Netherlands nationals: Research analyst Global impacts of climate change

Functie­omschrijving

Are you interested in studying climate change impacts? Are you good at model analysis and would you like to participate in a research project on global sustainability? Then come and join our team at PBL.

The world has become almost 1.5 degrees warmer than in pre-industrial times, and the impacts of climate change are becoming evident. With further warming expected in the future, impacts are expected to worsen. Addressing the risks of climate change within the next decade has become urgent. The IMAGE integrated assessment model at PBL forms an important tool to study climate change impacts and is used for many international assessments.

We are looking for a new colleague to assist in integrated analysis of climate impacts. This includes model improvement and data collection. You will also be involved in model management and provide programming support to other researchers in the team. The work on climate impacts includes the representation of the climate system in IMAGE (using the MAGICC model), the hydrological cycle and other impact areas. The results of these assessments will be documented in scientific papers ensuring the transparency of the scientific methods used. The IMAGE model consists of a set of models describing future energy and land use in relation to possible environmental consequences of human activities. This model is used to analyse the consequences of current trends and possible response strategies.

You will work in the IMAGE team, a dynamic group of approximately 25 individuals working on specific topics related to climate change and other environmental concerns. The team is a mix of junior and senior researchers and is situated within the Department Global Sustainability. Our department includes researchers working to bridge the gap between science and policy at the European and Global levels.

Functie-eisen

• You have an relevant Master’s degree and preferably a PhD or some years of work experience relevant for climate impact analysis, such as for instance related to environmental or climate sciences.
• You are skilled in programming in Python and data analysis, and you are adept at developing new solutions, structuring data, and presenting results.
• You have strong analytical skills, and you are fast and flexible in becoming familiar with new skills. You love to work on a range of different topics.
• You have excellent writing skills in English and you can represent the IMAGE team in an international setting.
• You have experience conducting your own work and function well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Additionally, you are enthusiastic about writing scientific papers and your contributions may lead to a PhD dissertation.

Arbeids­voorwaarden

• Salaris­niveau: schaal 10, schaal 11
• Maand­salaris: Min €3.404 – Max. €6.110 (bruto)
• Dienst­verband: Arbeidsovereenkomst voor bepaalde tijd
• Contract­duur: 4 jaar
• Minimaal aantal uren per week: 36
• Maximaal aantal uren per week: 36

Overige arbeids­voorwaarden

Naast het salaris ontvang je een Individueel Keuzebudget (IKB). Het IKB bestaat uit geld (16,50% van je bruto jaarsalaris) en tijd. Met het IKB maak jij de keuzes die bij jou passen en kun je een deel van je arbeidsvoorwaarden zelf samenstellen. Je kunt er bijvoorbeeld voor kiezen om een deel van je maandinkomen te laten uitbetalen wanneer jij dat wenst. Ook kun je dit budget omzetten in verlof en andersom of besteden aan fiscaal vriendelijke doelen. De Rijksoverheid hecht sterk aan persoonlijke groei en loopbaanontwikkeling en biedt daarvoor tal van mogelijkheden. Tot de secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden behoren onder meer verschillende studiefaciliteiten, bedrijfsfitness, volledige vergoeding van je OV-reiskosten woon-werkverkeer en gedeeltelijk betaald ouderschapsverlof.

Bijzonderheden

Onboarding
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.
Note that you live in the Netherlands and a basic understanding of Dutch language will be required. If necessary, you will be offered training to acquire this.

• For more information about the application procedure, please call Geoffrey de Winter HRM advisor, on 06-25722671
• Information about the content of the function: Detlef van Vuuren (06-11956484), detlef.vanvuuren@pbl.nl or Jonathan Doelman (06-11531618), Jonathan.doelman@pbl.nl
• We look forward to your letter of application including a Curriculum Vitae that describes your motivation and qualifications.
• After the closing date the vacancy text is no longer visible online. Therefore we recommend you to download and save the vacancy text.
• Classification in the scale offered is based on knowledge and experience.
• Where it suits your activities, you can also work partly from home. However, you live and work in the Netherlands and spend at least half of your working hours at the office.

Meer over jouw toekomstige afdeling

At PBL you will be part of The Department of Global Sustainability. This department analyses the effects of biodiversity loss and climate change on society. Looking at global scale, our department carries out assessments of policies, both proposed and already in place, on how to realize internationally agreed goals and targets for climate and biodiversity, as well as the broader SDG-agenda. The department supports the international sustainability policies of various Dutch ministries. It also studies scientific, economic and governance aspects of societal developments, applying mixed methods. MD contributes to international assessments such as IPCC, IPBES and UNEP GEO.

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