Doctoral researcher in Human and Social Sciences / Territorial Sciences M/F

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 25 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France seeks a PhD student to investigate climate change impacts on socio-ecosystems. The role involves interdisciplinary research, fieldwork in Arizona, and contributions to scientific publications and musical compositions. The candidate will benefit from a supportive environment with funding for field expenses.

Prestations

Budget of 5000 euros per year for field expenses

Office and laptop provided

Qualifications

• Conduct ethnographic surveys and soundscape recordings.
• Participate in interdisciplinary research activities.

Responsabilités

• Understand socio-ecosystem adaptation conditions in climate change.
• Design survey protocols and conduct fieldwork in Arizona.
• Publish scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Connaissances

Geography

Anthropology

Ecology

Bioacoustics

Musicology

Formation

PhD

Description du poste

Organisation/Company: CNRS

Department: Laboratoire dynamiques sociales et recomposition des espaces

Research Field: Geography, Architecture, Sociology

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: France

Application Deadline: 6 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 35

Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2025

Funding: Not funded through the EU Research Framework Programme

Research Infrastructure Staff Position: No

Offer Description

The PhD student will be recruited by CNRS and affiliated with UMR 7533 Ladyss and OHMi Pima County. They will also be hosted during fieldwork phases at the University of Arizona's School of Music and IRL iGlobes. LADYSS's current research focuses on the spatial anchoring of individuals and social groups, and on the construction of action at different scales, from rural areas to metropolitan cores and peri-urban spaces. The study also examines socio-environmental change from social, political, and economic perspectives.

The doctoral student will be affiliated with The Graduate School 395 “Espaces, Temps, Cultures” at the University of Paris Nanterre and will benefit from a stimulating work environment, including an office, a laptop, and a budget of 5000 euros per year for 3 years to cover field expenses.

The PhD student will join a scientific team working on climate change, well-being, and soundscape, within an interdisciplinary and international project funded by CNRS through the CNRS - University of Arizona PhD Joint Program - Climate Change and Human health 2025. The project aims to analyze how inhabitants of Southern Arizona perceive their socio-ecosystems through biodiversity, especially auditory dimensions, to understand how soundscapes contribute to awareness of climate change and threats to well-being.

The student will conduct ethnographic surveys, collect soundscape recordings, and participate in research activities within the Observatoire Homme Milieux (OHMi) Pima County. They will work across disciplines including geography, anthropology, ecology, bioacoustics, and musicology, utilizing both traditional and innovative dissemination methods, such as musical compositions. The student will work at UMR Ladyss in Nanterre, with supervision from Anne-Peggy Hellequin and co-direction from Anne Sourdril, and assistance from Sara Frake. Fieldwork in Arizona will involve participant observation, interviews, and sound recording, with participation in seminars organized by OHMi Pima County and the France-Arizona Institute for Global Grand Challenges.

The specific contributions of the PhD student include:

• Understanding socio-ecosystem adaptation conditions in the context of climate change
• Designing survey protocols and conducting fieldwork with diverse populations in Arizona
• Organizing workshops and seminars with partner institutions
• Communicating research results at scientific conferences
• Publishing scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Producing musical compositions based on research findings