Job Information
- Organisation/Company: IMT Mines Ales
- Department: Human Ressources Department
- Research Field: Environmental science » Other
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Master Positions
- Application Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
- Country: France
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Feb 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU
Offer Description
Founded in 1843, IMT Mines Alès currently has 1,400 students (including 250 foreign students) and 380 staff members. The school has three high-level scientific and technological research and teaching centers working in the fields of materials and civil engineering (C2MA), the environment and risks (CREER), and artificial intelligence and industrial and digital engineering (CERIS). It has 12 technology platforms and 1,600 partner companies.
You will be affiliated with the Center for Research and Teaching in Environment and Risks (CREER) at IMT Mines Alès and within the HSM research unit.
This work forms part of the AMI CMA 3MRBAT project, which focuses on the environmental assessment of various life-cycle scenarios for lithium-ion batteries, with the aim of gaining a better understanding of the main ‘hot spots’ associated with batteries.
Your responsibilities:
- You will draw on the expertise of 3MRBAT’s partners, as well as technical data from major industrial projects currently under public consultation in France and existing scientific literature. Particular attention will be paid to the impact on water resources, as all activities within this sector require large volumes of water.
- You will contribute to the development of the curriculum at IMT Mines Alès as part of the PRINEC Specialised Master’s programme.
- You will help design and implement an interactive training module on the battery life cycle, with a view to highlighting how different scenarios relating to sourcing, manufacturing, use and end-of-life affect environmental impacts. You will prepare teaching materials and deliver the associated courses.
- You will contribute to the scientific dissemination of the work carried out as part of the project.
- You will be encouraged to disseminate the results of your research through publications in international scientific journals, papers presented at national and international conferences, and presentations to project partners.
Where to Apply
Website: https://www.imt-mines-ales.fr
Requirements
Research Field: Environmental science » Other
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Minimum level of education and/or experience required:
- A master’s degree (Bac+5) in environmental studies or equivalent
Skills, knowledge and experience required:
- Expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) applied to industrial systems and/or water footprint assessment.
- Knowledge of natural resource management, particularly water and/or mineral resources.
- Good command of scientific English, both written and spoken.
- Ability to disseminate and communicate research findings through publications in international scientific journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
Internal Application form(s) needed: FP - Research Engineer 3MRBAT.pdf (English, 1.01 MB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
So join us and enjoy these many benefits:
- Generous vacation time
- On-site dining
- 75% of public transportation costs covered
- Sustainable mobility package for carpooling or cycling to work
- Stimulating innovation ecosystem (startups, students, research, businesses, etc.)
- Ideal environment for pursuing your passions (sea/mountains nearby)
Eligibility criteria
The position offered by IMT Mines Alès is a 14-month, full-time, fixed-term contract, under public law under the provisions of the management framework of the Institut Mines-Télécom, profession R, research and development engineer, category II.
Salary: starting at €33,748 gross per year, depending on qualifications and experience
Selection process
Deadline for applications: November 16, 2026
Expected indicative date of the jury: November 30, 2026
Desired start date: February 1, 2027
Website for additional job details: https://institutminestelecom.recruitee.com/o/ingenieure-de-recherche-acv-des-batteries-cdd-14-mois-imt-mines-ales
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: IMT Mines Alès
- Country: France
- State/Province: Occitanie
- City: Alès
- Postal Code: 30100
- Street: 6 Avenue de Clavières
Contact
- City: Ales
- Website: https://www.imt-mines-ales.fr/
- Street: 6 avenue de Clavières
- Postal Code: 30100