Informations générales
Intitulé de l'offre : Postdoctoral Researcher - PEPR Risques (IRiMa) - Governance of systemic and integrated risks (M/F) (H/F)
Référence : UMR8211-VITMIK-003
Nombre de Postes : 1
Lieu de travail : VILLEJUIF
Date de publication : mercredi 15 octobre 2025
Type de contrat : Chercheur en contrat CDD
Durée du contrat : 18 mois
Date d'embauche prévue : 2 février 2026
Quotité de travail : Complet
Rémunération : Gross monthly salary between €3,081.33 and €4,291.70, depending on experience in a similar position
Niveau d'études souhaité : Doctorat
Expérience souhaitée : 1 à 4 années
Section(s) CN : 53 - Sciences en société: production, circulation et usages des savoirs et des technologies
Missions
The hired person will join the Priority Exploratory Research Program and Equipment (PEPR Risques) team at CERMES3 to conduct research within COCHAIR project (Collaborative Research Chairs). This project aims to contribute to the development of global and interdisciplinary approaches to risk analysis and management, enhance cross-disciplinary collaboration in risk science research, and promote innovative synergies between academic disciplines and field practitioners. In close collaboration with the CNRS co-director of PEPR Risques, he/she will contribute to mapping and analyzing different institutionalization of risk sciences in Europe, especially identifying and analyzing the different interdisciplinary structures of research into environmental and technological risks in the context of global change. He/she will participate in project activities and contribute to the scientific valorization of results through the production of a report, communications and publications.
Activités
Main missions are:
- Mapping of frameworks, instruments, and policies for governing major environmental risks in France, with an international comparative perspective;
- Evaluation of the effectiveness and limitations of these policies in managing risks and disaster situations, based on a selection of recent events;
- Identificatifion and mapping the new frameworks for the integrated management of in-tertwined and/or systemic risks in France;
- Analysis of current implementation modalities of these frameworks in the management of intertwined risks within the same territory (e.g., hydro-climatic risks, megafires), from a comparative perspective and in dialogue with the various collective chairs and projects within the program;
- Participation in the development of an interdisciplinary training initiative on integrated risk management and in actions promoting cross-cutting collaboration within the pro-gram.
- to participate in organization of interdisciplinary scientific events;
- to write a report and a summary note;
- to publish articles in peer-reviewed books and scientific journal;
- to participate to the PEPR Risques activities.
Compétences
- PhD in political science, sociology or Science and Technology Studies (STS);
- Interdisciplinary interest in the scientific fields associated with PEPR Risques (geosciences, climate sciences, IT, mathematics, and engineering);
- Experience in research on the governance of disasters in an international perspective;
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods; strong rigor in data collection and analysis ;
- Good writing and synthetizing abilities;
- Rigor, sense of initiative and organization;
- Ability to work in a team and coordination capacity;
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and French;
Contexte de travail
PEPR Risques (Integrated Risks Management for more resilient societies at the global changes era) is a Research program financed by the 4th programme d'avenir (PIA4) from France 2030. Its aim is to bring together teams involved in research on natural and technological risks. The program is co-piloted by the CNRS, the BRGM and UGA, and implemented in focus and open projects.
This postdoctoral position is linked to the focus project COCHAIR (https://www.pepr-risques.fr/fr/actualite/actualite/lancement-du-projet-cochair-une-approche-collective-innovante-pour-mieux).
The hired person will work under the supervision of Soraya Boudia into the PEPR Risques team, at the CERMES3 laboratory based in Villejuif.
The position is under the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST), and requires the authorisation of the the Ministry for Higher education and Research authorities.
Le poste se situe dans un secteur relevant de la protection du potentiel scientifique et technique (PPST), et nécessite donc, conformément à la réglementation, que votre arrivée soit autorisée par l'autorité compétente du MESR.
Contraintes et risques
Mobility in France and abroad may be required (4-8 times per year).
There are no particular risks identified in France. Risks related to potential international travel will be assessed and subject to administrative authorization.
Informations complémentaires
Detailed CV, the thesis Report, a letter of motivation with two referrers who can be contacted are the documents required to complete your application.