The Environmental Science group at Radboud University studies the effects of human activities on the environment, typically using process-based or data-driven models building on multiple large datasets. We are looking for a research engineer to increase the efficiency of our research activities by improving our data management and optimising our model codes. As a research engineer, you will be assisting the research staff (from PhD candidates to professors) in data management and analysis by optimising hardware (managing the cluster and cloud-based facilities) and advising on software (packages and coding), both on an individual basis and by giving group workshops. You will also play a role in our group’s teaching activities by assisting in various BSc/MSc courses that include programming or modelling components (e.g. the Introduction to R Programming course).

We are looking for a motivated candidate who meets the following requirements:

• You hold a PhD degree in a relevant discipline (environmental science, ecology).
• You are a proficient programmer, preferably in R and Python, with expertise in distributed (cloud-based) computation.
• You have proven experience with retrieving, harmonising, organising and storing large datasets.
• You have affinity for and preferably experience in teaching (BSc/MSc level). You have a good command of spoken and written English.
• You like to work in a team.

Fixed-term contract: 1 year with the prospect of a permanent appointment.

• Employment: - 40 hours per week.
• A maximum gross monthly salary of € 4.274 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 10).
• The exact salary depends on the candidate's qualifications and amount of relevant professional experience. The salary depends on education and (relevant) work experience.
• In addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Duration of the contract: 1 year with possible extension to permanent contract.
• You will be able to make use of our Dual Career Service: our Dual Career Officer will assist with family-related support, such as child care, and help your partner prepare for the local labour market and with finding an occupation.
• Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions?

Radboud University

We want to get the best out of science, others and ourselves. Why? Because this is what the world around us desperately needs. Leading research and education make an indispensable contribution to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. This is what unites the more than 22,000 students and 5,000 employees at Radboud University. And this requires even more talent and collaboration. You have a part to play!

Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde & Informatica

The main focus of the Environmental Science group at IWWR is on quantifying, understanding and predicting human impacts on the environment. To that end, we employ a variety of research methods, including process-based modelling, meta-analyses, field studies and lab work. In our research, we cover multiple stressors, species and spatial scales, searching for overarching principles that can ultimately be applied to better underpin environmental management and biodiversity conservation.