Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Ecology Applied to Soil Function Dynamics (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

CNRS, Station d'Ecologie Théorique et Expérimentale in France, seeks a First Stage Researcher (R1) to study biotic interactions and soil multifunctionality under the PEPR SolVivants program. The role involves developing theoretical approaches and working within the LINKING team in Moulis, Ariège.

The candidate will contribute to cross-cutting activities and write scientific articles in English, collaborating with colleagues to advance theoretical ecology and soil biology.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in functional ecology and ecological theory.
• Ability to analyze ecological data and dynamics.
• Experience with scientific programming and writing in English.

Responsabilités

• Develop theoretical approaches to plant–plant and plant–soil interactions affecting soil functioning.
• Participate in PEPR SolVivants program activities.
• Collaborate with LINKING team at Station d'Ecologie Théorique et Expérimentale.

Connaissances

Functional ecology

Stability theory

Dynamical systems

Data analysis

Scientific programming

English writing

Outils

Scientific programming

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Station d'Ecologie Théorique et Expérimentale Research Field Biological sciences Environmental science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 16 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week Less than 35 Offer Starting Date 16 Nov 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

To study the impact of biotic interactions on soil multifunctionality (Targeted Project 2 of the PEPR SolVivants).

Main Activity

• Develop theoretical approaches to better understand the impact of biotic interactions between plants and between plants and soil microorganisms on soil functioning.

Cross-cutting Activity

• Participate in activities of the PEPR SolsVivants program related to research areas directly linked to the postdoctoral position.

Collaborative office work within the LINKING team at the Theoretical and Experimental Ecology Station in Moulis, Ariège, France. UAR2029

Core Competencies

• Functional ecology, stability theory in ecology, dynamical systems, linear algebra, data analysis.

Operational Competencies

• Scientific programming, writing scientific articles in English.