Current Vacancies at Wageningen UR (from Academic transfer):

Ph.D. in JARAK the commoditization of an alternative biofuel crop in Indonesia
Specifications – (explanation)

Scientific fields Agriculture

Function types PhD positions

Education University Graduate

Hours 38.0 hours per week

End procedure 28 April 2010

Job number PSG-PPS-0001

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DescriptionAlthough heavily promoted for its many advantageous properties, there is little scientifically-sound information available on the growth, development and production of the Jatropha curcas under different environmental circumstances and in different production systems. As it is essentially a wild species lacking clearly distinguished varieties, the use of different jatropha accessions gives a wide variety of growth and development patterns, leading to unpredictable growth and yields, and sometimes unwanted situations. This is caused by the complex interactions between Genotype (G) x Environment (E) x Management (M), which must be unraveled to fully understand the production potentials in order to understand the true value and applicability of jatropha in different production systems. The different environmental and socio-economic settings determine the (design of) optimal production systems for jatropha, and govern the efficiency of resource use (radiation, water, soil fertility). The aims of this PhD research are the acquirement of those plant parameters that describe growth and development patterns of jatropha production systems in Indonesia and to optimize seed yield per unit of land and/or unit of labour in specific production systems.BackgroundThis is a PhD position in the program “JARAK: the commoditization of an alternative biofuel crop in Indonesia”. The program comprises research on policy, legislation, technical crop qualities and production possibilities, and socio-economic impact of Jatropha cultivation in Indonesia and is part of a broader research program funded by NWO and KNAW on “Agriculture beyond Food”. The program includes 6 projects carried out by four PhD researchers and two Post-Doc researchers from Indonesia and the Netherlands. JARAK is an interdisciplinary research program of 5 Dutch academic institutes with their Indonesian partner institutes. Three other PhD researchers in the JARAK program are based at Leiden University (Van Vollenhoven Institute, Law Faculty, and the Institute of Cultural Anthropology , Social Science Faculty) and at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta.Tasks• To engage in supervised scientific research that will ultimately result in a doctoral thesis; • To carry out a systematic literature analysis related to the relevant PhD; • To conduct field research in Indonesia;• To prepare and submit research output for publication in peer-reviewed international scientific journals; • To participate in the C.T. de Wit Graduate school in Wageningen.

Requirements
• Master degree in plant sciences, with demonstrated interest in statistics, agro-climatics; • Excellent writing and presentation skills in English (minimal score see below);• Demonstrated research experience• Ability and willingness to carry out field research for extended periods in Indonesia; • Willingness to stay in the Netherlands for desk study and writing.• Openness towards interdisciplinary research methods and approaches; • Ability to work in a team. • Full time availability for four years because the thesis should be finished and defended at the end of the cluster period December 2014.• Indonesian nationality Scores needed to prove Excellent English writing and presentation skills:IELTS: 6.5 , with a minimum of 6.0 for each (academic) module. TOEFL: 580 points for the written TOEFL, 237 points for the computer based TOEFL and 92-93 points for the Internet based TOEFL. All are to be supplemented by results of the Test of Written English (academic TWE). The minimum score required for this test is 5.0 Submitted test results must be dated within 24 months prior to an application to the PhD Programme.

Conditions of employment
The successful applicant will be awarded a research fellowship under NUFFIC conditions for 4 years, with continuation dependent upon an evaluation after 12 months The fellowship consists of a 6 month period in Wageningen at the start of the project, followed by an extended period of field work and a final period to write papers and submit the thesis in Wageningen. Details of the stipend and terms of the fellowship can be obtained on demand.

Contract type
Temporary
4 years
The Plant Production Systems Group and Agrosystems Research Department of Plant Research International, part of Wageningen University and Research Centre, the Netherlands in cooperation with the Research Center for Natural Resources and Biotechnology (IPB), Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia. More information on the the JARAK program can be obtained from Dr. Jacqueline Vel: [email protected] . More information about this specific PhD project can be obtained by [email protected] or [email protected]

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esearch Scientist Physiology in Plant Breeding (1 fte)

Specifications – (explanation)

Scientific fields Agriculture

Function types Research, Development, Innovation

Education Doctorate

Hours 36.0 hours per week

End procedure 15 April 2010

Job number PSG-PB-0002

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Job description
a Research Scientist Physiology in Plant Breeding (1 fte) The position available at Wageningen UR-Plant Breeding is for a research scientist with broad knowledge of plant biology and physiological processes. The primary focus of the position will lie in using physiological and biochemical tools in order to improve crops to perform better under various (a)biotic stresses as well as aiming at and ensuring high quality of harvested products amongst others in the framework of biobased economy. The scientist will supervise (PhD) students and research assistants and will strengthen the position of the research topics through acquisition of external research grants.

