Junior Professor Chair in Paleo-environments and Pleistocene-Holocene Populations – CNRS, France
About Position/Job
The Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) is inviting applications for a Junior Professor Chair in Paleo-environments and Pleistocene and Holocene Populations. This interdisciplinary position aims to advance understanding of ancient environments and human settlement dynamics in the Quaternary period. The role supports long-standing French research efforts in palaeoenvironments, and is aligned with departmental goals to strengthen geoarchaeology, sedimentary studies, and climate-human interaction research. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge international collaboration and research leadership.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Junior Professor Chair
- Institution: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) / French National Centre for Scientific Research
- Department: UMR5199 PACEA & UMR7330 CEREGE
- Research Field: Environment, Geology, Geoarchaeology
- Location: Bordeaux and Aix-Marseille, France
- Number of Post: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Tenure-track (Junior Professor Chair)
- Start Date (Anticipated): Early 2026
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week (approximate full-time)
- Salary Range: €54,600 – €57,800 per annum (depending on experience)
- Required Degree/Diploma: Doctorate
Research Area
- Chronostratigraphy and sedimentary archives
- Site formation processes and landscape evolution
- Climate change and human settlement patterns
- Paleoenvironmental influence on cultural emergence
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Doctorate (PhD) or equivalent in a relevant discipline
- Proven research experience in geology, geoarchaeology, or environmental science
Preferred Qualifications:
- International research profile with experience in high-resolution temporal analysis
- Expertise in sedimentology, geochronology, bioindicators, and GIS
- Strong publication record and experience in supervising students
- Ability to initiate collaborative national and EU-funded projects
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high-level research in Quaternary paleoenvironmental studies
- Collaborate with French and international institutions
- Teach in university programmes linked to the research
- Supervise and mentor graduate and postgraduate students
- Contribute to open science and public dissemination initiatives
- Apply for European research funding (ERC, Horizon Europe, etc.)
Application Process
How to Apply
Apply through the CNRS careers portal. Ensure your candidate profile is complete before submission.
Required Documents:
- Detailed CV
- Cover letter
- Research and teaching proposal
- References or letters of recommendation (if requested)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: May 20, 2025
- Deadline: July 14, 2025 (23:59 Paris time)
- Interview Date: To be notified for shortlisted candidates
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://www.cnrs.fr
- Job Posting: CNRS Job Portal
- Apply Now: CNRS – Careers Portal – Recruitment
