Your job
Would you like to contribute to addressing the challenging policy issues facing the fisheries sector in order to achieve sustainable and future-proof fishing practices? Then the role of Economic Researcher in Fisheries is perfect for you!
As an Economic Researcher in Fisheries, you will work as a researcher in changing, interdisciplinary project teams. Together with the team, you will address knowledge questions regarding fisheries economics and the economics of exploiting natural aquatic resources. One example of a project you will work on as part of a team is conducting various impact analyses, determining the socio-economic consequences of policies on Dutch fisheries. You will frequently collaborate with other departments of Wageningen University & Research, such as Wageningen Marine Research. You will be a sparring partner for your colleagues and able to translate their quantitative research questions into clear project proposals. You will present research results and provide independent advice on the course to follow. As a project leader, you will represent the organization externally, including acquiring new projects.
You will work in the “Performance & Impact Agrosectors” expertise group, one of the twelve groups within Wageningen Social & Economic Research. This group consists of about 35 enthusiastic professionals who are committed to a more sustainable world, using their knowledge of the agriculture and fisheries sectors. We conduct economic sector studies and provide independent advice based on scientific insights. Our projects are diverse and include monitoring and scenario studies, measuring the sustainability performance of sectors and businesses, and policy evaluations and explorations. Through our studies, we help address the current challenges faced by the fisheries sector, such as sustainability, fleet restructuring, and innovation capacity.
Your qualities
- A completed MSc in an economic field or quantitative marine science, preferably supplemented with a PhD in a relevant field.
- Clear affinity with the fisheries sector in Western Europe.
- Knowledge of European research projects.
- 5+ years of work experience, preferably in applied research.
- Experience with quantitative research methods.
- Sensitivity to complex political-administrative relationships.
- Experience as a project leader.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both in Dutch and English. These will be used in presentations and scientific publications.
We offer you
When it comes to employment conditions, Wageningen University & Research has you covered. Highlights of our Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) include:
- Flexible working hours that can be agreed upon to allow for an optimal work-life balance.
- The opportunity to accrue extra vacation days by working up to 40 hours a week.
- Sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave.
- Focus on vitality with access to on-campus sports facilities at a low cost.
- The option to work both from our office in The Hague and Wageningen.
- A structural year-end bonus of 8.3%.
- Excellent pension scheme via ABP.
- We offer a one-year contract, with the possibility of a permanent contract in the future.
Along with these excellent benefits, we offer a competitive salary based on your experience, with a maximum of €6,008 for a full-time 36-hour workweek in accordance with the Wageningen Research Collective Labor Agreement (scale 11). A 0.8 FTE appointment is negotiable.
Wageningen University & Research promotes internal growth opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are ample opportunities for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we offer excellent training opportunities. You will have a diverse role in an international environment with a pleasant and open work atmosphere.
Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research’s International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
Do you want more information?
For more information about this position, please contact Bert van der Scheer (team leader of the Performance & Impact Agrosectors expertise group), at +31 6 2852 1646, or email bert.vanderscheer@wur.nl.
For more information about the application process, contact Jouke van Oostenbrugge, Corporate Recruiter, at recruitment.ssg@wur.nl.
How to apply:
Click on the application button on the vacancy page of our website. Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
Selection procedure:
An assessment may be part of the selection process.
Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) values diversity and inclusion. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to innovative solutions. Therefore, we create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and valued, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we build a culture in which everyone’s unique contributions contribute to the success of our organization.
We are
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
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