Programmer/ GIS technician/ visualisator

The department of Estuarine & Delta Systems (EDS - location Yerseke) of the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (Royal NIOZ) is looking for a highly motivated research assistant Digital Data for handling (geo)data, computer programming and visualization.

THE INSTITUTE

NIOZ is the national oceanographic institute of the Netherlands and center of expertise for oceans, seas, and deltas. NIOZ advances fundamental understanding of marine systems, the way they change, the role they play in climate and biodiversity, and how they may provide sustainable solutions to society in the future. In addition to its research and education, NIOZ supports marine policy development.

THE DEPARTMENT

The department of Estuarine and Delta Systems (EDS) of NIOZ is based in Yerseke. We study how these coasts are shaped, both by natural processes and by human influence, and aim to understand the complex functioning of these systems and their value for society. We do this by measurements in the field and laboratory, remote sensing and modelling.

THE POSITION

As research assistant Digital data, you will be:

• Developing workflows for handling geo-data and geo-information
• Providing support with programming codes (e.g., for maps, models and computer graphics) and maintaining a code library
• Bringing together digital techniques used in the EDS department.

THE CANDIDATE

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a HBO/bachelor degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), programming, visualisation or similar, preferably with one or more of the following skills:

• You have experience with coding languages such as for example Python, R, C++, Fortran, preferably with expertise in parallel computing, and you are able to organize, manage and communicate code libraries
• You have experience with geo-data processing
• You have experience with computer visualisation techniques.

In addition,

• You would like to learn new digital techniques and work out solutions
• You have a collaborative attitude
• You have good communication skills (oral and written in English).

NIOZ wants to be a transparent institute with a healthy working climate and an inclusive culture, where people from diverse backgrounds and gender bring their talents and further develop these talents. We aim for inclusive decision-making processes and expect our leadership to show visible commitment, awareness of bias, and cultural intelligence.

Please note that this is not a scientific position. Non-EU citizens can therefore only apply for this position when they have a valid work permit for working in the Netherlands.

CONDITIONS

• Employment of this position at Royal NIOZ is by NWO-I, for in principle 24 hours a week, for a duration of 1 year with prospects of a permanent position.
• Salary compliant with CAO-WVOI  (Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Research Institutes) scale 8 or 9 depending on relevant experience.
• The freedom to fulfill your role and space and opportunities for your personal (talent) development with the help of the NIOZ Academy.
• 338 annualized holiday hours for a full-time 40-hour work week.
• Pension scheme via ABP, 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.33%.
• 2nd class public transportation travel is reimbursed 100%.
• Employment benefits plan to exchange a portion of your salary for days off or vice versa, or can be used to purchase a bicycle with tax benefits.
• We offer relocation expenses for employees coming from abroad and support with finding accommodation. Yerseke is located on commuting distance from major cities such as Antwerpen, Breda, Bergen op Zoom and Middelburg.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about this vacancy, please contact Daphne van der Wal or Johan van de Koppel. For additional information about the procedure, please send an e-mail to working@nioz.nl

For an overview of the department, please see our website: https://www.nioz.nl/en/about/eds.

Closing date for applications is 2 December 2024. Interviews with a selection of candidates will be held in December at NIOZ Yerseke, otherwise online.