Assistant Professor Biodiversity, Land Use and Spatial Planning

event.target.parentNode.classList.toggle('open'))()">Jouw functieWe look for an Assistant Professor who wants to contribute to advance science, teaching and practice at the interface of Biodiversity, Land Use and Spatial Planning. By planning and governance of land use it is possible to halt biodiversity loss, enable restoration and ensure ecosystem services are provided. You will work at this interface by bringing in ecological knowledge and connecting this to work on land use change in our department. As an Assistant Professor, you will be part of the Environmental Geography department of the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. We are looking for a (landscape) ecologist with a broad, interdisciplinary interest with experience in spatial analysis of interactions between land use and biodiversity.Your work includes teaching courses in environmental sciences in our interdisciplinary BSc and MSc programmes, developing your own research programme, contributing to the acquisition of research funding, and some administrative and organisational tasks to support our education and research. In this position, we expect you to spend approximately 40% of your time on research, 40% on teaching, and 20% on administrative and organisational tasks. Your career development will be shaped within the framework of our Career Track policy in the first years as a university lecturer.Your dutiesyou develop a largely externally funded research programme in your research area, in order to eventually form a successful team of PhDs and postdocs in your fieldyou teach at BSc and MSc level, including thesis supervisionyou contribute to administrative and coordination tasks at department and institute levelyou ensure a high-quality publication outputyou initiate and contribute to collaborative projectsevent.target.parentNode.classList.toggle('open'))()">Jouw profielyou hold a PhD in (landscape) ecology, biodiversity conservation or a strongly related fieldyou have a strong research interest and show the potential to develop a strong academic track recordyour research has a clear methodological focus and uses quantitative methods including spatial analysisit is an advantage if you are committed to academic teaching in environmental science and sustainability-related topics, especially for interdisciplinary groupsit is an advantage if you have additional research and teaching experience since your PhD (or in addition to your PhD research)you have a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and generating societal impact through applied research, and have ideas on how to do thisWe recognise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. We would like to invite everyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not (fully) meet all the requirements.event.target.parentNode.classList.toggle('open'))()">Wat bieden wijA Challenging Position In a Socially Engaged Organisation. At VU Amsterdam, You Contribute To Education, Research And Service For a Better World. And That Is Valuable. So In Return For Your Efforts, We Offer You:On a full-time basis the remuneration for the assistant professor level, the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of € 4.728 (scale 11.0) and a maximum € 6.433 (scale 11.11), depending on your education and experience.This is a career track position; the initial appointment will be for a period of 18 months, which will be turned into a tenured position after the initial period, if the performance indicators agreed at the start of the appointment are met.Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits And Various Schemes And Regulations To Promote a Good Work/life Balance, Such As:a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonussolid pension scheme (ABP)contribution to commuting expensesoptional model for designing a personalized benefits packagecertain tax benefits (30% ruling) might apply to international candidateshelp and assistance with relocation (international candidates)event.target.parentNode.classList.toggle('open'))()">Over onsInstitute for Environmental StudiesIVM is a leading environmental research institute that is internationally recognized for its high quality research output in a range of environmental disciplines, as well as for its interdisciplinary work. The mission of the institute is to contribute to sustainable development and care for the environment through scientific research and teaching. IVM aims to do excellent problem-oriented research that is useful to a wide range of stakeholders in the Netherlands and internationally. A unique strength of our research is to understand sustainability problems in their social and economic context. IVM research community works within four departments: Environmental Economics; Environmental Policy Analysis; Environmental Geography; and Water and Climate Risk. IVM is part of the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (www.ivm.vu.nl). This position is based within the Environmental Geography department. The Environmental Geography department conducts interdisciplinary research on the spatial aspects of environmental and social challenges and the solutions sustainable land use can provide to these.Faculty of ScienceResearchers and students at VU Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science tackle fundamental and complex scientific problems to help pave the way for a sustainable and healthy future. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to malnutrition, and from molecules to the moon: we cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. Our teaching and research have a strong experimentally technical, computational and interdisciplinary nature.We work on new solutions guided by value-driven, interdisciplinary methodologies. We are committed to research, valorisation and training socially engaged citizens of the world who will make valuable contributions to a sustainable, healthy future.Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Science? You will join undergraduate students, PhD candidates and researchers at the biggest sciences faculty in the Netherlands. You will combine a professional focus with a broad view of the world. We are proud of our collegial working climate, characterised by committed staff, a pragmatic attitude and engagement in the larger whole. The faculty is home to over 11,000 students enrolled in 40 study programmes. It employs over 1,600 professionals spread across 10 academic departments.Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamVrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely. - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conductWe are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 5,500 staff work at the VU and over 30,000 students attend academic education.DiversityDiversity is the driving force of the VU. The VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.event.target.parentNode.classList.toggle('open'))()">InteresseAre you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application. Please ensure your application includes: a) a CV listing at the end the names and contact details of two referees; b) a 1-2 page cover letter in which you write your vision on what your contribution to our department in terms of teaching and research might look like.Submitting a diploma and a reference check are part of the application process. However, at this stage of application you do not need to submit diplomas or reference letters.Applications received by email will not be processed.No agenciesevent.target.parentNode.classList.toggle('open'))()">Jouw functieWe look for an Assistant Professor who wants to contribute to advance science, teaching and practice at the interface of Biodiversity, Land Use and Spatial Planning. By planning and governance of land use it is possible to halt biodiversity loss, enable restoration and ensure ecosystem services are provided. You will work at this interface by bringing in ecological knowledge and connecting this to work on land use change in our department. As an Assistant Professor, you will be part of the Environmental Geography department of the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. We are looking for a (landscape) ecologist with a broad, interdisciplinary interest with experience in spatial analysis of interactions between land use and biodiversity.Your work includes teaching courses in environmental sciences in our interdisciplinary BSc and MSc programmes, developing your own research programme, contributing to the acquisition of research funding, and some administrative and organisational tasks to support our education and research. In this position, we expect you to spend approximately 40% of your time on research, 40% on teaching, and 20% on administrative and organisational tasks. Your career development will be shaped within the framework of our Career Track policy in the first years as a university lecturer.Your dutiesyou develop a largely externally funded research programme in your research area, in order to eventually form a successful team of PhDs and postdocs in your fieldyou teach at BSc and MSc level, including thesis supervisionyou contribute to administrative and coordination tasks at department and institute levelyou ensure a high-quality publication outputyou initiate and contribute to collaborative projectsevent.target.parentNode.classList.toggle('open'))()">Jouw profielyou hold a PhD in (landscape) ecology, biodiversity conservation or a strongly related fieldyou have a strong research interest and show the potential to develop a strong academic track recordyour research has a clear methodological focus and uses quantitative methods including spatial analysisit is an advantage if you are committed to academic teaching in environmental science and sustainability-related topics, especially for interdisciplinary groupsit is an advantage if you have additional research and teaching experience since your PhD (or in addition to your PhD research)you have a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and generating societal impact through applied research, and have ideas on how to do thisWe recognise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. We would like to invite everyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not (fully) meet all the requirements.event.target.parentNode.classList.toggle('open'))()">Wat bieden wijAdditionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits And Various Schemes And Regulations To Promote a Good Work/life Balance, Such As:a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonussolid pension scheme (ABP)contribution to commuting expensesoptional model for designing a personalized benefits packagecertain tax benefits (30% ruling) might apply to international candidateshelp and assistance with relocation (international candidates)event.target.parentNode.classList.toggle('open'))()">Over onsInstitute for Environmental StudiesIVM is a leading environmental research institute that is internationally recognized for its high quality research output in a range of environmental disciplines, as well as for its interdisciplinary work. The mission of the institute is to contribute to sustainable development and care for the environment through scientific research and teaching. IVM aims to do excellent problem-oriented research that is useful to a wide range of stakeholders in the Netherlands and internationally. A unique strength of our research is to understand sustainability problems in their social and economic context. IVM research community works within four departments: Environmental Economics; Environmental Policy Analysis; Environmental Geography; and Water and Climate Risk. IVM is part of the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (www.ivm.vu.nl). This position is based within the Environmental Geography department. The Environmental Geography department conducts interdisciplinary research on the spatial aspects of environmental and social challenges and the solutions sustainable land use can provide to these.Faculty of ScienceResearchers and students at VU Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science tackle fundamental and complex scientific problems to help pave the way for a sustainable and healthy future. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to malnutrition, and from molecules to the moon: we cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. Our teaching and research have a strong experimentally technical, computational and interdisciplinary nature.We work on new solutions guided by value-driven, interdisciplinary methodologies. We are committed to research, valorisation and training socially engaged citizens of the world who will make valuable contributions to a sustainable, healthy future.Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Science? You will join undergraduate students, PhD candidates and researchers at the biggest sciences faculty in the Netherlands. You will combine a professional focus with a broad view of the world. We are proud of our collegial working climate, characterised by committed staff, a pragmatic attitude and engagement in the larger whole. The faculty is home to over 11,000 students enrolled in 40 study programmes. It employs over 1,600 professionals spread across 10 academic departments.Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamVrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely. - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conductWe are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 5,500 staff work at the VU and over 30,000 students attend academic education.DiversityDiversity is the driving force of the VU. The VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.event.target.parentNode.classList.toggle('open'))()">InteresseAre you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application. Please ensure your application includes: a) a CV listing at the end the names and contact details of two referees; b) a 1-2 page cover letter in which you write your vision on what your contribution to our department in terms of teaching and research might look like.Submitting a diploma and a reference check are part of the application process. However, at this stage of application you do not need to submit diplomas or reference letters.Applications received by email will not be processed.No agencies