Job offer

IFREMER - Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la MER; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading marine research institution in France is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee the OBEPINE+ project, focusing on microbial quality in wastewater related to public health. The role requires an engineering degree and expertise in microbiology, along with strong project management skills. Key activities include coordinating project activities, managing deliverables, and ensuring quality in sampling methods. This position offers teleworking options and a collaborative research environment.

Prestations

Teleworking agreement

Comp-time days

Budget for training

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics.
• Minimum 3 years of project and data management experience.
• Knowledge of public health issues relating to emerging microorganisms.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and facilitate WP7 activities.
• Manage project monitoring alongside the WP7 coordinator.
• Organize sampling and ensure quality of sample collection.

Connaissances

Microbiology

Molecular Biology

Project Management

Data Management

Communication

Formation

Engineering degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Offer Description

Deadline for applications: 12/02/2026

Who are we?

The Microbiology, Food, Health, Environment unit studies anthropogenic and marine microorganisms present in coastal environments and marine foods.

Within the unit, the Health, Environment and Microbiology Laboratory conducts research on human microorganisms (viruses and bacteria) in the land‑sea continuum and in shellfish, in order to understand the mechanisms of transfer, persistence, or emergence within the coastal environment. The research carried out at the laboratory is based on reference activities (National Reference Laboratory for shellfish microbiology) and knowledge of coastal microbial quality (coordination of the REMI, a network for microbiological monitoring of shellfish producing area).

The laboratory participates in national and European research projects, such as the OBEPINE+ project (funded by ANR‑France 2030), which is the main focus of this position. Within the France 2030 programme on the acceleration strategy Emerging Infectious Diseases – NRBC Risk, the OBEPINE+ project aims to set up a platform in the form of a network of partners to react quickly, or even anticipate the emergence of a new virus through the analysis of wastewater, using collaborative research. The project aims to use wastewater to characterize the circulation and emergence of viruses in the population and develop warning tools, using a One Health approach.

OBEPINE+ covers the entire French mainland country and overseas territories, relying on workshop sites. It brings together 16 institutional partners and the three wastewater treatment operators. For epidemiological data, the consortium collaborates with hospital or veterinary National Reference Centres, Santé Publique France and Regional Health Agencies, as well as the ADILVA laboratory network. OBEPINE+ is organized in two main axes: one dedicated to infrastructure and warning systems, and the other one to the development and optimisation of new methods, each axis including four work packages (WP). LSEM is in charge of one WP (WP7) on molecular methods development, bringing together 14 partners. LSEM also contributes to WP3 (monitoring of four coastal workshop sites), WP4 (creation of an aqua‑bank), WP6 (sampling methods and strategy), and WP9 (infectious risk analysis).

Mission

Under the responsibility of the head of the laboratory and the OBEPINE+ LSEM team project leader, you will be responsible for coordinating Ifremer's exchanges within the OBEPINE+ consortium.

Your main task will be to lead and coordinate the implementation of WP7, for which the laboratory is responsible, in close collaboration with Ifremer's scientific project manager. You will also contribute to the WPs in which the LSEM laboratory is involved.

Key Activities

• Coordination and facilitation of WP7 activities: setting up a meeting schedule, facilitating working groups, drafting minutes, and drafting SOP protocols to be shared with partners.
• Project monitoring in conjunction with the WP7 coordinator.
• Creation and management of the OBEPINE+ web page on the unit website.
• Summary of results related to WPs in which the laboratory is involved; participation in interpretation and publication.
• Participation in internal unit or laboratory meetings and project meetings.
• Management of deliverables on the official Resana Sharepoint.
• Organization of sampling (WP3), including in epidemiological crisis situations: ensuring the quality of sample collection and transport.
• Integration of samples taken into the aqua‑bank (WP4): traceability, implementation of the Labcollector database with samples collected and stored as part of this project, provision and shipment of samples to partners.

Work Organization

- Full‑time - Occasional field assignments - Fixed‑term project contract - Event marking the end of the fixed‑term project contract: WP7 closing meeting to be organized no later than 31 December 2029

Profile

Who are you?

• Engineering degree or equivalent education level.
• Experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics.
• Experience in project and data management (minimum 3 years).

You have the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge in microbiology.
• Scientific skills in molecular biology and metagenomics.
• Knowledge of public health issues relating to emerging microorganisms.
• Project management: organising meetings, writing reports, and summarising data.

You have the following qualities:

• Ability to work in a team.
• Communication skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to synthesise information.
• Writing skills.
• Ability to take initiative.

Languages: French – Good level

Research Field: Biological sciences – Biology

Years of Research Experience: 4 – 10

Selection Process

How to apply?

In a PDF file: CV and cover letter.

Next steps:

• Pre‑qualification by telephone or videoconference.
• Interview during a recruitment committee meeting, with several interviewers.
• Interview with the department head.
• Application validated by management.

Benefits

• Teleworking agreement and staff have 12 comp‑time days and supra‑statutory leave.
• Significant budget allocated to developing skills, through individual or collective training actions.
• CSR policy inspired by the purposes of the institute (sustainable mobility allowance, etc.).