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Towards a Circular Bioeconomy: Territorial Scenarios for the Valorization of Market-Gardening Biowaste

Join a pioneering research project focused on sustainable biomass valorization.

Best for:Best for master's students in life sciences or environmental sciences with a passion for sustainability.

INRAE · Grand-Est, France
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BioeconomyBiomass ValorizationSustainability AssessmentGISScenario Development
This is a internship position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
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Funding
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6 months
Start date
2027-02-01
Temporary
Location
Grand-Est
France

Overview

This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage in an innovative research project at INRAE, focusing on the development of an environmental biorefinery for market-gardening biowaste. The successful candidate will collaborate with two leading research units, gaining hands-on experience in scenario development, simulation, and sustainability assessment. The role involves working closely with local stakeholders to explore practical solutions for enhancing biomass circularity and supporting the territorial bioeconomy. This position is ideal for those looking to advance their skills in environmental sciences and prepare for a future career in research or sustainability consulting.

internshipenvironmental biorefinerymarket-gardening biowastecircular economysustainabilityGISRlife cycle assessment

What you'll do

  • Develop prospective scenarios for biomass valorization at the territorial scale.
  • Run simulations using a dynamic logistics model and analyze spatial data with GIS.
  • Assess the environmental and economic performance of the simulated scenarios.
  • Collaborate with local stakeholders to communicate the feasibility of biomass valorization solutions.

Requirements

Degree required: Master's degree student (M2 level) or final-year engineering student in life sciences, environmental sciences, agronomy, geography, or a related field.

Language: French; proficiency not specified

Instruction: French

Required skills
  • Interest in sustainability assessment and scenario-based approaches.
  • Basic knowledge or experience in GIS and modeling.
  • Familiarity with the processing and valorization of agricultural biomass.
Nice to have
Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).Proficiency in modeling or data analysis using R.Experience in developing GIS-based approaches.
Eligibility
  • Must be a master's degree student or final-year engineering student.
  • Open to students in relevant fields.

Funding & terms

Type
Unknown
Amount
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Duration
6 months
Programme
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How to apply

Deadline: 2026-11-30

To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter via email to the provided contacts.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Motivation letter
✉Apply by email

Contact

Julie Wohlfahrt· Research Supervisor

julie.wohlfahrt@inrae.fr

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