Full-time permanent position in marine benthic ecology at IFREMER (ref. W12 12 092)
The Department of Dynamics of Coastal Ecosystems at IFREMER invites applications for a full-time research permanent position in the Benthic Ecology laboratory. We are seeking broadly for individuals who develop research in marine benthic ecology, to overall understand structural and functional diversity in coastal shallow waters habitats. The individual must possess a Ph.D., a strong commitment to developing internationally recognized research programs, and a desire to contribute significantly to the dynamic of the laboratory by initiating new collaborations. The successful candidate will join a growing team to enhance research and complement strengths in the study of macrobenthic communities, in field research such as: (1) the link between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning; (2) the relationships between environmental parameters and variability in benthic species assemblages (diversity and composition); (3) the development of statistical and/or predictive modelling tools to better understand the distribution of species and/or communities. The researcher will be asked to contribute to develop research programs based on the basis of existing knowledge of previously investigated macrobenthic ecosystems but also to help prepare future investigations in that perspective. As part of the IFREMER institute, the researcher will also be asked to contribute to expertise reviews in studies dealing with anthropogenic pressures on marine systems (e.g. effect of sand-mining activities or marine renewable energy structures). Besides a Ph.D. in Marine (Benthic) Ecology and preferably postdoc experience(s), the required qualities for this position are: -a good knowledge in oceanography in general; -a solid knowledge in macrobenthic species (biological trait and identification); -good skills in numerical statistics and treatment of databases; -being perfectly fluent in English as well as handling French basics. As personal qualities, we are seeking for someone: -able to communicate and interact with other scientists and technicians (teamwork); -dynamic and open-minded to cross-disciplinary research; -involved in field works (boardings on RV). To apply, please collate the following into a single pdf file: a cover letter (including the reference W12 12 092), an extended curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and arrange to have up to 3 letters of reference sent in support of the application. All information should be sent electronically to both [email protected] (human resources) and [email protected] (head of the team). Review of applications will begin now and will continue until September 15.
