Charrat Eliane

Charrat Eliane

Assistant Engineer in Palaeoecology

PAHIS, PID, SPOT

After a career in neuroscience, I moved into the field of environmental science and palaeoecology.

In 2019, I joined the IMBE to work in the PAHIS (Palaeoecology and Historical Ecology) team, where my work focuses mainly on palynology and dendrochronology.

My work involves preparing and analysing various types of samples in order to reconstruct past environments and climate changes, in particular using pollen and other bioindicators preserved in sediments. Alongside my research work at PAHIS, I take part in projects run by the IT and Data Centre (PID) as well as those of the shared service SPOT, including activities relating to equipment, scientific data and support for research teams.

 

 

  • 2012 – Diploma from the École Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE) in Life and Earth Sciences – Paris
  • 2005 – Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology – Aix-Marseille University
  • 1992 – Higher National Diploma in Biochemistry – Lycée Marie Curie, Marseille
As the training liaison officer for the IMBE, I am involved in identifying and monitoring staff training needs, in collaboration with the training departments at AMU and the CNRS.
  • Palynology
  • Dendrochronology
  • Histology and microscopy
  • Database management
  • Management of scientific collections and the pollen collection
  • Training in laboratory techniques