>> Access the full job description (PDF) <<
 

Location : Biodiversa+ Secretariat, Fondation pour la Recherche sur la Biodiversité
195 rue Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, France
Monthly salary : 2700€ (gross)
Start : 15 August 2026
Application deadline : 21 June 2026

This position is a maternity cover.

Your mission
Your task will be to monitor the implementation of activities within WP3, related to developing research and innovation to design and develop nature-based solutions, and valuing biodiversity in the private sector, and to provide support to the WP leaders and partner organisations participating in the implementation of activities linked to WP3 (80% of time).
 
Your activities
For Biodiversa+

• Supporting the partners involved in implementing the planned activities;
• Implementing the activities for which you are responsible (drafting documents, mapping stakeholders, organising events, etc.);
• Providing support for practical aspects (e.g., organising meetings or events) and for administrative and financial matters;
• Reporting on the activities for which you are responsible (as part of internal reporting to the partnerships and to the European Commission);
• Monitoring the proper implementation of decisions taken by the Partnership’s governance bodies regarding activities.

For NetworkNature

• Participating in the update of NetworkNature’s European research and innovation roadmap on NBS for policy integration and research programming to 2030 and beyond
• Participating and supporting the update of NetworkNature’s database of EU R&I projects on NbS
• Actively participating in, organising, and facilitating meetings, workshops, and dialogue events.
• Providing project follow-up support for Biodiversa+ involvement in NetworkNature+, including administrative and financial aspects.

Your profile
Education and work experience

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in ecology and/or in other, related field
• Experience in working with Nature-based Solutions
• Experience or training in Horizon Europe project management is appreciated

Other skills

• Excellence in English, good command of French
• Good knowledge of Horizon Europe project management
• General knowledge of the programme themes (NbS, private sector and biodiversity)
• Highly organised personality, ability to handle several tasks at once
• Good sense of priorities
• Ability to find solutions in an autonomous manner
• Ability to work in a multinational and dynamic context with multiple stakeholders
• Good interpersonal skills
• Keen to take on new challenges and acquire new skills

Application
Please send your CV and motivation letter as one single PDF file to Anna SÁNDOR anna.sandor@fondationbiodiversite.fr before 21 June 2026.
Please name your file as follows: SURNAME_First name_WP3_2026.

>> Access the full job description <<

>> Access the full job description (PDF) <<
 

Location: FRB – CESAB, 5, rue de l’École de Médecine, 34000 Montpellier, FRANCE

Salary: between 2822 and 3164 € gross per month

Contract: 24 months fixed term, full time (37.5h/week). Option for a part-time contract extended over a longer duration can be discussed.

Regulatory benefits (RTT days, health insurance, 50% reimbursement of public transport subscription and/or sustainable mobility allowance), access to partial remote working, and meal vouchers (partially covered by the FRB).

 

Application deadline: 17^th May 2026

Starting date: 1^st September 2026

Job information
Widespread global reports of drought and heat-induced tree mortality have raised questions about the long-term persistence of forests and associated ecosystem services. Therefore, developing management strategies to safeguard forest functioning in a changing world is crucial. One such strategy involves increasing the biological diversity of forests (i.e., species richness, functional diversity, phylogenetic diversity or tree structural diversity) (Messier et al., 2022). Yet, the effect of tree species diversity on a forest’s ability to cope with drought remains elusive, with previous studies reporting positive, neutral, and negative effects (Decarsin et al., 2024; Grossiord, 2019; Pardos et al., 2021; Serrano‐León et al., 2025). A better understanding of the ecological and biological mechanisms at play is necessary to reconcile these divergent observations.
 
As part of the DIV4DROUGHT project, you will conduct a meta-analysis of existing evidence for tree diversity effects on forest drought resilience and its components, resistance, and recovery. To this aim, you will carry out a data synthesis, based on combined primary datasets from different international research networks, complemented with a systematic literature review. Beyond characterizing how tree physiological responses are influenced by tree diversity, the analyses will aim to elucidate the underlying mechanisms driving these responses, with the goal of identifying general patterns. You will explore these aspects by leveraging functional trait databases compiled by the consortium and working closely with process-based forest modelers.
 
This postdoctoral position will benefit from the exceptional context of the DIV4DROUGHT project, which brings together an international team of recognized experts in tree ecophysiology, forest community ecology, and climate–biosphere interactions, with strong expertise in field measurements, statistical analysis, and process-based modelling. The Div4drought consortium already gathered major primary datasets from international networks (TreeDivNet, FunDivEUROPE, GMAP, REFORM, among others) that have never been jointly analysed.
 
The postdoctoral researcher will interact closely with the DIV4DROUGHT consortium and actively participate in four in-person workshops held in Montpellier throughout the project.
 
