IFREMER – French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea
Brest, France
He/She will
Measure the in situ and in vitro primary production (high frequency PAM fluorescence, 14C, 13C, 15N, photosynthesis/light intensity curves) as well as the pigment diversity
Study of the biotic and abiotic factors controlling primary production and analyze the photo-physiological stress
Identify, together with the modelling team, the key parameters for calibration/validation of the ecological models
Find funding and implement his/her research programs
Support to public policies demands as an expert in primary production, photosynthesis, pigments
Supervises MSc and PhD students as well as post-doctorate researchers
Reports his work in international journals and conferences
Collaborative work environment
Internal collaborative relationship: Modellers, biogeochemists, ecologists, geneticists, remote sensing, Oceanography instrumentation (DYNECO) / experts in phytoplanktonic pigments (DYNECO and LERN)
External collaborative relationship: Universities and Research Institutes involved primary production, main national and international laboratories working on planktonic ecosystems.
Profile and expertise sought
Initial training
PhD in Biological Oceanography
Career
post-doctoral experience(s) in one or several research laboratories strongly recommended.
Personal qualities
Disposition for dialogue and communication, interest for working in a team and for student supervision.
Scientific rigor, organizational skills
Specific knowledge
Strong background in marine biology, with specialization in phytoplankton and plankton physiology
Marine primary production and pigments diversity measurements
Autotrophic protists culture techniques
Good writing skills
Good English writing and speaking skills