Junior researcher agricultural water management

 

Do you have a MSC in water management, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences or a similar field? Can you combine knowledge of agricultural water management with the ability to translate research findings into practical products and procedures? Then this could be the ideal job for you!

For the team Water & Food at Wageningen Environmental Research we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Junior researcher agricultural water management. In this role, you will work on topics such as:

• Carry out water-related assessments in the broad field of agricultural water management (e.g. Water, Energy, Food Nexus assessments, drainage & irrigation design);
• Use models to analyse water management in agricultural systems;
• Contribute/assist in developing research proposals to acquire new projects in the field of irrigation and drainage;
• Develop and implement training and workshop modules to build-up capacity for adaptive delta management;
• Contribute to applied research on adaptive and climate smart water management to enhance food security.

The Water & Food Team (W&F) develops innovations and strategies to address the challenges of water and food security worldwide. We provide core expertise to help governments, businesses, and NGOs with solutions in smart water management, freshwater ecology, water- and nutrient-efficient food-production systems, optimizing water resources, water conservation methods, and evaluating security risks related to water and food to contribute to regional political stability.

We ask

The ideal candidate has most of the skills and the expertise mentioned below:

• A university degree (MSc) in environmental sciences, agricultural sciences or similar with international experience, a PhD is a pre;
• Knowledge of agricultural water management (e.g. drainage, irrigation) and 1 to 5 years work experience;
• Familiar with stakeholder analysis and scenario development;
• Able to translate research findings into practical procedures and products (eg tools, key figures, calculation rules, etc.);
• Willingness to travel abroad;
• Ability to work independently on the one hand, while closely liaising with colleagues and customers on the other hand at the same time;
• Capability to work with hydrological models and GIS;
• Can present clear (scientific) knowledge in accessible language for various stakeholders;
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English and preferably another UN language

We offer

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 4%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between € 2.836,- and € 4.624,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 10). Additionally, a contract for 0.8 FTE can be discussed.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Applicants from abroad moving to the Netherlands may qualify for a special tax relief, known as the 30% ruling. Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling, and other issues.

More information

For more information about this position, please contact Catharien Terwisscha van Scheltinga, Team leader a.i., catharien.terwisscha@wur.nl; or Gert Jan Wilbers, researcher, gert-jan.wilbers@wur.nl

For more information about the procedure, please contact Edgar Tijhuis, corporate recruiter, edgar.tijhuis@wur.nl

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
This vacancy will be listed up to and including March 7^th 2022. We will schedule the first job soon afterwards.

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusivity page. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.

We are

Wageningen University & Research
The mission of Wageningen University and Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With its roughly 30 branches, 6.800 employees and 12.900 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen’s unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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