General information

Reference

2026-4024  

Position description

Category

F08 Geochemistry - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

Research Engineer in Mineralogical Characterization and Multi-Scale Experimental Analysis of Materia

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Contract duration

Permanent

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 25 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.

You will join the Mineralogical Characterization and Traceability Unit (CMT), which is part of the Mineral Resources Division (DRM).
This Division works on strategic topics including metallogeny, the development of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy processes for the valorization of metal-bearing ores and waste recycling; securing the supply of strategic mineral resources, and the environmental understanding and assessment of mineral value chains.
In this context, the CMT unit develops integrated, multi-scale mineralogical characterization approaches, combining observation, experimentation, and digital tools to support mineral identification and the understanding of mineral material transformation processes.

Job description

As part of your role, your will be primarily in charge of :
- Supporting the integration of innovations in mineral characterization to improve understanding of ore-formation processes and mineral processing .
- Developing signal acquisition and processing methods tailored to 2D and 3D imaging data derived from microtomography, chemical mapping, or spectroscopic techniques.
- Conducting scientific and technological monitoring on advanced methods and experimental approaches in geometallurgy.
- Collaborating with geochemists, mineralogists, and engineers to orient data processing toward applications related to resource inventory, quality assessment, and transformation processes.

Profile

Education PhD
Experience 5 – 10 years
Requested start date : october 1st 2026
Contract type Permanent

You ideally hold a PhD in geosciences, materials science, mineralogy, or a related field.

Technical skills · Strong expertise in mineralogy and optical microscopy applied to the study of natural and industrial materials. · Experience in image analysis (2D and ideally 3D) for mineralogical and textural characterization. · Knowledge of X-ray microtomography techniques and interest in coupled experimental systems (THMC: thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical processes). · Familiarity with complementary characterization techniques (SEM/EDS, chemical analyses) is an asset. · Skills in digital tools and scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent) are desirable; experience with AI methods is a plus but not mandatory.

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. To apply, please send us your application (up-to-date

CV and cover letter) by may 14, 2026.

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.

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Position location

Job location

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

Location