Do you want to contribute to sustainable management of the marine environment? Are you passionate about microscopy and taxonomy and the diversity of marine benthic life? Then you are probably the right candidate for this challenging job!

Capacities

  • You have a Master’s degree in Science, Biological Sciences, Marine Sciences or equivalent (eg experienced Bachelor). Persons graduating in June 2022 may also apply.
  • If you have a foreign diploma, we ask you to obtain recognition of equivalence. You can request this from NARIC Vlaanderen (NARIC-Vlaanderen – NARIC-Vlaanderen).
  • You have experience with taxonomic determinations using microscopy
  • You are willing to perform long-term microscopic work
  • You have a good knowledge of English, written and spoken
  • You have a good knowledge of MSOffice and database structures


Personal Competencies

  • You take responsibility and are accountable for the actions performed
  • You are good at organizing and preparing
  • You look for additional relevant information in an efficient way
  • You continue to deliver quality work under increased pressure

Pros

  • Knowledge of PowerBi
  • Knowledge of the macrobenthos of the Southern North Sea
  • You have experience with detailed photography via microscope (determination characteristics) of marine organisms
  • You are interested in sustainable management of the marine environment
  • You have experience with sea voyages

offer

We offer you a full-time contract of indefinite duration with a competitive salary based on your diploma. You will be recruited in salary scale A165 or A166 (depending on your diploma). You can make a gross and net calculation of your monthly salary, holiday pay and end -of-year allowance via this link. Relevant experience can be taken into account as pecuniary seniority. You will get a varied, challenging and socially relevant job in a dynamic environment with attractive working conditions and development opportunities. Hybrid works is possible if the function allows it.

In addition: hospitalization and group insurance, commuting allowance (bicycle – public transport), meal vouchers (7€/day) and all together 35 vacation days based on last year’s performance (private arrangement). During Christmas and New Year you will get additional leave.

In the context of environmental impact reports, the implementation of various European directives (MSFD, CFP, WFD, OSPAR, N2000) and the further development of the marine spatial plan for the North Sea, knowledge about the individual and cumulative influence of the various human activities on the marine ecosystem is necessary. In this context, ILVO-Marien (Aquatic Environment and Quality group) has been conducting monitoring research for more than 30 years into the effects of sand extraction, dredging dumping, energy extraction and coastal defenses on the soil ecosystem. In this context, ILVO is looking for a research supporter – marine biology with an interest in determination of macrobenthos and marine environment-related impact research.

Further information can be found here.

via ILVO
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