Postdoc Facilitating and monitoring agroecological living labs in the North of The Netherlands
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Postdoc Facilitating and monitoring agroecological living labs in the North of The Netherlands
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What are you going to do?
What can you expect from us?
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
- This position will be funded by the European Project SUNRISE (https://www.sunrise-agroecology.eu). The candidate will be offered a 24-month contract (depending on salary scale) on with a 0.8 FTE dedication (part-time 4 days a week) with a remuneration based on the terms of employment and benefits of RUG from €4,241 gross per month (salary scale 10.4) onwards. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with the network of European institutions that conform this project, led by the University of Sant’Anna in Pisa, Italy. Travelling abroad within the EU may be necessary to attend project meetings. Start Date: The successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible, with 1 January 2026 as ultimate date
Where will you be working?
At the University of Groningen (RUG), researchers across all branches of science and technology work on scientific challenges and societal issues. Lecturers train their students for meaningful careers in science or beyond. Interdisciplinary research and education, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with companies, government institutions, and societal organizations are highly valued at this top 100 university. RUG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working environment that invites you to contribute your value.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) provides teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines, from physics and biology to artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, and pharmacy. In close collaboration with partners from industry, healthcare, and society, we contribute to the urgent challenges of our time, such as energy, sustainability, digitization, and medical technology. Our community is open and informal, with more than 7,000 students, 1,000 PhD students, and 1,400 staff members from all over the world. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Science and Engineering, visit rug.nl/fse.
Application procedure
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.
The selection committee assesses your application and you will receive a response at the latest two weeks after the closing date.
We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.
We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.
After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!
Interested?
Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.
Please add the following documents to your application:
Please send your application as one PDF file by submitting the following requested documents, in English:
- A one-page motivation letter.
- A complete curriculum vitae.
- Names and email addresses of two referees.
- If available, one example of a research paper.
Do you have any questions or need more information?
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Questions about the content of the job?
Barbara Prack Mc Cormick
Researcher
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Questions about your application process?
Barbara Prack Mc Cormick
Researcher
b.p.prack.mccormick@rug.nl
Information about applying
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