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Research engineer in ecology and agronomy

Université de Caen Basse-Normandie · State civil service

En français : Ingénieur(e) de recherche en écologie et agronomie

This job in plain words

This is a research engineer job on the RESPIRE project, based in Caen, within the UMR EVA unit. The work involves field experiments on farm plots in the Manche, Calvados and Orne departments.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

The job is open only to contract agents, so people who are not civil servants can apply. A bac+5 degree in ecology or agronomy is required.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Engineering degree or Master 2 in ecology or agronomy (bac+5 minimum)
Contract
Contract agent only, fixed-term contract (CDD) on a research contract, full time, from 1 February 2027 to 30 June 2028

The profile they want:

  • Engineering degree or Master 2 in ecology or agronomy
  • Able to follow field and laboratory protocols
  • Able to build a database
  • Able to run basic statistical analyses in R
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Rigour and organisation

What you would do

  • Take part in designing a protocol with the team
  • Follow field and laboratory protocols
  • Run field experiments on farm plots
  • Build a database
  • Carry out basic statistical analyses in R
  • Write and present reports, orally and in writing

How to apply

Apply only through the university's recruitment website given in the offer. Applications sent through any other channel will not be considered.

Documents to send:

  • A cover letter
  • A CV

Good to know:

  • Several day trips by service vehicle
  • Driving licence B required
  • The deadline differs in the offer: 6 November 2026 in the header, 30 November 2026 in the text. Check before applying
  • Hiring depends on funding being available

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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