- StandÂplaats: Den Haag
- Contractduur: Until 28 February 2025
- Uren per week: 32 – 36
- MaandÂsalaris: €3.045 – €4.848
- SalarisÂniveau: schaal 10
- Niveau: Master/doctoraal
- Vakgebied: Onderzoek / wetenschap
- Reageren voor: 3 juli
- Vacaturenummer: PBL 23-018
- Plaatsingsdatum: 10 juni 2023
- DienstÂverband: Arbeidsovereenkomst voor bepaalde tijd
PBL is looking for a junior researcher to support the scenario development for the 7th Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution form a threat to sustainable human development. In this context, this upcoming report should provide a crucial assessment of the necessary transformations to address these environmental challenges, and the related socioeconomic implications. PBL coordinates the scenario analysis for GEO-7, which involves 10+ global modeling teams.
Your main tasks include facilitating cooperation between the different modeling teams and supporting the scenario development of PBL’s IMAGE Integrated Assessment Modelling team. Managing data exchange between the modelling teams and analyzing and reporting model output is a key part of this work.
PBL offers an inspiring, energetic and dynamic working environment, on the interface between science and policy. Would you like to know more about the position or organization first? Feel free to call.
- you have a MSc in environmental science, system analysis, or related scientific discipline
- you have experience with data management, version control and analysis, including with spatially explicit data. You also have experience with model development and application, including demonstrable programming skills, ideally in Python
- you have strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt
- you can work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary research team
Other requirements
- SalarisÂniveau: schaal 10
- MaandÂsalaris: Min €3.045 – Max. €4.848 (bruto)
- DienstÂverband: Arbeidsovereenkomst voor bepaalde tijd
- ContractÂduur: Until 28 February 2025
- Minimaal aantal uren per week: 32
- Maximaal aantal uren per week: 36
In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Budget (IKB). The IKB consists of funds (16.37% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the IKB, you make choices that are right for you, and you can decide on some of your employment conditions yourself. For example, you could opt to receive part of your monthly salary at a date of your choosing. You could also use the budget to purchase additional leave, or vice versa, or spend it on tax-efficient purchases. The Government of the Netherlands strongly values personal growth and career development and offers a wide range of options to achieve that. The fringe benefits include various study facilities, company fitness, a full compensation of your public transport expenses for your commute and partially paid parental leave.
Training
A good landing in the organisation is very important to us. In your introduction period, a direct colleague will be your first point of contact in the period in which you get acquainted with the organization, next to your manager. PBL has an introduction programme for new employees which focuses on the role and position of the agency, our working methods and the work culture.
- we look forward to your letter of application including a Curriculum Vitae that describes your motivation and qualifications.
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PBL The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency is the national institute for strategic policy analysis in the fields of environment, nature and spatial planning. We contribute to improving the quality of political and administrative decision-making by conducting outlook studies, analyses and evaluations in which an integrated approach is considered paramount. Policy relevance is the prime concern in all our studies. We conduct solicited and unsolicited research that is always independent and scientifically sound. PBL The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency believes that employees perform best in an inclusive working environment. Working in diverse teams makes our work more innovative and enjoyable.
PBL The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency is administratively part of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
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