The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS, Belgium) is recruiting a scientific collaborator (M/F/X) to support the RBINS MARECO team in a series of ongoing projects (APOLLO, EDEN2000, EMBRC, WinMon.BE).
Context
The MARECO (Marine Ecology and Management) research team of RBINS’ Operational Directorate Natural Environment (OD Nature) has a large expertise in marine environmental research in a wide variety of domains. Linking research to policy and management support is a key asset of our work. We contribute to Environmental Impact Assessment, environmental status assessments and Marine Spatial Planning. The team is coordinating several monitoring programs assessing the environmental status of the marine environment and studying the environmental impact of human activities at sea. Our team can make use of state-of-the-art research equipment, modern lab facilities and a new research vessel, and offers scientific services including an Artificial Hard Substrate Garden and assistance to species identifications. https://mareco-odnature-naturalsciences.be/
This vacancy sits within MARECO’s artificial hard substrate ecology pillar, focused on (1) the ecological effects of the introduction of artificial hard substrates in the marine environment and (2) its interaction with natural hard substrate habitats in the North Sea. The research is characterized by a combination of field observations, experimental research at sea and in the lab, database compilation and statistical analysis.
Tasks
The task of the new collaborator will be to support the portfolio of MARECO’s projects, both in the field (preparation of and participation to sampling campaigns), in the lab (sample sorting, species identification) and through desktop studies (literature review, database compilation). Additional tasks include contributions to the development and maintenance of the pool of seagoing equipment of the research team.
DIPLOMA
- Master in Sciences or Bio-engineering Sciences (both: within the field of biology, biochemistry, oceanography) or equivalent
- Open, collaborative and organized yet adaptive attitude
- Strong interest in multidisciplinary research in relation to marine ecology
- Strong interest in the technical development of sea-going equipment
- Prepared to take initiative, but also to work in close collaboration with and/or in support of other team members
- Prepared to participate in sampling campaigns at sea for several days
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE
- Strong interest in marine ecological research , including sorting and identification of samples
- Technical insights and interested in management of sea-going and lab equipment
- Experience with database compilation is an asset
- Excellent knowledge of English
GENERIC COMPETENCE
- Excellent organisational, communication (both oral and written) and social skills
- Capable of planning and organizing your own work and meeting deadlines imposed by the projects
We offer
- A 1-year position as scientific collaborator (SW1 scale), with the ambition to be able to offer an extension
- A dynamic, challenging, varied and stimulating research environment
- Free public commuting and/or bike fee
How to apply
If interested, please send your motivation letter, CV and a copy of the Master Degree diploma, with reference “APOLLO” before 20 January 2022 to Yolande Maes (ymaes@naturalsciences.be).
For more information:
- Concerning the job content or working conditions: Dr. Jan Vanaverbeke (jvanaverbeke@naturalsciences.be; +32 494 35 90 94)
- Concerning RBINS in general: http://www.naturalsciences.be
Only applications that meet the profile and that are received in time will be taken into consideration.
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