Fixed-Term Contract – Research Engineer (M/F): Modeling the AMOC's response to climate change and the role of resolution
- IT in FTC
- 12 months
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Climat, Environnement, Couplages et Incertitudes
Contract Type
IT in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
31057 TOULOUSE
Contract Duration
12 months
Date of Hire
01/09/2026
Remuneration
Between €2,496 and €2,879 gross per month, depending on experience.
Apply Application Deadline : 04 July 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The candidate will contribute to the analysis of low- and high-resolution climate simulations to assess the added value of high resolution in representing the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the processes contributing to its variability, and its response to climate change. The work will focus in particular on the representation of oceanic deep-water formation regions in present and future climates, AMOC coherence with latitude, the role of Arctic sea ice in its dynamics, comparing model outputs for the present climate with observational data (where available) and reanalyses, including high-resolution products such as GLORYS, the analysis of the AMOC and its observable proxies (SST, SSS, SSH).
Activity
-Analyze historical and idealized climate simulations at different resolutions.
-Develop and optimize Python scripts to extract, process, and visualize climate data.
-Systematically compare low- and high-resolution results to assess the impact of resolution on AMOC representation and associated processes.
-Study the physical mechanisms related to the AMOC's response to CO₂ forcing.
-Contribute to the interpretation of results and the drafting of technical reports or scientific papers.
-Participate in team meetings and project progress presentations.
Your Profil
Skills
-Strong scientific programming skills (Python required; experience with libraries such as xarray, numpy, pandas, matplotlib).
-Experience in climate or oceanographic data analysis (NetCDF, CMIP, regional/global models) is desirable.
-Knowledge of ocean dynamics, climate modeling, or AMOC physics.
-Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary research team.
-Proficiency in scientific English.
Your Work Environment
The position is based within the Climate Modeling Group (GLOBC) of the CECI Laboratory (Coupling, Environment, Climate and Uncertainties) at CERFACS. It is part of the European EPOC project (epoc-eu.org).
Constraints and risks
Work primarily carried out on a computer in an office environment. No specific risks identified.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Between €2,496 and €2,879 gross 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 | UMR5318-RYMMSA-007 |
|---|---|
| Line of business | IT, Statistics and Scientific Calculation |
| Job Type | Scientific Calculations Engineer |
| Relevant experience | 1 to 4 years |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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