Job offer

Organisation/Company: BRGM

Research Field: Geosciences » Geology

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Master Positions

Country: France

Application Deadline: 4 May 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2025

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

Joining the French Geological Survey (BRGM) means becoming part of France's leading public institution for Earth Science applications, bringing together 1,000 wholeheartedly committed experts across 29 bases in Mainland and Overseas France.

BRGM focuses on enhancing geological knowledge and understanding of surface and sub-surface-related phenomena, with a view to meeting the challenges of environmental changes through innovative projects with societal implications.

The regional directorate of Guyane at BRGM has the main mission of supporting the decentralized state services, local authorities, and private partners in all fields of Earth sciences. The regional directorate consists of 10 people.

Main Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be as follows:

1. Designing, leading, and implementing regional public service and scientific research projects covering the following areas:

• Geological knowledge (geological mapping, heritage inventory, petrology, structural geology);
• Knowledge of mineral and mining resources (petrology, metallogeny);
• Mining environment (exploitation and rehabilitation, processes, safety).

Qualifications

You hold a degree in geological engineering or a PhD in geology, with at least 5 years of professional experience in this field. You should demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Strong knowledge in fundamental and applied geology, particularly in mapping and risk management. Expertise in bedrock geology would be an asset.
• Passion for field geology and applied geology.
• Proficiency in regolith and superficial formations.
• Knowledge of mineral resources and the mining/quarrying environment.
• Strong aptitude for fieldwork, particularly in the Guyanese context.
• Proficient in GIS software and associated databases.
• Autonomy and strong writing skills for drafting technical reports and scientific articles.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (internal and external), and ability to mentor young engineers, interns, and students. Knowledge transfer skills.
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with various stakeholders (scientific, institutional, etc.).
• Knowledge of French regulations related to risks and hazard zoning (PPR) would be a plus.
• Proficiency in English is desired, and proficiency in Portuguese would be an asset.

Specific Requirements

This is a full-time position based in Cayenne, which may require occasional travel to the Scientific and Technical Center in Orléans, regional directorates located in mainland France or the Caribbean, or to neighboring countries.

A Category B driving license is required.

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, meal vouchers, holiday and leisure options.

At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process. To apply, please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 2025-05-04.

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.