As a salt marsh ecology researcher, you will work on salt marsh research at Wageningen Marine Research (WMR). Together with the salt marsh team, you will conduct measurements and analyses on long-term vegetation development and sediment accretion, the effects of subsidence due to gas extraction, and carbon storage in salt marshes. You will incorporate this knowledge into reports and provide advice on salt marsh restoration plans and management. In doing so, you will also contribute to the development of "nature-based solutions" in coastal areas and explore how these can be applied in an ecologically responsible manner.

You will collaborate with your colleagues on multiple projects simultaneously, with responsibilities distributed based on capacity and personal interests. Maintaining contacts with clients and other stakeholders is an integral part of our work.

Your tasks and responsibilities as a salt marsh ecology researcher are:

• Annual monitoring of sediment accretion and vegetation development on various salt marshes in the Wadden Sea;
• analyzing and interpreting monitoring data;
• writing reports for clients;
• assisting with securing new projects and drafting research proposals;
• publishing and presenting your research in scientific journals and at conferences.

Wageningen Marine Research
Your work area is primarily the Dutch Wadden Sea, but other parts of the Netherlands and international projects are also possible. Wageningen Marine Research (WMR) is a leader in the Netherlands in marine ecological data collection: benthic animals, marine mammals, fish, birds, coral, shellfish, and more. Many of these datasets have been standardized and maintained for decades. You will contribute to the continuation of the salt marsh dataset, which includes over 60 years of data.

You are an enterprising researcher with knowledge of the ecology of salt marshes, tidal flats, and saline vegetation, with a broad interest in the Wadden Sea and coastal ecosystems. You can handle time pressure and plan work around deadlines. You are driven, proactive, collaborative, client-oriented, and have strong communication skills.

You also possess:

• A completed relevant academic education in the Natural or Life Sciences, with a specialization in Wadden Sea and coastal ecosystems. A PhD in the field described for this position is a plus;
• knowledge of salt marsh vegetation;
• experience with "nature-based solutions"; strong writing skills for reporting;
• experience with statistical analyses to evaluate long-term and spatial data;
• a category B driving license;
• proficiency in Dutch is an advantage.

In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about language level C1 .

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between € 3.202,- and € 5.221,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 10). Additionally, a contract for 32 to 36 hours can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended - if possible within (company) organizational circumstances - on good performance. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland and with your work you have a clear and positive impact on society. At WUR we work on the most pressing challenges of our time, like climate change and feeding the world in a sustainable way.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, 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.

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University & Research
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,700 employees (7,000 fte), 2,500 PhD and EngD candidates, 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR.

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves and do not appreciate unasked for services from recruitment agencies. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

For more information about this position, please contact Marinka van Puijenbroek, manager projects, via marinka.vanpuijenbroek@wur.nl
For more information about the procedure, please contact Dax Teunissen, corporate recruiter via recruitment.asg@wur.nl

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.

This vacancy will be listed up to and including 2024. We hope to schedule the first job interviews on 2024.

Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.