Study of perceptions regarding chlordecone remediation in Guadeloupe (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

This internship is part of the "Remed-Chlor" project—funded by the ANR (French National Research Agency) and coordinated by Sarra Gaspard—which launched in 2022 and focuses on the multidisciplinary study of soil decontamination in Guadeloupe. Like Martinique, the island is currently heavily contaminated by an organic compound known as chlordecone; this substance was used as a pesticide to serve the interests of those leading the French West Indies' capitalist, high-output banana industry.
One aspect of the project's humanities and social sciences component—in which Malcom Ferdinand (a political scientist and philosopher at IRISSO, a joint CNRS-INRA research unit at Paris Dauphine University) is involved—focuses on studying the various ways the decontamination process for this type of toxic substance is perceived and represented.

Intern's Role:

The intern will participate in a preliminary study regarding perceptions of decontamination efforts in Guadeloupe in the context of chlordecone contamination. This study will involve conducting interviews with a range of local stakeholders, to be identified jointly with the supervisor. The intern will attend weekly meetings (remotely) with the Paris-based research team, as well as selected Remed-Chlor project meetings. Finally, the intern will participate in the team's collaborative analysis of public policies concerning pesticides, working alongside members who are studying other regions of the world. Under Malcom Ferdinand's supervision, the intern will receive training in literature review and preliminary research methods. At the end of the three-month period, the intern will present the findings of their literature review and preliminary study to the entire team, both in writing and orally.

Your Profil

- Master's student (1st or 2nd year) in Humanities and Social Sciences, specializing in sociology, anthropology, history, political science, or the sociology of science and technology.
- Proficiency in English.
- Proficiency in Guadeloupean Creole.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good interpersonal skills for conducting fieldwork.
- Ability to take initiative.
- Analytical and writing skills.
- Ability to travel independently (or a valid Category B driver's license).

Your Work Environment

Description of the employer

Malcom Ferdinand (Political scientist and philosopher), IRISSO-UMR CNRS-INRA 7170-1427)

Special conditions of exercise

- Monthly allowance of €660.
- Provision of a digital voice recorder and a computer (if needed) to the student for the duration of the internship.
- The intern will spend the majority of their time in Guadeloupe.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

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

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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