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Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Postdoctoral Fellow in Spectroscopy for Bioimaging and Seaweed Ecology Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Netherlands

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

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Netherlands

University

Naturalis Biodiversity Center

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Keywords

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Biology
Spectroscopy
Biodiversity
Earth Science
Biophotonics
Bioimaging
Hyperspectral Imaging
X-ray Fluorescence
Physics

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Spectroscopy at Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden, the Netherlands.

This postdoc sits at the intersection of bioimaging, biooptics, spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, X-ray fluorescence, and seaweed ecology. The successful candidate will work in the Marine Biodiversity research group on a multimodal workflow that combines RGB images, hyperspectral imaging, and X-ray fluorescence mapping of herbarium specimens from the Naturalis collection. The project aims to connect sensor measurements with biological meaning, support species identification, study morphological variation, and analyze heavy metal accumulation in seaweed specimens.

The role is based at Naturalis Biodiversity Center, a national research and knowledge institute with major biodiversity collections and an international research network. You will work with Rita Pucci and Luna van der Loos and join a community of PhD candidates and postdocs. The position includes opportunities to publish, present at conferences, teach, mentor students, and collaborate with internal and external partners.

Eligibility highlights include a completed PhD and expertise in computational sciences, life sciences, or a related field, ideally with a strong foundation in optics and bioimaging analysis. Required experience includes physical optics, hyperspectral imaging, camera calibration, spectroscopy, and bioimaging data analysis, plus strong English proficiency.

Funding details: one-year full-time contract (36 hours/week), salary €3,768–€4,897 gross per month depending on experience, with end-of-year bonus, holiday pay, commuting allowance, pension contribution, leave, training access, and other employee benefits. The post also mentions support for applying for additional funding and grants.

Application deadline: 9 September 2026 (CEST). Apply by uploading a CV and motivation letter, including two referees, as one PDF via the application button. Contact Willem Renema for questions about the position and the HR team for application procedure questions.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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