Research Officer in Earth Surface Processes (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)

• assisting BSc, MSc and starting PhD students to develop and start new experimental set-ups;
• instructing BSc and MSc (and, if needed, starting PhD) students how to perform first order data quality checks, how to treat data statistically, how to plot/visualize data in a scientifically meaningful way, and how to store data and sample material at the end of a project;
• assist in laboratory practicals within our BSc and MSc educational programs;
• potentially also help with (preparations for) field/sea-going campaigns.

• background knowledge (a PhD is optional) in environmental sciences, earth sciences, environmental mineralogy, (environmental) chemistry or material sciences;
• experience in independently conducting laboratory-based experiments and/or chemical analyses as well as data processing and evaluation;
• experience with supporting, instructing and assisting students and starting PHD’s with gaining the needed experimental and laboratory-bases skills;
• a critical, open, and interdisciplinary approach in scientific experiments and analyses;
• strong teamwork affinity to work in a diverse environment of scientists and students;
• excellent written and spoken English skills, as well as good general communicational skills.

We offer a temporary position (0.8-1.0 FTE) for one year in an international working environment. Permanent employment will be offered based upon good performance, according to the Faculty’s performance indicators, after one year. The gross salary - depending on previous qualifications and experience  - ranges between €3,098 and €4,257 (scale 9.0 – 10.9  according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year.
In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University .

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University , the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability.

Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences studies the Earth: from the Earth's core to its surface, including man's spatial and material utilisation of the Earth - with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With 3,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 720 staff, the faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty of Geosciences is organised in four Departments: Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Spatial Planning, Physical Geography, and Sustainable Development.

• Wednesday 26 October between 15.00 - 16.00 CEST.
  Please send an email to Sophie Ketting via [email protected] if you want to participate in the meeting. The Teams link will then be sent to you.

You can ask us about our profiles and tasks of the offered position, the possibilities of professional development, and moving to and living in Utrecht (housing, visa, schools, partner opportunities). We look forward to meeting you!