Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW)
Postdoctoral position in nitrogen ecology at NIOO-KNAW (Wageningen)
- Deadline
- Closed
- Salary
- 3,706 EUR per month
- Level
- Post-doctorate
- Country
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- Eligibility
- Candidates who match the required profile may apply
This postdoctoral position at NIOO-KNAW is for PhD holders in biogeochemistry, ecology, analytical chemistry, or a related field, with strong English and hands-on 15N tracer experience. The contract includes a monthly salary of 3,706 EUR, vacation allowance, a year-end bonus, travel, internet and home-working allowances, plus ABP pension accrual and the possibility of extra leave. Applications are submitted online with a motivation letter and an up-to-date CV including at least two references, by 7 November 2026 inclusive.
Verified on 25 October 2026
This two-year position in the Netherlands is open to PhD holders in biogeochemistry or ecology. The contract includes a 3,706 EUR monthly salary, various allowances, travel coverage, and leave benefits, with applications accepted until November 7, 2026. Applications close on 7 November 2026. This call is closed.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Doctorat requis
“A completed PhD in biogeochemistry, ecology, analytical chemistry or a related discipline”
Expérience pratique en 15N
“Hands-on experience with 15N stable-isotope tracer experiments”
English proficiency
“A good command of written and spoken English.”
Date limite de candidature
“You can apply up to and including 7 November 2026.”
To be confirmed
Compétences computationnelles
“Experience with computational analysis of isotope or mass-spectrometry datasets, preferably using R and/or Python”
Assets
Expérience Orbitrap et isotopologue
“We consider it a plus if you have experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry, particularly Orbitrap-based analyses; isotopologue and/or isotopomer analysis”
Watch points
Durée et dates du contrat
“The position is for two years, from January 2027 until December 2028.”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key word here is “hands-on.” The real filter is not just having studied nitrogen or isotopes, but having already run 15N experiments and extracted robust quantitative interpretation from them. Orbitrap experience can strengthen the file, but it mainly helps distinguish candidates who are already credible on the core experimental work. Write the letter by showing one concrete experiment, one analysis step, and the result you can interpret.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Closed2026-2027
Candidatures acceptées jusqu'à et y compris le 7 novembre 2026, entretiens prévus peu après la date limite.
Salary and benefits
- Salary3,706 EUR per month
- Indemnité de vacances8 % vacation allowance
- Prime de fin d'année8.3 % year-end bonus
- Indemnité de déplacementtravel allowance
- Indemnité internetinternet allowance
- Indemnité télétravailhome working allowance
- Accrual de pensionpension accrual with ABP
- Possibilité de jours de congé supplémentairesEn travaillant deux heures de plus par semaine, possibilité d'augmenter les jours de congé de 29 à 41 par an (emploi à temps plein)
Also covered: Travel
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Candidates who match the required profile may apply. Selection will hinge mainly on proven hands-on 15N practice and the ability to analyze data quantitatively. Orbitrap experience and the use of R or Python remain advantages, not entry requirements.
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- Motivation letterEnvoyer une lettre de motivation décrivant l'expérience pratique en isotopes et la contribution prévue au développement de la recherche en azote à NIOO
- Curriculum vitae à jourCV complet et à jour incluant au moins deux références
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