LOCATION: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ROYAL NIOZ – TEXEL (THE NETHERLANDS)
VACANCY ID:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2021-50
CLOSING DATEÂ Â Â Â Â October 31st, 2021.
THE PROJECT
Intertidal ecosystems, like the Wadden Sea, provide rich habitats for shellfish, worms, fish, and millions of shorebirds, but are threatened by sea-level rise. While sea level rise may partly be compensated by increased sedimentation, sediment-composition can change, which may lead to cascading effects in the intertidal ecosystem. We will quantify relations between bathymetry, sedimentology, and benthic communities. By capitalizing on recent morphological advances and a NIOZ time-series for benthos (SIBES), this research creates a unique opportunity for an ecosystem-wide understanding of how sea level rise affects intertidal systems.
THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate holding a MSc degree in biology, ecology, marine geology, physical geography, earth science or geomorphology. Experience with analyzing habitat use and spatial data are a plus. The candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team with ecologists and geomorphologists, and is expected to perform research at both locations. Due to the international character of our research, good command of English, spoken as well as written, is a prerequisite.
We highly encourage applicants from all members of our community and of diverse background, including LGBTIQ+ communities, to join us.
CONDITIONS
Employment of this position at Royal NIOZ is by NWO (The Netherlands Organization of Scientific Research). We offer a position for a period of 1 year (fulltime). At the end of this first year, the employment will be extended for a fixed-term of a maximum of 4 years, if the first year evaluation held with the employee is positive. The salary is compliant to the CAO-OI (Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Research Institutes), a pension scheme, a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, a year-end bonus of 8,3%, flexible work arrangements and arrangements and 42 days of holiday leave (fulltime position).
MORE INFORMATION
For additional information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Allert Bijleveld or Professor Maarten Kleinhans. For additional information about the procedure, please contact  Sigrid Moerbeek (senior HR advisor).
For more information about the Department of Physical Geography, at Utrecht University see here; for more information about the Department of Coastal Systems at NIOZ, see here.
For further information about the position, follow this link.