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Universiteit Utrecht

<div><p>Cleaner air. Safer chemicals. Healthier neighbourhoods and workplaces: a climate that doesn&rsquo;t make us sick but keeps us healthy. At the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS), the One Health Chemical (OHC) research group studies how environmental and chemical exposures (i.e. the exposome) shape human, animal and planetary health &mdash; and how we can help reduce those risks. Our research is about more than understanding what&rsquo;s wrong &mdash; it&rsquo;s about figuring out what works, and helping that knowledge lands where it can change things. Are you the communicator who helps make that happen?</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Wat ga je doen?</b></h2><ul><li>
To design and deliver external messaging on our research and proposed solutions.</li><li>
Think creatively about new formats and channels to translate scientific findings into accessible stories and concrete messages to reach all audiences such as the public, stakeholders and policy makers.</li><li>
Proactively spot and act on visibility opportunities and work together with the researchers on visibility opportunities such as a publication worth amplifying: e.g. a board or stakeholder meeting in a living lab, a policy moment, a partnership milestone, a public debate where our voice belongs;</li><li>
Support media outreach: help colleagues prepare for interviews, draft press releases, and build relationships with journalists covering health, environment and science;</li><li>
Together with our project managers you work on the science-communication efforts across our projects (e.g. OBO-2, EXPANSE, EXPOSOME-NL, ESCALATION, EXPACT, LEXCES). For example you will design participant materials for our studies and living lab, develop and design welcome packages for new residents joining cohort studies, participate in recruitment campaigns, follow-up communications, etc.</li><li>
Act as contact point for the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine&rsquo;s Marketing, Communication &amp; Multimedia (MCM) department, Utrecht Life Sciences, central Utrecht University communications, partner institutes and freelance support;</li><li>
Develop and maintain our web presence and channels and help shape a recognisable identity for the OHC group.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Wat breng je mee?</b></h2><p>
You care about the world around you &mdash; about clean air, fair exposure, healthier work and living environments &mdash; and you want a job where that matters every day. You are early in your career or already a few years in. You enjoy translating complex science into something a neighbour or a politician or a social media viewer can understand, and you&rsquo;re excited to try formats that nobody at the institute has tried yet.</p><p>
Concretely, you have:</p><ul><li>
A Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in communication, science communication, journalism, environmental or health sciences, or a related field;</li><li>
Some hands-on experience in (science) communication, public engagement, journalism or marketing. You have and can show a small portfolio of things you have created and communicated;</li><li>
Full professional fluency in both Dutch and English, written and spoken &mdash; this is a hard requirement. Our communication audiences are bilingual: much of the research community works in English while many participants, Dutch media, policy makers and stakeholders work in Dutch, and you will be writing and speaking in both languages every week;</li><li>
A roll-up-the-sleeves mentality &mdash; you enjoy designing, writing, building and sharing, not only advising;</li><li>
A strong feel for stories and for tailoring them to different audiences.</li><li>
Comfort working across disciplines and with a wide range of stakeholders; you build warm, trusted relationships easily;</li><li>
Bonus points for skills in web/CMS, social media, basic design or video, event organisation, working with journalists, or experience with citizen-science and participatory research.</li></ul><p>
Could not tick every box? Apply anyway. We care more about creativity, drive and craft than about a perfect CV.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Wat bieden wij?</b></h2><ul><li>
