Natural Risks Engineer

Métier

F11 Géotechnique - Ingénieur·e / Chercheur·e

Contrat

CDI

Temps de travail

Temps complet

Durée du contrat

CDI

Contexte

You will work within the BRGM's Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Directorate (a team of 10 people) carrying out projects in the fields of application of Earth sciences in support of public policies of local authorities and State services. Within this framework, you will conduct hazard assessment and characterisation activities in the various contexts (ground movement, coastal) of the PACA region. You will set up / take part in / lead projects for the regional directorate and, more broadly, for the BRGM on natural hazards topics.

Description de la mission

Your main missions will be as follows:

- Carry out studies to assess, characterise and map natural hazards;

- Organise and take part in field campaigns and measurements;

- Conduct expert assessments and produce technical opinions in compliance with the BRGM's expert assessment charter and according to requests from State services and partner municipalities;

- Propose, set up and take part in public policy support or research projects related to the understanding, modelling or prevention of natural hazards;

- Communicate and raise awareness of hazard vigilance among a broad audience, scientific or otherwise;

- Represent the BRGM in meetings or committees relating to natural hazards;

- Promote and disseminate results (reports, scientific publications, written and oral communications, contribution to web portals);

- Support the teams of other regional directorates, notably Corsica and Occitanie, and the Scientific and Technical Centre in Orléans in carrying out projects relating to natural hazards.

Profil

You hold a Master's-level degree (bac+5) in geosciences (geology, geotechnics, geomorphology) or natural hazards, with at least 5 years of experience in the field. You will demonstrate the following skills and qualities:

- Excellent knowledge of the natural processes behind ground movement hazards (landslides, rockfalls, cavity collapse, etc.) and coastal hazards (coastal hydrodynamics, erosion, marine flooding);

- Expert practice of naturalistic methods (field reconnaissance and surveys) and numerical methods (slope stability analysis, trajectory modelling, monitoring, etc.) for hazard diagnosis;

- Mastery of geographic information systems (QGIS and others);

- Experience in data processing and computer programming (Python, Matlab, R, etc.);

- Skills in instrumentation, handling specific data, and database management will be considered a plus;

- Good learning and adaptation capacity, ability to work both in a team and independently;

- Analytical mind, scientific rigour, initiative and curiosity;

- Writing fluency and quality for producing technical reports, scientific articles and presenting results;

- Oral fluency and ability to run meetings;

- English as a professional language is essential;

- Knowledge of the PACA region and its geomorphological context would be appreciated;

- Enthusiasm for outdoor field missions in all weather conditions;

- Compliance with the company's safety and environmental requirements.

Spécificité du poste

This full-time position is based in Marseille and involves frequent travel within the PACA region and occasional travel to other regions of mainland France, or even overseas and abroad. In an environment conducive to work-life balance, notably through remote working, the BRGM stands out for its caring and friendly atmosphere. Awarded the HRS4R label in 2021, our aim is to support you throughout your professional life at the BRGM. We provide you with numerous schemes to develop your skills and expertise, with opportunities for career development and geographical mobility. At the BRGM, you will enjoy several benefits such as salary based on 13 months, reduced working days (RTT), meal vouchers, holiday and leisure services, etc

Langues

Anglais (Courant)