Fixed-term contract: 2 years.
What we are offeringThe position will be based in the
Department of Aquatic Ecology of the
Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), located in Wageningen, the Netherlands, supervised by
Suzanne McGowan. The project is funded by the NIOO-KNAW where there are excellent facilities to support this work, such as a range of microscopes, elemental analyser, coulter counter and flow cytometer for fast throughput analysis of phytoplankton traits supported by a team of research assistants trained in analysis of plankton, limnology and aquatic chemistry techniques. Research scientists in the department are highly experienced in shallow lake ecology, phytoplankton traits and palaeomimnology. In addition to support for the project, the NIOO-KNAW offers a range of training for career and personal development. You would join a dynamic, diverse and respectful group with plenty of social and scientific interactions and an active and international group of early career researchers. The position will be supported by a steering committee for project and personal guidance including
Sarian Kosten from Radboud University and
Laurence Carvalho from NIVA.
Terms of employmentDepending on education and experience the minimum salary is €3.557,00 and the maximum salary is €4.670,00 gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 10 cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance and pension accrual with ABP.
The KNAW offers its staff an excellent package of secondary benefits. A package that meets the different needs of employees depending on their stage of life, lifestyle or career ambitions. For example, by working an extra two hours a week, it is possible to increase the number of days off from 29 to 41 days a year (with full-time employment).
For a complete overview of the terms of employment, please refer to the web page:
werken bij de KNAW.
Diversity & InclusionThe KNAW considers a working environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated of great importance. A working environment in which attention is paid to individual quality and where development opportunities are paramount. Together we strive for an inclusive culture in which we embrace differences. We would therefore like to invite candidates who want to contribute to this through their background and experience. In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to the candidate who thus enhances diversity within the Academy.
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