PhD Waakvogels Rotgans

9 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW)

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

22 Jan 2024 - 22:59 (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

The Wadden Sea is an immensely important hub for migratory birds that use this area to spend the winter or for fuelling during migration. Being “one of the last remaining large-scale, intertidal ecosystems where natural processes continue to function largely undisturbed”, the area was declared an UNESCO world heritage site. Several management measures are undertaken to restore or strengthen the natural values of the Wadden Sea, while some old and new threats are acting. The project Waakvogels aims to better understand the effects of management measures in the Wadden Sea by studying the demographics and movements of six migratory bird species, each being characteristic for a specific habitat.

Within this consortium, we now have a vacancy for the PhD project “Brent geese in the Wadden Sea fuelling for migration to Siberia”. This is a temporary appointment for 4 years. Starting date is as soon as possible, possibly 1 March 2024.

The impact of habitat changes will be studied by investigating the carry-over effects of conditions met in the Wadden Sea to survival and reproduction. Individual brent geese will be tracked using advanced transmitters. Their habitat use of polder, saltmarsh and seagrass beds will be quantified, and coupled to their departure date, departure weight and reproductive success upon return from the breeding grounds.

The primary working location will be the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) in Wageningen. Since the research is being conducted in close co-operation with the Department of Theoretical and Computational Ecology of the University of Amsterdam, the candidate is expected to spend one working day a week (preferably the Monday) at the Science Park. Additionally, the consortium will likely meet regularly at BirdEyes in Leeuwarden. Most field work will take place at the Wadden Sea islands.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD candidate. You have a university degree, with a major in Ecology or a similar subject area. You have demonstrable analytical and field work skills, and, preferably, an interest in birds. Since the work involves field work and tracking, a driving licence and a certificate to design animal experiments (art. 9, Wet op de Dierproeven) are useful.

Additional Information
Benefits

Depending on education and experience the minimum salary is €2.770,- and the maximum salary is €3.539,- gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale P cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance and pension accrual with ABP.

The KNAW offers its staff an excellent package of secondary benefits. A package that meets the different needs of employees depending on their stage of life, lifestyle or career ambitions. For example, by working an extra two hours a week, it is possible to increase the number of days off from 29 to 41 days a year (with full-time employment).

For a complete overview of the terms of employment, please refer to the web page: werken bij de KNAW .

Selection process

The application should consist of a letter of motivation, a complete CV and contact information of 1-3 references. Closing date: 22 Januari 2024. Interviews will be held on Friday 2 or 9 Februari 2024.

Additional comments

More information
Please contact: Prof. Bart Nolet, group leader, [email protected] , tel. 0317-47 34 00/48.

Diversity & Inclusion
The KNAW considers a working environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated of great importance. A working environment in which attention is paid to individual quality and where development opportunities are paramount. Together we strive for an inclusive culture in which we embrace differences. We would therefore like to invite candidates who want to contribute to this through their background and experience. In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to the candidate who thus enhances diversity within the Academy.

We will not respond to any supplier enquiries based on this job advertisement.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/336436/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW)

Country

Netherlands

City

Wageningen

Postal Code

6708PB

Street

Droevendaalsesteeg 10

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/336436/phd-waakvogels-rotgans/apply/#apply

Contact

City

Amsterdam

Website

http://www.knaw.nl/

Street

Kloveniersburgwal 29

Postal Code

1011 JV

STATUS: EXPIRED