We are looking for an enthusiastic ecologist with shown expertise in working in citizen science projects. You have a background PhD in Ecology, Environmental Science or Biology related fields. You bring experience in working with environmental databases, environmental monitoring and community-based research. You have excellent communication skills and are capable of building bridges across sectoral and research domains. Proficiency in Dutch is considered an advantage.

Depending on education and experience the minimum salary is € 3.546 and the maximum salary is € 5.538 gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 10 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.

Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct can be part of the employment procedure.

Application procedure

Please send a CV and a cover letter in which you indicate how your work could contribute to cross-departmental embedding and aligning citizen science within NIOO-KNAW and how your track record could help to deliver the work.

More information

Contact: Lisette de Senerpont Domis (l.desenerpontdomis@nioo.knaw.nl, aquatic ecologist), Henk van der Jeugd (h.vanderjeugd@nioo.knaw.nl; animal ecologist), Froukje Rienks (f.rienks@nioo.knaw.nl, science communication expert).

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.

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