Geography Researcher (M/F)

EURAXESS Ireland; France; Hybride; EUR 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CNRS, UMR PASSAGES, located in Pessac on the Bordeaux Montaigne Campus, seeks a researcher to join the ESPROTER programme. The successful candidate will assess relationships between residents and problematic species, and help launch a science-society mediation scheme. Regular travel to Périgord is expected.

Responsibilities include surveys and interviews, data processing and textual analysis, GIS mapping, and dissemination of results, with involvement in public engagement and presentations.

Qualifications

• PhD in geography or related field is required.
• Experience with surveys and semi-structured interviews preferred.
• Strong GIS and statistical analysis skills needed.
• Ability to manage projects and supervise trainees.
• Excellent communication and dissemination abilities.

Responsabilités

• Assess relationships between area residents and invasive species in Périgord.
• Establish a science-society mediation scheme with local authorities.
• Translate local experience into a replicable methodological approach.
• Conduct surveys and interviews; analyze data textually and statistically.
• Create GIS maps and graphical representations; present findings publicly.
• Disseminate results and engage with stakeholders across jurisdictions.

Connaissances

GIS

Survey design & interviews

Statistical analysis

Data processing

Project coordination

Qualitative analysis

Formation

PhD in Geography or related field

Outils

QGIS

R

NVivo

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department UMR PASSAGES Research Field Geography Architecture Sociology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 15 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The successful candidate will join the 'ESPROTER' programme (Problem Species and Territory), funded by the Isle et Crempse Community of Communes in Périgord, the International College of Territorial Sciences and the CNRS, and will contribute to its management.

• The main task is to assess the relationship between residents of a specific area in Périgord and species considered problematic: invasive species and species likely to cause damage.
• A science-society mediation scheme must also be established to involve residents in the nature policies implemented by the local authority;
• Local experience must be translated into a replicable methodological approach.

• Surveys and interviews ;
• Processing of survey data, textual analysis;
• Graphical representation of results;
• Production of original images of the area;
• GIS, cartography;
• Presentations, animations and public engagement ;
• Dissemination of results.

• The successful candidate will work at the CNRS laboratory, UMR 5319 PASSAGES, located at Maison des Suds, Esplanade des Antilles in PESSAC, on the Bordeaux Montaigne Campus.
• Regular travel to and stays in Périgord region will be required.

• Knowledge of the relevant stakeholders;
• Knowledge of survey and technical interviews;
• Ability to develop innovative methods;
• Statistical skills;
• GIS skills;
• Experience of supervising work placements and/or apprenticeships;
• Ability to coordinate projects.