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Postdoctoral researcher EU-Concerto project

Postdoctoral researcher
EU-Concerto project

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Key takeaways

  • Hours
    40 hr.
  • Salary indication
    Salary gross/monthly
    based on full-time
    € 3,897 - € 5,331
  • Deadline
    30 Apr 2025

Are you ready to join our team and together improve our understanding of terrestrial ecosystem carbon uptake on Earth?

The Earth has become greener as a result of increasing carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere, and the carbon uptake by the vegetation has also increased. Will that process continue, how does vegetation adapt to climate, and what is the role of disturbances such as fires, floods and droughts? And how can we best use satellite data in combination with Earth system models? In the CONCERTO project we work with scientists from institutes in Europe to answer these questions. The University of Twente focuses on the use and interpretation of satellite data, with emphasis on the upcoming FLEX satellite mission.

As researcher in our team, you will have three main tasks in this project, each in collaboration with other institutes. The first is to help improve long-term global land cover maps with satellite data. The second one is to support Earth system modellers with tools to use satellite data of solar induced fluorescence (SIF) and other satellite data, by using and improving radiative transfer models. The third task is to develop theoretical knowledge about the response of photosynthesis to weather, climate and disturbances, using satellite data, the p-model developed at the Imperial College London and the model SCOPE developed at the University of Twente.

In short, this position provides an outstanding chance to work with satellite data and collaborate with European research scientists who work on quantifying ecosystem dynamics and climate projections.

Your profile

·     A PhD in Remote Sensing, Earth and/or Environmental Science, Physical Geography, global Ecology, or a related relevant field

·     Experience with remote sensing satellite data

·     Programming skills such as Python, Matlab, Octive, R, or Julia

·     Good communication skills and proficiency in English

·     Good problem-solving skills, as well as organisational and teamwork skills

·     Living in/willingness to move to the Netherlands

Our offer

·     An inspiring multidisciplinary, international and academic environment. The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in which internationalization is an important part of the strategic agenda

·     A full-time position until 1 March 2028 (for 30 months)

·     Gross monthly salary between € 3,897.- and € 5,331.- per month depending on experience and qualifications (UFO profile Researcher 4)

·     A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%

·     Excellent support for research and facilities for professional and personal development

·     A solid pension scheme

·     A total of 41 holiday days per year in case of full-time employment

·     Excellent working conditions, an exciting scientific environment, and a lively green campus

Information and application

For more information about the position, please get in touch with Christiaan van der To (email: c.vandertol@utwente.nl). You are also invited to visit our homepage.

Please submit your application before 1 May 2024. Your application should include:

·     A motivation letter (maximum 2 pages of A4), emphasizing your specific interest, qualifications and motivation to apply for this position

·     Curriculum Vitae, including the names of two academic references

·     A short description (150 – 250 words) of your PhD research

Short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews (either on-site or online).

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About the department

The Department of Water Resources (WRS) of the University of Twente studies water systems and their relation with land use and climate through remote sensing, field instrumentation and modelling. We aim at capacity building of communities of water professionals, scientists and engineers that work toward a sustainable and resilient living environment.

About the organisation

The Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation. Our mission is capacity development, where we apply, share and facilitate the effective use of geo-information and earth observation knowledge and tools for tackling global wicked problems. Our purpose is to enable our many partners around the world to track and trace the impact – and the shifting causes and frontiers – of today’s global challenges. Our vision is of a world in which researchers, educators, and students collaborate across disciplinary and geographic divides with governmental and non-governmental organisations, institutes, businesses, and local populations to surmount today’s complex global challenges and to contribute to sustainable, fair, and digital societies.

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Tol, C. van der (Christiaan)

Tol, C. van der (Christiaan)
Associate Professor

Tol, C. van der (Christiaan)
Associate Professor

Do you have questions about this vacancy? Then you can contact Christiaan for all substantive questions about this position and the application procedure. For general questions about working for the UT, please refer to the chatbot.

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Step 2

Selection.
The selection committee will review your application and you will receive a response within 2 weeks after the vacancy has been closed.

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1st interview.
The 1st (online or in person) meeting serves as an introduction where we introduce ourselves to you and you to us. You may be asked to give a short presentation. This will be further explained in the invitation.

Step 4

2nd interview.
In the second interview, we will further discuss the job content, your skills and your talents.

Step 5

The offer.
If the conversations are positive, you will be made a suitable offer. If applicable, we will sign you up for screening.

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Curious about were the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) stands for? Check out the ITC website for more information.

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