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, analysing 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:
Within the Scientific Direction of Mercator Ocean International (MOi), you will provide scientific and technical support to MOi’s activities to bridge the gap between complex scientific information and international policy needs by developing goal-oriented, policy-relevant science based on the concept of ocean indicators.
More specifically, you will be in charge of:
- Advancing the regionalisation of ocean indicators based on multi-product approaches and sensitivity studies to characterise underlying uncertainties and identify avenues for improvement,
- Analysing the compound effects of long-term ocean changes and their implications for ocean extremes in key regions,
- Supporting the development of an integrated use of ocean indicators for decision and policy making.
Assets for success:
You have a PhD in oceanography or climate sciences, with a minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in oceanography, climate or sustainable development, and in scientific and/or technical project management.
We are looking for candidates:
- With a good knowledge of the context of ocean sciences, ocean services and applications,
- Fluent in English (speaking/reading/writing) with the ability to participate in international meetings, and present results in English,
- With good command of data analysis and processing tools and scientific programming (Python, R, visualisation),
- Able to maintain effective professional working relationships both internally and externally, especially in international teams,
- With experience of the science/policy interface.
You are rigorous, well-organised, autonomous, reactive and a strong team player. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Type of contract: Fixed-term contract with a defined purpose (minimum of 30 months), Full time position.
Desired start date: As soon as possible.
Benefits: Flexible working hours, Luncheon vouchers, Paid leave and “RTT” (9 weeks), Teleworking (2 days/week), Sustainable mobility package.
Deadline for applications: 06/01/2025.
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