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Marine Ecologist, benthic and shellfish ecology

ZeelandHybrid36 hours/week<3months

Lead a team of dedicated researchers.

Conduct research focusing on the effects of human activities and climate change on marine benthic fauna.
Contribute to nature conservation through the active restoration of shellfish beds.
Initiate new research, including securing funding for it.
Lead major projects.

What you will 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.
Provide substantive and project-related guidance to field staff, junior, and mid-level researchers.

Profile

Proactive, results-oriented, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
Able to maintain an overview of complex processes and work with precision.
Comfortable in an environment where different interests and disciplines come together.

What they ask

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.
A customer- and results-oriented approach.
A good command of the Dutch language is a strong advantage.
English language level B2.

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