Hydrogeologist specialising in superficial environments

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Résumé du poste

A research organization in France is seeking a Hydrology Researcher with a PhD and solid hydrology skills. You will work on understanding groundwater systems and their interactions with climate change. The position is full-time, with remote working options and various benefits including a 13th month salary. Candidates must be fluent in English and have strong interpersonal skills.

Prestations

13th month salary

Paid days off for unpaid overtime

Company canteen

Sports facilities

Holiday and leisure options

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in hydrology or related fields.
• Experience in research and development related to hydrosystems.

Responsabilités

• Improve knowledge of superficial hydrogeological systems.
• Understand interactions within the atmosphere-surface water continuum.

Connaissances

Solid skills in hydrology

Skills in research and development methods

Good communication skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Teamwork and organization

Formation

PhD in hydrogeology or hydrology

Description du poste

Organisation/Company BRGM Research Field Geosciences » Hydrology Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 21 Sep 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 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

Within the Water Division (DE), the Shallows Aquifers (AS) unit's main missions are i) to improve knowledge of superficial hydrogeological systems and their interactions within the atmosphere-surface water-unsaturated zone continuum, ii) to understand how they function for optimised management of water resources in France and internationally in a context of global change, iii) to improve knowledge of the pressures exerted and their impact on the resource, and iv) to pass on this knowledge to managers and decision-makers.

These drivers are translated into action in various strategic texts, notably the Water Framework Directive, the Flood Directive, the Drinking Water Directive, the Ecological Planning (‘France Nation Verte' action plan to accelerate the ecological transition) with, in particular, the ‘Water Plan' (action plan for resilient and concerted water management), the European Strategy for Biodiversity 2030, and the National Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change (PNACC).

The unit's work focuses on understanding the functioning of shallow aquifers and their relationships at interfaces (wetlands and surface water, unsaturated zone, recharge, etc.), as well as issues relating to sustainable management and adaptation strategies for these resources.

Requested start date : 01/01/2026
Contract type : CDI
Education : BAC+5 / PHD
Experience : 1-5 years

You have an engineering degree and/or PhD in hydrogeology or hydrology and ideally more than 5 years' experience or a post-doctorate abroad.

You will mobilize the following skills :

- Solid skills in hydrology, hydrogeology and the links with the effects of climate change and surface water and/or wetlands;
- Skills in researching, developing and using methods for studying the functioning of hydrosystems;
- Good interpersonal skills, a taste for teamwork, strong motivation, organization and rigor in the completion and delivery of work, and compliance with contractual clauses
- Initiative and creativity
- Good communication skills, both written and oral, to present the scientific and technical results of the projects (publications, articles, conference papers);
- Fluency in written and spoken English.

Specific Requirements

Full-time position.

This full-time position involves periodic travel in France and abroad.

Within an environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance, particularly thanks to remote working, BRGM prides itself on providing a friendly and caring place to work.

Awarded HRS4R certification in 2021, we are committed to supporting you throughout your career at BRGM.

We provide you with a range of tools for developing your skills and expertise, with scope for career progression and geographic mobility.

At BRGM, you will gain from such benefits as a 13th month salary, days off compensating for unpaid overtime, a company canteen, sports facilities as well as holiday and leisure options.

At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process.

It is easy to apply! Please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 21/09/2025.

Because diversity matters to us at BRGM, all of our job vacancies are open to everyone!

We will examine your application as soon as the closing date has passed.

If your application is short-listed, we will contact you for recruitment interviews during which you will have the opportunity to talk with the recruitment and HR departments as well as a cross-functional department.