Technician: Palynology and Fire Signal M/F
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- IT in FTC
- 6 mounth
- BAC
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Cultures et environnements : Préhistoire, Antiquité, Moyen-Age
Contract Type
IT in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
06357 NICE
Contract Duration
6 mounth
Date of Hire
04/05/2026
Remuneration
2190 to 2789 euros bruts/mois gross/month depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 26 March 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The technician will be responsible for preparing sediment samples from a lacustrine context for geochemical, palynological, and fire signal analyses, and will participate in micro-charcoal counting under the supervision of subject specialists. They will be based at the CEPAM laboratory in Nice (France), working in close collaboration with the postdoctoral researcher hired for the project, with the CEPAM “FORÊTS” team, and with our partners at the Climate and Environmental Sciences Laboratory (LSCE), Chrono-Environnement, Edytem, and the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Activity
• Sub-sampling of lacustrine sediment samples.
• Preparation of pollen slides, sieving and counting of micro-charcoal particles
• Drafting of analytical reports
• Participation in team meetings and dissemination activities (presentations and publications of results)
Your Profil
Skills
Knowledge
• Geoarchaeology, sedimentology, palynology, or fire signal analysis
• General knowledge of palaeolimnology
• Understanding of laboratory safety and hygiene regulations
Technical Skills
• Laboratory experience in geoarchaeology, sedimentology, or paleoecology
• Prior experience with sediment processing protocols for pollen slide preparation or micro-charcoal sieving is desirable
• Scientific writing skills
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
Interpersonal Skills
• Strong interest in laboratory work
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to report on work progress
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
Your Work Environment
We are recruiting a technician (M/F) to join the archaeological and palaeoecological project PAST-FORCE (ANR-24-CE27-2043 PAST-FORCE), which aims to reconstruct socio-environmental dynamics in the southern Maya lowlands (Guatemala) during the pre-Columbian period (1500 BCE – 1500 CE). Laboratory experience in archaeology or geology/earth sciences is desirable.
Information et contacts : Lydie Dussol (lydie.dussol@univ-cotedazur.fr), Antoine Pasqualini (antoine.pasqualini@cnrs.fr)
Laboratoire : https://www.cepam.cnrs.fr/
Projet : https://anr-pastforce.cnrs.fr/
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
2190 to 2789 euros bruts/mois gross/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 | UMR7264-ANTPAS-006 |
|---|---|
| Line of business | Human and Social Sciences |
| Job Type | Data Production, Processing and Surveys Technician |
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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