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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) · Outre-mer · no closing date given
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1 Check the conditions You are here
Open only to contract staff. A PhD level diploma in marine biology or marine ecology is required.
Category: Category A (executive)
Diploma: PhD in marine biology or marine ecology
The profile they look for:
- 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.
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No deadline given: the offer can be withdrawn at any time, do not wait.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 online from the offer page on Choisir le Service Public. The CV and cover letter are mandatory.
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:
- The work may include day trips on boats.
- The position is vacant from 1 December 2026.
- Scientific scuba diving is required.
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