Requirements
for an ambitious and independent Plant Biologist with interest in plant physiology (biochemistry), molecular genetics and plant breeding. The candidate should fit into the following profile:• PhD degree in Plant Biology, Plant Physiology/Biochemistry or Plant Breeding• Capable of supervising and coordinating multidisciplinary research projects.• Motivated, preferably with experience, to write multidisciplinary project proposals• Interest in research topics of importance in the field of plant breeding • Experience in the supervision of students and research assistants is a pre. • Good communication skills • Team playerPreference will be given to the candidate that is able to make a bridge between phenotype, physiology, biochemistry and underlying molecular mechanisms.

Conditions of employment
a fulltime position, for 36 hours a week as a DLO staff member of Plant Breeding. The salary will depend on quality and experience of the candidate with minimum of € 2856 and a maximum of € 5042 gross per month for a full time appointment. The contract will be initially for 4 years with the possibility to be extended into a permanent position.Depending on quality and experience it will be a DLO Researcher 3 or DLO Researcher 2 position.

Contract type
Temporary
Tijdelijk dienstverband

Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR) is an internationally renowned centre for life sciences and sustainability.Wageningen Plant Sciences is a Wageningen UR consortium, bringing together the expertise of Wageningen University and the research institutes Plant Research International and PPO (Applied Plant Research). Dedicated to the field of plant-related research and education, Wageningen Plant Sciences has over 1800 staff members at 17 locations throughout the Netherlands. Wageningen UR–Plant Breeding is a merger of the department of Plant Breeding of Wageningen University, and the Business Unit Biodiversity and Breeding of Plant Research International with about 150 employees. The department conducts fundamental, strategic and applied research on breeding and genetics of different plant species.

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Research Scientist Physiology in Plant Breeding (1 fte)
Specifications – (explanation)

Scientific fields Agriculture

Function types Research, Development, Innovation

Education Doctorate

Hours 36.0 hours per week

End procedure 15 April 2010

Job number PSG-PB-0002

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Job description

a Research Scientist Physiology in Plant Breeding (1 fte) The position available at Wageningen UR-Plant Breeding is for a research scientist with broad knowledge of plant biology and physiological processes. The primary focus of the position will lie in using physiological and biochemical tools in order to improve crops to perform better under various (a)biotic stresses as well as aiming at and ensuring high quality of harvested products amongst others in the framework of biobased economy. The scientist will supervise (PhD) students and research assistants and will strengthen the position of the research topics through acquisition of external research grants.

Requirements

for an ambitious and independent Plant Biologist with interest in plant physiology (biochemistry), molecular genetics and plant breeding. The candidate should fit into the following profile:• PhD degree in Plant Biology, Plant Physiology/Biochemistry or Plant Breeding• Capable of supervising and coordinating multidisciplinary research projects.• Motivated, preferably with experience, to write multidisciplinary project proposals• Interest in research topics of importance in the field of plant breeding • Experience in the supervision of students and research assistants is a pre. • Good communication skills • Team playerPreference will be given to the candidate that is able to make a bridge between phenotype, physiology, biochemistry and underlying molecular mechanisms.

Conditions of employment
a fulltime position, for 36 hours a week as a DLO staff member of Plant Breeding. The salary will depend on quality and experience of the candidate with minimum of € 2856 and a maximum of € 5042 gross per month for a full time appointment. The contract will be initially for 4 years with the possibility to be extended into a permanent position.Depending on quality and experience it will be a DLO Researcher 3 or DLO Researcher 2 position.

Contract type
Temporary
Tijdelijk dienstverband
Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR) is an internationally renowned centre for life sciences and sustainability.Wageningen Plant Sciences is a Wageningen UR consortium, bringing together the expertise of Wageningen University and the research institutes Plant Research International and PPO (Applied Plant Research). Dedicated to the field of plant-related research and education, Wageningen Plant Sciences has over 1800 staff members at 17 locations throughout the Netherlands. Wageningen UR–Plant Breeding is a merger of the department of Plant Breeding of Wageningen University, and the Business Unit Biodiversity and Breeding of Plant Research International with about 150 employees. The department conducts fundamental, strategic and applied research on breeding and genetics of different plant species.

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PhD student ESS-CC
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Scientific fields Natural Sciences

Function types PhD positions

Education University Graduate

Hours 38.0 hours per week

End procedure 1 April 2010

Job number ESG CWK-0032

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PhD student: Feedbacks between climate and forest carbon/water exchange: modelling seasonal to decadal variability

Requirements
Job description:
Within the ‘EC-Earth’ initiative, you will model temporal, climate-induced variability in vegetation-atmosphere exchange of water and carbon, and look at impacts of this variability on climate: The effect of phenology in climate models; Influence of productivity in one period on carbon/water uptake in subsequent periods; ‘chaotic’ behaviour of productivity’. You will work with simple models, with global coupled models, and with global data sets, collaborating with groups in Netherlands, Sweden, Brazil and the USA.

