General information

Reference

2025-3795  

Position description

Category

F12 Management of polluted soils and waste - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

Post-doctoral position in spatial statistics – ANR HOUSES

Contract

Post-doctoral contrat

Contractual hours

Full-time

Contract duration

12 months

Context and contributions of the position

Joining the French Geological Survey (BRGM) means becoming part of France's leading public institution for Earth Science applications bringing together 1,000 wholeheartedly committed experts across 29 bases in Mainland and Overseas France.

BRGM focuses on enhancing geological knowledge and understanding of surface and sub-surface-related phenomena, with a view to meeting the challenges of environmental changes through innovative projects with societal implications.

The French Geological Survey (BRGM) opens a position for a 12-month postdoctoral researcher in order to quantify the cascade of uncertainties in spatial interpolation of environmental data (with applications in natural hazards and soil pollution). The proposed postdoctoral position is part of the ANR HOUSES research project funded by the French Research Agency (https://anrhouses.github.io/). Within this project, the candidate will interact with colleagues with diverse expertise: uncertainty theories (IRIT, UTCHEUDIASYC), geostatistical methods (ARMINES) and environmental applications (BRGM, HESUS).

Objective: development of an approach for integrating imprecision (measurement errors and expert judgments) in kriging-based spatial interpolations for environmental applications More details ae available here : https://anrhouses.github.io/files/Houses_postdoc_en_v230125.pdf

Job description

The post-doctoral researcher is expected to perform the following tasks:

- In-depth analysis of the cascade of uncertainties in methods based on kriging for spatial interpolation.
- Development of an approach for integrating imprecision (measurement error et expert judgements).
– Implementation using scientific programming (python or R).
– Application to real cases (mapping of trace element concentrations in groundwater; mapping of sand sediment thickness for dune systems).

Profile

Requested start date : 01/09/2025
Education : PhD
Experience : 1 - 5 years

You will demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
- PhD thesis in probability/statistics/data science or in information technology with applications in environmental sciences.
- Experience in statistical modelling or machine learning, if possible for Geosciences.
- Competencies in programming (R or Python).
- Knowledge in spatial statistics highly appreciated.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good scientific communication skills, including writing scientific reports and articles.

The postdoctoral researcher will join the multidisciplinary team of the ANR HOUSES research project (https://anrhouses.github.io/).

The postdoctoral researcher will benefit from a stimulating working environment and state-of-the-art resources to carry out research activities.

The post will be based at BRGM in Orléans, and the postdoctoral researcher will be attached to BRGM (subject of the contract).

Working conditions

Within an environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance, particularly thanks to remote working, BRGM prides itself on providing a friendly and caring place to work.

Awarded HRS4R certification in 2021, we are committed to supporting you throughout your career at BRGM. We provide you with a range of tools for developing your skills and expertise, with scope for career progression and geographic mobility.

At BRGM, you will gain from such benefits as a 13th month salary, days off compensating for unpaid overtime, a company canteen, sports facilities as well as holiday and leisure options.

At BRGM, you are guaranteed a transparent recruitment process. It is easy to apply! Please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 08/06/2025.

Because diversity matters to us at BRGM, all of our job vacancies are open to everyone!

We will examine your application as soon as the closing date has passed. If your application is short-listed, we will contact you for recruitment interviews during which you will have the opportunity to talk with the recruitment and HR departments as well as a cross-functional department.

Position location

Job location

France, Centre-Val de Loire, Loiret (45)

Location