Postdoc: Climate Extremes: Join the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the exciting project “Green Adaptation Pathways for a Resilient Future for River Basins under Increasing Extreme Floods and Droughts.” Contribute to interdisciplinary research, stakeholder engagement, and the evaluation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to address water problems and climate change impacts.
Postdoc: Valuing and Co-creating Green Adaptation Measures for Climate Extremes
Designation: Postdoc
Research Area: Environmental Economics and Governance
Location: Amsterdam
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree in interdisciplinary environmental sciences, environmental governance, environmental economics, human environmental geography, or a closely related field
- Interest in hydrological extremes, nature-based solutions, and river basin management
- Background in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, survey design, interviews
- Experience in ecosystem services valuation and governance mapping
- Proficient in English and Dutch
- Strong ability to work unsupervised and with transdisciplinary teams
Job Description: As a Postdoc at IVM, your responsibilities include:
- Co-creating green adaptation futures in three EU water basins
- Mapping stakeholders and governance structures related to drought and flood protection
- Initiating and guiding continuous engagement among stakeholders in the Netherlands
- Identifying and evaluating monetary and non-monetary benefits of nature-based solutions
- Co-designing recommendations for enhanced drought and flood governance
- Producing project deliverables and attending project meetings
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application to [application link]. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Applications should be received by March 1, 2024.
Last Date for Apply: March 1, 2024
Table: Salary and Benefits
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Salary | € 3.226,00 (Scale 10) to € 5.090,00 (Scale 10) gross per month, based on UFO profile Researcher 4 |
| Employment | At least 0.8 FTE, initially a 1-year contract with the possibility to extend for another 2 years |
| Working Hours | Full-time 38-hour week with 232 hours holiday leave per year; Part-timers pro rata |
| Additional Benefits | 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, solid pension scheme (ABP), contribution to commuting expenses, personalized benefits package option |