Requirements:

- M.Sc. in Earth system sciences, theoretical ecology or forestry, atmospheric sciences or equivalent

- Excellent maths and programming

- Creative, innovative

- Research experience at ecosystem scale or global scales is advantageous

- Strong collaborative skills.

- Excellent English writing and communication

- Travelling abroad for extended periods

Conditions of employment

Conditions of employment:Fulltime position: 4 years, starting with a 18 month contract. If your suitability in this position is apparent your period of employment will be extended to the remainder of your PhD-study.

Commencing as soon as possible. Gross salary starts at 2042 Euro/month during the first year increasing to 2612 Euro/month during the fourth year. This project is funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific research.

Additional information: B. Kruijt Tel: + 31 317 486440; [email protected]) or Prof. P. Kabat Tel: +31 317 486458, [email protected]).

Contract type

Temporary

4 jaar

Organisation

Wageningen UR (University & Research centre)

Our Research Group The Earth Systems Science and Climate Change group aims to advance understanding of the complex Earth and climate system, including anthropogenic components. The Earth Systems Science and Climate Change Group has about 50 members, including about 15 Ph.D. students. See also: www.ess.wur.nl, and ecearth.knmi.nl/ Apply for this job by sending your letter and CV, mentioning the reference number. You can only use the link at Academic Transfer

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Job Wageningen UR (University & Research centre) – Full Professor Economics of Agriculture, Food and Rural Areas

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Full Professor Economics of Agriculture, Food and Rural Areas

Specifications – (explanation)

Scientific fields Agriculture

Function types Professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers

Education Doctorate

Hours 38.0 hours per week

Salary maximum € 7142

End procedure 16 April 2010

Job number SSG-AEP-0002

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Job description

We offer a chair in economics of agriculture, food and rural areas, with special reference to the European and international context and with geographical focus on the European Union. The new professor acts as head of a group, and attracts research projects in the abovementioned fields. The research is embedded in a research school of social sciences at WU.The new professor will also shape and co-ordinate education in these fields, actively be engaged in teaching, supervise PhD candidates, offer other post academic courses, and – jointly with economists from other groups – teach basic courses in economics. WU students come from all over the world.

Requirements

The professor Economics of Agriculture, Food and Rural Areas will- initiate and provide education in basic economics and economics applied to agriculture, food and rural areas, with special orientation on European and international aspects.- be responsible for research and education in applied econometrics in these fields- initiate, supervise and execute research on scientific and socially relevant themes, particularly in international economics- acquire research grants- supervise Bachelor, Master and PhD students- co-operate with other economic teams in the Economics cluster as well as with other social and natural science groups at Wageningen University- participate in national and international research programmes, especially European ones.We are looking for candidates with- PhD degree in a relevant field of specialisation- Excellent track record in research, with publications in key international journals, acquisition of research projects, and supervision of PhD students- the capacity to inspire, co-ordinate and set up research teams, and to communicate findings to policy makers, scientific media and the general public- an inspiring vision on the economics of agriculture, food and rural areas and its mission within and outside Wageningen University- a relevant international network, especially within Europe.- outstanding didactic qualities and capacity to motivate students, as substantiated by evaluations and peer reviews, – proven leadership and communication skills

Conditions of employment

We offer you a permanent contract with a monthly salary dependent on expertise and experience of up to € 7.142,-, for full time employment of 38 hours per week.Additional information Additional information on this vacancy can be obtained from:Professor Rudy Rabbinge, Chair of the Search CommitteeTel.: +31 317 486809E-mail address: [email protected] information can be obtained via the following links:about the organization: http://www.wur.nl/UKabout the cluster economics: http://www.clustereconomics.wur.nl/UK/about the chair group: http://www.aep.wur.nl/UK/An outline of the Profile of the Chair is Economics of Agriculture, Food and Rural Areas is attached of de link kan hier worden aangegeven: .link naar document ‘outline of the profile’ (vertaling is eind week 10 gereed)ApplicationAre you interested? Please apply online (including your detailed Curriculum Vitae and a list of publications) before 16th April, 2010, or by sending your application to:Wageningen University and Research CentreDepartment of Social SciencesS. LijmbachHollandseweg 16707 KN WageningenThe Netherlandse-mail: [email protected], mention the vacancy number SSG-AEP-0002 on both letter and envelope.Please, note that possible interviews for this post are scheduled for 23rd April, 2010.

Contract type

Permanent

Organisation

Wageningen UR (University & Research centre)

Wageningen University & Research centre

Delivering a substantial contribution to the quality of life. That’s our focus – each and every day. Within our domain, healthy food and living environment, we search for answers to issues affecting society – such as sustainable food production, climate change and alternative energy. Of course, we don’t do this alone. Every day, 6,500 people work on ‘the quality of life’, turning ideas into reality, on a global scale. Could you be one of these people? We give you the space you need.For further information about working at Wageningen UR, take a look at www.jobsat.wur.nl.

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