Research assistant Digital data (onderzoeksassistent Digitale data)

The department of Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS - location Yerseke) of the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (Royal NIOZ) is looking for a highly motivated research assistant with focus on handling (geo)data and computer programming.

THE INSTITUTE

NIOZ is the national oceanographic institute of the Netherlands. Its principal mission is to perform academically excellent, multidisciplinary, fundamental and frontier-applied marine research and education addressing important scientific and societal questions pertaining to the functioning of oceans, seas and deltas. NIOZ advances fundamental understanding of marine systems, the way they change, the role they play in climate and biodiversity, and how they may provide sustainable solutions to society in the future. NIOZ serves as national marine research facilitator for the scientific community in the Netherlands. In addition to its research and education, NIOZ supports marine-policy development within the national and international context.

THE DEPARTMENT

The department of Estuarine and Delta Systems (EDS) of NIOZ is based in Yerseke. We study how the interplay between biota, hydrodynamics, sediment dynamics and biochemistry shapes the estuarine, deltaic and coastal environments within the context of natural and human-induced environmental changes. Our department has a multidisciplinary approach that combines state-of-the-art biophysical, biochemical, ecological and physiological measurements and experiments with remote sensing and numerical modelling to create in-depth understanding of the processes that control estuarine and delta systems. One important focus for the department is how our research can create value for society.

THE POSITION

As research assistant Digital data, you will be:

• Developing workflows for handling geo-data and geo-information
• Providing support with programming codes (e.g., for maps, models and computer graphics) and maintaining a code library
• Bringing together digital techniques used in the EDS department

THE CANDIDATE

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a HBO/bachelor degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), programming or similar, preferably with the following skills:

• You are fluent in coding languages such as Python, R, C++, Fortran, preferably with expertise in parallel computing, and you are able to organize, manage and communicate code libraries
• You have experience with GIS and geo-data processing
• You like to learn new digital techniques and work out solutions
• You have a collaborative attitude
• You have good communication skills (oral and written in English).

NIOZ wants to be a transparent institute with a healthy working climate and an inclusive culture, where people from diverse backgrounds and gender bring their talents and further develop these talents. We aim for inclusive decision-making processes and expect our leadership to show visible commitment, awareness of bias, and cultural intelligence.

Please note that Non-EU citizens can only apply for this position when they have a valid work permit for working in the Netherlands as this is not a scientific position.

CONDITIONS

• Employment of this part-time position at Royal NIOZ is by NWO-I for 24 hours a week for a duration of 1 year with prospects of a permanent position.
• Salary compliant with CAO-WVOI  (Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Research Institutes) scale 8 or 9 depending on relevant experience.
• The freedom to fulfill your role and space and opportunities for your personal (talent) development with the help of the NIOZ Academy.
• 338 annualized holiday hours for a full-time 40-hour work week.
• Pension scheme via ABP, 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.33%.
• 2nd class public transportation travel is reimbursed 100%.
• Employment benefits plan to exchange a portion of your salary for days off or vice versa, or can be used to purchase a bicycle with tax benefits.
• We offer relocation expenses for employees coming from abroad and support with finding accommodation. Yerseke is located on commuting distance from major cities such as Antwerpen, Breda, Bergen op Zoom and Middelburg.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about this vacancy, please contact Daphne van der Wal or Johan van de Koppel. For additional information about the procedure, please send an e-mail to working@nioz.nl

Closing date for applications is 20 October 2024. Interviews with a selection of candidates will be held in November at NIOZ Yerseke, otherwise online.