Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Le BRGM recherche un chercheur en géosciences pour rejoindre sa division des ressources minérales et mener des études sur le cycle de vie des ressources minérales. Vous travaillerez sur le développement de procédés de récupération des matériaux, en collaborant avec une équipe pluridisciplinaire. Un excellent niveau d'anglais et de français est requis, ainsi que des compétences en minéralogie, ingénierie des procédés, et hydrométallurgie. Des avantages tels qu'un salaire de 13 mois et des congés supplémentaires sont également offerts.

Prestations

Salaire de 13 mois

RTT supplémentaire

Cafétéria sur place

Installations sportives

Vacances et loisirs

Qualifications

• Expérience de 1 à 4 ans dans le domaine de la recherche en géosciences.
• Bonne capacité à travailler de manière rigoureuse et précise.
• Compétences en communication et en travail d'équipe.

Responsabilités

• Concevoir et mettre en œuvre des procédés de récupération des matériaux.
• Réaliser des études pour développer des processus minéralogiques.
• Modéliser des opérations de traitement pour mieux comprendre les phénomènes impliqués.

Connaissances

Compétences en minéralogie

Ingénierie des procédés

Hydrométallurgie

Modélisation et simulation des processus

Anglais

Français

Formation

Diplôme de Doctorat

Outils

Fluent

Comsol

Prosim

Aspen

Syscad

Description du poste

Organisation/Company BRGM Research Field Geosciences » Geology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 13 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2025-3821 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Joining the French Geological Survey (BRGM) means becoming part of the leading public institution for Earth sciences, bringing together 1,000 passionate experts across 29 offices located in mainland France and overseas territories. BRGM's mission is to advance geological knowledge and understand processes related to the ground and underground, with a key objective: addressing environmental change challenges through innovative projects with major societal impacts.

Context and contributions of the position

The aim of BRGM's Mineral Resources Division is to conduct a comprehensive, multidisciplinary study of the various aspects of the life cycle of ores, geomaterials and primary mineral resources extracted from the subsoil, as well as secondary resources produced by recycling. It covers the various stages of the value chain, from the mechanisms of deposit genesis, exploration and characterization of rocks and minerals, to ore and waste processing, including the geopolitical, economic, environmental and societal assessment of the upstream and downstream sectors. You will join the Innovative Processes for Minerals unit and contribute to the scientific and technical production in the field of primary and secondary mineral resource processing/upgrading (industrial waste, urban mining resources, by-products).

Your main responsibilities will be as follows:

- Design and implement experimental set-ups for the development of material recovery processes in collaboration with technicians and under the responsibility of Project Managers,

- Carry out studies to develop and optimize mineralurgical processes,

- Model unit processing operations to help understand the phenomena involved,

- Simulate processes in order to extrapolate equipment and installations to industrial pilot scale,

- Formatting and releasing results in writing (reports, publications) and orally (working meetings, conferences).

You have the following skills and qualities:

- Proven skills in mineralurgy (comminution, physical and physico-chemical separative techniques),

- Desired skills in process/chemical engineering,

- Desired skills in hydrometallurgy (dissolution, precipitation, liquid/liquid separation, electrolysis, etc.).

- Ability to work with rigor and precision, particularly in the BRGM laboratory or pilot plant, and to synthesize and communicate scientific results.

- Ability to organize daily work independently, but also to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

- Good communication and interpersonal skills

- Fluency in English (read, written and spoken) and French (written and spoken).

Process modeling and simulation skills (e.g. on one of the following software packages: Fluent, Comsol, Prosim, Aspen or Syscad) would be a plus.

Specific Requirements

This full-time position involves frequent short-term travel in France and abroad. Laboratory work and use of chemicals

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages FRENCH Level Excellent

Research Field Geosciences » Geology Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

In a work environment that supports work-life balance—particularly through remote work—BRGM stands out for its culture of kindness and collegiality.

Certified with the HRS4R label in 2021, BRGM is committed to supporting you throughout your career within the organization. We offer a wide range of programs to help you develop your skills and expertise, along with opportunities for career advancement and geographic mobility.

At BRGM, you will also benefit from several advantages, including 13-month salary, additional paid leave (RTT), an on-site cafeteria, sports facilities, and vacation and leisure benefits, among others.

Selection process

BRGM guarantees a transparent recruitment process. To apply, please send us your application (updated CV and cover letter) by July 13, 2025.

Please note that all our positions are open to everyone — at BRGM, we are committed to diversity!

We will review your application after the job posting period has ended. If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you for interviews, during which you will meet with the hiring department, the HR department, and a cross-functional department.