Post-doctoral researcher on the decadal forecast of coastal risks W/M

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Le laboratoire EPOC de l'Université de Bordeaux recherche un post-doctoral en prévision des risques côtiers. Vous serez impliqué dans des projets innovants concernant les dynamiques côtières et le changement climatique, en offrant une expertise scientifique reconnue et un environnement de travail collaboratif.

Prestations

50 jours de congés

Télétravail possible

Remboursement de 75% des transports publics

Participation à la santé privée

Établissement accessible

Package de mobilité durable

Qualifications

• Titulaire d'un PhD en sciences climatiques ou dynamiques côtières.
• Connaissances en codage Python.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et organisée.

Responsabilités

• Développer un système de prévision des risques côtiers.
• Contribuer à l'écriture d'articles scientifiques.
• Monitorer la littérature sur le sujet.

Connaissances

Autonomie

Rigueur

Communication

Codage informatique

Formation

PhD en sciences climatiques ou dynamiques côtières

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Université de Bordeaux / University of Bordeaux Research Field Environmental science » Global change Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 24 Aug 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number PEPR Risques Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Bordeaux is a great dynamic, responsible and attentive to the well-being of its staff. Joining us means working in a privileged environment within a particularly diverse and open professional community, benefiting from reception and inclusion schemes, training and internal mobility. It is an academic, scientific and human adventure. It is a commitment to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Do you want to work on a project related to climate change?

Join the Oceanic and Continental Environments and Palaeoenvironments (EPOC) – laboratory of the University of Bordeaux!

This laboratory is a Joint Research Unit under the joint supervision of the University of Bordeaux, the CNRS, Bordeaux INP and the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes.

EPOC is a multidisciplinary UMR developing a strong and recognized expertise in ecotoxicology, ecology, biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry, sedimentology, paleoclimatology, coastal oceanography, marine geosciences.

As part of 2 projects focusing on coastal risk study, we are recruiting a post-doctoral researcher on the ten-year forecast of coastal risks.

These 2 projects are managed by the EPOC laboratory and involve around ten national and regional scientific partners.

- IRIMA, is a project with a national dimension, funded by the National Research Agency within the framework of the PEPR Risks

- CORALI, with a regional dimension, is funded by the Nouvelle Aquitaine Region.

Main activities:

Your mission will be to develop a hybrid ten-year coastal risk prediction system. You will design a statistical method based on the numerical forecast of the international project 'Decadal Prediction Project' available on the Spirit computer network.

# Development of forecasting and statistical model

• You code in python to access the data
• You carry out the data processing
• You carry out the tests of different technical solutions to improve the ten-year forecast

# Scientific dissemination

• You are monitoring the literature on the subject
• You compare results to observations
• You contribute to the writing of scientific articles and participate in conferences

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Environmental science Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Holder of a PhD in Climate Science, Coastal Dynamics or related subject, you have knowledge and experience in computer coding.

• You are organized
• You demonstrate autonomy and rigor in your work
• You have an excellent ability to communicate both orally and and writing

Do you recognize yourself? Apply!

Specific Requirements

You'll have to comply with the Working Law in France

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Environmental science Years of Research Experience None

Additional Information

50 days of vacation from the first year of collaboration

Remote working possible according to needs and organization of the service

Refill of 75% of the subscription to the public transport

Participation in the private healthcare up to 15€ / month

Leisure, sport and culture for all staff

Disabled-friendly establishment

Possibility of staff parking

Sustainable mobility package for commuting – work

Eligibility criteria

This position is located in an area covered by the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST) and therefore requires, in accordance with the regulations, that your arrival be authorised by the competent authority of the Ministry.

Selection process

Applications are reviewed as they arrive.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Recruitment Officer for a first pre-qualification phone conversation. An interview with the supervisor will then be organised by videoconference.

Interested applicants should send a CV, brief statement of qualifications and basis for interest in the position, copies of up to 3 relevant publications, and the email addresses of 2 appropriate references.

Additional comments

You will work in relation with all the project partners, as well as with the holders of the Risk PEPR. The expertise of the METHYS team in coastal dynamics is recognized internationally, with modeling approaches, remote sensing and in situ measurements.

Based in Pessac, Gironde (33), FRANCE– access by tramway line B, buses, bike.

The laboratory is located at the heart of the campus of science, near the city-centre of Bordeaux and about 60 Km of the Atlantic coast.