Post-doc position on modelling Antarctic tourism regulation

29 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Wageningen University & Research

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

29 Apr 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

38.0

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

Are you a highly motivated researcher with a keen interest in the intricate dynamics of Antarctic tourism management? Do you possess a PhD in economics or interdisciplinary studies, along with demonstrable expertise in modelling and simulation? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you!

Join the collaborative efforts of the Earth Systems and Global Change group (ESC) and the Environmental Policy group (ENP) at Wageningen University and Research (WUR) as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the innovative PROACT research program.

As part of the NWO-funded initiative, you will delve into the complexities of Antarctic tourism governance. Your mission? Designing and modelling a cutting-edge system of tradable visitation permits for Antarctic tourism, aiming to address the challenges posed by tourism growth while leveraging the unique value that Antarctica holds for visitors. Budget is available for fieldwork in Antarctica.

Key Responsibilities:

• explore the viability of tradable visitation permits for Antarctica, strategizing on cap implementation and fee collection to fund environmental preservation and scientific research.
• conduct systematic assessments of available options, from cap establishment to permit allocation and trade mechanisms.
• utilize advanced modelling and simulation techniques to test and evaluate various permit systems in the Antarctic context.
• collaborate closely with international experts, policy officers, and stakeholders to develop concrete, science-based proposals for Antarctic tourism management.

You will work here
The project is embedded in the Earth Systems and Global Change group (ESC) and the Environmental Policy group (ENP) of Wageningen University. You will be supervised by Bas Amelung , Assistant Professor (ESC) and Machiel Lamers , Assistant Professor (ENP).

Requirements
Specific Requirements

You have:

• a PhD in economics or interdisciplinary studies.
• proven experience in modelling and simulation.
• strong research methodology skills and proficiency in scientific writing.
• passion for interdisciplinary collaboration and tackling complex societal challenges.
• fascination with human activities and regulatory frameworks in the Antarctic environment;
• fluency in English language.

In our international working environment, there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about language level C1. If you do not yet have this level, we will of course help you and you can go to our language center Wageningen in'to Language .

Additional Information
Benefits

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

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, per week;
• 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. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between € 3.226 and € 5.090 for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 10). Initially, we offer you a one-year contract, which will then be extended to the duration of the project if there is mutual enthusiasm. Of course, we would be happy to discuss this with you if you have any questions.

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 unique 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 at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University ” in the Netherlands for the 19th consecutive time.

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.

Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.

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 and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling.

Selection process

For more information about this position, please contact Bas Amelung, Assistant Professor, by email: [email protected]

For more information about the procedure, please contact Noorien Abbas, Corporate Recruiter, by email: [email protected]

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 29 April 2024. We hope to schedule the first job interviews in early May. The intended starting date is 1 June 2024.

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

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment .

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact Bas Amelung, Assistant Professor, by email: [email protected]

For more information about the procedure, please contact Noorien Abbas, Corporate Recruiter, by email: [email protected]

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 29 April 2024. We hope to schedule the first job interviews in early May. The intended starting date is 1 June 2024.

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

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment .

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/339669/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Wageningen University & Research

Country

Netherlands

City

Wageningen

Postal Code

6708 PB

Street

Droevendaalsesteeg

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/339669/post-doc-position-on-modelling-antar…

Contact

City

Wageningen

Website

http://www.wageningenur.nl

Street

Droevendaalsesteeg

Postal Code

6708 PB

STATUS: EXPIRED