Assistant Professor in Environmental Hydrology

18 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Utrecht University

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

5 May 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Join us at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development at Utrecht University! We are searching for a highly motivated scholar in the field of hydrology who fits with our interdisciplinary research group.

Your job
In this position you will contribute to the development of the academic portfolio of education and research activities focused on environmental hydrology within the framework of sustainable management of water resources and related terrestrial ecosystems. Working time will be split between 50% teaching and 50% research for the first two years, and 60% teaching and 40% research thereafter.

As Assistant Professor Environmental Hydrology you will focus on catchment hydrology and the interaction between surface water and groundwater from local to regional scales. Within this context the candidate is expected to develop an internationally renowned research line on a preferred subject for example related to global change, water availability and quality, or risks of anthropogenic activities for water resources. You are familiar with water system analysis and quantitative research methods and/or modelling.

The candidate will contribute to the acquisition and execution of externally funded research projects. Coaching and supervising PhD students is also one of your responsibilities. You will be stimulated and coached in applying for personal research grants.

Your teaching will be embedded in the internationally leading BSc programme Global Sustainability Science and MSc programme Water Science & Management . All teaching will be in the English language, which includes course teaching as well as supervising BSc and MSc projects.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We look for candidates with a PhD in (Environmental) Hydrology, Earth Science, or closely related discipline. You have a proven interest in hydrology in the context of sustainable management of water resources.

We encourage applications from candidates who additionally:

• have affinity with working in an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment;
• have experience with and interest in academic teaching;
• hold a Dutch University Teaching Qualification, or are willing to acquire this in the near future;
• have an eye for innovations in teaching methods and are prepared to contribute to the optimization of the quality of teaching;
• have scientific creativity and productivity, as shown by recent peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields of research;
• are able to demonstrate English language proficiency (CEFR C1 level or comparable);
• are effective and efficient, able to think outside the box, have excellent social skills and are team players;
• are willing and able to acquire and carry out externally funded projects.

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer:

• a position for 2 years, with an intended extension of either another two years or a conversion to a permanent position, subject to performance. Further career development to Associate Professor level is possible;
• a full-time gross salary between €4,332 and €5,929 in scale 11 of the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
• 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities.

In addition to the employment conditions from the CAO for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. These include agreements on professional development , leave arrangements, sports and cultural schemes and you get discounts on software and other IT products. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment through the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we encourage you to grow. For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University .

Selection process

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the ‘apply now’ button.

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Hugo de Boer at [email protected] .

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

Information about the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development and the Environment Sciences Section can be found here:

• https://www.uu.nl/en/research/copernicus-institute-of-sustainable-development
• https://www.uu.nl/en/research/copernicus-institute-of-sustainable-development/research/research-groups/environmental-sciences

The education programmes of Water Science & Management and Global Sustainability Science are outlined in detail here:

• https://www.uu.nl/en/masters/water-science-and-management
• https://www.uu.nl/en/bachelors/global-sustainability-science

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/340384/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universiteit Utrecht

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3584CB

Street

Princetonlaan 8a

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/340384/assistant-professor-in-environmental…

Contact

City

Utrecht

Website

http://www.uu.nl/

Street

Domplein 29

Postal Code

3512 JE

STATUS: EXPIRED