The Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University in the Netherlands is inviting applications for a Research Officer in Earth Surface Processes.
The function of this Research Officer is to support the scientific staff of the Department of Earth Sciences in experimental and laboratory-based biogeochemistry research by building a bridge between staff, students, and laboratory personnel.
Duration: A one-year temporary position with a permanent position in view.
Tasks
Tasks for this position will include but are not limited to:
- assisting BSc, MSc, and starting PhD students to develop and start new experimental set-ups;
- instructing BSc and MSc (and, if needed, starting PhD) students how to perform first-order data quality checks, how to treat data statistically, how to plot/visualize data in a scientifically meaningful way, and how to store data and sample material at the end of a project;
- assist in laboratory practicals within our BSc and MSc educational programs;
- potentially also help with (preparations for) field/sea-going campaigns.
Salary
The position of Research Officer in Earth Surface Processes offers:
- The gross salary – depending on previous qualifications and experience – ranges between €3,098 and €4,257
- 8% holiday allowance and the 8,3% year-end allowance;
- Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave, and flexible employment conditions.
Job Requirements
The Ideal candidate should have:
- background knowledge (a PhD is optional) in environmental sciences, earth sciences, environmental mineralogy, (environmental) chemistry, or material sciences;
- experience in independently conducting laboratory-based experiments and/or chemical analyses as well as data processing and evaluation;
- experience with supporting, instructing, and assisting students and starting PHD’s with gaining the needed experimental and laboratory-bases skills;
- a critical, open, and interdisciplinary approach in scientific experiments and analyses;
- strong teamwork affinity to work in a diverse environment of scientists and students;
- excellent written and spoken English skills, as well as good general communicational skills.
Application Process
Interested applicants for Research Officer in Earth Surface Processes can apply with the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivation letter
To apply, click here.
Application Deadline: November 20, 2022.
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