Project assistant Rewilding Expertise Centre

What you will be doing

You will support the development of the Rewilding Expertise Centre as Project assistant Rewilding Expertise Centre, based at the NIOO-KNAW in Wageningen. The Rewilding Expertise Centre aims to make knowledge on rewilding available publicly. You will assist in setting up a website with information on rewilding science, practice and education. Therefore, you collect, structure and prepare information for publication on the website.

• Minimum hours per week: 8
• Maximum hours per week: 12
• Contract duration: 14 maanden

In more detail, you will:

• Search for existing information on rewilding, including rewilding organisations, scientific products, courses, educational videos, meetings, events etc.;
• Judge whether the information is useful and reliable;
• Document found information in a clear and structured database;
• Synthesize found information in logical categories including science, practice and education and place the information on the website in a clear structural and attractive way;
• Contact (inter-) national institutions and individuals to ask permission to provide links to their work on the website in Dutch and in English

What we are looking for

We are looking for a colleague with enthusiasm for and affinity with rewilding and the following skills:

• Knowledge of rewilding science, education and rewilding networks through education or previous work experience
• Experience in organizing diverse data sources, ensuring accuracy and handling the database management
• A proactive attitude with the ability to identify opportunities and propose solutions;
• Strong in open communication with various stakeholders and good English and Dutch speaking and writing skills;
• Creative ideas to make the information accessible on a website

You should have an EU/EEA nationality or already have a valid visa and working permit for the EU for this position.

What do we offer?

A position for on average 1-2 days per week for 12 months, depending on the number of hours per week. The position is a 0-hour contract for which the hours can be distributed over the week.

Your workplace

You will be based at the department of Terrestrial Ecology (TE) at NIOO-KNAW, consisting of a dynamic, interactive and collaborative group of researchers from diverse backgrounds. You will share an office space within the department. You will closely collaborate with colleagues from NIOO-KNAW and Wageningen University who collaborate in the Rewilding Expertise Centre through the special chair in Rewilding Ecology of prof. Liesbeth Bakker.

About NIOO

The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO) is a national research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). At NIOO we perform ecological research on biodiversity, climate change and sustainable use of land and water. We stimulate ecological research in the Netherlands and share our ecological knowledge with society. Everyone in our organisation is passionate about contributing to a sustainable world from their own area of expertise.

Terms of employment

Depending on education and experience the minimum salary is € 3.202 and the maximum salary is € 4.159 gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 7 cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance and pension accrual with ABP.

The KNAW offers its staff an excellent package of secondary benefits. A package that meets the different needs of employees depending on their stage of life, lifestyle or career ambitions. For example, by working an extra two hours a week, it is possible to increase the number of days off from 29 to 41 days a year (with full-time employment).

Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct can be part of the employment procedure.