Thesis In Fish Ecophysiology H/F Ifremer

Who are you?

• Master's degree in marine biology, ecology, or a related field, with strong foundations in fish physiology and ecology.

You have the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience in field sampling
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques in molecular biology, biochemistry (ELISA), and respirometry is desirable
• Skills in data analysis (R, statistics)

You have the following qualities :

• Rigor and methodical approach
• Strong organizational skills
• Good writing skills
• Initiative and open-mindedness, ability to work collaboratively
• Motivation for interdisciplinary research in the field of conservation

Join Ifremer, an ally of planetary well-being, to gain a better understanding of and better protection for the ocean.

From the abyss to the surface, from the coast to the open SEA, Ifremer is the French research institute that is wholly dedicated to the Ocean. Its teams carry out research, innovate and produce expert reports to protect the ocean, exploit its resources in a responsible manner and shares marine data.

Ifremer contributes its scientific expertise to throw light on public policies and develops solutions drawn from the ocean to meet the challenges of the ecological transition. Ifremer is the operator of France's oceanographic fleet with its shipbuilding subsidiary Genavir, and imagines, designs and deploys leading edge technological means to solve the ocean's mysteries.

Join our teams, made up of 1500 scientists and research support staff, present all along the coastal areas of France and French overseas territories.

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What are your benefits?

• We have a teleworking agreement and our staff have 12 comp time days (after 6 months' seniority) and supra statutory leave.
• We allocate a significant budget to developing skills, through individual or collective training actions.
• We have a CSR policy inspired by the purposes of the institute (sustainable mobility allowance, etc.)

How to apply?

Your application file must include in a pdf file :

• a curriculum vitae
• a covering letter
• a reference letter
• an academic transcript (Bachelor + Master 1 and first semester Master 2)

The deadline for applications is 26th May, 2026. Nevertheless, we strongly urge you to let us know as soon as possible of your intention to apply, by contacting the subject supervisor:

• Benjamin Geffroy
• David J. McKenzie

Doctoral students' contracts will start as of October 5th, 2026, subject to the submission of administrative documents authorizing Ifremer to recruit the doctoral student (certificate of completion of the Master 2 or engineering degree + visa for foreign doctoral students outside the EU).

What are the next steps?

• Review of your application
• In-person or video conference interview
• Interview before a doctoral school committee, with representatives from the doctoral school and Ifremer
• Approval of your application by the doctoral school council