Postdoctoral researcher┋Global change effects on large scale socio-ecosystems

Offer title : Postdoctoral researcher (M/F) - Global change effects on large scale socio-ecosystems (H/F)
Reference : UMR5600-PATGIL-082
Number of position : 1
Workplace : LYON 07
Date of publication : 17 February 2025
Type of Contract : Researcher in FTC
Contract Period : 18 months
Expected date of employment : 1 April 2025
Proportion of work : Full Time
Remuneration : from 3021€ gross monthly depending on experience
Desired level of education : Doctorate
Experience required : Indifferent
Section(s) CN : 31 - Humans and environments: evolution, interactions

Missions

The person recruited will carry out an interdisciplinary “proof-of-concept” study as part of the “Larges échelles” structuring project, with the aim of publishing a scientific article on the natural (e.g. dams) and anthropogenic (dams and other structures) fragmentation of European rivers.
Working with the “large scales” team, the person recruited will participate in structuring and leading the project (e.g. organizing interdisciplinary and international scientific workshops; establishing a state of the art of existing projects and initiatives; identifying the main scientific obstacles (conceptual, methodological, etc.) to be overcome. The person will also contribute to defining the research avenues to be pursued by the project.

Activities

Main tasks :

• Carrying out an interdisciplinary “proof-of-concept” study
• Drafting and publication of a scientific article on the natural (e.g. drought) and anthropogenic (dams and other structures) fragmentation of European rivers.
• participation in the structuring and management of the “Large scales” project

Skills

The successful candidate will have a recent PhD in environmental science (geography, ecology, biology, earth sciences, engineering); the candidate has a sound knowledge of spatial analysis methods and tools (GIS, remote sensing), ideally with experience of large-scale studies (large watersheds, continental, global); strong skills in modeling, massive data management and statistical analysis (R or Python software).

Also required:

• Fluency in written and spoken English and French;
• ability to work as part of a team on multi- and interdisciplinary projects
• experience or interest in project management
• strong writing skills, ability to formulate a scientific project, publish and promote research

Work Context

The candidate's main laboratory will be UMR 5600 Environnement Ville Société, which brings together researchers from a wide range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, environmental sciences and engineering sciences. The laboratory's various components comprise 162 permanent staff and as many doctoral students.

The UMR analyzes the dynamics of change between environment, city and society. These are studied on an interdisciplinary basis in the light of interactions between actors and agents of change, integrating entities of various natures, human or otherwise, that can drive, prohibit or steer change. The UMR EVS is thus internationally recognized for its work on the environmental and social transition to which societies and their territories must commit.

The position is part of the BioEEnViS research federation, which structures the Lyon-Saint Etienne site around the water, city and biodiversity clusters, as well as the H2O'Lyon university research school, which brings together the community working specifically on water and hydrosystems. In addition to its main attachment, this position also has links with other research units closely involved in the “Large scales” project: Riverly unit of INRAE-Lyon, PRABI laboratory (Univ. Lyon1).

The work will be carried out in close collaboration with the “large scales” theme steering team, which includes B. Belletti (CNRS, EVS), T. Datry (INRAE, Riverly), O. Navratil (Lyon 2, EVS), V. Navratil (Lyon 1, PRABI), as well as other members of the community involved in the theme.

Constraints and risks

Travel within the different teams of the Lyon/Saint-Étienne site is to be expected.