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Spatial epidemiology researcher

INRAE Centre Clermont - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · State civil service

En français : Chercheur·euse en épidémiologie spatiale

This job in plain words

You will develop new spatial epidemiology methods to better monitor infectious animal diseases. The job is based on the VetAgro Sup campus in Marcy-l'Étoile, near Lyon, and aims to build your own research line.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff (contractuels). The job is in category A+ (senior management).

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in epidemiology, ecology, statistics, physics, applied mathematics or a related quantitative field (recommended)
Experience
Beginner
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff (contractuels). Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • PhD in epidemiology, ecology, statistics or a related quantitative field.
  • Solid skills in spatial statistical modelling.
  • Mastery of at least one programming language for data analysis.
  • Autonomy, teamwork and publishing in scientific journals.
  • Very good English, spoken and written.

What you would do

  • Develop innovative methods that combine space, contact networks and different data sources.
  • Create reproducible analysis pipelines that produce spatial indicators in near real time.
  • Apply and test these approaches on several animal health case studies.
  • Build and lead a research programme, with collaborations and publications.

How to apply

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

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Scientific positioning note of 1,500 words maximum

Good to know:

  • Position may be vacant from 4 January 2027.
  • Workplace: VetAgro Sup campus, Marcy-l'Étoile, near Lyon.
  • Remote work: not stated in the offer.

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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