Post doc « Earth & Health » M/F

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

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France is seeking a post-PhD researcher to explore the interrelationship between agricultural practices and health. The candidate will conduct literature reviews, collect qualitative data, and analyze psychosocial risks associated with low-pesticide practices. A PhD in social psychology and expertise in public health are required. This position involves collaboration with various stakeholders in a participatory research approach.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in public health including epidemiology and environmental health.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews and collect qualitative data.
• Experience in drafting analysis reports and scientific publications.

Responsabilités

• Conduct literature review on behavioral change models suitable for rural contexts.
• Collect qualitative data through observations and interviews with farmers.
• Adapt and validate a psychosocial questionnaire.

Connaissances

Public health knowledge

Skills in epidemiology

Interest in work psychology

Qualitative data collection

Quantitative data analysis

Formation

PhD in social psychology

Description du poste

Political sciences » Science and society

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Ecologie & Biologie des Interactions Research Field Environmental science Political sciences » Science and society Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 16 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 2 Feb 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

An interdisciplinary research consortium (agroecology, ecology, ecotoxicology, epidemiology, ergonomics, public health) and non-academic partners (associations, field actors, territorial leaders) implement complementary actions with the inhabitants, children and high school students, in order to make the concept 'One Health' operational.

These actions take the form:

• workshops to design solutions aiming to reduce exposure to pesticides and improve the health of the territory
• interventions with farmers aiming to generate new knowledge on the links between food, agriculture, biodiversity and health

The objective of this position is to promote understanding of the interrelationships between human health and the environment, while strengthening the power to act individually and collectively.

The main mission of the post-PhD researcher is to explore how agricultural practices which respect life not only reinforce the health of territories, but also the pride and sense of work among farmers.

Responsibilities

• carry on literature review on the behavioral change models most suited to the rural context, as well as on the health approaches of farmers mobilized in prevention in ergonomics
• collect qualitative data through observations and interviews with farmers
• adapt and validate a psychosocial questionnaire
• collect quantitative data by repeated cross-sectional studies with farmers
• carry in-depth analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
• draft an analysis report and scientific publications

The IHES (CNRS UMR 7267) and EPICENE (INSERM) teams will conduct studies on the analysis of psychosocial and professional risks and benefits related to the transition of farmers towards low-pesticide use practices. This work is part of the Health of Territories project, led by the Resilience team, whose objective is to identify nature-based solutions to strengthen the resilience and health of territories (Bretagnolle et al., 2018; Berthet et al., 2022). The research is conducted on an agricultural territory which also constitutes a research infrastructure (Transform'Actions programme): the Atelier Zone Plaine & Val de Sèvre (south of Deux-Sèvres). They directly involve the inhabitants, farmers, elected officials, as well as health professionals and school staff of the territory, in a participatory research approach. The IHES team at EBI collaborates closely with the Centre for Study and Research on Cognition and Learning (CeRCA), Psychology Laboratory of the University of Poitiers.

Research Field Political sciences » Science and society Years of Research Experience None

Eligibility Criteria

A PhD in social psychology is sought. The candidate must demonstrate skills in public health (epidemiology, environmental health) and an interest in work psychology and ergonomics.