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Job description |
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Are you interested in Nature-based Solutions and their application in deltas? The Department of Physical Geography, Utrecht University, is seeking an enthusiastic assistant professor to strengthen research and teaching on the emerging field of Nature based Solutions for dynamic delta challenges. This is a track to a permanent position and we specifically encourage early career academics to apply. Deltas are formed where rivers meet the ocean and deposit sediments. Deltas are by nature low-lying, fragile, and sensitive geomorphic features, making them extremely vulnerable to degradation and transformation resulting from intensive human development, population growth and climate change. This puts deltas and their inhabitants in jeopardy in the near future, while planning, design and implementation of measures and policies can take decades. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly becoming the standard for climate adaptation measures in deltas, aiming to enhance sedimentation, gain surface elevation, result in carbon sequestration, and increase water quality and biodiversity. To secure the future of deltas, it is critical that presently often localized NbS are scaled-up in size and number, without losing their grounding in local conditions and populations. In this position, you have the opportunity to build your own rigorous and novel research line on the mechanisms (e.g., biomorphodynamic and subsurface processes), impacts and solution space of NbS at regional scale (i.e., sub-areas within a delta, such as a river, estuary, or beach-dune system) and delta scale under changing boundary conditions. Ideally, the research line is based on a combination of data, artificial intelligence, and numerical modelling. The recently granted Delta-Enigma data-infrastructure for intensive observational and experimental bio-geomorphological research in the Dutch Delta, which will be set-up in the coming year, and the recently granted NL2120 programme, funded by the Dutch National Growth Fund, offer unique opportunities for developing this research line. Your research will be incorporated in the departmental research lines on the (bio)geomorphological dynamics of rivers, estuaries and coasts, and you will collaborate with other departmental research groups, working on computational geography and remote-sensing techniques. You will also develop and be involved in funding applications for small to large scale team projects and personal grants. We have a strong support system to help you develop or improve the necessary skillset for successful proposal writing. We are redesigning our bachelor curriculum and will work with teacher teams on courses. You will be welcomed in a collaborative, social and dedicated team. Your tasks:
The Department of Physical Geography expects all tenured academic staff to divide their time equally between Teaching and Research activities. We will help you initiate or intensify collaboration within the department, and with access to our research activities in deltas around the world. We look forward to working with you on our team. |
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Qualifications |
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We are looking for an enthusiastic new colleague who meets the following requirements:
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Offer |
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We offer a position (0.8 – 1.0 FTE) as an Assistant Professor for a period of 18 months. After a positive evaluation, and upon mutual agreement, this can be turned into a permanent position. The gross salary - depending on previous qualifications and experience - ranges between €3,974 and €5,439 (scale 11 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for a full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year. Our Faculty of Geosciences has an excellent merit-based career and promotion policy. We will support you in developing your academic career. Additionally, you will have access to equipment in our state of- the-art laboratory infrastructure, coaching for teaching and supervision, support of scientific research software engineers, and training and support regarding the acquisition of external funds. In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, professional development, (partly paid) parental leave, sports and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University. |
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About the organization |
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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. |
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Additional information |
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For more information about this position, please contact Esther Stouthamer (Professor in Delta Evolution and Subsurface Processes) at E.Stouthamer@uu.nl or Laura Lentz (Department Manager) via l.c.g.lentz@uu.nl. |
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Apply |
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Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. We welcome employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. To apply, please use the 'apply' button. Include in your application:
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The application deadline is |
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15/09/2023 |
In your application, please refer to Professorpositions.com