Research engineer in environmental DNA and spatial analysis of mountain erosion
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) · State civil service
En français : Ingénieur·e de recherche en ADN environnemental et analyse spatiale de l'érosion en montagne
This job in plain words
You will work in Montpellier, at the UMR AMAP, on the European FLLORA project. You will study sediments in river basins in the French Alps using environmental DNA and spatial analysis.
Can you apply?
This job is open only to contract agents. People who are not civil servants can therefore apply.
- Category
- Category A (executive)
- Diploma
- Master's degree or equivalent (level 7), in molecular ecology, molecular biology or environmental sciences
- Contract
- Contract agents only; contract type and length not stated
The profile they want:
- PhD or higher education in molecular ecology or environmental sciences.
- Knowledge of eDNA, metabarcoding, PCR and high-throughput sequencing.
- Bioinformatics and statistical analysis.
- GIS, erosion processes, hydrology and sediment connectivity.
- Autonomy, rigour and good organisation skills.
What you would do
- Prepare and carry out field campaigns in the Alps.
- Run molecular analyses and organise sequencing.
- Set up and adapt bioinformatic pipelines.
- Compare eDNA signatures of sediments and potential source areas.
- Combine results with GIS and hydrological data.
- Document methods and present results to project partners.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's website, using the link on the official offer page.
Good to know:
- Position vacant from 1 January 2027.
- Based in Montpellier, at the UMR AMAP.
- Field work in the French Alps.
- Experience in mountain environments is an asset.
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