Scientist (tenure track position) in coastal biophysical oceanography
The department of Coastal Systems (COS, department chair: dr. ir. H.W. van der Veer) is looking for a highly motivated scientist with a background in coastal biophysical oceanography and with a clear interest in linking physical oceanography with ecology. LOCATION: ROYAL NIOZ-TEXEL (NL) VACANCY ID: 2016-42 CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 15th, 2016
THE DEPARTMENT The scientific research department of Coastal Systems (COS) focuses on key physical, chemical and biological processes that determine the productivity and ecological functioning of coastal, open marine areas, notably in terms of population dynamics of higher trophic levels, e.g., as fueling stations for migrating birds and nursery and feeding areas for fish, marine mammals and other species. The principal goal in our research is to better understand how these generally highly productive systems function, and how changes in trophic interactions -in response to natural and anthropogenic environmental changes in hydrological, morphological and environmental regimesinfluence the richness and productivity of coastal marine ecosystems and the ecological functions they provide. Within COS, research is performed as a combination of field observations, experiments and modelling activities.
The vacancy You scientific work within OCS will focus on questions related to ‘connectivity and hydrodynamics’, and ‘transports and inter annual variability linking oceanography and the biological response in marine ecosystems’. To succeed in this role you must be an experienced user of coastal numerical models and have strong affinity with observational oceanography. You are expected to establish a research program with a major focus on coastal systems and sustain an externally funded research program. During the first two years, you will be leading a joint project of the Royal NIOZ with the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Research (IOW, Warnemünde – Germany). Together with the IOW you will set up a hydrodynamic model for the entire Wadden Sea (The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark), to be run as hind cast with realistic forcing for successive years.
The candidate The candidate we would like to meet with is an excellent,highly motivated scientist with a PhD degree in physical oceanography. He or she has a clear interest in linking physical oceanography
with ecology. Your background should be in physical oceanography, with a solid experience in coastal transport models, preferably for intertidal estuarine systems. You will mentor and teach undergraduate and graduate students, participate in and contribute to long-term monitoring activities at the Royal NIOZ and you are expected to share your knowledge in multidisciplinary projects, together with other Royal NIOZ-researchers. You will work closely together with the other modelers at COS and the Estuarine en Delta systems department (EDS) in Yerseke (Zeeland).
Conditions We offer a tenure track position for 5 years. At the end of a successful tenure track term, a permanent scientific staff position will be offered up to the level of senior scientist. Criteria for evaluation comprise a track record of publications that is far above average, proven skills in acquiring funding, and an international network. We offer a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, yearend bonus and flexible employment conditions. Our labour policies are based on the Collective Labour Agreement of Research Centers (WVOI). The Royal NIOZ will provide cost of relocation and help with housing. Additional information on job details: dr. ir. C.J.M. (Katja) Philippart (senior scientist) available till July 15th, and dr. ir. H.W. (Henk) van der Veer (department head) available after July 15th. For additional information about the procedure, please contact Jolanda Evers or Sigrid Moerbeek, senior HR advisors. You can apply online via: https://www.workingatnioz.com/our-jobs/scientist-(tenure-track-position)-in-coastal-biophysicaloceanography.html
