About & contact
I am a research scientist at INRAE, in the Bees & Environment research unit in Avignon, France. I study how environmental stressors, especially contaminants affect organisms, and how variation among individuals and populations shapes their responses.
My research has taken me from contaminants in soils and freshwater ecosystems to animal behaviour, microbiota and pollinator health. Across these systems, I use integrative approaches to investigate biological responses across scales.
I enjoy working with R, developing practical tools, and contributing to open and reproducible research.
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In the media
INRAE published a portrait of my research journey on 12 May 2026, covering ecotoxicology, wild bees and open science. The article is in French.
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Contact
Email: quentin.petitjean@inrae.fr
Institution: Bees & Environment, INRAE, Avignon, France.
Find my work
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Beyond research
I enjoy hiking, observing and photographing wildlife, basketball, running, and travelling to discover different cultures and natural environments.