Researcher in Paleoclimatology – CNRS France

About the Position

The CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research) invites applications for a Researcher in Paleoclimatology as part of the ANR PaleoTempesto project. This exciting, full-time position focuses on understanding atmospheric isotopic fractionation processes in tropical precipitation and reconstructing paleoclimate databases that track temporal variations in the tropical hydrological cycle. Based at CEREGE in Aix-en-Provence, the role offers a stimulating environment at one of France’s leading Earth science research institutes. The researcher will work within a multidisciplinary framework, collaborating closely with experts in sedimentology, geochemistry, biomarkers, ecology, and climate modelling, contributing to innovative studies that bridge data analysis and modelling for global change research.

Position/Job Details

Position: Researcher (M/F) in Paleoclimatology
Institution: CNRS – National Center for Scientific Research
Department: Centre de Recherche et d’Enseignement des Géosciences de l’Environnement (CEREGE)
Research Field: Environmental Science, Earth Science, Global Change
Location: Aix-en-Provence, 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

Tropical paleoclimate reconstruction
Atmospheric isotopic fractionation in precipitation
Isotopic and non-isotopic tracer analysis
Model–data comparison for paleoclimate simulations
Hydrological cycle reconstruction in tropical regions

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Environmental Science, Earth Science, or related field
4–10 years of research experience in paleoclimatology or climate data analysis
Proven expertise in isotopic and non-isotopic proxy data from tropical archives

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of paleoclimate modelling and isotopic depletion mechanisms
Experience with tropical hydrological cycle databases and geochemical datasets
Basic proficiency in French

Key Responsibilities

Compile and analyse paleoclimate datasets for tropical hydrological cycles
Compare isotopic and non-isotopic tracer trends to assess atmospheric processes
Integrate data with model outputs from other project work packages
Contribute to scientific publications and presentations
Collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams within the ANR PaleoTempesto consortium