About the Program
The Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l’Environnement (CRBE) at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position on “Water in the Mountains: A Health Issue” within the ARTEMIS project. Starting in December 2025, this three-year doctoral position explores the interconnected challenges of water quality, tourism, and pastoralism in the French Pyrenees, framed through the OneHealth approach linking environmental, human, and animal health. Under the supervision of Dr. Adeline Loyau and a multidisciplinary team, the PhD researcher will combine fieldwork, interviews, ecological sampling, and systems modelling to understand and promote sustainable adaptation strategies for mountain ecosystems. This project offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge, interdisciplinary environmental research with real-world impact.
Program Details
- Position: Fully Funded PhD Position / Doctoral Researcher
- Institution: CNRS – National Centre for Scientific Research
- Department/Faculty: Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l’Environnement (CRBE)
- Supervisor: Dr. Adeline Loyau
- Location: Toulouse, France
- Start Date (Anticipated): December 2025
- Duration: 3 years
- Funding: Fully funded (TIRIS doctoral contract)
- Working Hours: 35 hours/week
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, or related disciplines
Research Focus/Area
- Environmental science, ecology, and biodiversity
- Climate change impacts on mountain ecosystems
- Water quality, tourism, and pastoralism interactions
- OneHealth: linking human, animal, and environmental health
- Socio-ecological systems and sustainability
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, or related field
- Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interest in interdisciplinary and field-based research
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative methods
- Skills in GIS, data analysis, and scientific writing
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Key Features of the Program
- Supervision by leading researchers in ecology and social sciences
- Fieldwork in the French Pyrenees
- Interdisciplinary training across ecology, management, and geography
- Contribution to the OneHealth research framework
- Access to CNRS and University of Toulouse research networks
- Opportunity to present at international conferences
Application Process
How to Apply:
Send the application materials by email to the supervisors:
- adeline.loyau@toulouse-inp.fr
- dirk.schmeller@cnrs.fr
- emmanuel.salim@univ-tlse2.fr
- bastien.david@tsm-education.fr
Required Documents:
- Detailed CV
- Compelling cover letter
- Master’s transcripts
- Master’s thesis or excerpt
- Two letters of recommendation
Important Dates
- Applications Open: 7 October 2025
- Deadline: 27 October 2025
- Start Date: 1 December 2025
Where to Apply
- University Website: Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l’Environnement (CRBE)
- Official Notification: CNRS Job Portal
- Application Portal: Apply Here
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