Animal Ecology Researcher on Farmland Birds

Are you an ecologist with knowledge of birds and experience in field research? Do you have a passion for applied research on nature restoration in agricultural landscapes? Do you closely follow scientific developments in this field? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Within the Animal Ecology team, we are expanding our capacity. We are looking for a researcher who wants to help carry out, shape, and strengthen applied research on farmland birds in agricultural areas. We are seeking someone who can place insights concerning these species groups within a broader ecological context. Examples include assessing the effects of restoration measures on different species groups in and around agricultural fields and understanding the functioning of the agricultural ecosystem as a whole.

The ecological challenges facing agricultural landscapes are significant. At the same time, there are concerns about the feasibility of conservation measures and the future prospects of farming businesses. Wageningen Environmental Research (WENR) works on a wide range of projects related to biodiversity in agricultural areas. Currently, there is a particular need to strengthen research on farmland birds. This includes conducting breeding bird surveys and locating nests of meadow and arable farmland birds, as well as analysing and reporting research findings. Knowledge of agricultural practices and agricultural policy (such as the Dutch Agri-Environment and Climate Management Scheme, ANLb, and the Nature Restoration Regulation) is a clear advantage.

In this role, you will work within project teams on projects focused on the monitoring, protection, and restoration of biodiversity. You will conduct fieldwork, process and interpret research results, and contribute to publications, including Dutch-language reports and articles as well as peer-reviewed scientific papers. You will help identify and develop new project opportunities and may eventually take the lead in acquisition activities.

The Animal Ecology team consists of researchers/project leaders, laboratory staff, and field staff working in the fields of mammalogy, ornithology, entomology, reptile and amphibian ecology, soil ecology, and ecological genetics. We undertake work commissioned by (local) governments, land managers, NGOs, businesses, as well as research supported by national and international scientific funding. We conduct high-quality, independent research focused on the protection, restoration, and management of wild fauna. Through applied research, we make our knowledge and expertise available to help safeguard the quality of our natural environment, now and in the future.

(Medior) Ecological Genetics Technician (24–32 Hours per Week)

Are you interested in applying molecular techniques to contribute to nature conservation and the resolution of ecological challenges? Do you enjoy working on a variety of projects simultaneously and collaborating within a dynamic team? Are you accurate, analytical, flexible, and communicative? Then we would like to hear from you.

As a (Medior) Ecological Genetics Technician, your primary responsibility will be to perform, and where appropriate develop, molecular laboratory analyses for both population genetic research and (e)DNA-based biodiversity assessments (metabarcoding). Much of this work involves analysing samples of low quality and quantity, such as non-invasive animal samples, environmental DNA (eDNA), and ancient DNA. These analyses are conducted in laboratory facilities specifically designed for handling such material.

The Animal Ecology Team consists of approximately twenty-five researchers, laboratory staff, and field technicians specializing in mammal, bird, insect, reptile/amphibian, soil ecology, and ecological genetics research. From the DNA level to the landscape scale, we analyse ecological processes, species interactions, and relationships between species and environmental and management factors.

We carry out research for governments, land managers, NGOs, businesses, and projects funded through national and international scientific programs. Our work is focused on high-quality, independent research aimed at the conservation and management of wild fauna. Through applied research, we make our knowledge and expertise available to help preserve the quality of our natural environment, both now and in the future.

What sets us apart is our combination of desk studies, empirical research, and specialized laboratory facilities, including the Ecological Genetics Laboratory.

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Machine Learning Engineer (1 fte) AI Supercomputing Initiative Brabant

We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to strengthen our AI support unit. You will collaborate closely with companies in this two-year project, helping companies translate their business questions into computational needs. We optimize their AI workloads on our NVIDIA DGX cluster called SPIKE, which includes optimizing training performance efficient scaling. If this collaboration is successful, there will be opportunities to continue working in this role together with the Brabant companies.

The job entails:

• Collaborate with companies in the Brabant province to co-design, optimize, and scale AI workloads
• Translate technical details to AI solution architecture
• Profile and optimize GPU-based training workflows
• Provide expert support for using our DGX system and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise stack
• Give courses and presentations about ML engineering and the use of the SPIKE cluster in the Brabant AI community