Senior Researcher Aquatic Ecology

The candidate is expected to lead scientific research projects mainly in the area of fish ecology of fresh water ecosystems and to take a scientific lead in this research area. The research varies from fundamental ecological research, monitoring, assessment of human impacts, with a focus on fisheries in fresh water ecosystems, and advice regarding the management of these waters. Research can vary from field studies, experimental studies, data management and analyses, modeling, desk and literature studies. You are expected to tender for new projects in order to further develop this area of research within IMARES and to develop strategic cooperation with other scientific institutes and research organizations within the same area of expertise. Besides reporting within the so-called grey literature you will be asked to regularly publish your research in peer reviewed scientific journals and to present your work at symposia. Scientific coaching of junior researchers, PhD students and MSc students will also be part of your job

Doctorate
We are looking for an expert in the area of fish ecology of fresh water ecosystems. The candidate has excellent scientific qualities and preferably has a PhD title in fresh water ecology. Based on these qualities he/she should be able to further develop the research area described above. The candidate should also be a skilled project leader and be able to coordinate coherent research projects and programs within the relevant working field. The candidate should have the ability to acquire finances for not only his own research but also the research of (junior) colleagues within the same research area. In order to do this the candidate has a relevant network within both the national and the international research community and has the capacity to develop new research projects. He/she should be a team player but also independent and able to take the initiative. The candidate should have affinity with applied research. He/she should have the capacity to set a high scientific performance within the conditions of a contract research organization

Wageningen University and Research centre Ecology

Wageningen IMARES (Institute for Marine Resources and Ecosystem Studies) is the Netherlands research institute established to provide the scientific support that is essential to developing policies and innovation in respect of the marine environment, fishery activities, aquaculture and the maritime sector. Wageningen IMARES is an independent, objective and authoritative institute whose aim is to find the right equilibrium between marine ecology, seafood production and maritime economy a key, proactive player in national and international marine research networks (including ICES and EFARO)
We carry out research for both national authorities and specific research programmes (50%), international RTD programmes (30%) and contract research for private, public and NGO partners (20%). Our key focal research areas cover ecology, environmental conservation and protection, fisheries, aquaculture, ecosystem based economy, coastal zone management and marine governance.

Wageningen IMARES has some two hundred people active in field surveys, experimental studies, from laboratory to mesocosm scale, modelling and assessment, scientific advice and consultancy. Our work is supported by unique in-house facilities that include specialist marine analysis labs, experimental halls, outdoor mesocoms, specific field-sampling devices, databases and models. The Wageningen IMARES quality system is ISO 9001 certified.

We collaborate with fellow research specialists where necessary and where such collaboration generates clear added value. Our research is regularly published in international peer reviewed publications. As part of Wageningen UR, Wageningen IMARES has close ties with Wageningen University and the Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences. Both universities cater for Bachelor, professional Master and academic Master education programmes. The institute runs a PhD programme together with Wageningen University.

The Ecology Department of IMARES (53 people) focuses on the functioning of the marine and coastal ecosystem in relation to the influence of human activities. Observations in the field are essential to unravel the mysteries of the marine world

Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: The position may become permanent

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Drs. J. Asjes
Telephone number: +31 (0) 317-487067
E-mail address: jakob.asjes@wur.nl