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Research engineer in biological techniques for the study and management of coral ecosystems
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) · Outre-mer · no closing date given
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1 Check the conditions You are here
The offer is open only to contract agents, so to people who are not civil servants.
Category: Category A (executive)
Diploma: PhD in marine biology or ecology
The profile they look for:
- 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
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
No deadline given: the offer can be withdrawn at any time, do not wait.
Apply through the offer page on Choisir le Service Public. Your CV and cover letter are required.
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:
- Day trips at sea may be part of the job.
- Position vacant from 1 December 2026.
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