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PhD Position in Ecology of Waterway Management and Biodiversity Radboud University in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
This is a 1.0 FTE temporary employment contract, initially for 1.5 years and extendable by 2.5 years after a positive performance evaluation, for a total four-year PhD contract. The gross monthly salary is €3,204 based on a 38-hour week, increasing to €4,051 in the fourth year. The package includes an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, extra annual leave, pension, flexible working arrangements and additional employment benefits.
Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Radboud University
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About this position
Radboud University is recruiting a PhD candidate for the BALANS project, a national research initiative on balancing the practical functionality of waterways with their biodiversity value. The project focuses on waterways such as ditches, where maintenance is necessary to preserve water flow but can substantially affect aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
The PhD research will examine how waterway management practices—including the timing, frequency and spatial scale of mowing, as well as the machinery used—affect diverse plant and animal communities. The candidate will combine ecological data analysis with field monitoring, field experiments and targeted laboratory experiments to identify general mechanisms underlying species responses to mowing and other stressors.
The work will address multiple species groups, potentially including fish, plants, birds, macrofauna, amphibians and mammals. Research activities may involve camera trapping, tracking, ecological surveys and comparisons of sampling techniques across different landscapes and waterway dimensions. The project has a strong applied-science orientation, with findings intended to inform future waterway management and the revision of the Netherlands’ code of conduct for waterway management.
The candidate will join the Department of Ecology within the Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences (RIBES). This dynamic and interdisciplinary department brings together aquatic and terrestrial ecologists studying plants, animals, microorganisms and their interactions in a changing world. The PhD researcher will collaborate closely with two other BALANS PhD candidates, national project partners and stakeholders, while also connecting with ongoing food-web ecology research and wider national and international collaborations.
Dr Casper van Leeuwen is the main supervisor. The PhD includes advanced research training, workshops, conferences, transferable-skills development and teaching experience. The position is embedded in the Faculty of Science at Radboud University, an international research and education community addressing major scientific and societal challenges.
Funding details
This is a 1.0 FTE temporary employment contract, initially for 1.5 years and extendable by 2.5 years after a positive performance evaluation, for a total four-year PhD contract. The gross monthly salary is €3,204 based on a 38-hour week, increasing to €4,051 in the fourth year. The package includes an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, extra annual leave, pension, flexible working arrangements and additional employment benefits.
What's required
Applicants must have an MSc degree in biology or environmental sciences. They should be highly motivated to work on ecosystem management or restoration and possess good field-ecological, analytical, including R statistics, and scientific writing skills. Good social and communication skills are needed for collaboration with primarily Dutch stakeholders and project members. Knowledge of aquatic ecology and key species groups is expected; experience identifying or monitoring plants, birds, macrofauna, amphibians and/or fish is advantageous. An affinity for applied science is required, while speaking Dutch or being willing to learn Dutch is an advantage. The application must include a CV with bachelor's and master's degree details, work experience, relevant skills, publications if applicable, a motivation letter, a 1–2 page description of previous research and/or field experience, academic transcripts, and contact details for two referees.
How to apply
Apply only through the Varbi application portal. Submit a CV, cover letter, 1–2 page research or field-experience description, academic transcripts, and the names and email addresses of two referees. Address the application letter to Casper van Leeuwen.
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