A position of 0.6&ndash;1.0 FTE (flexible, depending on the candidate), initially for one year with the intention to extend;</li><li>
Salary scale 9-10 (CAO NU): a gross monthly salary between &euro; 3708 and &euro; 5057 based on full-time employment, depending on knowledge and experience;</li><li>
8% holiday pay and an 8.3% year-end bonus;</li><li>
A pension scheme, parental leave and flexible employment terms under the CAO NU;</li><li>
A personal development budget, access to UU&rsquo;s training, sports and cultural facilities, and the chance to take part in science-communication courses and networks;</li><li>
A varied, meaningful job at the heart of an internationally leading research group &mdash; with real freedom to shape the role, try new ideas, and grow into the kind of communicator you want to become.</li></ul><p>
More about benefits and our Terms of Employment Options Model: Working at Utrecht University</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Over ons</b></h2><p>
A better future for everyone. That ambition drives our scientists in their research and teaching. You will be based at IRAS, a world-leading, interfaculty institute spanning the Faculties of Veterinary Medicine and Medicine. It is organised around three core research domains: Toxicology, Environmental Epidemiology and Veterinary Public Health.</p><p>
You will work within the One Health Chemical research line led by Professor Roel Vermeulen. OHC brings together several interconnected groups &mdash; Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Planetary Health, Data Science &amp; Exposome, and Exposure Science. Our scientific drive is to unravel how chemical, physical, social and lifestyle factors affect human and planetary health. We address today&rsquo;s major challenges that influence our health such as air pollution, pesticides, nitrogen emission and deposition, chemical exposure, and climate change. For example we work on Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease, linking the exposome to cancer and how chemical exposures at work influences our health. We operate through extensive population studies and living labs in communities and workplaces. Finally we aim to translate our knowledge into tools, interventions and policy. Our work frequently appears in the news, parliamentary discussions, and household conversations and importantly, our research outcomes inform national and European policy makers. Our international team comes from all over the world, and our work is anchored in national and European programmes such as EXPOSOME-NL, EXPANSE, ExpACT, OBO-2, LEXCES and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network HER-CARE.</p><p>
In short: we have a lot of stories to tell &mdash; and evidence-based recommendations to put forward. We therefore are looking for a creative, hands-on colleague who can coordinate, design and execute external communication to a broad audience on national and international level.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Meer informatie</b></h2><p>
For questions about this position, please contact: Prof. dr. Roel Vermeulen via at r.c.h.vermeulen@uu.nl or Dr. Susan Peters at s.peters@uu.nl.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Sollicitatie</b></h2><p>
As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities &mdash; including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age &mdash; and strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.</p><p>
Enthusiastic? Apply via the &ldquo;Apply now&rdquo; button and please include:</p><ul><li>
A short motivation letter (one page is plenty) telling us why this role excites you and how you would approach it &mdash; feel free to pitch one creative idea you would love to try here;</li><li>
Your curriculum vitae;</li><li>
Two or three concrete examples of communication or engagement work you have made (links or attachments &mdash; campaigns, articles, videos, events, social posts, materials etc.).</li></ul><p>
The selection process will consist of two interview rounds with future colleagues.</p><p>
If this opportunity isn&rsquo;t the right fit for you, please share it with someone in your network who might be.</p></div>

