About the Position
The CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research), France, is offering a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the functional ecology of marine plankton at the MARBEC Research Unit, Montpellier. This 14-month fellowship, starting in November 2025, focuses on studying planktonic functioning, dynamics, and evolution in the Thau Lagoon and the Mediterranean Sea. The project uses innovative in situ high-frequency automated sensors to estimate metabolic and trophic variables and link them with environmental and biological data. Supervised by Francesca Vidussi and Behzad Mostajir, the fellow will collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team to produce impactful scientific publications. This opportunity contributes to MARBEC’s broader mission of advancing marine biodiversity research in Mediterranean and tropical ecosystems.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Institution: CNRS – National Center for Scientific Research
- Department: MARBEC Research Unit (Biodiversité Marine, Exploitation et Conservation)
- Research Field: Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Geosciences
- Location: Montpellier, France
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (14 months)
- Start Date (Anticipated): November 2025
- Working Hours: 35 per week
- Salary Range: Not specified
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Marine plankton functional ecology
- Environmental and biological interactions
- High-frequency sensor-based data analysis
- Climate change and global warming effects on marine ecosystems
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Marine Ecology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, or Geosciences
- Experience with high-frequency sensor data for metabolic and trophic analysis of plankton communities
- Strong skills in academic writing and publication
Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-PhD professional research experience in related fields
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse in situ high-frequency sensor data from the Thau Lagoon and Mediterranean Sea
- Estimate metabolic and trophic variables and integrate them with environmental/biological data
- Publish high-quality research articles based on findings
- Collaborate with researchers, PhD students, and postdocs within MARBEC
Application Process
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online through the CNRS job portal.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Research Experience Statement
- Copies of Academic Certificates
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 27 September 2025
- Deadline: 17 October 2025 (23:59 UTC)
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: MARBEC – CNRS
- Official Notification Link: Click here
- Apply Now: Submit Application
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