Engineer in microchemical analysis of otoliths
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) · State civil service
En français : Ingénieur·e en analyses microchimiques des otolithes
This job in plain words
This contract job is at the DECOD joint research unit within INRAE. It involves analysing laser ablation data from the otoliths of about twenty fish species from French Guiana rivers.
Can you apply?
Open to contract agents only. Civil servants are not concerned by this offer.
- Category
- Category A (executive)
- Diploma
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (level 6). PhD recommended.
- Experience
- Not stated. A previous project in the field and a scientific publication are appreciated.
- Contract
- Contract agents only. Contract type and length not stated.
The profile they want:
- PhD recommended.
- Knowledge of otoliths and LA-ICPMS elemental analysis.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis of time series.
- Previous project in the field appreciated.
- Teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage a project independently.
What you would do
- Follow the samples, from preparation to handover at IPREM.
- Analyse the data produced by LA-ICPMS analyses.
- Read otolith microstructures, including annual growth rings.
- Prepare a scientific publication in the field.
- Write the final study report for the funders.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's website, INRAE, through the link on the official offer.
Good to know:
- Location not stated in the offer.
- The work is done with the Station Marine de Dinard (MNHN) and IPREM in Pau.
- The LA-ICPMS analyses are carried out by IPREM as an external service.
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.