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PhD in Ecology at COS-NIOZ: The department of Coastal Systems (COS) invites applications from highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in (coastal) ecology and bio-geomorphology, and the ability to combine and integrate empirical and theoretical work for filling up the PhD position in “Defining the spatial dimensions of climate-resilient natural beach-dune landscapes”. Candidates will strengthen our new team working on ‘C-SCAPE’ – a project funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) Program ‘Living Labs in the Dutch Delta’
About the project: COS concentrates on biological, chemical and physical processes that underlie the population dynamics of marine organisms (invertebrates, fish, mammals and birds), including transport of flatfish eggs and larvae between spawning and nursery areas. Project C-SCAPE wants to explore sustainable long-term nourishment strategies in the face of an uncertain future by capitalizing on recent large-scale nourishments such as the Sand Motor and Hondsbossche Dunes.
Position: PhD Position
Fellowship: As per norms.
Location: Royal NIOZ Texel (THE NETHERLANDS)
Duration: 4 years with an excellent salary, a pension scheme, a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, a year-end bonus.
Educational qualifications: Interested and eligible candidates must have master degree in ecology, bio-geomorphology, or a related field and with a strong interest in (coastal) ecology, with the ability to combine and integrate theoretical and Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential. Candidates with experience of laboratory work and scientific programming will be preferred.
Closing Date: January 5th, 2020
How to apply: Interested and eligible applicants may apply online mode with Application (cover letter), CV, Diploma (MSc) by or before January 5th, 2020 through the link given below.
Contact Address: for any other information regarding this please contact prof. dr. ir. Tjisse van der Heide sr. (project) scientist or Sigrid Moerbeek (sr. HR advisor).
| Quick Overview——– | |
| Organization | Royal NIOZ Texel |
| Position | PhD position |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Subject areas | Ecology, Bio-Geomorphology |
| Fellowship | As per norms |
| Eligibility | Master Degree in related subjects. |
| Deadline | January 5th, 2020 |
For more information: For detailed announcement and instructions for submission of application, eligibility requirements, other terms and conditions, please visit the link given below.