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Postdoctoral researcher

Université de Toulouse · State civil service

En français : Chercheur post-doc

This job in plain words

This postdoctoral position is at the Laboratoire d'Aérologie in Toulouse. The work focuses on turbulent mixing in ocean simulations with the CROCO-NS model, as part of the ANR MOTIONS project.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

The job is open only to contract agents, not civil servants. A PhD in oceanography, fluid mechanics or a related field is required.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in oceanography, fluid mechanics or a related field
Experience
Experience in numerical simulations (DNS, LES or ocean models) preferred
Contract
Contract agent, fixed-term contract of 16 months, full time (100%)

The profile they want:

  • PhD in oceanography, fluid mechanics or a related field
  • Experience in numerical simulations (DNS, LES or ocean models)
  • Knowledge of ocean modelling and stratified turbulence
  • Scientific programming (Fortran, Python) and high performance computing
  • Works independently, analyses well, and communicates science in English

What you would do

  • Develop energy diagnostics in CROCO-NS to measure diapycnal mixing
  • Run DNS and LES simulations and test their convergence
  • Evaluate subgrid mixing schemes against laboratory data
  • Adapt turbulence closure schemes for ocean-scale LES simulations
  • Apply the models to the Strait of Gibraltar and compare with field data
  • Write scientific articles and present results at conferences

How to apply

Apply by email following the instructions on the offer on Choisir le Service Public. A CV and a cover letter are required.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Position vacant from 01/10/2026
  • The contract is based at the LAERO offices in Toulouse
  • English required for scientific communication
  • The offer page says remote work is not possible

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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