Job Opening for a Fixed-Term Contract

Il y a 4 jours

France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Université Toulouse III Paul Sabatier Temps plein 30 000 € - 38 000 € Contrat

Organisation/Company Université Toulouse III Paul Sabatier Department Univers Planète Espace Environnement Research Field Environmental science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 8 Oct 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The engineer’s role will consist of integrating evapotranspiration products derived from satellite
thermal imagery into an FAO-56 modeling process, with the goal of improving the accuracy of
irrigation recommendations for farmers. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating
evapotranspiration data for several study sites over the course of the two-year project, using
available data (satellite and in situ), and for evaluating the approach for assimilating this data into
the FAO-56 model (existing code). This assignment is part of a project funded by CNES in preparation
for the TRISHNA mission and is co-supervised by CESBIO and TERANIS. CESBIO is the organization
funding the assignment

Your organizational structure and reporting lines :
The Center for Space Studies of the Biosphere (CESBIO) is a public research laboratory dedicated to
advancing our understanding of processes on the Earth’s surface and their interactions with climate
and human activities. CESBIO scientists make extensive use of remote sensing technologies to
monitor environmental changes at various spatial and temporal scales and to develop models that
address key societal challenges related to climate change, food security, and water resources. The
laboratory also plays a central role in the development and promotion of Earth observation,
contributing to the design, implementation, and scientific operation of numerous satellite missions.
CESBIO is a joint research unit comprising CNES, CNRS, IRD, INRAe, and the University of Toulouse.

Requirements

Research Field Environmental science Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Computer skills are required, primarily advanced proficiency in Python and version control tools (GIT).

  • Knowledge of working with satellite images (GeoTIFF) and meteorological data.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • The ability to work as part of a team.
  • Curiosity about the subject.

Specific Requirements

CESBIO is classified as a laboratory located in a high-security zone (ZRR). The candidate must complete
a security clearance process to gain access to the site. Once hired, the candidate must also strictly
adhere to security protocols and the IT policy. The assignment may begin at the TERRanis facility,
which is a 2-kilometer bike ride from CESBIO