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Organisation/Company: Nantes Université

Research Field: Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Country: France

Application Deadline: 2 May 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37h15

Offer Starting Date: 16 May 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Erasmus+

Reference Number: Master ACES

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

The recruited person will work on the Science and Technology campus – Department of Biology. They will support Prof. Laurent Barillé, who coordinates the international Master's program ACES (Aquaculture, Environment, Society). The position will be hosted by the Remote Sensing Benthic Ecology & Ecotoxicology (RSBE2) team of the ISOMer laboratory. The Erasmus+ Joint Master Degree "Aquaculture, Environment, Society" (ACES-STAR) is coordinated by the University of Heraklion (Greece). It is regularly evaluated by the EACEA (European Education and Culture Executive Agency), which ensures that the proposed curriculum remains as attractive and innovative as possible. This recruitment request is made in this context, aiming to introduce new courses incorporating the latest technologies, specifically high-resolution drone mapping of aquaculture structures and virtual reality in teaching.

Missions: Implementation and participation in new courses for the ACES_STAR program will continue until 2028. To develop the use of drones for mapping aquaculture farms and organisms. To deploy drones equipped with multispectral cameras and LIDAR sensors. To exploit these drone-acquired data in virtual reality environments in collaboration with the start-up VR2PLANET to develop educational materials.

Main activities:

• Develop synchronous airborne acquisitions by drone using multispectral and LIDAR sensors in shellfish farming areas.
• Enhance drone-LIDAR data processing.
• Conduct drone mapping of aquaculture farm structures and generate high-resolution 3D data.
• Utilize field-acquired data on the virtual reality platform developed by the start-up VR2PLANET.
• Develop educational materials for the use of drones and virtual reality in aquaculture.
• Incorporate this new educational material in the Module Shellfish Live Cycle, Theory and Practicals.

E-mail: postdoc-isomer-aquaculture@emploi.beetween.com

Research Field: Biological sciences » Other

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements:

• Prior Experience for the Position: Use of drones in coastal areas, Experience in photogrammetry, Programming skills in R and Python, Teaching experience in English.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Understanding of coastal zone dynamics and aquaculture.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Familiarity with the French academic system.

Operational Skills:

• Strong proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Expertise in photogrammetry and machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages: R and Python.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work effectively in an international environment.
• Regular interaction with the program coordinator.
• Autonomy, creativity, and strong teamwork skills.

Languages: ENGLISH Level Excellent

Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

• Commitment to professional equality, diversity and inclusion and addressing gender-based and sexual violence.
• Membership in the EUniWell European Alliance committed to wellness.
• Certified HR Excellence in Research since 2022 as part of the HRS4R strategy.
• Transport subscription up to 75 % supported.
• Sustainable mobility package, in line with the institution’s commitment to sustainable development.
• Access to university restaurants with a preferential rate.
• Access to sports, university libraries and other activities on campus.

• Deadline for receipt of applications: 02 May 2025.
• Date of the selection committee / recruitment commission: 05 May 2025.
• Terms of application and communication with the candidate:
• Application link: postdoc-isomer-aquaculture@emploi.beetween.com
• Link to the Nantes Université job offers page: Nantes Université Job Offers
• Website of the research unit: ISOMer Laboratory

1 QUAI DE TOURVILLE, BP 13522, 44035 NANTES CEDEX 01