<p><strong>Scientific Officer of the international research program on &lsquo;Soils for Food Security and Climate&rsquo;</strong></p>
<p><strong>1 year position, based at INRA, Paris, France. </strong></p>
<p>The global initiative &lsquo;<em>4 per mil. Soils for Food Security and Climate</em>&rsquo; of the Lima-Paris Action Agenda (<a href="http://newsroom.unfccc.int/lpaa/agriculture/join-the-41000-initiative-soils-for-food-security-and-climate">http://newsroom.unfccc.int/lpaa/agriculture/join-the-41000-initiative-soils-for-food-security-and-climate</a>), was launched during COP21 in December 2015. It includes both an action plan and a research program, and it is supported by more than 200 signatories (countries, regions, international agencies, research and educational bodies, the private sector and NGOs).</p>
<p>The research program has a focus on soil organic carbon, in relation with food security and climate change challenges. It comprises four pillars: 1. Estimating the potential. 2. Developing practices. 3. Defining and strengthening the enabling environment. 4. Monitoring, reporting and certification.</p>
<p>It is developed with the support of the CGIAR, of the Global Research Alliance (<a href="http://globalresearchalliance.org">http://globalresearchalliance.org</a>), of INRA, CIRAD and IRD in France, and of other international, European and national research partnerships.</p>
<p>The scientific Officer will assist in the coordination and development of research actions in France, involving CIRAD, CNRS, INRA, IRD and universities. He/she will work with French research partners, in relation with the Scientific and Technical Committee of the 4 per mil Initiative, and with focal points of international research organizations and networks involved in the Initiative (CGIAR, GRA, CASA Network&hellip; ).</p>
<p>Initial training in soil sciences, environmental sciences and/or agricultural sciences is required.</p>
<p>Excellent skills in coordination, communicating research results and organizing scientific events are needed. The working languages are English and French. A first professional experience (1-3 yrs) would be appreciated. The position is based at Inra&rsquo;s headquarters (downtown Paris) and involves traveling.</p>
<p>The gross monthly salary is ca. 2,480 Euros. The net monthly salary is ca. 2,060 Euros.</p>
<p>To apply, please send a cv. and a covering letter before <strong>September 22,</strong> 2017. Availability to start on November 1<sup>st</sup>, 2017 is required.</p>
<p><strong>Contact persons: Dr. Jean-Francois Soussana (<a href="mailto:jean-francois.soussana@inra.fr">jean-francois.soussana@inra.fr</a>) and Dr. Claire Weill (<a href="mailto:claire.weill@inra.fr">claire.weill@inra.fr</a> ).</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Scientific Officer of the European funded project:&nbsp; Coordination of International Research Cooperation on soil CArbon Sequestration in Agriculture (CIRCASA)</strong></p>
<p><strong>3 years position, based at INRA, Paris, France. </strong></p>
<p>The overarching goal of CIRCASA, which has 23 international partners, is to develop international synergies concerning research and knowledge transfer on agricultural soil C sequestration at European Union (EU) and global levels. CIRCASA has 4 main objectives:</p>
<ul>
<li>Strengthen the international research community on soil carbon sequestration in relation to climate change and food security;</li>
<li>Improve our understanding of agricultural soil carbon sequestration and its potential for climate change mitigation and adaptation and for increasing food production;</li>
<li>Co-design a strategic research agenda with stakeholders on soil carbon sequestration in agriculture;</li>
<li>Create an International Research Consortium in this area.</li>
</ul>
<p>The Scientific Officer (S.O.) will assist the development of this coordination and support action, which has a strong networking dimension. Initial training in soil sciences, environmental sciences and/or agricultural sciences is required.</p>
<p>Excellent skills in communicating research results and organizing scientific events are needed. The working languages are English and French. A first professional experience (1-3 yrs) in international project management would be preferred. The position is based at Inra&rsquo;s headquarters (downtown Paris) and involves traveling.</p>
<p>The gross monthly salary is ca. 2,480 Euros. The net monthly salary is ca. 2,060 Euros.</p>
<p>To apply, please send a cv. and a covering letter before <strong>September 22</strong>, 2017. Availability to start on November 1<sup>st</sup>, 2017 is required.</p>
<p><strong>Contact persons: Dr. Jean-Francois Soussana (<a href="mailto:jean-francois.soussana@inra.fr">jean-francois.soussana@inra.fr</a>) and Dr. Claire Weill (<a href="mailto:claire.weill@inra.fr">claire.weill@inra.fr</a> ).</strong></p>