Postdoctoral Researcher in Landscape Ecology for Digital Twins

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Universiteit van Amsterdam Voltijd
About the Job

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Landscape Ecology to join our team at the Universiteit van Amsterdam. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of Digital Twins of ecosystems, focusing on landscape ecology and ecosystem modeling.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the integration of diverse geospatial and environmental data within a Digital Twin virtual research environment at a landscape scale.
  • Combine biodiversity data with ecological analysis and modeling in terrestrial ecosystems.
  • Customize, analyze, and aggregate diverse geospatial datasets from remote sensing or modeled environmental data.
  • Interact with project partners to develop and manage scientific use cases in the De Hoge Veluwe National Park.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in landscape ecology, ecological informatics, geoscience, environmental science, or a closely related field.
  • Exceptional quantitative skills and experience in scripting/programming (e.g., R, Python) and handling of diverse datasets.
  • Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team (ecology, computer science, software engineering, remote sensing, environmental management).
  • Proficiency in scientific writing and ability to communicate in English at an academic level.
What We Offer
  • A temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 12 months, with the possibility to extend the contract for another 36 months upon a positive evaluation of your performance.
  • A gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranging between € 3,345 – € 5,278 (scale 10).
  • A favorable tax agreement, the '30% ruling,' may apply to non-Dutch applicants.
About Us

The Universiteit van Amsterdam is the Netherlands' largest university, offering the widest range of academic programs. Our Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research, or support services.

The Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics is one of eight research institutes of the Faculty of Science at the Universiteit van Amsterdam. Our research aims to unravel how ecosystems function in all their complexity, and how they change due to natural processes and human activities.



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