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Population genetics engineer

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

En français : Ingénieur en génétique des populations

This job in plain words

This is a one-year fixed-term contract in Montpellier, in the DIADE research unit of the IRD. The person will study how plants adapt to climate change, using genomic and climate data.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

This job is open only to contract agents.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Master 2 or engineering degree (level 7)
Contract
Contract agents only, fixed-term contract (CDD) of 1 year

The profile they want:

  • Good knowledge of population genetics.
  • Skilled in the R language and in working on Unix/HPC.
  • Experience with large genomic datasets (Illumina sequencing).
  • Autonomy, rigour and ability to work in a team.

What you would do

  • Use statistical tools and analysis pipelines.
  • Propose evolution scenarios based on 21 climate models.
  • Analyse how plants adapt to climate variations.
  • Combine niche models with genetic evolution models.

How to apply

Apply by email, as stated on the official offer page.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter (required)

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible, 1 to 3 days per week, depending on activities.
  • Collaborative project with INRAE, CIRAD and MNHN.

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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