General information

Reference

2025-3769  

Position description

Category

F13 Hydrogeology - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

Hydrogeologist, specialist of mountainous regions

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Contract duration

indeterminate

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.

In the context of global change, the issue of water resources in mountain areas is becoming increasingly worrying.

This is particularly the case for aquifers whose recharge is linked to the cryosphere (snow and glaciers melting).

An attention should be paid to the altered functioning of groundwater resources that has an impact on high altitude water streams.

The hydrogeology community is beginning to address these issues, which are emerging among scientists (AIH world conference organised in Davos, EGU conference in Vienna including numerous sessions on mountain aquifers).

Stakeholders in mountain areas are also facing growing scientific questions about the sustainable management of groundwater resources and the ecosystems that depend on them.

Job description

Your key duties will be to:
- Carry out scientific research or take part in R&D research projects, as well as expert missions in support of public policies at various levels (from regional to international), within multidisciplinary teams, with academic, institutional and industrial partners, concerning the hydrogeology of aquifers (crystalline, karstic and others) in mountainous contexts in relation to the impact of climate change.
- Helping to set up projects in collaboration with project leaders and/or the unit manager, in response to client needs and/or calls for tenders (ANR, European Commission, PRIMA, etc.).
- Publish the results in the form of technical reports, scientific publications (peer-reviewed international journals) and presentations at conferences.

Profile

Date de début souhaitée : 02/06/2025
Type de contrat : CDI
Formation : Doctorat
Expérience : 1 - 5 ans

PhD thesis in hydrogeology, specialised in fractured and/or karst environments, preferably in a mountain context; ideally accompanied by post-doctoral experience abroad.

Solid skills in general hydrogeology, preferably in a mountain environment, to work on the following issues:
- hydrodynamic functioning of fractured and/or karst aquifers in a mountain context;
- impact of climate change on the recharge of mountain aquifers in relation to snow and glacier melt;
- impact of CC on groundwater-dependent ecosystems.
- Ability to integrate and/or mobilise various methods (geological, geophysical, geochemical, statistical, etc.) to establish conceptual models of the functioning of complex aquifers in a mountain environment.
- Excellent reading, speaking and writing skills in French and English.
- Ability to conceptualise complex problems. Interest in interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience of numerical modelling of aquifers would be a plus.

Working conditions

Data acquisition and fieldwork in mountainous terrain.

Ability to work in difficult field conditions.

Full-time position based in Montpellier within the UMR G-eau lab.

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, 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 04/05/2025.

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, Occitania: Pyrenees-Mediterranean, Herault (34)

Location