As an experienced marine ecologist, you will lead a team of dedicated researchers working on a range of ecologically relevant issues of societal importance. Specialized in benthic organisms and shellfish, you will use your knowledge and experience to carry out research focusing on the effects of human activities and the consequences of climate change on marine benthic fauna. You will contribute to nature conservation through the active restoration of shellfish beds.
You have an affinity for applied research and working in complex policy and stakeholder environments. You will initiate new research, including securing funding for it, and lead major projects.
What you do
- Act as a leading figure in the field of benthic ecology in contacts with (potential) clients and the media.
- Manage and carry out large-scale and complex research projects.
- Secure new research and draft multidisciplinary research proposals.
- Maintain and expand the national and international network in the field of delta- and benthic ecology and the restoration of shellfish beds.
- Present research findings to the business community, sector organizations, civil society organizations, government bodies and fellow scientists.
Profile
- Proactive, results-oriented and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Able to maintain an overview of complex processes and work with precision.
- Feel at ease in an environment where different interests and disciplines come together.
- Relevant university degree and PhD in Marine Ecology.
- Extensive work experience as a researcher and project leader in the field of benthic ecology.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, decisiveness, the ability to take the initiative, good teamwork skills, and a customer- and results-oriented approach.
- A good command of the Dutch language is a strong advantage.
- Command of the English language at B2 level. Support for reaching this level is available.
Practical
- You will work alongside various project teams and provide substantive and project-related guidance to field staff, junior and mid-level researchers.
- Excellent terms of employment, including:
- Discussable working hours for the best possible work-life balance.
- Sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave.
- Strong focus on vitality.
- A fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%.
- Excellent pension scheme.
- Competitive gross salary between € 4,938.- and € 7,337.- for a full-time working week of 36 hours (scale 12).
- Plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes.
- Support for immigration procedures and practical matters for international employees, including visa applications, housing, and banking.
- Certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
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