Water4all EcoTwin Postdoc - NIOO-KNAW - Wageningen

For the NWO Water4All project EcoTwin, we are looking for an enthusiastic transdisciplinary post-doctoral researcher. EcoTwin aims to leverage the transformative potential of digital twins for the better integration of ecosystem services in water resource management, focusing on flood/drought regulation, irrigation, habitat provisioning, recreation, water supply, carbon & nutrient management. While traditional modeling methods have laid the groundwork for assessing ecosystem services,digital twins offer an exciting opportunity to revolutionize this field.The post-doctoral researcher will contribute to Ecotwin by -together with stakeholders- develop ecosystem services modules for integration in lake digital twins . In addition, the post-doctoral researcher is charged with the development of user interface that facilitate the uptake of lake digital twins by decision makers.

We are looking for applicants with a background in environmental sciences, which have affinity with stakeholder interactions. Applicants should hold a PhD degree in the field of ecosystem services, with proven expertise in working with interdisciplinary knowledge domains. Conducting workshops with stakeholders from backgrounds ranging from legislative authorities to environmental managers is a key element of the project. A sound command of the English language in written and spoken word is required. Knowledge of the Dutch language is recommended (B2 level). Furthermore, the post-doctoral researcher will be tasked with developing ecosystem services modules for intergration in digital twins. Making a proven expertise in modeling, as well as data organizing and handling, is a key skill for the prospective postdoc researcher. Applicants should be teamplayers, who enjoy working within a large consortium of varying backgrounds.

What are we offering?

We offer an interesting post-doctoral position for 4 days per week (0.8 fte) for 3 years, with ample opportunities to expand your network across different scientific domains and with non-science partners. A stimulating research environment in a translational science team that strives to employ team-science approaches in our research and allow members to benefit from each other’s strengths.

Terms of employment
Depending on education and experience the minimum salary is 3.378 and the maximum salary is 5.331 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.

Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct can be part of the employment procedure.

The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO) is a national research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). At NIOO we perform ecological research on biodiversity, climate change and sustainable use of land and water. We stimulate ecological research in the Netherlands and share our ecological knowledge with society. Everyone in our organisation is passionate about contributing to a sustainable world from their own area of expertise.

You will be appointed at the Department of Aquatic Ecology of the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) located in Wageningen. For detailed information on the Aquatic Ecology Department, please visit our website: https://nioo.knaw.nl/en/departments/aquatic-ecology.

For more information
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Prof. Dr. Lisette N. de Senerpont Domis, Department of Aquatic Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), L.deSenerpontDomis@nioo.knaw.nl.

Application procedure
For the application, please provide a curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing motivation and experience. The deadline for applications is March 23, 2025. Job interviews are scheduled on March 28, 2025.