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Research engineer in environmental DNA and spatial analysis of mountain erosion
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) · no closing date given
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1 Check the conditions You are here
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
The profile they look for:
- 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.
2 Résumé and cover letter
A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.
3 Apply
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Apply on the employer's website, using the link on the official offer page.
4 Interview and answer
If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.
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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