INRAE
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PhD in Modelling Climate Hazards and Risk Cascades in Agricultural Systems INRAE in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Fully funded PhD supported by INRAE and the Pays de la Loire Region. Salary starts at €2,300 gross per month.
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
Country
France
University
INRAE

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PhD opportunity in climate risk modelling for agricultural systems at INRAE
INRAE, in collaboration with Oniris VetAgroBio, UMR MIA Paris-Saclay, and the VAAME Doctoral School, is recruiting a PhD student to develop innovative models for assessing how climate change affects microbiological risks and agricultural production systems.
Research focus: climate hazards, cascading risks, agricultural water networks, pathogen contamination risk, integrated modelling, and prospective simulations to 2050. The project combines climatic, microbiological, agronomic, and economic data to support adaptation strategies for climate change.
Location: Nantes and Palaiseau, France.
Funding: fully funded by INRAE and the Pays de la Loire Region, with a salary starting at €2,300 gross/month.
Eligibility: Master 2 in modelling, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related field; strong data analysis and statistics skills; proficiency in R (Python is an asset); interest in climate change, agricultural systems, and food safety; good English writing and speaking skills.
Application deadline: 25 September 2026.
Application materials: detailed CV, motivation letter, references, and academic transcripts/diploma.
This is a strong fit for candidates interested in agriculture, environmental science, statistics, public health, and data-driven climate risk research.
Funding details
Fully funded PhD supported by INRAE and the Pays de la Loire Region. Salary starts at €2,300 gross per month.
What's required
Master 2 in modelling, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related field. Strong skills in data analysis and statistics are required, with proficiency in R and Python as an asset. Applicants should have an interest in climate change, agricultural systems, and food safety, and good written and spoken English. Application dossier must include a detailed CV, motivation letter, references, and academic transcripts/diploma.
How to apply
Prepare a detailed CV, motivation letter, references, and academic transcripts/diploma, then submit the application through the opportunity's application process before the deadline.
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