IPOS deep-sea pilot project coordinator M/F

Organisation/Company

CNRS

Department

Délégation Bretagne et Pays-de-Loire

Research Field

Biological sciences » Botany
Biological sciences
Technology » Biotechnology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

France

Application Deadline

2 Apr 2024 – 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

2 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Conduct thorough research and compile existing studies in deep-sea mining, integrating insights into comprehensive reports

●Produce a synthesis of existing reviews in the field of deep-sea mining in connection with an international panel.
●Translate complex technical knowledge into language that is easily understandable for policymakers.
●Work collaboratively within a team and lead international scientific groups across various disciplines, animating working sessions and workshops.
● Engage with global experts in the field, gathering and shaping their contributions.
●Identify impactful imagery to enhance the final report’s appeal and effectiveness.
●Actively contribute to and prepare for editorial meetings.

Introduction to the International Panel for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS)
The ocean is essential for life on Earth and it is urgent to take action to ensure its sustainability as the ocean’s health is being harmed by human activities such as overfishing, climate change, pollution, or its artificialization. So far Nations have largely fallen short from meeting collectively agreed ocean sustainability targets and objectives under various international agreements, treaties and frameworks.
To effectively respond to this crisis, all decision-makers need both political will and the best available knowledge. But today, this knowledge is fragmented across numerous initiatives and multiple reports that either do not respond to the priority needs of decision-makers, or fail to adequately bring together transdisciplinary expertise (natural, economic, humanities, and social sciences, Indigenous and Local Knowledge, etc.) or insufficiently involve the diverse communities affected by the ocean crisis.
The International Panel for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS) intends to address these challenges by becoming the new gateway that (re)connects knowledge and decisions for a sustainable ocean. Aimed to enlighten the action of decision makers and answer their burning questions, the IPOS will co-produce problem-driven documents and digital tools by aggregating and synthesizing knowledge in an inclusive and holistic way, and propose recommendations for necessary decisions.
The goal is for the IPOS to be established as a neutral independent entity under the United Nations umbrella. Benefiting from growing support within the international community, at both political and scientific levels, the IPOS is gaining momentum towards its launch at the United Nations Conference in June 2025. The team is currently engaged in developing the IPOS mission, positioning, governance, participatory approach, partnerships, and priority topics for pilot projects, all of which will form the foundational building blocks of the IPOS.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Technology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

FRENCH

Level

Basic

Research Field

Biological sciences » Botany

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Research Field

Biological sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Research Field

Technology » Biotechnology

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

●Post-doctoral candidate, ideally with a background in marine biology (including deep-sea mining).
●Strong proficiency in both written and oral English.
●Excellent synthesis and writing skills.
●Ability to effectively contribute within a team setting.
● Capable of interacting and collaborating with an international scientific team across diverse disciplines.
● Skills in facilitating and leading working sessions and workshops.

Additional comments

The deep-sea project coordinator will be in charge of the delivery of this project, under operational management of the IPOS coordinator and the leadership of Françoise Gaill and Bruno David. The goal is to produce a comprehensive 20-40-page document, accompanied by a 2-page manifesto, designed to gain broad support and signatures. This document will be transdisciplinary, pulling together and summarizing knowledge in an inclusive and holistic manner, offering recommendations for important decisions globally. The report, currently in the planning stages, will focus on key themes: deep-sea biodiversity, market demand, the current state of technical knowledge, environmental and social consequences of exploitation, alternative solutions, and international balances. The anticipated completion and delivery date for this document is set for February-March 2025. The hierarchical attachment of the position will be to IPOS, 195, rue Saint Jacques in Paris ; The place of work will be defined during recruitment

Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/MOY1700-CATTAN-093/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Délégation Bretagne et Pays-de-Loire

Country

France

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/MOY1700-CATTAN-093/Candidater.aspx

Contact

Website

https://www.bretagne-pays-de-la-loire.cnrs.fr/

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