About Position/Job
Aix-Marseille Université is offering a two-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in the ClimatFeux Project (Climate, Fires, Forests and Human Societies), funded by Amidex. Supervised by Dr. Peter Fulé, this role focuses on the relationships between climate change, wildfire regimes, forest ecosystems, and human land management across the Mediterranean region and through expanding partnerships in Africa. The project combines palaeoecology, dendrochronology, experimental ecology, GIS, and environmental modelling to understand long-term fire histories and develop sustainable ecosystem management strategies. The research aligns with the university’s strengths in environmental science and interdisciplinary climate research, offering a blend of fieldwork, laboratory analysis, statistical modelling, and international collaboration. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to globally relevant research on climate adaptation and wildfire risk reduction.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (R2)
- Institution: Aix-Marseille Université
- Department: Not specified in advert
- Research Field: Environmental Science, Forest Ecology, Fire Ecology
- Location: Aix-en-Provence, France
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral, Temporary
- Start Date (Anticipated): May 2026
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Salary Range: €2,616 – €3,062 gross per month
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Climate–fire relationships
- Pyrodendrochronology and tree-ring analysis
- Forest ecology and ecosystem dynamics
- Wildfire management and fuel treatments
- Palaeoecology and environmental history
- GIS and spatial data analysis
- Ecological modelling and climate adaptation
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in environmental science or a related discipline
- Experience in dendrochronology from fieldwork to publication
- Strong background in ecology, environmental science, geography, or forestry
- Proficiency in R and/or Python
- Experience handling large environmental datasets
- Ability to conduct fieldwork in multiple international locations
- Valid driver’s licence
- Professional communication skills in French and scientific writing ability in French and English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with GIS software
- Knowledge of numerical or ecological modelling
- Experience supervising students or research assistants
- Additional language skills beyond French and English
Key Responsibilities
- Select research sites and obtain sampling permits
- Conduct field sampling and dendrometric measurements
- Prepare and analyse samples in the laboratory
- Perform statistical analysis and climate–fire data interpretation
- Contribute to scientific publications and research dissemination
- Support the development of ecosystem management experiments
- Build international research collaborations, particularly in Africa
- Supervise students and assist in project coordination
Application Process
How to Apply
Applications should be sent by email directly to the project supervisor.
Email: Dr Peter Fulé – peter.fule@imbe.fr
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Contact details of two referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 27 January 2026
- Deadline: 15 March 2026
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Aix-Marseille Université
- Official Notification Link: Click here
- Apply now: mailto:peter.fule@imbe.fr
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