An earth or environmental scientist who researches vulnerable carbon pools such as tropical forests, peatlands and/or permafrost to understand carbon-climate processes and mitigation potential. The candidate can have experimental, remote sensing or modeling skills, or a combination thereof. The candidate will contribute to and expand the department's teaching curriculum on carbon cycle processes and their interaction with climate.

Your duties

• conduct research on carbon cycle processes in vulnerable ecosystems, including forests, peatlands and permafrost landscapes, in relation to climate change and the mitigation potential of these ecosystems (ecosystem services)
• teaching in courses related to carbon cycle-climate interactions on BSc. and MSc. level. This may include new and existing courses in the curricula
• supervision of Masters and Bachelors theses
• acquisition of external funds
• (co-) publish scientific papers

• PhD in Earth or environmental sciences with a demonstrable expertise in carbon cycle research
• Experience in academic teaching (or willingness to acquire it)
• Strong willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Our BSc programs are taught in Dutch. Therefore, Dutch proficiency, or willingness to learn Dutch, is a requirement

Fixed-term contract: 18 months.

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,974 (scale 11) and a maximum €5,439 (scale 11), depending on your education and experience. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.
The duration of the temporary contract can range from 1.5 years - 5 years depending on the circumstances and preferences. After a positive evaluation planned at 18 months, the position will be made permanent and you will be offered a personal career track with guidance, training and mentoring.

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment, 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus, solid pension scheme (ABP), child daycare facilities available on campus, good paid parental leave scheme

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor - from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 30,000 students. We employ over 5,500 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.

The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad.

Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff members, and we are home to more than 11,000 students.