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PhD Position in Movement Ecology, Waterfowl Tracking and Climate Change Radboud University in Netherlands

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PhD

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Ecology

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This is a paid temporary employment contract at 0.8 FTE for five years or 1.0 FTE for four years, initially for 1.5 years with extension subject to positive performance evaluation. The gross monthly salary starts at €3,204 based on a 38-hour working week and rises to €4,051 from the fourth year. The position includes an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, additional annual leave options, pension benefits and other employment conditions.

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Dec 13, 2026

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Radboud University

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Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
Remote Sensing
Conservation Biology
Geography
Movement Ecology
Statistics
Cambio Climático

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About this position

Radboud University in the Netherlands is offering a PhD position in movement ecology within the Department of Ecology and the Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences. The project investigates how climate-driven changes in freshwater availability affect the year-round movements of greater white-fronted geese.

The research will combine long-term GPS tracking data from more than 200 geese, remotely sensed environmental datasets and statistical modelling. Key topics include snow cover, freshwater availability, waterbody use during breeding and migration, winter roost availability, temperature change, movement decisions, breeding success and animal responses to climate change. Dr Andrea Kölzsch will be the main supervisor.

Candidates should have a recent MSc in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, applied data science or a related discipline. Experience with ecological data collection, large ecological datasets, statistics, R programming and scientific writing is expected, as well as C1-level English and collaborative skills.

The position is a paid temporary employment contract at 0.8 FTE for five years or 1.0 FTE for four years, with a starting salary of €3,204 gross per month increasing to €4,051 from the fourth year, plus holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus and additional employment benefits. Apply by 13 December 2026 with a CV, cover letter, two academic referees and a brief description of two research aspects you would pursue.

Funding details

This is a paid temporary employment contract at 0.8 FTE for five years or 1.0 FTE for four years, initially for 1.5 years with extension subject to positive performance evaluation. The gross monthly salary starts at €3,204 based on a 38-hour working week and rises to €4,051 from the fourth year. The position includes an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, additional annual leave options, pension benefits and other employment conditions.

What's required

Applicants should hold a recent MSc degree in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, applied data science, or another field related to the project. Experience in ecological data collection, data analysis and statistics, and working with large ecological datasets is required, along with programming experience in R. Applicants should have spoken and written English at C1 level, experience writing a scientific manuscript, and an ability to collaborate in cross-disciplinary and international settings. The application must include a CV, cover letter, names and email addresses of two academic referees, and a brief description of two key research aspects the applicant would focus on.

How to apply

Apply only through the online application portal by 13 December 2026. Submit a CV, cover letter, contact details for two academic referees, and a brief description of two key research aspects you would pursue. Address the application letter to Andrea Kölzsch.

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