Science Communication & Public Engagement Specialist

<div><p>Are you excited about the potential of high-throughput, quantitative assays like single-cell, single-molecule, and spatial genomics to reveal new biology? Are you eager to develop and apply computational tools that simplify the analysis if these datasets? Do you want to work with a friendly and welcoming team of researchers who are as excited as you on these topics? Then we are looking for you!</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your job</b></h2><p>
You will support our bioinformatic projects while helping other labs within the biology department adopt quantitative genomics methods into their research. You will be a member of the (future) quantitative genomics core unit (qGCu) of the biology department, embedded in the Bhardwaj lab and supported by the Bioinformatics (TBB) and Genome Biology (GBE) divisions. Your key responsibilities:</p><ul><li>
Contribute to the data and software engineering projects within the Bhardwaj lab focussed on single-cell regulatory genomics.</li><li>
Work alongside a (wet-lab) postdoc to help disseminate single-cell omics methods to the broader biology community by developing analysis workflows.</li><li>
Provide training and consultancy to research groups within the biology department interested in implementing single-cell genomics into their research.</li><li>
Maintain a network with other bioinformaticians working on single-cell, single-molecule, or spatial omics data across the Utrecht Science Park for knowledge and resource sharing.</li></ul><p>
This position offers dual possibility. By participating in our ongoing research projects, you have a possibility to co-author publications, progressing your career in academia. Additionally, by helping kickstart our genomics core unit, you&rsquo;ll learn how to work in a &ldquo;start-up&rdquo; environment. This could be a valuable experience in transitioning to another start-up/scale-up company, or spinning-off your own company in the future.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your qualities</b></h2><p>
You are excited about developing and adopting cutting-edge bioinformatics tools and workflows and have an interest in epigenetics, stem cells and biomedicine. You bring a problem-solving mindset and love to work in a collaborative environment.</p><p><b>
Required qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
A master&rsquo;s degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics,computer science or engineering, with at least one year of work experience in bioinformatics.</li><li>
Experience with analysis of epigenomics (such as ATAC, CUTnTAG/CUTnRUN or BS-seq,) <b>and/or </b>single-cell, single-molecule, spatial-omics data.</li><li>
Ability to adapt and develop new bioinformatic workflows or software tools following good practices, evidenced via a publicly hosted code repository and/or publication.</li><li>
Strong team player and ability to work in a collaborative setting.</li><li>
Fluency in written and spoken English.</li></ul><p><b>
Additionally, one or more of the following is desirable:</b></p><ul><li>
Experience with machine learning/ML engineering or data science projects.</li><li>
Solid knowledge of regulatory genomics of animals.</li><li>
Experience in C/C++, Java or Rust</li><li>
Experience in full stack web development (particularly &ldquo;client side&rdquo; frameworks)</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Our offer</b></h2><ul><li>
access to strong computational infrastructure and expertise, along with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge bioinformatics projects in collaboration with other members of our lab;</li><li>
a position for one year (1.0 FTE), with an extension of two additional years upon a positive evaluation;</li><li>
a gross monthly salary, depending on qualifications and experience, between &euro; 3.382 and &euro;5.057 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 8,9 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));</li><li>
8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;</li><li>
a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.</li></ul><p>
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About us</b></h2><p>
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.</p><p>
Working at the Faculty of Science means bringing together inspiring people across disciplines and with a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. The Faculty has six departments: Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information &amp; Computing Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Together, we work on excellent research and inspiring education. We do so, driven by curiosity and supported by outstanding infrastructure. Visit us on LinkedIn and discover how you can become part of our community.</p><p>
You will become a key member of our (future) quantitative genomics core unit (qGCu), part of the Bhardwaj lab within the Department of Biology. Our lab bridges the themes of Bioinformatics, Genome Biology and Epigenetics, and Developmental Biology. We adapt and combine cutting-edge single-cell and single-molecule technologies with new data science and bioinformatic methods to understand regulatory control of cell fate decisions. As an inter-divisional lab, we interact regularly with the Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics, Genome Biology and Epigenetics and Developmental Biology groups, offering you a wide range of expert input and support.</p><p>
Additionally, as a member of the qGCu, you will also frequently consult and collaborate with researchers across the Utrecht Science Park who are interested in applying single-cell and spatial-omics to their research and coordinate our efforts with facilities at the UMCU, Hubrecht and PMC where these methods are routinely performed.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
More information</b></h2><p>
For more information, please contact Dr. Vivek Bhardwaj at v.bhardwaj@uu.nl.</p><p>
Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science.recruitment@uu.nl.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Apply now</b></h2><p>
As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.</p><p>
A valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required for this position. This will be requested as part of the application process.</p><p>
If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the &quot;Apply now&quot; button! Please enclose:</p><ul><li>
your letter of motivation - outlining your relevant experience, expectations for your next position and your career aspirations;</li><li>
your Curriculum vitae;</li><li>
the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two references;</li></ul><p>
If this specific opportunity isn&rsquo;t for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them.</p><p>
Some connections are fundamental &ndash; Be one of them<br>
#FundamentalConnection</p></div><p></p>

