- JOB
- France
25 Mar 2025
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Nantes Université
- Department
- ISOMer
- Research Field
- Environmental science » Water scienceBiological sciences » BiologyGeography » Other
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions
- Postdoc Positions
- Country
- France
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37h15
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The ISOMer laboratory studies the structure and functioning of coastal areas (https://isomer.univ-nantes.fr/). Within the laboratory, the RSBE2 ISOMer team is a recognised leader in scientific expertise on visible and near-infrared remote sensing of marine angiosperm meadows. The position will be part of this team, led by Pierre Gernez (see organisational chart), under the supervision of Pierre Gernez and Laurent Barillé. It is part of the European project REWRITE (Rewilding and Restoration of Intertidal Sediment Ecosystems for Carbon Sequestration).
Missions :
Sampling marine angiosperm meadows for carbon measurements in the Bay of Cádiz, the Aveiro Lagoon, and the Bay of Bourgneuf
Applying the ICE CREAMS algorithm for mapping Blue Carbon stocks using Sentinel-2 data
Main activities :
- Sampling the foliar parts, roots, and underlying soil of Zostera noltei meadows in 3 to 4 intertidal ecosystems across Europe
Conducting measurements on sediment cores
Measuring carbon using two different methods
- Proficiency in Python and R programming languages to master the ICE-CREAMS machine-learning algorithm for identifying marine angiosperms.
Utilizing field spectroradiometry data - Mapping the spatial distribution of Blue Carbon in 3 to 4 intertidal ecosystems across Europe using Sentinel-2 satellite data in two seasons and in sites undergoing restoration
Comparing results with other vegetated ecosystems (salt marsh plants and microphytobenthos of intertidal mudflats)
Where to apply
- recrutement-polesante-postdocrewrite@emploi.beetween.com
Requirements
- Research Field
- Geography » Other
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
General, theoretical or disciplinary knowledge :
- Knowledge of coastal zone functioning
- Understanding of seagrass meadows
- Expertise in Blue Carbon approaches
Operational skills :
- Strong proficiency in English, both spoken and written
- Expertise in remote sensing and machine learning techniques
- Knowledge of programming languages: R, Python
Soft skilss :
- Being used to work in an international environment
- Regular interactions with the program manager
- Autonomy, creativity, and team spirit
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed
Offre-emploi_2025-REWRITE_anglais.pdf
English
Additional Information
Benefits
- An unprecedented model in France combining a university, a university hospital (CHU de Nantes), a technological research institute (IRT Jules Verne), a national research organization (Inserm) and the Grandes Écoles (Centrale Nantes, École des Beaux-arts Nantes Saint-Nazaire, Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Nantes)
- Commitment to professional equality, diversity and inclusion and addressing gender-based and sexual violence
- Membership in the EUniWell European Alliance committed to wellness
- Certified HR Excellence in Research since 2022 as part of the HRS4R strategy
- Transport subscription up to 75 % supported
- Sustainable mobility package, in line with the institution’s commitment to sustainable development
- Access to university restaurants with a preferential rate
- Access to sports, university libraries and other activities on campus
Eligibility criteria
Ph.D.
CV, cover letter
Selection process
- Deadline for receipt of applications: 30 April 2025
- Date of the selection committee / recruitment commission : May 2025
- Desired start date: 01 September 2025
- Terms of application and communication with the candidate :
- Application link : recrutement-polesante-postdocrewrite@emploi.beetween.com
- Link to the Nantes Université job offers page : https://www.univ-nantes.fr/universite/recrutement/recrutement-personnels-enseignants-et-recherche
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- ISOMer laboratory
- Country
- France
- City
- Nantes
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
- FRANCE
- City
- NANTES
- Website
- Street
- 1 QUAI DE TOURVILLE, BP 13522, 44035 NANTES CEDEX 01
- Postal Code
- 44000
- Laurent.barille@univ-nantes.fr