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Postdoc SolidTree Project Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
3-year postdoc position (0.8 FTE), initial appointment of 1 year with 2-year extension upon good performance; salary €3,706–€5,760 gross per month for full-time (scale 10, CAO Dutch Universities/KNAW).
Deadline
Dec 13, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
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About this position
The SolidTree project is a transdisciplinary postdoctoral research position focused on how soil management can support healthier soil life and more sustainable production of avenue trees. The project responds to the environmental pressures associated with nursery practices such as fertilizer and pesticide use, and aims to develop practical strategies that reduce impacts on the surrounding environment while maintaining productive tree cultivation.
Working within an NWO-funded consortium, you will collaborate with tree growers, public authorities, companies, ecologists, data scientists, and social scientists. Your main role is to design and carry out field experiments on tree nurseries, working directly with growers to test soil-management approaches. You will measure effects on trees and soil life through field and laboratory work, and you will also collaborate with a PhD candidate on more controlled experiments in the NIOO-KNAW experimental garden.
The position is based in the Terrestrial Ecology department at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) in Wageningen. The group is described as dynamic and diverse, bringing together researchers, research assistants, and students studying biodiversity and the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. NIOO-KNAW provides extensive experimental facilities and laboratories, and the project also involves close collaboration with researchers at HAS Green Academy, whose work translates plant-soil knowledge into practical applications for improving soil vitality and sustainability.
As part of the consortium, you will contribute data, research results, and expertise toward building a decision model to support growers in implementing nature-inclusive soil management. You will also communicate outcomes to stakeholders, present at conferences, and publish in international journals.
Funding details
3-year postdoc position (0.8 FTE), initial appointment of 1 year with 2-year extension upon good performance; salary €3,706–€5,760 gross per month for full-time (scale 10, CAO Dutch Universities/KNAW).
What's required
Recent PhD in soil (microbial) ecology, plant-soil interactions, or a related field. Experience with field and laboratory work, data analysis, and scientific publishing is essential. The applicant must have a valid B driving licence, be willing to travel to multiple locations for stakeholder meetings and fieldwork, speak Dutch to communicate with tree growers, and be fluent in written and spoken English for communication with colleagues and publication. Strong collaboration, clear communication across disciplines, and the ability to connect different perspectives and interests are required.
How to apply
Submit a CV including the names and contact details of two referees, along with a cover letter, through the application portal. Applications must be submitted by 13 December 2026. Email applications and late submissions will not be considered.
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Professors
Prof. Dr. at Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biology
Farming Systems
Sustainable Agriculture
Soil Ecology
Functional Ecology
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