M/F : Postdoctoral Researcher in Coral Biology/Ecology – Micro-fragmentation and Restoration; T[...]

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une organisation de recherche renommée recrute un chercheur postdoctoral en biologie marine pour développer des techniques de micro-fragmentation des coraux dans un projet sur la conservation des récifs. Le candidat idéal aura un doctorat en biologie marine et une expérience en aquaculture. Ce poste temporaire est basé en Martinique, avec une durée initiale de 12 mois renouvelable. Une compensation conforme à la grille salariale du CNRS pour les postdoctorants sera offerte.

Qualifications

• Doctorat en biologie marine, écophysiologie, ou écologie des récifs.
• Minimum de 1-2 ans d'expérience opérationnelle dans les systèmes d'aquaculture.
• Expérience confirmée dans la culture et la fragmentation des espèces de corail.

Responsabilités

• Développement de protocoles expérimentaux pour la micro-fragmentation des coraux.
• Gestion et maintenance d'infrastructures aquaristes.
• Surveillance scientifique et collecte de données.

Connaissances

Gestion d'aquaculture

Techniques de micro-fragmentation

Analyse de données

Maintenance préventive

Formation

Doctorat en biologie marine

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Pouvoirs, Histoire, Esclavages, Environnement Atlantique Caraïbe Research Field History Anthropology Environmental science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 24 Dec 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 Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission and Activities

Development of experimental protocols

Design and standardize a detailed protocol for coral colony micro-fragmentation (cutting techniques, fixation, supports, densities, photoperiod, flow).

Determine optimal culture conditions (temperature, salinity, pH, etc.) for laboratory growth and health of fragments, including QA/QC criteria.

Management and maintenance of technical infrastructure

Manage and maintain aquarist systems (closed loops, filtration, water-quality control).

Ensure reliability of coral culture facilities: preventive maintenance, diagnosis, troubleshooting.

Guarantee safety and continuity of service.

Scientific monitoring and data collection

Document growth, survival, and health of fragments (performance and stress indicators).

Contribute to establishing and monitoring a plan for coral reintroduction at natural sites.

Manage and analyze data (R/Python desirable) and develop dashboards (water quality ↔ performance).

Deliverables and scientific dissemination

Write the technical report and operational protocol for safeguarding and reintroducing corals (including protected species).

Formulate recommendations for replicating the method at other sites or with other species.

Contribute to scientific publications and communicate results to partners and the scientific community.

Context

As part of the creation of the experimental platform for conserving reef functions “Labo-Corail” in Martinique, CNRS is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to develop approaches for coral micro-fragmentation, controlled culture, and reintroduction (including protected species), while ensuring the day-to-day technical operation and performance of closed-loop aquaculture facilities dedicated to tropical corals.

The postdoc will directly contribute to drafting the Technical Report and Operational Protocol for safeguarding and reintroducing corals (including protected species) by conducting experimental work, scientific monitoring, and producing recommendations.

Operational mastery of aquaculture systems (management, preventive and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, energy optimization, and water-quality optimization) is essential. This competency will be assessed as a priority (case study and/or practical test).

Location and Duration

Location: Martinique – Experimental platform for conserving reef functions “Corail” (CNRS/Université des Antilles, UMR).

Duration: 12 months, renewable (up to 36 months depending on program progress).

Compensation: According to CNRS pay scale for postdocs.

Supervision: By a CNRS researcher (50% FTE) and in coordination with the scientific program team.

Applications and Required Documents

• A detailed CV.
• A cover letter stating your interest in the project and relevant skills (please specify maintenance/troubleshooting achievements).
• A list of scientific publications.
• Two references (including at least one able to attest to your technical competencies).

Qualifications

PhD in marine biology, ecophysiology, reef ecology, or a related field.

Technical Skills

• Operation of coral/marine invertebrate aquaculture systems (≥ 1–2 years): instrumentation, fault diagnosis, maintenance and repair.
• Planning: preventive maintenance plans, critical spares, emergency procedures, on-call duties.
• Confirmed experience in culturing/fragmenting coral species and handling marine organisms.
• Practice with micro‑fragmentation techniques, transplantation, and in‑situ monitoring.

Scientific Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of tropical coral biology (reproduction, physiology, thermal stress, photobiology, symbiosis).
• Ability to develop experimental protocols and analyze complex datasets.
• Autonomy and rigor; strong safety and prevention mindset.
• Operational responsiveness.
• Strong ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and with protected‑area managers.