Senior Scientist in Marine Ecosystem Research

The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) is the leading research institute in the Netherlands for the basic marine sciences. Approximately 250 persons are currently appointed at the NIOZ. NIOZ has a large variety of instrumentation and is operating modernly equipped research vessels for coastal and ocean studies. The institute is located on the Wadden Island of Texel, close to the mainland. NIOZ is planning to merge with the Centre for Estuarine and Marine Ecology (CEME) in Yerseke at 1 January 2012. This position will be located in Yerseke – Zeeland.

One of the departments from CEME is Ecosystem Studies. This department works at the interface between ecology and biogeochemistry in estuarine, coastal and deep sea environments. The department’s mission is to study how ecology influences biogeochemical cycles (the ecological perspective on marine biogeochemistry) as well as how organisms and ecological interactions are affected by the biogeochemistry of their environment (the biogeochemical perspective on marine ecosystem functioning). Key research topics are biogeochemical cycling in sediment ecosystems, benthic-pelagic coupling, and stable isotope food web research.

For this department the Royal NIOZ  invites applications for a full-time position as a

Senior scientist in Marine Ecosystem Research

To document and advance our understanding of marine ecosystems in a changing world.

Vacancy number: 2011-058

 Job description:

Applicants are expected to develop a new research line in the field of marine ecology and biogeochemistry, in an area that complements ongoing research within the department and which strengthens the departments ocean-going research activities. Research should focus on food webs and/or biogeochemical cycling in marine ecosystems, with an emphasis on the impacts of global change (climate change, ocean acidification, coastal hypoxia). The candidate will participate in national and international research projects, and supervise graduate students and post docs. The NIOZ is an independent research institute, and so, the candidate is free from teaching obligations.

Qualifications:

We are looking for a leading international scientist, with an excellent track record, and a PhD in the earth sciences (biology, biogeochemistry, chemistry, oceanography). The candidate has already developed her/his own line of research, is internationally visible, and has proven successful in acquiring external funding.

We offer

A fulltime position as a senior scientist. The initial appointment will be for a period of 2 years. A full-time appointment will be offered, subject to satisfactory performance. We offer a pension scheme, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement for Research Institutes.

How to apply:

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae with full personal and career details, a list of publications, a short summary of previous research achievements and acquired external funds, and a brief exposition of research plans (1 page) to the Centre for Estuarine and Marine Ecology (CEME), P.O. Box 140, 4400 AC, Yerseke, The Netherlands, or preferably by e-mail (receptie-ceme@nioo.knaw.nl) before 1 January 2012. Please quote the vacancy number in your application.

Procedure and further information:

Publication date: 17 November 2011. The closing date for applications is 31 December 2011. Selection will start immediately. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Questions related to this position can be addressed to Prof. K. Soetaert (k.soetaert@nioo.knaw.nl)