You will be responsible for:

• Conducting a systematic, quantitative literature review
• Analysing the primary datasets collected by the Div4Drought consortium
• Engaging with the DIV4DROUGHT consortium and other collaborators to strengthen your mechanistic understanding of tree diversity effects on drought responses
• Leading the writing of scientific manuscripts

Qualifications
We are seeking a colleague holding a PhD in ecology, ecophysiology or forest science.
We require the following:

• Knowledge on the physiological responses of trees to water stress
• Knowledge of the ecological mechanisms explaining the effects of tree species interactions on their responses to drought
• An experience in statistical analyses of large environmental databases (with R, Python, Java etc.)

 
We will also value the following skills: a strong command of English, proven quantitative abilities with a solid publication record, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. Experience with systematic reviews would also be a plus.

Application instructions:
Applications must be sent no later than 17^th May 2026 to Charlotte Grossiord (charlotte.grossiord@epfl.ch) and Joannès Guillemot (joannes.guillemot@cirad.fr), and must include

• A cover letter motivating your interest for this position (nor more than 500 words)

Your curriculum vitae (including 2 references).
 

>> Access the full job description (PDF) <<

>> Access the full job description (PDF) <<
 
Location : Université de La Réunion – Saint-Denis campus
Availability: mid-August 2026
Salary: 2,822 € gross per month
Application Deadline: May 25

Context
This study is part of a program by the Foundation for Biodiversity Research, with sponsorship support from the Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale Foundation. This program aims to provide a comprehensive and scientifically documented overview of the links between fisheries, non-targeted marine megafauna species, the ecosystem services associated with these species, and the externalities expressed in economic, social, or health terms for human societies.
 
This program is based on a synthesis of knowledge drawn from academic and gray literature worldwide, as well as on a research project in the southwestern Indian Ocean, a region recognised for its ecological and sociopolitical significance.
 
The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for conducting the research project in the southwestern Indian Ocean region.
 

Missions and objectives
The project will be carried out in two phases:
 
Phase 1:
This phase aims to analyse the causal interconnection between fisheries, marine megafauna, ecosystem services, and socio-ecological indicators in the south-western Indian Ocean. It is designed to provide a broad, integrative overview encompassing several key dimensions:

• The types of commercial fisheries will be identified and characterised;
• The analysis will focus on key groups of marine megafauna—marine mammals (particularly cetaceans), chondrichthyans (sharks and rays), sea turtles, and seabirds—selected according to their relevance and exposure to fishing pressures;
• It will aim to characterise the full spectrum of fisheries impacts on non-target species, including bycatch and entanglement, trophic interactions (e.g. predation), reduced resource availability, and other context-specific effects to be further defined;
• Ecosystem services associated with biodiversity will be considered across all relevant categories;
• Societal indicators will encompass economic and social dimensions, as well as aspects related to human health and well-being.

 
Phase 2:
Based on the results obtained and the available data identified during the first phase, the second will involve conducting an in-depth analysis of one causal relationship within a taxonomic group selected for its relevance. This study will undertake a detailed analysis and quantification of the consequences of the decline or loss of specific taxonomic groups for human societies. This study will also aim to highlight mitigation strategies to inform fisheries professionals about possible actions to reduce these impacts and the associated societal benefits.
Specific tasks:

• Identify and map existing initiatives in the region that are capable of providing relevant data;
• Identify knowledge gaps and research needs;
• Collect data on incomplete causal chains;
• Provide an overview of the various interactions between fisheries, marine megafauna, and ecosystem services;
• Provide scientific deliverables as well as materials intended for the general public;
• Conduct Phase 2 studies: this may include both a quantitative and a qualitative analysis component using social science tools as well as a behavioral science component;
• Maintain communication with the program leaders at FRB.

 

Skills and qualifications

• D. in ecology, with knowledge of marine ecology and biology – ideally, expertise in fisheries science;
• Proven experience in research and knowledge of ecosystem services;
• Proficiency in data exploration and analysis with R, Python or equivalent;
• Knowledge of approaches and tools in behavioral and social sciences;
• Econometric skills are a plus;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and collaborate with various stakeholders;
• Proficiency in writing and publishing peer-reviewed scientific articles;
• Independence and strong organisational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in spoken and written French;
• Interest and experience in communicating scientific findings to a broader audience.

 

How to apply
Application Deadline: May 25
Please send your resume and cover letter to:

• Cécile JACQUES: jacques@fondationbiodiversite.fr
• Sébastien JAQUEMET: sebastien.jaquemet@univ-reunion.fr

 
If you have any questions, please contact:
Cécile JACQUES: cecile.jacques@fondationbiodiversite.fr
 

>> Access the full job description (PDF) <<