Bioinformatics Engineer Genome Technologies

<div><p>This PhD project will tackle the pressing challenge of creating and adapting climate-resilient coastal zones through nature-based solutions (NbS). As sea levels rise and coastal areas sink, traditional flood defenses are no longer enough.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your job</b></h2><p>
To have successful NbS projects (specifically sediment based NbS &ndash; such as sedimentation enhancing strategies), we need to identify and overcome major practical challenges in their implementation. This includes the physical capabilities of NbS to create and maintain new land and ecosystems, the usability of these new areas for different purposes, possibilities for integration with existing grey infrastructure and how NbS projects are practically implemented with stakeholders (including successes and challenges).</p><p>
You will explore critical challenges faced by NbS namely: 1) delivery of sediment and spatial patterns of sedimentation, 2) quality of sediment delivered and possibilities for other land uses, 3) synergy with existing infrastructure and 4) social acceptance of NbS.</p><p>
The types of NbS considered are salt marshes, tidal mudflats, and retention basins, which have the capacity to create land, buffer flooding, and store water while delivering ecological and societal benefits. Examples include the Rammegors wetland, the Perkpolder and Wisselpolders.</p><p>
Your research will focus on understanding the role of extreme events in shaping coastal landscapes, including the importance of storm delivered sediment in annual land building and whether storm surge barriers can hinder or enhance this process.</p><p>
It will further assess the quality and suitability of deposited sediments, which are hypothesized to preferentially trap macro and micro plastics and heavy metals &ndash; potentially making them unsuitable areas for long-term habitat development or too low soil quality for agricultural land.</p><p>
The project will investigate how NbS can integrate with existing infrastructure like storm surge barriers. Can these projects reduce the pressure on existing infrastructure? Can they work in synergy or are there trade-offs in terms of hydro and morpho dynamics?</p><p>
 Finally, after physical conditions have been consider, you will evaluate the social feasibility of implementing solutions in real-world settings, working closely with partners like the Delta Climate Center and local stakeholders.</p><p>
Methods will include fieldwork and analysis of sampled data, experiments at the Metronome (our world-renowned tilting tidal flume at Utrecht University) and stakeholder workshops.</p><p>
We also aim to set up a citizen science project in collaboration with colleagues at the Hogeschool Zeeland to monitor storm-driven sediment delivery as part of the project.</p><p>
Your responsibilities:</p><ul><li>
Conducting fieldwork, lab analyses, and experiments to study sediment dynamics and NbS effectiveness.</li><li>
Develop models and maps to assess the suitability and impact of NbS in coastal zones.</li><li>
Engage with stakeholders to understand social acceptance and long-term feasibility.</li><li>
Publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, and contribute 10% of your time to teaching.</li></ul><p>
The project will have close links to Delta-Enigma, the Delta Climate Center and ongoing research on storm surge barrier feasibility.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your qualities</b></h2><p><i>
Background</i></p><ul><li>
An interest in coastal geomorphology, sediment-water-nature processes.</li><li>
A relevant Master&rsquo;s degree in coastal geomorphology, environmental engineering, sedimentology, hydrology, earth sciences, environmental science, civil engineering, physical geography, environmental governance.</li></ul><p><i>
Required skills</i></p><ul><li>
Planning and undertaking fieldwork.</li><li>
Experience working with field sampling/monitoring/labwork/experiments.</li><li>
Experience with GIS mapping.</li><li>
Basic data analysis skills in R/Python/Excel.</li><li>
Strong communication skills.</li><li>
Skills and interest to engage effectively with different groups (policy, stakeholders etc.)</li><li>
Problem-solving.</li><li>
Ability to work independently as part of a interdisciplinary research team.
</li><li>Excellent skills in writing and speaking English (C1 level).</li></ul><p><i>
Useful additional skills</i></p><ul><li>
Interest in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research.</li><li>
Interest in integrating natural and social sciences approaches for holistic solutions.</li><li>
Experience with stakeholder engagement.</li><li>
An interest in citizen science.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Our offer</b></h2><p>
We offer:</p><ul><li>
a position (1.0 FTE) for 1 year, with an extension to a total of four years upon a successful assessment in the first year, and with the specific intent that it results in a doctorate within this period;</li><li>
a working week of 36 - 40 hours and a gross monthly salary between &euro; 3.059 and &euro;3.881 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));</li><li>
8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;</li><li>
a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.</li></ul><p>
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About us</b></h2><p>
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.</p><p>
Utrecht University&rsquo;s Faculty of Geosciences studies the Earth: from the Earth&rsquo;s core to its surface, including man&rsquo;s spatial and material utilisation of the Earth &ndash; always with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With 3,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 720 staff, the faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty of Geosciences is organised in four Departments: Earth Sciences, Human Geography &amp; Spatial Planning, Physical Geography, and Sustainable Development.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
More information</b></h2><p>
For more information about this position, please contact Jana Cox at j.r.cox@uu.nl</p><p>
Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Apply now</b></h2><p>
As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.</p><p>
Knowledge security screening can be part of the selection procedures of academic staff. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology.</p><p>
To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation and (if completed) a copy of your MSc thesis, via the 'apply now' button.<br>
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The first round of interviews will take place on September 10th and 11th &ndash; hybrid or fully online interviews are accommodated.</p></div>

PhD position in practical implementation of nature-based solutions

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PhD position in practical implementation of nature-based solutions