The National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies is looking for an IVY volunteer!
The volunteer will support the Interreg project “Sustainable Management of Marine Ecosystems: A One-Health Approach in the Gulf of Gabes, with a Comparative Analysis of the Gulf of Gela in Sicily - SUMME_One Health", under the Interreg NEXT Italy-Tunisia.
The objective of the Interreg project "SUMME_One Health" aims to assess the ecotoxicological risks associated with emerging pollutants in the Gulf of Gabès (Tunisia) and the Gulf of Gela (Italy), using a ‘One Health’ approach that analyses the interactions between human, animal and environmental health. The project also involves the design of nano-biofilters to initiate decontamination actions, promote a healthy environment and contribute to sustainable development.
The volunteer will be carrying out the following activities:
• Assist the organisation and coordination of project-related events, workshops and technical meetings at national and international levels;
• Assist in preparing agendas, drafting minutes, and facilitating communication between project partners;
• Contribute to the drafting of project communications, technical reports, deliverables, and other documents in line with Interreg requirements;
• Assist in the design and dissemination of communication materials (infographics, posters, brochures, newsletters) to enhance the visibility and outreach of the project;
• Contribute to data entry, database management, and basic statistical analysis to support research outputs;
• Participate in field sampling campaigns, laboratory preparation, and documentation of environmental parameters;
• In addition to technical and communication assistance, the volunteer will also contribute to the implementation of a hydrodynamic model, including data collection, processing, and analysis.
Other information:
Financial support of: 32.68 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).
Location: Salammbô, Tunis, Tunisia
Start and duration: Starting in December 2026, for 6 months.
Deadline for applications: 15 October.
Languages*: Arabic (C1-2), French (C1-2) and English (C1).
*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the required minimum level of command to be considered for the position.
Interreg project website: https://italietunisie.eu/index.php/fr/summeone-health?pagina=news
Host institution website: http://www.instm.agrinet.tn/index.php/fr/
