About Position/Job
The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in forest fuel and wildland fire modelling at the Climat, Environnement, Couplages et Incertitudes (CECI) laboratory, located in Toulouse, France. This fully funded, full-time position is part of the ECOFEU project, which studies how forest dieback and vegetation changes affect wildfire dynamics under climate change. The postdoc will work under the supervision of Dr Mélanie Rochoux (CECI) and Dr Patrick Le Moigne (CNRM), combining satellite remote sensing, surface-atmosphere modelling, and fire-atmosphere interaction simulations to assess wildfire risks. The project aligns with CNRS’s goals in environmental science and climate change research, and offers opportunities for collaboration with CESBIO, Météo-France, CNES, and INRAE, providing an interdisciplinary research environment with advanced modelling and field observation integration.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Institution: CNRS
- Department: Climat, Environnement, Couplages et Incertitudes (CECI)
- Research field: Environmental Science
- Location: Toulouse, France
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Start Date (Anticipated): January 2026
- Working Hours: 35 hours/week
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Forest fuel dynamics and dieback modelling
- Wildland fire behaviour simulation
- Climate change impacts on ecosystems
- Remote sensing and Earth system modelling
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in atmospheric sciences, fire sciences, or environmental science
- 1–4 years of relevant research experience
- Proficiency in numerical modelling and IT tools
- Fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of forest ecosystem dynamics
- Basic French language skills
- Experience in team-based interdisciplinary projects
Key Responsibilities
- Model forest fuel dynamics and vegetation dieback
- Update Meso-NH/BLAZE fire models for regional vegetation changes
- Run simulations and analyse wildfire behaviour under different scenarios
- Collaborate with international and national research partners
Application Process
How to Apply: Submit CV, cover letter, and two references via the CNRS job portal
Required Documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Contact details of two referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 7 October 2025
- Deadline: 27 October 2025
- Interview Date: Early November 2025 (for shortlisted candidates)
Useful Links
- Institution Website: CNRS – National Centre for Scientific Research
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: click here
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