Post-doc in Ecology, Ecosystem Biology, or Environmental Sciences

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Résumé du poste

A French university is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Science to assess the ecological effects of underground infrastructures on sensitive wetlands. The candidate will conduct fieldwork, analyze ecological data, and publish scientific results. Candidates must hold a recent PhD in Ecology or related fields and possess strong knowledge of wetland ecosystems. This full-time temporary contract is based in France.

Qualifications

• PhD obtained within the last 3 years required.
• Strong analytical skills in ecological data.
• Experience in biodiversity assessment protocols.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to biodiversity assessment protocols.
• Organize field measurement campaigns.
• Analyze plant community responses to disturbances.
• Explore local trophic network consequences.
• Disseminate results through publications.

Connaissances

Knowledge of wetland ecosystems

Interest in biotic interactions

Fieldwork experience

Team collaboration

Formation

PhD in Ecology, Ecosystem Biology, or Environmental Sciences

Description du poste

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITE ANGERS Department Human Resources - Recruitment Research Field Environmental science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 14 Sep 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary 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 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

In the context of the energy transition and increasing urbanization, the development of underground infrastructures, particularly network lines (electricity, gas, etc.), raises concerns about their effects on sensitive ecosystems, particularly wetlands, which play a major role in the water cycle, climate regulation, and biodiversity conservation. As part of an interdisciplinary research project, we aim to assess the ecological effects of installing underground network lines (electricity, gas, etc.) in these environments, with a particular focus on biodiversity (fauna, flora, macroinvertebrates) associated with soil structure, dynamics, and hydromorphic conditions.

Definition of research activities and tasks to be accomplished:

• Contribute to the development of biodiversity assessment protocols
• Organize and carry out field measurement campaigns
• Analyze the response of plant communities to these disturbances
• Explore the consequences on the local trophic network
• Disseminate results through scientific publications, reports, and communication
  
• Excellent knowledge of wetland ecosystems and their functioning
• Strong interest in biotic interactions and the trophic network
• Knowledge of pedology and/or hydrology is a plus
• Fieldwork experience and ecological data statistical analysis
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate in an interdisciplinary setting
  

Specific Requirements

PhD in Ecology, Ecosystem Biology, or Environmental Sciences of less than 3 years