHG-STREAMS project on greenhouse gases in tropical hydrosystems. The job is based at CEREGE in Aix-en-Provence and gives wide scientific freedom.
Can you apply?
Only contract agents can apply, not civil servants. The PhD must be 3 years old or less when the job starts, or be nearly finished.
- Category
- Category A (executive)
- Diploma
- Ph.D. · PhD in environmental science, hydrology, hydrogeology, (bio)geochemistry or similar
- Experience
- Beginner
- Contract
- Contract agents only. Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 2 years.
The profile they want:
- Recent or nearly completed PhD in environment, hydrology or geochemistry
- Experience collecting field data
- Quantitative skills and good use of R, Python or MATLAB
- Publications in international journals
- Interest in research in Southern countries
What you would do
- Deploy a high-frequency monitoring network in Kenya
- Coordinate field campaigns in Kenya
- Quantify GHG emissions and their control factors
- Lead data analysis and publication of results
- Supervise PhD and master students involved in the project
How to apply
Apply on the employer's website, using the link in the offer. Send your CV, your cover letter and the contact details of two referees.
Documents to send:
- CV with list of publications
- Cover letter
- Contact details of two referees
Good to know:
- Remote work possible 1 to 3 days per week
- Based in Aix-en-Provence, with field campaigns in Kenya
- Full time of 38h30 per week, 32 days of leave and 13 RTT days
- Category A, no management role
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