General information

Reference

2025-3782  

Position description

Category

F07 Process Engineering - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

Research Engineer in Environmental Assessment

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 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 Mineral Resources Division of BRGM in Orléans aims in particular to provide solutions to social issues related to the environmental impacts of anthropogenic activities on the geosphere, particularly the exploitation of mineral resources (whether primary or secondary).

Within the Environmental and Social Assessment Unit (DRM/2ES), you will contribute to the development and scientific implementation of projects concerning the systemic assessment and environmental evaluation of primary and secondary raw materials processing chains including secondary resources from waste (mining, industrial, and urban).

This work may inform decision-making at national, European, or industrial levels.

Job description

Your main missions will be as follows:

- Analyze the sustainability of primary and secondary raw material management systems by integrating evaluation and decision-support approaches and tools (LCA, MFA);
- Contribute to improving environmental assessment methods by coupling them with other disciplines in geosciences (e.g., process simulation, geochemical modeling, etc.) and managing associated data (e.g., automated database queries);
- Participate in the unit's production efforts within the framework of institutional support projects, R&D partnership projects (ANR, ADEME, Horizon Europe) with industrials, academics, …
- Communicate and valorize your results internally and externally (deliverables and scientific papers writing, participation to conference).

Profile

Requested start date : 01/06/2025
Education : Doctorate
Experience : 1-5 years

You possess the following skills and qualities:

- Knowledge of environmental performance evaluation approaches based on LCA standards (ISO 14040-44) and Life Cycle Inventory databases (e.g., ecoinvent) and LCA software (e.g., Simapro, GaBi, etc.);
- Knowledge of techniques based on a systemic approach of the metabolism of the anthroposphere (e.g., Material Flow Analysis; MFA, Input-Output Analysis) and associated tools and databases (e.g., ODYM or EXIOBASE 3);
- Basic knowledge in process engineering related to the production of mineral resources (primary and secondary) or in the mineral industry (e.g., environmental monitoring, deposit studies, etc.) would be an asset, particularly experience with process simulation software (e.g., HSC Chemistry, USIMPAC);
- Previous programming experience is an asset (e.g., Python, R);
- Writing and synthesis skills to present and promote project results in writing (reports, publications) and orally (working meetings with technical or institutional audiences, scientific conferences);
- Autonomy in organizing and carrying out your work;
- Ability to integrate a multidisciplinary and transversal team;
- Pedagogical skills to share your expertise within a multidisciplinary department;
- Relational skills (internally and externally);
- Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Working conditions

This full-time position involves travel within France and abroad (one day to one week). Holding a PhD is a preferred requirement.

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 11 May, 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