Short-term contract researcher M/F in tropical forest ecology
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 4 month
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Botanique et modélisation de l'architecture des plantes et des végétations
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
34398 MONTPELLIER
Contract Duration
4 month
Date of Hire
01/09/2026
Remuneration
2400 to 3400 euros net salary per month depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 22 June 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
As part of projects carried out in French Guiana, the team in charge has developed a pipeline capable of automatically identifying the phenological stage at the pixel level from forest canopy images acquired repeatedly by drone (RGB and LiDAR). The researcher's role will be to conduct time-series analyses based on this data with the aim of (i) characterising the phenological behaviour of canopy species; (ii) compare these behaviours across sites and species to identify specific phenological traits; (iii) produce, based on the average phenological behaviour of communities, indicators derived from the seasonal dynamics of canopies in the form of Essential Biodiversity Variables based on canopy phenology. Adjustment of the pipeline itself maybe required depending on analyses.
Activity
Conduct statistical analyses (Fourier analysis, classification, phenophase detection, etc.) and present the results in a project report at the end of the contract.
Your Profil
Skills
• PhD in ecology, forestry or a related field, specialising in tropical forest ecology
• Strong skills in data analysis and programming using R are required
• Skills in close-range remote sensing are an advantage
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential
• Good interpersonal skills for working in a team
Your Work Environment
We are recruiting a researcher on a fixed-term contract for an initial period of four months to analyse data collected in French Guiana by AMAP teams over the past several years as part of the LabEx CEBA project. The work will result in a project report designed to assess whether the methods developed can be rolled out on a large scale in other contexts. The researcher will conduct analyses independently whilst liaising regularly with team members regarding methodological choices and the interpretation of results. The successful candidate will be based at the AMAP lab in Montpellier and will work at the interface between the Remote Sensing of Tropical Vegetation and Dynamics of Tropical Forest Assemblies research themes. He will be supervised by two experienced researchers working on these themes (Nicolas Barbier and Raphaël Pélissier) and may, where necessary, benefit from the support of the IT engineer who developed the drone image analysis pipeline.
Constraints and risks
none
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
2400 to 3400 euros net salary per month depending on experience
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR5120-RAPPEL-001 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Biodiversity, evolution and biological adaptations: from macromolecules to communities |
| Relevant experience | 1 to 4 years |
About the CNRS
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