Junior Research Assistant in Agri-Climate Systems
Join INRAE to support the European TIPPING project on dynamic climate-agriculture intelligence and land management.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers with a background in environmental science or agriculture and experience in stakeholder engagement or EU projects.
Overview
The French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE) is seeking a Junior Research Assistant to contribute to the European Horizon project TIPPING. Based in Montpellier, France, the role involves stakeholder mapping, organizing workshops, managing interviews, and supporting work package deliverables related to agri-climate impacts. The successful candidate will work closely with researchers and project partners to foster adaptive EU land management and cropping systems. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, relevant academic training, and a collaborative team spirit.
What you'll do
- Conduct stakeholder mapping and manage questionnaires and interviews for project activities.
- Organize workshops and facilitate participatory co-design activities with project partners.
- Contribute to project meetings, prepare reports, and assist in delivering project milestones.
- Perform literature reviews, document preparation, and basic data handling tasks.
- Travel across Europe as required by project activities and meetings.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geography, Rural Development, Natural Resources, or another relevant field.
Language: Good written and fluent spoken English; ability to speak French.
Instruction: English and French
- Excellent organizational skills for managing meetings, schedules, and follow-ups
- Ability to work independently after receiving instructions and complete tasks on time
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with researchers and stakeholders
- Basic research skills including literature reviews and document preparation
- Proficiency in standard office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Must legally reside in Europe or be able to enter France without an entry visa before arrival
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-30
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a motivation letter via email to the provided contact address. Ensure all application documents highlight relevant project experience and language proficiencies.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
Zoraiz Shah
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