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Post-doctoral researcher on the study and management of mesophotic coral ecosystems in the south-west Indian Ocean

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

En français : Post-doctorant·e sur l'étude et la gestion des écosystèmes coralliens mésophotiques du sud-ouest de l'océan Indien

This job in plain words

Post-doctoral position in the ENTROPIE joint research unit, in Saint-Denis, for the MEDDI project on mesophotic coral ecosystems. The job is to manage the collection, analysis and use of the project's biological and environmental data.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open only to contract staff. A PhD level diploma in marine biology or marine ecology is required.

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

The profile they want:

  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of marine biology or ecology.
  • Skills with computer tools for statistical data processing.
  • Ability to communicate and present scientific results.
  • Experience in scientific scuba diving.
  • Ability to write articles for A-ranked scientific journals.

What you would do

  • Develop and carry out a sampling strategy.
  • Organise and supervise field work, analysis and results work.
  • Collect, process and archive the project data.
  • Ensure scientific coordination between the project partners.
  • Supervise the production of project deliverables.

How to apply

Apply online from the offer page on Choisir le Service Public. The CV and cover letter are mandatory.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • The work may include day trips on boats.
  • The position is vacant from 1 December 2026.
  • Scientific scuba diving is required.

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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