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Research engineer in benthic macrofauna

Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (CNAM) · State civil service

En français : Ingénieur de recherche en macrofaune benthique

This job in plain words

This research job is based in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, within Cnam-Intechmer. The hired person will study benthic macrofauna at sites in the Cherbourg roadstead, as part of the SEDIBIOM3 project on offshore wind farms.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Job open only to contract agents, so open to people who are not civil servants. All posts are open to people recognised as disabled workers.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Bac+5, field: analyses in marine environment
Experience
Experienced level indicated; a first experience is accepted
Contract
Contract agent. Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 24 months (category A).

The profile they want:

  • Knowledge of benthic ecology and marine ecosystems
  • Taxonomy and ecology of benthic macrofauna
  • Design sampling protocols for marine environments
  • Skilled in office software, GIS and R scripting
  • Statistical analysis applied to ecology
  • Rigour, autonomy and teamwork

What you would do

  • Prepare and carry out offshore sampling campaigns
  • Sort, identify and determine benthic macrofauna down to species level
  • Measure biomass and calculate ecological indices
  • Analyse and interpret multi-compartment data
  • Help write reports and scientific publications
  • Take part in sharing the project results

How to apply

Apply using the « Postuler » button on the offer page on Choisir le Service Public, attaching your CV and cover letter.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible
  • Travel in France expected, including fieldwork at sea
  • Working time 37h30 per week; 44 days of leave and 13 RTT days per year, prorated
  • 75% of transport pass refunded, up to 104.04 € per month outside Île-de-France

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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