PhD position in Physical Geography at NIOZ: The department of Estuarine and Delta Systems (EDS), NIOZ invited application from eligible highly-motivated candidate interested in in combining experimental work, using large data-bases, remote sensing and modelling for PhD position: “Optimizing dike-marsh combinations for flood prevention: unraveling the development of marsh stability”. This project aims to investigate experimentally, in the field and the laboratory, which physical and ecological factors determine the vegetation development in front of a (re-aligned) dike, and how this contributes to the build-up and strength of the marsh sediment .
About the Position: The focus of this project is to actively support managers with insight needed for ecosystem conservation, ecosystem restoration and creating nature based flood defense. This position is part of a larger integrated multidisciplinary research project (for details see project organization below), aimed at understanding how to apply nature-based flood defense making use of salt marshes fronting a dike.
Position: Ph.D Position
Fellowship: As per norms.
Duration: 4 years, a pension scheme, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus, flexible employment conditions and a good operating budget for the project
Location: Royal NIOZ-Yerseke
Educational qualifications: Interested and eligible candidates must have MSc degree in ecology/biology OR physical geography OR engineering. Candidates must proficient in spoken and written English. Candidates having experience with iron isotope analysis will be preferred.
Closing Date: February 18th, 2020
How to apply: Interested and eligible applicants may apply online mode through the given link with Application (cover letter), CV, Diploma (MSc) by or before February 18th, 2020 through the link given below.
Contact Address: Candidates can contact (regarding vacancy information) to the Prof. dr. Tjeerd Bouma. For additional information about the procedure, please contact Sigrid Moerbeek, sr. HR advisor.
| Quick Overview——– | |
| Organization | NIOZ |
| Position | Ph.D position |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Subject areas | Ecology/Biology OR Physical Geography OR Engineering |
| Fellowship | As per norms |
| Eligibility | Master Degree in related subjects. |
| Deadline | February 18th, 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.
