Mercator Ocean International has been developing operational oceanography activities for nearly 25 years, as part of its public interest mission to preserve the ocean.
Many scientific and societal challenges must be met to ensure a sustainable ocean, whether they concern the environment, biodiversity, climate change, the blue economy or education. To meet these challenges, Mercator Ocean designs, develops, operates and maintains state-of-the-art digital systems capable of describing, analyzing and forecasting the state of the ocean in 3D, continuously and in real time. The scientific information is then translated to be accessible to all, whether they are public or commercial services, political decision makers, industrialists, associations, NGOs, teachers or citizens. Mercator Ocean International thus combines scientific excellence and social commitment on a daily basis.
As a non-profit company under multinational governance (ES, FR, GB, IT, NO), we work in a climate of trust with our ten shareholder partners, all key players in the development of European oceanography.
About the job:
Mercator Ocean International (MOi) is looking for a scientific program supporting the EU’s engagement in the G7 Future of the Seas and Ocean Initiative.
You will join the Scientific Direction of MOi to provide scientific and technical support to harmonize and align European and international actions bridging the gaps between Ocean observations, data, prediction, and applications / services, building on innovations made possible by digital twins of the Ocean. These activities will be carried out as part of the EU4OceanObs project and its coordination action for the G7 Future of the Seas and Ocean Initiative implemented by MOi.
More specifically, you will:
- Lead the activities of the EU G7 FSOI coordination action under the direction of the project manager,
- Participate in the visibility and promotion of these actions in collaboration with the EU4OceanObs team and the communications team at MOi,
- Coordinate these activities with other relevant actions carried out by MOi.
Assets for success:
We are looking for rigorous and dynamic candidates interested in pursuing a career in international program coordination and capable of driving international agreements for coordinated action and investment.
You have a PhD in oceanography or closely related field, preferably with expertise in ocean observing and/or modeling and forecasting.
You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience (after the PhD) in coordination of European or international scientific or technical collaborations in oceanography.
We are looking for candidates:
- With a good knowledge of the G7 FSOI initiative and the Global Ocean and Global Climate Observing Systems,
- With a good knowledge of European organizations and programs in ocean observation, modeling and information services,
- Fluent in English (speaking/reading/writing) to facilitate and lead international groups of scientific and technical experts, for regular communications, public presentations and report in a timely manner,
- Able to maintain effective professional working relationships both internally and externally, especially in international teams,
- Able to work at the science and policy interface.
You are particularly autonomous, proactive, well-organized and methodical. You have excellent interpersonal skills.
Type of contract:Â Fixed-term contract with a defined purpose (minimum of 24 months), Full time position.
Desired start date:Â As soon as possible.
Benefits:Â Flexible working hours, Luncheon vouchers, Paid leave and “RTT” (9 weeks), Teleworking (2 days/week), Sustainable mobility package.
Deadline for applications:Â 10/01/2025.
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