Research Assistant Aquatic Ecology/Chemical Laboratory - NIOO-KNAW - Wageningen

We are looking for a flexible team player who is inspired by the NIOO-KNAW core values (collaborative, impactful, innovative, responsible and inclusive) and wants to contribute to maintaining a friendly and welcoming environment within the Department and the NIOO-KNAW. You will have a natural affinity and experience with chemical analyses. You are confident to assist in research design and advise on methodological improvements and in making methodological choices to address particular research questions. You are (together with the research assistant team) responsible for smooth running of the laboratories and facilities including procurement, safety aspects, quality assurance and control, cleaning, organizing and planning. In collaboration with scientists, you will help to plan practical work, independently guide lab users and execute and adapt specific tasks needed to complete research. In addition, you will mentor and supervise students during practical work.

You will play an active role in analyzing and interpreting data, providing input for reports or scientific publications. As part of the NIOO-KNAW you will participate in outreach activities such as open days and citizen science events. Your expertise will help optimize, maintain, develop, and contribute to parts of the quality assurance and quality control workflows.

Terms of employment
Depending on education and experience, the minimum salary is € 3382,- and the maximum salary is € 4484,- gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 8 cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet 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.

About NIOO
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.

Your workplace
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 Acquatic Ecology Department, please visit our website: Aquatic Ecology | Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW).

For more information

Questions regarding this position can be directed to the Head of Aquatic Ecology Prof. Suzanne McGowan (email: s.mcgowan@nioo.knaw.nl). Information on the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) can be found on the website: http://www.nioo.knaw.nl/