What you will be doing
You will support the development of the Rewilding Expertise Centre based at the NIOO-KNAW in Wageningen. The Rewilding Expertise Centre aims to make knowledge on rewilding available publicly. You will assist in setting up a website with information on rewilding science, practice and education. Therefore, you collect, structure and prepare information for publication on the website.
In more detail, you will:
- Search for existing information on rewilding, including rewilding organisations, scientific products, courses, educational videos, meetings, events etc.,;
- Judge whether the information is useful and reliable;
- Document found information in a clear and structured database;
- Synthesize found information in logical categories including science, practice and education and place the information on the website in a clear structural and attractive way;
- Contact (inter-) national institutions and individuals to ask permission to provide links to their work on the website in Dutch and in English
What we are looking for
We are looking for a colleague with enthusiasm for and affinity with rewilding and the following skills:
- Knowledge of rewilding science, education and rewilding networks through education or previous work experience
- Experience in organizing diverse data sources, ensuring accuracy and handling the database management
- A proactive attitude with the ability to identify opportunities and propose solutions;
- Strong in open communication with various stakeholders and good English and Dutch speaking and writing skills;
- Creative ideas to make the information accessible on a website
You should have an EU/EEA nationality or already have a valid visa and working permit for the EU for this position.
What do we offer?
A position for on average 1-2 days per week for 12 months, depending on the number of hours per week. The position is a 0-hour contract for which the hours can be distributed over the week.
Your workplace
You will be based at the department of Terrestrial Ecology (TE) at NIOO-KNAW, consisting of a dynamic, interactive and collaborative group of researchers from diverse backgrounds. You will share an office space within the department. You will closely collaborate with colleagues from NIOO-KNAW and Wageningen University who collaborate in the Rewilding Expertise Centre through the special chair in Rewilding Ecology of prof. Liesbeth Bakker.
More information
Please contact: Liesbeth Bakker, Senior Researcher, l.bakker@nioo.knaw.nl. More information about the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) and the department of Terrestrial Ecology can be found at the website: http://www.nioo.knaw.nl
Application procedure
For the application, please include a cover letter summarizing motivation and experience with rewilding, and a CV. Deadline for application is 29 October 2026. Applications received later than this date will not be considered. Interviews are scheduled for the 6th of November 2026.
About NIOO
The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO) is a national research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). At NIOO we perform ecological research on biodiversity, climate change and sustainable use of land and water. We stimulate ecological research in the Netherlands and share our ecological knowledge with society. Everyone in our organisation is passionate about contributing to a sustainable world from their own area of expertise.
Terms of employment
Depending on education and experience the minimum salary is € 3.202 and the maximum salary is € 4.159 gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 7 cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance and pension accrual with ABP.
The KNAW offers its staff an excellent package of secondary benefits. A package that meets the different needs of employees depending on their stage of life, lifestyle or career ambitions. For example, by working an extra two hours a week, it is possible to increase the number of days off from 29 to 41 days a year (with full-time employment).
For a complete overview of the terms of employment, please refer to the web page: werken bij de KNAW.
Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct can be part of the employment procedure.
Diversity & Inclusion
The KNAW considers a working environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated of great importance. A working environment in which attention is paid to individual quality and where development opportunities are paramount. Together we strive for an inclusive culture in which we embrace differences. We would therefore like to invite candidates who want to contribute to this through their background and experience. In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to the candidate who thus enhances diversity within the Academy.
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