Post-doctoral Research Contract - Earth Habitability as a Wicked Problem

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Posted: 1 August 2026 - Innovations, France

About this opening

The successful candidate will join LISIS, a joint research unit of CNRS, INRAE, and Gustave Eiffel University, to analyze habitability as a 'wicked problem' within the PEPR TRANSFORM program. The role involves conducting a literature review, organizing seminars with public-policy experts, and planning a conference to discuss research findings. Candidates should have a PhD in social sciences, experience in public policy analysis, and strong communication skills in both French and English.

Position details

  • Role area: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Political sciences
  • Research topic: Sociology
  • Language: French
  • Start date: 1 December 2026
  • Application deadline: 21 August 2026