INRAE, the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the OptFORESTS project (2022-2027). The position is based at the INRAE Val de Loire Centre in Orléans, France, within the BioForA Joint Research Unit, which focuses on the development of sustainable forest management strategies in response to climate change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use simulation tools (AlphaSimR and MoBPS) to compare strategies for managing forest genetic diversity and improving genetic gain.

• Develop strategies based on species-specific ecological, environmental, and economic contexts in collaboration with European partners.

• Ensure all research processes are reproducible, traceable, and well-documented.

• Contribute to scientific publications and collaborate with bioinformaticians to maintain methodological rigor.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in genetics, quantitative genetics, population genetics, or a related field.

• Desired skills: experience in plant breeding, genetic improvement, programming in R, bioinformatics, and familiarity with Linux environments and computer clusters.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.

Benefits:

• 12-month contract with a potential start date of July 2025 (subject to administrative procedures).

• Up to 30 days annual leave plus 15 days RTT (Reduction of Working Time).

• Support for career development, social assistance, and access to sports and cultural activities.

• Opportunity for professional travel in France and Europe.

Location: Orléans, with excellent transport links to both local and European destinations.

How to Apply: Submit your CV and motivation letter by 30 April 2025. For more information, contact Leopoldo Sanchez-Rodriguez at leopoldo.sanchez-rodriguez@inrae.fr.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative forest conservation strategies and advance your research career in a world-class scientific environment.

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