Phd Position On The Ecology of Human-wild Ungulate

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Utrecht Oost, Nederland Universiteit Utrecht Voltijd

**Your job**:
**Your qualities**:

- You have a Master’s degree in Ecology or a similar field.
- You are fluent in both spoken and written English.
- You have demonstrable experience with advanced statistical models in R.
- You are flexible and open-minded and have excellent communication skills. You have demonstrable communication with diverse stakeholders (e.g., different disciplines or societal actors).
- You have strong skills in academic writing, and published work as the first author (or high-quality unpublished work) will be considered an advantage.
- You have a strong interest in working inter
- and transdisciplinary and in human-wildlife interactions and their management.
- You can demonstrate a clear affinity with stakeholder engagement, preferably you have experience in this, particularly in relation to stakeholders relevant to the job description.
- You can demonstrate an affinity with societally relevant and/or applied research.
- You have demonstrable experience with ecological fieldwork, ideally related to the job description (e.g., with camera trapping and field work related to the ecology of large mammals) and for extended periods (months).
- You have a strong affinity with the relationships between wildlife and human land use (e.g. agriculture).
- You are willing to do long periods of fieldwork (many months per year).
- Demonstrable understanding of the ecology and management of wild ungulates counts as a merit.

**Our offer**:
We offer:

- a position for one year, with an extension to a total of four years upon a successful assessment in the first year, and with the specific intent that it results in a doctorate within this period;
- a gross monthly salary between €2,872 and €3,670 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
- 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
- a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development, leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities, as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.

**About us**:
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.

Utrecht University’s Faculty of Geosciences studies the Earth: from the Earth’s core to its surface, including man’s spatial and material utilisation of the Earth - always with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With 3,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 720 staff, the faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty of Geosciences is organised in four departments: Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Spatial Planning, Physical Geography, and Sustainable Development.

**More information**:
As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

The first round of interviews will be held on Monday 25 November between 9am and 1pm.



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