Researcher Climate Information, Stakeholder Engagement and Decision Support W/M

Euraxess; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IRD, the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position at the CECI Laboratory in Toulouse. The role focuses on climate variability, coupled Earth system modeling, and stakeholder-engaged research within the SAFESEA consortium.

The candidate will work within an international team, contribute to CMIP-driven assessments, and develop stakeholder-informed climate information tools, with opportunities for mobility and

Qualifications

• Strong background in marine biogeochemistry and/or social sciences.
• Experience in design, implementation, and analysis of social science surveys.
• Proficiency in scientific programming languages and analytical tools.
• Excellent command of scientific English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage stakeholders at regional, European, and global levels to influence project strategy.
• Conduct participatory assessments to understand stakeholders' needs and risk perceptions.
• Co-design decision-support tools that contextualize climate information for diverse groups.
• Design and implement an integrated communication strategy on ocean stressors.
• Maximize uptake and sustainability of project outcomes through policy engagement and exploitation activities.
• Strengthen local capacity through co-created training and educational activities.
• Monitor and evaluate project activities against defined KPIs with transparency and learning.

Skills

Marine biogeochemistry

Social sciences

Survey design and analysis

Scientific programming

Job description

Organisation/Company IRD Occitanie Research Field Environmental science Global change Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 5 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) is a multidisciplinary French public research organization that, for nearly 80 years, has been committed to building equitable partnerships with countries in the Global South and the French Overseas Territories.

As a key player in the international development agenda, the Institute aligns its priorities with the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Together, IRD researchers and their partners develop practical, science-based solutions to address the global challenges facing societies and the planet. This mutually beneficial approach makes science and innovation powerful drivers of sustainable development.

IRD operates under the joint supervision of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

The CECI Laboratory (Climate, Environment, Coupling and Uncertainties, UMR 5318) is a joint research unit bringing together the CNRS, CERFACS, and the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD). Based in Toulouse, France, it brings together researchers, engineers, and PhD students specializing in numerical Earth system modeling, high-performance computing, and advanced data analysis methods.

CECI's research focuses on climate variability and climate change, interactions among the different components of the Earth system (ocean, atmosphere, and land surfaces), data assimilation, multiphysics coupling techniques, and uncertainty quantification. The laboratory plays a leading role in the development of state-of-the-art coupled climate models, contributes to the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) that underpins the assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and develops widely used software tools for the scientific community, including the OASIS coupler.

CECI benefits from a world-class international research environment and privileged access to high-performance computing facilities. It maintains extensive collaborations with leading French and international laboratories in climate and environmental sciences, providing an outstanding setting for research training and the development of interdisciplinary projects that integrate environmental sciences with the social sciences and humanities.

• Une mission attractive

Contribute to the European SAFESEA project by informing stakeholders about the current state of knowledge regarding uncertainties in projections of climate stressors (warming, acidification, and deoxygenation) affecting marine ecosystems; assessing stakeholders' risk perceptions of these stressors; adopting a storyline-based approach to the co-development of climate information; and establishing a stakeholder engagement protocol for the duration of the project.

Under the supervision of the SAFESEA Scientific Coordinator at CECI (Boris Dewitte), your responsibilities will include:

Main Activities

Identify and engage a broad range of stakeholders at regional, European, and global levels to help shape the project's strategy and support public decision-makers.

Conduct participatory assessments to identify stakeholders' needs, understand their perceptions of the risks associated with ocean warming, acidification, and deoxygenation, and co-design priorities across multiple spatial and governance scales.

Co-develop decision-support tools that contextualize scientific knowledge on these climate stressors within socio-ecological frameworks, tailored to the needs of different stakeholder groups and governance levels.

Design and implement an integrated communication strategy on ocean warming, acidification, and deoxygenation, ensuring accessibility, inclusiveness, and alignment with the project's impact objectives.

Maximize the uptake and long-term sustainability of project outcomes through targeted exploitation activities and policy engagement at national, regional, and global levels.

Strengthen the long-term capacity of local stakeholders through co-created training and educational activities, empowering current and future researchers and decision-makers to understand and respond to ocean acidification and related climate stressors.

Monitor and evaluate project activities against defined key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring agility, transparency, and continuous learning throughout the project's lifecycle.

The postdoctoral researcher will benefit from a highly stimulating scientific environment within the GLOBC team at CECI (6 permanent researchers) and the Environmental Biogeochemistry team at IPGP (4 permanent researchers). The successful candidate will also interact closely with partners of the European SAFESEA consortium including CEAZA and Univ. Santo Tomas in Chile, the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO), and the International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification, offering opportunities for scientific collaboration, international mobility, participation in international workshops, and the co-development of research activities.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Strong background in marine biogeochemistry and/or social sciences.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and analysis of social science surveys, with the ability to transform raw survey data into actionable insights that support project objectives.
• Proficiency in scientific programming languages and analytical tools (e.g., standard statistical analysis methods).
• Excellent command of scientific English, both written and spoken, enabling effective work in an international research environment.

The successful candidate should also demonstrate the following personal qualities:

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and international research team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Scientific curiosity, autonomy, and a strong motivation to acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Initiative, openness to dialogue, rigor, and the ability to proactively lead and manage research activities.