Fixed-term contract: 4 jaar.
What do we offer?
We offer the opportunity to develop a wide range of empirical and analytical skills on a topic that is at the frontier of ecological science. You will enjoy many opportunities to learn from discussion and collaborations with scientists from NIOO as well as from external research groups. You will work in a very professional environment with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and you will be advised and supported by highly skilled and specialized technical staff. You will also have access to training courses offered by the doctoral school and through the KNAW, including a variety of topical courses on statistical analysis, modeling, scientific writing, career guidance etc.
Your workplace
You will work at the Department of Aquatic Ecology of the Netherlands Institute of
Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), located in Wageningen, the Netherlands, under the daily supervision of dr. Steven Declerck, and in collaboration with Prof. dr. Paul van den Brink (Wageningen University and Research). The Department of Aquatic Ecology at NIOO-KNAW is a dynamic, diverse and respectful group of enthusiastic aquatic ecologists, with ample opportunity to socially and scientifically interact.
For more information
Please contact: Dr. Steven Declerck, Senior Researcher, s.declerck@nioo.knaw.nl,
+31 (0) 317 47 34 00.
Application details
In your application, please include a cover letter with your motivation and relevant experience, a CV, and 1-3 professional referees (name, address, telephone &
email). Deadline for applications is 15 November 2022. Applications received later than this date will not be considered.
About the NIOO
The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) is a top research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). NIOO-KNAW focuses on fundamental and strategic research on individual organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems.
Terms of employment
Depending on education and experience, the salary amounts to a minimum of € 2.541,- and a maximum of €3.247,- gross per month for full time employment, scale P under the Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten), excluding 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. There are excellent fringe benefits.
Diversity and Inclusion
Everybody is different. Fortunately, as this makes working together more delightful and often leads to better end results. The NIOO believes in a working environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated. 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 like to get in touch with candidates who can contribute to this culture thanks to their background and experience.
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