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Research engineer in biological techniques for the study and management of coral ecosystems

Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) · State civil service

En français : Ingénieur·e de recherche en techniques biologiques sur l'étude et la gestion des écosystèmes coralliens

This job in plain words

You will manage and support the collection, analysis and use of biological and environmental data for the MEDDI project on mesophotic coral ecosystems. The job is based in Saint-Denis and may include day trips at sea.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

The offer is open only to contract agents, so to people who are not civil servants.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in marine biology or ecology
Contract
Contract agents only; contract type and length not stated

The profile they want:

  • Knowledge of marine biology and ecology
  • Knowledge of environmental measuring equipment (probes)
  • Good skills with data processing and office software
  • Scientific scuba diving with autonomous gear desired
  • Organised, rigorous and autonomous
  • Ability to work in a team and to write reports

What you would do

  • Carry out sampling protocols and coordinate field activities
  • Take part in analysing samples
  • Store biological and environmental data in databases
  • Run statistical analyses of the data
  • Follow the project's scientific deliverables

How to apply

Apply through the offer page on Choisir le Service Public. Your CV and cover letter are required.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Day trips at sea may be part of the job.
  • Position vacant from 1 December 2026.

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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