(M/F) Postdoc : « Response-effect framework in plants: revealing direct and indirect pathways »

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France seeks a postdoctoral researcher to develop and conduct a research project on the response of plant and mycorrhizal fungal communities to environmental stresses. The role includes setting up experiments, conducting measurements, and analyzing data. A PhD in functional ecology and expertise in multivariate statistical techniques are required. The position is full-time with a start date of January 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in functional ecology is required.
• Strong understanding of functional ecology and related subjects.
• Experience with complex multivariate statistical techniques.

Responsabilités

• Set up experiments to study plant and mycorrhizal fungal communities.
• Conduct ecophysiological measurements in the lab.
• Analyze data statistically and conduct bibliographic synthesis.
• Promote findings through publications and conferences.

Connaissances

Functional ecology

Root system ecology

Organism diversity

Soil functioning

Complex multivariate statistical techniques

Formation

PhD in functional ecology

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Station d'Ecologie Théorique et Expérimentale Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 30 Oct 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 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

Develop and conduct a research project on the response of plant and mycorrhizal fungal communities to environmental stresses and the cascading effects on ecosystem functioning.

Responsibilities

• Setting up experiments
• Ecophysiological measurements in the laboratory
• Statistical analysis of collected data
• Bibliographic synthesis
• Promotion through publications and conferences

The postdoctoral researcher will work at SETE, under the supervision of Grégoire Freschet.

Qualifications

• PhD in functional ecology
• Good command of the following subjects: functional ecology, root system ecology, organism diversity, soil and ecosystem functioning
• Very good command of complex multivariate statistical techniques