General information

Reference

2025-3791  

Position description

Category

F09 Geology - Engineer / Researcher

Job title

PhD " Improving chronic flooding prediction "

Contract

Thesis

Contractual hours

Full-time

Contract duration

36 months

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.

Chronic flooding (i.e. high-tide flooding under calm weather conditions) starts being observed in many coastal areas in response to rising sea levels. Although not catastrophic, they do cause damage to networks, transport and infrastructure. The low-lying coastal areas of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region (France) will be increasingly exposed to this type of flooding in the 21st century.

The aim of the proposed thesis is to estimate the future exposure of the Pertuis Charentais and Bassin d'Arcachon coastline to chronic flooding (both located on the Nouvelle Aquitaine coast), by improving local projections of relative sea level in relation to the products of the latest IPCC report (2021).

Job description

Thesis " Effects of vertical land movements and climate variability on chronic flooding in New Aquitaine "

Research in oceanographic and coastal numerical modeling Keywords: Chronic flooding, climate variability, subsidence, climate change, coastal hazards.

This full-time PhD position is mainly based at BRGM Orléans and involves regular visits to the University of La Rochelle (LIENS Laboratory), including an extended stay during the first year.

The doctoral student will be enrolled in the EUCLIDE doctoral school of the Université de La Rochelle: https://www.univ-larochelle.fr/recherche/doctorat-et-hdr/doctorat/presentation-ecole-doctorale/ Application deadline: May 30, 2025. Application details are available on the following page: https://www.univ-larochelle.fr/recherche/doctorat-et-hdr/doctorat/sujets-de-theses/

Profile

You will demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

- MSc. degree in Earth Sciences or Climate Sciences/Oceanography or Physical Geography and/or Numerical Computing, or a closely related discipline;
- Knowledge of at least one data processing and analysis programming language (e.g. Python, R, Matlab);
- Fluency in English and excellent scientific writing skills;
- Knowledge of geodesy, climate change and variability and/or geology, as well as skills in numerical and statistical analysis will be appreciated;
- Autonomy, scientific curiosity and open-mindedness will be appreciated.

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 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. It is easy to apply! Please send us your application (up-to-date CV and cover letter) by 30/05/2025.

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, Centre-Val de Loire, Loiret (45)

Location