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Postdoctoral Researcher (TRANS-OBS project) – The City theme University of Strasbourg in France

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Oct 25, 2026

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France

University

University of Strasbourg

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Sociology
Geography
Urban Planning
Public Policy
Database Management
Action Research
Law
Environmental Governance
Transdisciplinarity
Ciencias Sociales

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About this position

Université de Strasbourg is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for the TRANS-OBS project, part of the PEPR TRANSFORM program, for an 18-month full-time position based in Strasbourg, France.

This position is focused on the City theme within TRANS-OBS, one of three coordinated postdoctoral appointments linked to the broader project themes of City, Rural and Border Territories, and Health-Environment. The work will contribute to the creation of “Terrestrial Laboratories” or Earth Habitability Laboratories (EHLs) built around territorial controversies, land-use conflicts, and multi-scale habitability challenges.

The project aims to strengthen the societal relevance of long-term academic observatories by promoting radical interdisciplinarity between natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The successful candidate will help bridge the gap between observatories and operational/public-policy spheres, contribute to new narratives around habitability, and support the translation of scientific data into societal and policy action. The role also highlights the importance of modeling, generative approaches, legal transformation, and the integration of artistic or vernacular perspectives where relevant.

Key responsibilities include liaison with City EHL sites, site visits, scientific reporting, data management planning, and collaboration with other TRANSFORM work packages. The postdoctoral researcher will join a coordinated collective working under a shared conceptual and scientific framework.

Eligibility requires a PhD completed within the last three years and evidence of involvement in research or action-research projects. The posting emphasizes qualities such as autonomy, rigor, critical thinking, inter- and transdisciplinary working, collaboration, and communication.

The application deadline is 25 October 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Paris). The position starts on 25 September 2026. Applications should be submitted via the University of Strasbourg recruitment portal.

Funding details

Available

What's required

A completed PhD thesis within the last three years is required. The candidate should have a track record showing the ability to contribute to research or action-research projects. Desired qualifications include autonomy, rigor, critical thinking, inter- and transdisciplinarity, collaboration, and communication, as well as reliability, scientific curiosity, adaptability, initiative, and respect.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Strasbourg recruitment webpage. Use the provided internal application documents if required and submit the application before the deadline. Follow the instructions on the job posting and website for supporting files and submission steps.

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