Research Scientist In Ecology and Fisheries Science M-F - Martinique - CDI

Research Scientist In Ecology and Fisheries Science – Martinique (CDI)

Who are we?

The Ifremer "Biodiversity Environment" unit conducts research to understand, preserve, and sustainably enhance marine ecosystems and fisheries resources. Our work responds to increasing anthropogenic pressures such as pollution, climate change, and overfishing, while addressing socio‑economic needs like food security, cultural identity, and the blue economy. We align with Ifremer’s priority theme on "Combining a healthy and nourishing ocean," the SDG 14, and national and European public policies (WFD, CFP, SNML).

Under the responsibility of the head of the BIODIVENV unit, you will lead research that explores the relationships between environmental and human pressures, essential marine habitats, and fisheries resources and biodiversity.

Responsibilities

Map anthropogenic pressures and functional zones of biodiversity exploited by fishing.

Characterize the structure and functioning of biological communities and habitats that support fishing activities.

Characterize the links between life‑history traits of exploited biodiversity, habitat quality, fishing effort, and practices.

Consider the restoration of fisheries resources and the quality of their habitats.

Deploy in‑situ observation of exploited biodiversity using video, eDNA/eRNA, underwater acoustics, in coherence with fisheries monitoring and environmental quality surveillance networks.

Activities

• Define and implement research actions on environmental pressures on essential marine habitats and fisheries resources, in collaboration with other researchers in the unit.
• Enhance work through scientific publications and outreach activities.
• Develop scientific and technical partnerships with partner organisations, locally, regionally, or with units in mainland France.
• Set up and fund collaborative research projects.
• Participate in research training (supervision of students, PhD, and post‑docs).
• Produce opinions and expertise for government services.
• Act as local correspondent for fisheries issues.

Team and Partners

• Internally: BiodivEnv unit, RBE departments (Hisseo, Amure, Halgo, Ccem, Marbec, DOI, Biodivhal, etc.) and ODE, GTOM, RBE department management, Mediterranean Center management, HR, DAJF.
• Externally: Local authorities, regional state bodies, OFB (French Biodiversity Agency), IRD (Research Institute for Development), University of the Antilles, PNMM, CRPMEM Martinique, ORGP, ICES, etc.

Work Organization

• Assignment under local status or fixed‑term assignment overseas for 24 months, renewable twice.
• Sea trips and fieldwork required.

Candidate Profile

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Post‑doctoral experience.

Skills & Experience

• Research experience in functional ecology, ecophysiology, fisheries science, statistics, cartography, modelling, adaptation to global changes, ecological restoration.
• Experience conducting and implementing experiments.
• Ability to enhance results and seek funding.
• Mastery of data analysis tools and methods (statistics, modelling, etc.).
• Professional experience (post‑doctoral) within recognised universities and/or research institutes is an asset.
• French and English required.

Qualities

• Aptitude for supervision and teamwork.
• Writing and communication skills in French and English.
• Strong ability to collaborate with academic, institutional partners, and public policy makers.
• Interest in fieldwork and data analysis.
• Scientific rigor.

Benefits

• Teleworking agreement, 12 comp‑time days and supra‑statutory leave.
• Significant budget for skill development through individual or collective training actions.
• CSR policy (sustainable mobility allowance, etc.).
• Up to €20 000 in funding over two years for the development of a structured research project to promote integration within the host unit and the institute (subject to the institute’s scientific and financial decisions).

Application Process

Submit a PDF file with CV and cover letter.

Recruitment Process

• Pre‑qualification by telephone or videoconference.
• Interview with a recruitment committee.
• Interview with the department head.
• Application validation by management.

Job Details

Title: Research Scientist In Ecology and Fisheries Science – Martinique (CDI)

Deadline: 2026‑03‑20 23:59 (Europe/Paris / CET)

Location: Martinique, French overseas territory.

Contact: Ifremer –

Ifremer is the French research institute wholly dedicated to the ocean. Our teams conduct research, innovate, and produce expert reports to protect the ocean and responsibly exploit its resources.

Ifremer contributes its scientific expertise to public policies and develops solutions for the ecological transition. We operate France’s oceanographic fleet and design and deploy leading‑edge technology to solve oceanic mysteries.

Join our teams of 1 500 scientists and research support staff, present throughout coastal areas of France and overseas territories.