Chargé-e de communication scientifique

About the organisation

INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement) is a public research institution with a workforce of 12 000 people across 272 research, service and experimental units located in 18 centres throughout France. INRAE ranks among the world’s leading organisations in agricultural, food, plant and animal sciences. Its research aims to develop solutions for multi-performance agriculture, high-quality food, and sustainable management of resources and ecosystems.

About the role

You will work within the Tropical Agroecosystems Research Unit (UR ASTRO), which pursues an interdisciplinary research project on the “Agro-ecological transition of tropical agricultural systems in a context of resilience to global change”. Based in Guadeloupe, UR ASTRO has two objectives: (1) scientifically, to generate new knowledge and develop innovative methods for understanding and increasing the resilience of tropical agricultural and food systems, facilitating their agro-ecological transition through a multi-scale, interdisciplinary approach; (2) operationally, to contribute to innovation and decision support by accompanying local stakeholders in the agro-ecological transition and sustainable development of tropical agricultural systems.

Your mission will be part of the TAESA project, which seeks to remove barriers to the agro-ecological transition and promote the emergence of local, sustainable food systems in Guadeloupe. The project brings together research teams, farmers, institutions and socio-economic actors. Communication is essential to highlight the work carried out within UR ASTRO, enhance the project’s visibility and facilitate the uptake of results by local stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the communication strategy: define key messages, target audiences and editorial calendar.
• Produce multimedia content: articles, short videos, infographics, actor portraits and field reports.
• Manage digital platforms: websites, social media, newsletters and collaborative platforms.
• Organise events: workshops, seminars, feedback sessions and public outreach activities.
• Showcase project impacts: format research results, disseminate them to partners and create educational materials.
• Strengthen territorial visibility: interact with farmers, associations, local authorities and media.
• Monitor and report: track communication indicators, prepare reports and archive productions.

Working conditions

Significant computer-based work; occasional fieldwork in hot and humid conditions. A category B driving licence is required for travel across the territory for reporting, events and partner meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Bac+3/5) in communication, scientific mediation, journalism, social sciences or territorial development.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to popularise scientific content.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools (social media, website management, basic video editing).
• Graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe or equivalent).
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, creativity, autonomy and initiative.
• Interest in agricultural, agro-ecological and territorial issues.

Benefits

• Up to 30 days of annual leave + 15 RTT per year (for full-time contracts).
• Support for parenthood: childcare CESU, leisure activities.
• Professional development: training, career guidance.
• Social support: counselling, social aid and loans.
• Holiday and leisure benefits: holiday vouchers, discounted accommodation.
• Sports and cultural activities.
• On-site catering.