Researcher in spatial dynamics of large pelagic populations in the Atlantic (M/F)

Deadline : 15th September 2024

The Ifremer unit, which is part of the MARBEC (MARine Biodiversity, Exploitation and Conservation) joint research unit, conducts research on marine biodiversity, its uses and conservation, particularly in fisheries ecology and sustainable aquaculture. The actions of the Mediterranean Fisheries Laboratory (LHM), which is one of the components of this unit, are developed in three complementary areas: (i) population and fleet dynamics for the main fish species exploited, (ii) fisheries ecology and (iii) ecology of threatened marine species and interactions with fisheries. 

Placed within the Mediterranean Fisheries Laboratory (LHM) under the authority of its manager, he/she develops and conducts research and expertise activities in support of public policies concerning the conservation and sustainable uses of highly migratory fish species exploited, with a priority on albacore tuna in the North Atlantic. 

Main missions (purposes of the function)

This position is organized around two main missions:

• the development of tools and knowledge for the monitoring of exploited populations of large pelagic fish and the impact of their exploitation for the sustainable management of these resources;
• expertise in support of the DGAMPA for the monitoring of large pelagics in the North Atlantic and their management within the framework of the Common European Fisheries Policy and RFMOs.

Main activities

• Participate, build and conduct collaborative research projects on albacore tuna and other large pelagics of importance for French fisheries in synergy with the work carried out on bluefin tuna, on questions of spatio-temporal dynamics of populations, the de-determination of functional areas, their biology, physiology and ecology and the impact of climate change in connection with their exploitation 
• Participate in the ICCAT working group on North Atlantic albacore tuna and contribute to the monitoring of large pelagic stocks under international negotiations in North-East Atlantic and outside the jurisdiction of CICAT; technical support to the DGAMPA on these stocks
• To evaluate the interest and opportunity to consider (research and expertise) new species of large (Mobula ray, sharks)
• Promote the results of research and expertise; Contribute to the training and supervision of temporary staff
• Participate in the scientific animation and collective life of the UMR MARBEC

Relational fields

• Internally: 

The Marbec Joint Research Unit, "Fisheries" units in France and the West Indies/French Guiana, coordination of fisheries expertise, the Hisseo unit

• Externally:

International experts on RFMO commissions and working groups, especially ICCAT, and scientists specializing in tuna ecology

Profil recherché

Profile (initial training and professional experience)

• PhD in quantitative marine ecology and/or fisheries ecology
• Experience in stock assessment or large pelagics will be appreciated

Skills implemented

Technical skills / trades (knowledge, know-how):

• Ecology and biology of marine organisms
• Fisheries and stock assessment
• Data analysis, statistical modeling
• Comfortable in at least one programming language (e.g. R)
• Fluent in English
• Writing skills (articles, reports)
• Ability to set up and coordinate projects
• Supervisory skills (interns, doctoral students, post-doctoral students)

Personal qualities (interpersonal skills):

• Autonomy, rigor, curiosity
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to lead a scientific team and a taste for multidisciplinary networking
• Interest and aptitude for work at sea

Informations utiles

• Localisation Sète - 34, France - zone de déplacement : internationale
• Contrat CDI
• Salaire Non défini
• Niveau de qualification Ingénieur/Cadre/Bac +5
• Expérience 1 à 7 ans, + 7 ans
• Modalités de travail Temps complet
• Fonction Bureau d'Etudes/R&D/BTP archi/conception, Ingénierie - Chimie/Pharmacie/Bio.
• Secteur Secteur Energie/Environnement
• Télétravail Occasionnel

Workng conditions 

• Permanent contract
• Full-time
• Plan trips to Ifremer sites and internationally to participate in working groups

Qui sommes nous ?

Ifremer1625 route de Sainte Anne • 29280 Plouzané • France

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