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Postdoctoral Researcher in Citizen Science, Pollinator Conservation and Environmental Policy Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Salary scale 10, €3706 to €5760 gross per month for a full-time position, plus 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension contribution, and benefits.
Deadline
Nov 27, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
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About this position
This postdoctoral position at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) sits within the European more4nature project and focuses on the intersection of citizen science, pollinator conservation and environmental policy. The project asks how citizen-generated data and community-led action can strengthen environmental protection, improve biodiversity monitoring and support the implementation of environmental legislation.
The successful researcher will examine how citizen science contributions can help address the decline of pollinator populations and inform policy implementation, with particular attention to the EU Nature Restoration Regulation and related national and local policy contexts. The work brings together ecological evidence, policy implementation questions and environmental governance, asking how different forms of data can be assessed, integrated and made useful for public authorities and other stakeholders.
A major part of the role is research synthesis and scientific writing. The postdoc will build on existing more4nature results and citizen science datasets, formulate research questions, conduct analyses where appropriate and develop manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Depending on expertise and interests, the work may explore pollinator monitoring, citizen-generated evidence in environmental decision-making, or the relationship between ecological knowledge and governance.
The position is embedded in an interdisciplinary and international research environment at NIOO-KNAW in Wageningen, where ecological research, social perspectives and policy frameworks intersect. The project connects researchers, citizen science initiatives, conservation organisations and public authorities, giving the postdoc opportunities to engage with a broad network while contributing to research with relevance for conservation practice and policy implementation.
Contact: Dr. Sven Teurlincx.
Funding details
Salary scale 10, €3706 to €5760 gross per month for a full-time position, plus 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension contribution, and benefits.
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD in ecology, conservation biology, environmental science, environmental governance, sustainability science or a related discipline. Strong interest in pollinator ecology and conservation, biodiversity protection policy and legislation, and citizen science is required. Excellent scientific writing skills and ability to develop research questions, critically synthesise evidence and prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts are essential. Experience with environmental legislation, policy analysis, biodiversity monitoring frameworks, quantitative or qualitative data analysis, pollinator monitoring, citizen science projects or stakeholder engagement is an advantage. Good communication and collaboration skills, transdisciplinary experience, and the ability to work across academic and non-academic settings are particularly welcome.
How to apply
Submit your CV and a motivation letter via the application link. In the letter, describe your research experience, scientific writing track record, interest in citizen science and pollinator conservation, and motivation to work at the interface of science and policy.
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