The research projects conducted by the team focus on studying the different pressures exerted by offshore wind energy on marine wildlife (habitat changes, acoustic and electromagnetic emissions, chemical risks, collisions) across all components of marine ecosystems (benthos, fish, marine mammals, seabirds, bats). The team is also involved in developing innovative solutions for monitoring biodiversity in offshore environments, such as embedded instrumentation systems and artificial intelligence tools.
Missions
As a member of the Direction Committee (CODIR), the Head of this Department contributes to the company’s strategy. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Department will:
- Lead and manage a team of project managers, R&D engineers, researchers, postdocs, and PhD students;
- Define the Department’s strategy for technical and organizational development;
- Respond to national, European, and international calls for projects/tenders, building key partnerships to strengthen the roadmap and the Institute;
- Provide scientific and technical expertise on the Department’s topics;
- Contribute to the design of scientific projects in collaboration with Institute members;
- Propose and deliver services based on assets from R&D projects;
- Ensure proper execution of Department activities: quality of results, compliance with contractual and financial commitments;
- Participate in technology transfer to the industry by ensuring proper documentation of developed tools.
- You will also be the main point of contact between the Institute and the stakeholders of the sector, particularly industrial partners, on the Department’s areas of focus.
Required Skills
Education
- Engineer or PhD in marine environment, marine biology/ecology, or any relevant discipline.
Specific knowledge
- Knowledge of the offshore wind sector and key environmental issues;
- Experience in managing complex multi-partner and international projects;
- Recognized scientific expertise in the Department’s topics.
Work experience
- At least 10 years of research experience in a field relevant to the position, within an institute, a company or a consulting/engineering firm.
Professional qualities
- Ability to unite teams;
- Organizational skills, autonomy, proactive mindset;
- Scientific rigor and critical analysis;
- Strong writing skills;
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Application deadline: April 12, 2026
