General information

Reference

2022-2061  

Position description

Category

F09 Geology - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

Ingeneer in modelling and coastal hydrodynamics

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Job description

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 role of the Risks and Prevention Division is to develop scientific research, assist public policies and provide expertise to companies and the international community in the fields of natural risks (earthquakes, volcanoes, gravity, cavities, soil erosion, coastline, climate change) as well as technological risks related to the subsoil (geological storage, sub-surface exploitation and development, post-mining).

You will join the Coastal Risks and Climate Change unit, which works more specifically on coastal risks related to erosion, coastline evolution and marine submersion, taking into account the effects of climate change, for prevention, crisis management and territorial adaptation purposes. It is based on research carried out within the framework of mainly national and European projects that support national and international public policies and provide expertise.

As part of your duties, your main responsibilities will be as follows:

- Contribute to developments in coastal hydrodynamic modelling for the characterisation of marine submersion hazard;
- Contribute to research, studies and expertise in the fields of extreme events and submersion hazard;
- Contribute your skills within different multidisciplinary teams of BRGM (technical and scientific centre of Orleans, establishment in New Aquitaine, and regional offices) and partners (academic, research centres, etc.)
- Write study reports, short notes or summaries; - Assess and disseminate results (oral and written communications, scientific publications)
- Contribute to the development of BRGM research activities in natural coastal hazards (regional, national and European research projects) by putting together scientific proposals in the context of calls for projects. - Act as required with scientific partnerships of national and international excellence.

Profile

Requested start date : 01/07/2023
Contract type : Permanent
Education : PhD
Experience : 1 - 5 years

Required skills :

- Practical use of numerical modelling tools for coastal processes (sea levels, waves, submersion, etc.) with the use and co-development of powerful numerical tools in a HPC framework (codes solving the Saint-Venant/Boussinesq equations according to unstructured meshes and high order schemes);
- Knowledge of hydrodynamic processes in coastal areas;
- Practical knowledge of programming languages C, C++ as well as R, Matlab or Python;
- Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) essential (TOEIC supérieur 800);
- You work in an accurate and thorough manner, and ensure the reliability and relevance of the results obtained;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, availability, organisation and precision in the execution, organisation and reporting of work;
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multi-thematic teams (engineers, researchers, technicians);
- Communication skills and ability to write technical reports, scientific articles (in French and in English) and to present scientific and technical results;
- Ability to work independently and sense of responsibility

Working conditions

This position is full-time and may involve regular travel in France and abroad.
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, meal vouchers, 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 31/05/2023.

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, New Aquitaine, Gironde (33)

Location