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# Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Landscape-Scale Data Integration for FPV - SPARKLES

- **Company:** The Netherlands Institute Of Ecology (nioo-knaw)
- **Location:** Wageningen, Netherlands
- **Salary:** €3,706 - €5,760
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), Spatial Data Infrastructures
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/365582/postdoctoral-researcher-in-environmental-landscape-scale-data-integration-for-fpv-sparkles/apply/

## About the Role

We are looking for a researcher who enjoys working across disciplinary boundaries and can connect diverse datasets and perspectives into a coherent analytical framework. You have:

 * A PhD in ecology, environmental science, geography, landscape science, environmental modelling, sustainability science or a related discipline.
 * Experience working with spatial and environmental datasets, and a strong interest in integrating different types of data to address landscape-scale research questions.
 * Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with GIS and statistical or spatial data analysis. Experience with R or Python is an advantage.
 * The ability to critically assess datasets from different sources, understand their limitations and scales, and develop robust approaches for combining and interpreting them.
 * An interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface of environmental science and social science, particularly in relation to land and water use, renewable energy, biodiversity and societal values.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently while engaging constructively with researchers from different disciplines.

Experience with landscape-scale assessments, environmental indicators, scenario analysis, data harmonisation or the integration of ecological and social data would be an advantage. We welcome candidates who bring complementary expertise and are motivated to connect existing knowledge in new ways.

## Description

We offer an engaging postdoctoral position at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), where you will contribute to an interdisciplinary research project addressing an important societal challenge: how to combine renewable energy generation with healthy ecosystems and benefits for people.

You will have the opportunity to work with existing data and research outputs from across SPARKLES, collaborate with researchers from different scientific backgrounds, and help shape an integrated landscape perspective with relevance for both science and practice. The position offers scope to develop your own analytical approach while contributing to shared project objectives and scientific publications.

The appointment is for 18 months, at 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week), starting on 1 February 2027. Salary and other employment conditions will be in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities/Academy, depending on qualifications and experience.