Les atouts pour réussir :

Nous recherchons des candidat.e.s rigoureux.ses et dynamiques, désireux.ses de poursuivre une carrière dans la coordination de programmes internationaux et capables d’impulser des accords internationaux en vue d'une action et d'un investissement coordonnés.

Vous êtes titulaire d'un doctorat en océanographie ou dans un domaine étroitement lié, de préférence avec une expertise dans l'observation et/ou la modélisation et la prévision océaniques.

Vous avez au moins 5 ans d'expérience (après le doctorat) dans la coordination de partenariats scientifiques ou techniques au niveau européen ou international, dans le domaine de l'océanographie.

Nous recherchons des candidat.e.s :

Ayant une bonne connaissance de l'initiative G7 FSOI et des systèmes mondiaux d'observation de l'océan et du climat,
Ayant une bonne connaissance des organisations et programmes européens en matière d’observation, de modélisation et de services d'information océaniques,
Maîtrisant l'anglais (parlé/lu/écrit) pour animer et diriger des groupes internationaux d'experts scientifiques et techniques ainsi que pour des communications régulières, des présentations publiques et pour rendre compte en temps voulu,
Capables de maintenir des relations de travail professionnelles efficaces en interne et en externe, en particulier dans le cadre d’équipes internationales,
Capables de travailler à l'interface entre la science et la politique.

Vous êtes particulièrement autonome, proactif.ve, organisé.e et méthodique. Vous avez d'excellentes compétences interpersonnelles.

Type de contrat : CDD à objet défini (24 mois minimum), Temps plein.
Date de début de contrat souhaitée : Dès que possible.
Avantages : Horaires flexibles, Titres restaurant, Congés payés et RTT (9 semaines), Télétravail (2j/semaine), Forfait mobilités durables.
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures : 10/01/2025.

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Who are we?

Mercator Ocean International has been developing operational oceanography activities for nearly 25 years, as part of its public interest mission to preserve the ocean.

Many scientific and societal challenges must be met to ensure a sustainable ocean, whether they concern the environment, biodiversity, climate change, the blue economy or education. To meet these challenges, Mercator Ocean designs, develops, operates and maintains state-of-the-art digital systems capable of describing, analysing and forecasting the state of the ocean in 3D, continuously and in real time. The scientific information is then translated to be accessible to all, whether they are public or commercial services, political decision makers, industrialists, associations, NGOs, teachers or citizens. Mercator Ocean International thus combines scientific excellence and social commitment on a daily basis.

As a non-profit company under multinational governance (ES, FR, GB, IT, NO), we work in a climate of trust with our ten shareholder partners, all key players in the development of European oceanography.

About the job:

Mercator Ocean International (MOi) is looking for a programme scientist supporting the EU’s engagement in the G7 Future of the Seas and Ocean Initiative.

You will join the Scientific Direction of MOi to provide scientific and technical support to harmonise and align European and international actions bridging the gaps between Ocean observations, data, prediction, and applications / services, building on innovations made possible by digital twins of the Ocean. These activities will be carried out as part of the EU4OceanObs project and its coordination action for the G7 Future of the Seas and Ocean Initiative implemented by MOi.

More specifically, you will:

Lead the activities of the EU G7 FSOI coordination action under the direction of the project manager,
Participate in the visibility and promotion of these actions in collaboration with the EU4OceanObs team and the communications team at MOi,
Coordinate these activities with other relevant actions carried out by MOi.

Assets for success:

We are looking for rigorous and dynamic candidates interested in pursuing a career in international programme coordination and capable of driving international agreements for coordinated action and investment.

You have a PhD in oceanography or closely related field, preferably with expertise in ocean observing and/or modeling and forecasting.

You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience (after the PhD) in coordination of European or international scientific or technical collaborations in oceanography.

We are looking for candidates:

With a good knowledge of the G7 FSOI initiative and the Global Ocean and Global Climate Observing Systems,
With a good knowledge of European organisations and programmes in ocean observation, modelling and information services,
Fluent in English (speaking/reading/writing) to facilitate and lead international groups of scientific and technical experts, for regular communications, public presentations and report in a timely manner,
Able to maintain effective professional working relationships both internally and externally, especially in international teams,
Able to work at the science and policy interface.

You are particularly autonomous, proactive, well-organised and methodical. You have excellent interpersonal skills.

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract with a defined purpose (minimum of 24 months), Full time position.
Desired start date: As soon as possible.
Benefits: Flexible working hours, Luncheon vouchers, Paid leave and "RTT" (9 weeks), Teleworking (2 days/week), Sustainable mobility package.
Deadline for applications: 10/01/2025.

Join us!

Scientifique de programme - G7 Future of the Seas and Ocean Initiative (F/H) / Programme scientist - G7 Future of the Seas and Ocean Initiative (W/M)

Scientifique de projet – Indicateurs océaniques (F/H) / Project scientist – Ocean indicators (W/M)