About Position/Job
This Postdoctoral Researcher in fire ecology is part of the FEVER project (Fire Effects on Vegetation, Ecosystem Resilience and Soil Nutrients in Mediterranean Forests) at CNRS, based within the AMAP research unit in Montpellier. The project investigates how wildfires affect vegetation, soil chemistry and nutrient dynamics across major Mediterranean forest types in southern France. The position involves interdisciplinary work combining in situ and ex situ experiments, sedimentary archives, and long-term ecological datasets. It contributes to the national FORESTT programme, funded through France 2030, and supports collaboration with partner laboratories across France. The post offers a unique opportunity to engage in fieldwork, laboratory analyses and data integration, aligning with AMAP’s mission to understand plant architecture, biodiversity and ecosystem responses under environmental change.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Institution: CNRS – National Centre for Scientific Research
- Department: AMAP – Botanique et Modélisation de l’Architecture des Plantes et des Végétations
- Research Field: Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Geosciences
- Location: Montpellier, France
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
- Start Date (Anticipated): January 2026
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Salary Range: Not specified
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Fire ecology
- Ecosystem resilience
- Soil nutrient dynamics
- Mediterranean forest systems
- Biogeochemical cycling
- Environmental data integration
- Paleoecological and sedimentary archives
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in a relevant field
- Strong skills in environmental data analysis and temporal datasets
- Proficiency in biostatistics and R or Python
- Basic French and strong English communication
- Ability to work in field and interdisciplinary settings
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in fire ecology, soil functioning or biogeochemical cycles
- GIS experience
- Experience with XRF or soil chemistry
- Fieldwork experience in ecological monitoring
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse spatial and temporal data from combustion experiments, chemical analyses and ecological surveys
- Develop methods to harmonise datasets across vegetation, soil and fire components
- Support interpretation of ex situ experiments on combustibility and nutrient loss
- Conduct fieldwork, including sampling and monitoring experimental plots
- Supervise soil chemistry measurements using X-ray fluorescence
- Collaborate with partner laboratories and contribute to coordination meetings
- Prepare scientific publications, conference outputs and project indicators
- Support the development of biodiversity impact assessments related to fire
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit your application directly through the official CNRS recruitment portal.
Required Documents
- CV
- Cover letter
- Proof of PhD
- Any additional documents requested on the portal
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 6 November 2025
- Deadline: 26 November 2025
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: CNRS
- Official Notification Link: Click here
- Apply Now: click here
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