Research Engineer (IGE) – Paleoecological and Paleofire Analyses (M/F)
- IT in FTC
- 6 mounth
- BAC+3/4
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut des Sciences de l'Évolution de Montpellier
Contract Type
IT in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
34095 MONTPELLIER
Contract Duration
6 mounth
Date of Hire
06/04/2026
Remuneration
from 2521€ gross monthly, depending on experience.
Apply Application Deadline : 06 April 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The research engineer will primarily conduct laboratory analyses, data processing, and data interpretation within a paleoecological framework
Activity
Implement protocols for the preparation of sediment samples
Quantify micro- and macro-charcoal (counting, morphometry, classification)
Establish and optimize analytical protocols
Ensure data traceability, archiving, and quality control
Prepare datasets for statistical analyses
Develop and apply data-processing scripts (R and Python appreciated)
Your Profil
Skills
Knowledge
Strong knowledge of sedimentary charcoal analysis methods
Understanding of fire regime and paleofire concepts
Knowledge of statistical approaches applied to paleoecological time series
Familiarity with FAIR data management standards
Technical Skills
Implement charcoal quantification protocols
Produce robust paleoecological time series
Process and analyze data using R (specialized packages appreciated: CharAnalysis, Rioja, etc.)
Produce scientific visualizations
Write technical reports and documentation
Professional Skills
Strong analytical rigor
Autonomy and initiative
Critical thinking and analytical capacity
Ability to work collaboratively
Strong organizational skills and reliability
Your Work Environment
The position is funded through the FIRE-LANDES project, which aims to reconstruct past fire regimes in the Landes de Gascogne forest using sedimentary archives.
The project is primarily based on the analysis of quantitative sedimentary charcoal records and their integration with paleoenvironmental and climatic indicators.
The successful candidate will join the ENEX team, under the supervision of Adam A. Ali, and will work in close collaboration with the project partners.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
from 2521€ gross monthly, 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 | UMR5554-AHMALI-003 |
|---|---|
| Line of business | Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences |
| Job Type | Biological Data Analysis Engineer |
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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