General information

Reference

2025-3869  

Position description

Category

F13 Hydrogeology - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

Hydrogeologist Modelling Research Engineer

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.

The Energy and Decarbonization Division (DED) conducts scientific activities aimed at promoting the sustainable and secure development of carbon-free energy production and use while helping to increase energy autonomy; it works in particular on geothermal energy and heat storage, carbon capture and storage, natural hydrogen, underground storage of energy carriers, and radioactive waste disposal.

Job description

Within the department, the missions of the “Integrated Energy Systems » Unit unit are as follows:
- Conducting multi-criteria analyses of the integration of the subsurface into the energy transition, and producing systemic models integrating the subsurface and surface;
- Integrating a socio-economic approach to inform stakeholders in the field;
- Developing hybrid uses of the subsurface;
- Developing new exploration and exploitation methods using coupled phenomenological modeling, experiments, and demonstrators.Generally speaking, developing technological innovations related to the energy sector, drawing on BRGM laboratories and platforms.

In particular, you will lead research projects including modeling hydrogeological systems for energy use, primarily geothermal exploitation and heat storage.

As part of your duties, you will primarily be responsible for:
- Conducting thermo-hydro models in surface and deep geothermal energy and applying them to heat storage.
- Preparing proposals and responding to calls for public and/or private research partnerships.
- Contributing to BRGM's scientific output through publications and technical studies
- Participating in public policy support projects, at the national or local level, drawing on the expertise you have developed.

Profile

Requested start date : 01/02/2026
Contract type : CDI
Education : PhD
Experience : 5-10 years

You will mobilize the following skills:
- Proficiency in fundamental concepts of hydrogeology, with significant experience in groundwater flow modeling and coupled transfers
- Experience in developing multi-physical or coupled models (thermal, hydraulic, geochemical)
- Proficiency in programming or scripting languages: Python, Matlab, R, Fortran, or similar.
- Knowledge of geothermal legislation and drilling standards is a plus.
- Autonomy, rigor and strong initiative.
- Curiosity and openness to interdisciplinarity
- Writing skills and oral fluency.
- Excellent command of English.

Working conditions

This is a full-time position requiring occasional short-term travel.

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 September 21th 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