About Position/Job
The University of Montpellier seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Tropical Volcanic Aquifers to join the HYTAKE team at HydroSciences Montpellier (HSM). Under the supervision of Dr P. Lachassagne, the postholder will build and calibrate numerical flow and transport models to investigate how water flows through volcanic aquifer systems in tropical regions. The role encompasses real-world field sites in locations like Indonesia and Mayotte, combining hydrological data analysis, modelling, and climate-change scenarios. This fixed-term contract, supported by Horizon Europe, offers a rare chance to contribute to internationally relevant hydrological science within a multidisciplinary, critical-zone research environment.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Institution: University of Montpellier
- Department: HydroSciences Montpellier (HSM), HYTAKE Team
- Research Field: Geosciences – Hydrology
- Location: Montpellier, France
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Postdoc
- Start Date (Anticipated): Not specified
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Salary Range: Not mentioned
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Hydrogeological modelling
- Tropical volcanic aquifer systems
- Flow and transport simulation
- Critical-zone hydrology
- Climate change impact on groundwater
- Submarine freshwater discharge
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Hydrogeology, Geosciences, Water Sciences, or equivalent
- 3–5 years of postdoctoral experience, including international exposure
- Proven experience with numerical modelling tools (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW)
- Scientific programming competence (Python, MATLAB, or R)
- Excellent command of scientific English
- Ability to interpret multi-domain datasets and design conceptual models
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with geophysics, environmental isotopes, or tropical hydrology
- Knowledge of hydrodynamic systems in volcanic settings
- Prior work in heterogeneous or volcanic aquifer environments
- Strong scientific writing and publication record
- Experience working within multidisciplinary international teams
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, calibrate, and validate numerical flow and transport models for volcanic aquifers
- Analyse hydrometeorological and geophysical data (e.g., isotopic data, piezometric records)
- Perform scenario-based simulations to evaluate recharge and river-aquifer interactions
- Participate in field data integration, modelling, and research collaboration
- Present findings in reports, conferences, and peer-reviewed journals
- Engage with project partners and contribute to scientific exchanges
Application Process
How to Apply
Send a detailed CV, a cover letter describing your research experience and motivations, and a list of publications by email to catherine.marchand@umontpellier.fr.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- Publication list
- References or referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 7 November 2025
- Deadline: 7 December 2025
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of Montpellier
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: Email to catherine.marchand@umontpellier.fr
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