Purpose of the position
From a regulatory perspective, there is an urge to get a better grip on substances of possible concern. By using already available (toxicological) data more efficiently, the hazards of substances with unknown properties can be better estimated. For example, the RIVM has developed the ZZS similarity tool to identify substances of potential concern for further evaluation or regulation. Within this position you will further develop this and other models. This includes the use of chemical and toxicological data, like chemical fingerprints, bioassays and omics data. An important part of your work is data curation and evaluation, as well as programming, validation and analysis of model performance. You will work on these topics together with a team of committed and experienced risk assessors.
Tasks and activities
Unique to this job
In this position at the RIVM you will be confronted with unique, innovative and challenging research questions. Due to the independent and scientific position of the RIVM, you find yourself between the academic and regulatory framework and you come into contact with the academic world as well as the ministries and the European Chemicals Agency. In addition, the products to be developed can be applied directly within the risk assessment and thus can have a direct impact on the regulation of chemical substances.
What do you bring
What are your strengths:
Fixed-term contract: 18 months.
Overige arbeidsvoorwaarden
Naast het salaris ontvang je een Individueel Keuzebudget (IKB). Het IKB bestaat uit geld (16,37% van je bruto jaarsalaris) en tijd. Met het IKB maak jij de keuzes die bij jou passen en kun je een deel van je arbeidsvoorwaarden zelf samenstellen. Je kunt er bijvoorbeeld voor kiezen om een deel van je maandinkomen te laten uitbetalen wanneer jij dat wenst. Ook kun je dit budget omzetten in verlof en andersom of besteden aan fiscaal vriendelijke doelen. De Rijksoverheid hecht sterk aan persoonlijke groei en loopbaanontwikkeling en biedt daarvoor tal van mogelijkheden. Tot de secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden behoren onder meer verschillende studiefaciliteiten, bedrijfsfitness, volledige vergoeding van je OV-reiskosten woon-werkverkeer en gedeeltelijk betaald ouderschapsverlof.
This vacancy is on a project basis (18 months), if during the project structural funds arise, there is a prospect of an employment contract for an indefinite period.
Within the research department Environmental Risks of Substances and Products [Milieurisico’s van Stoffen en Producten] (MSP) we work with about enthusiastic 25 colleagues to deal with questions like: “What are the effects of pesticides, (veterinary)medicines, industrial chemicals and microplastics to our living environment? What is needed to adequately manage these risks?”.
We support various governments in preventing environmental problems caused by chemicals of concern (such as PFAS). We participate in (inter)national scientific studies and we represent the Netherlands in European and worldwide consultations.
The department is part of the Centre for Safety of Substances and Products [Veiligheid van Stoffen en Producten] (VSP).
Do you want to work in this function of researcher/data-scientist [wetenschappelijke medewerker]? Then send your application to Maikel de Potter, head of the department Environmental Risks of Substances and Products.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, you can contact Maikel de Potter at +31 (0)6 29661019 or Pim Wassenaar at +31 (0)6 15541024.
Please address your (digital) motivation letter to Maikel de Potter, head of the department Environmental Risks of Substances and Products.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
Solliciteren?
Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM) nodigt je uit op hun site te solliciteren. Via onderstaande knop verlaat je deze site ga je direct naar het sollicitatieformulier. Het Rijk hecht waarde aan een diverse en inclusieve organisatie. Werken in divers samengestelde teams maakt ons effectiever, innovatiever en het werk leuker. Eenieder wordt daarom uitgenodigd te solliciteren.
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Please address your (digital) motivation letter to Maikel de Potter, head of the department Environmental Risks of Substances and Products.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
Please address your (digital) motivation letter to Maikel de Potter, head of the department Environmental Risks of Substances and Products.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
Make sure to apply no later than 13 Aug 2022 23:58 (Europe/Amsterdam).
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