Onderzoeker Plantweerbaarheid

Als HBO onderzoeker plantweerbaarheid draag je bij aan onderzoek naar nieuwe oplossingen voor het voorkomen en beheersen van plantenziekten en -plagen in de glastuinbouw. Je werkt draagt bij aan de ontwikkeling van duurzame teeltsystemen waarin gebruik van chemische gewasbeschermingsmiddelen verder kan worden beperkt of voorkomen.

Jij werk richt zich op praktisch onderzoek in kas en lab om antwoorden te geven op onderzoeksvragen van telers, toeleveranciers en overheden.

Binnen het team plantgezondheid ben jij verantwoordelijk voor coördinatie en uitvoering van proeven met plantenziekten – en plagen in lab en kas, zowel op het proefbedrijf in Bleiswijk als in de praktijk.

Jouw taken en verantwoordelijkheden als HBO onderzoeker plantweerbaarheid zijn:

• het verrichten van proeven met plantenziekten en -plagen in lab en kas;
• ontwerp, organisatie en uitvoering van experimenten;
• verwerking, interpretatie en verslaglegging van de onderzoeksgegevens, en bijdragen aan rapporten, (web-)artikelen en nieuwsbrieven;
• de begeleiding van stagiaires en studenten.

Jij gaat samenwerken met andere collega’s die actief zijn op dit thema ( 5 wetenschappelijke onderzoekers , 4 HBO onderzoekers, en stagiaires). Deze groep maakt onderdeel uit van het team gewasgezondheid dat bestaat uit 24 collega’s. Je standplaats is Bleiswijk waar we beschikken over moderne laboratorium- en kasfaciliteiten.

Hier ga je werken
Het team gewasgezondheid maakt onderdeel uit van Wageningen Plant Research, waarbinnen nog ruim 100 andere collega’s actief werken aan een duurzame glastuinbouw zowel op onze locatie in Bleiswijk als in Wageningen.

Researcher in Plant Resilience

Ready to make a real difference in sustainable horticulture? As a higher professional education (HBO) researcher in plant resilience, you will contribute to research into new solutions for the prevention and control of plant diseases and pests in greenhouse horticulture. You will contribute to the development of sustainable cultivation systems in which the use of chemical plant protection products can be further reduced or eliminated.

Your work focuses on practical research in the greenhouse and laboratory to provide answers to research questions from growers, suppliers and government bodies.

Within the plant health team, you will be responsible for coordinating and carrying out trials involving plant diseases and pests in the laboratory and greenhouse, both at the experimental farm in Bleiswijk and in the field.

Your tasks and responsibilities as a plant resilience researcher (HBO level) are:

• conducting trials involving plant diseases and pests in the laboratory and greenhouse;
• designing, organising and carrying out experiments;
• processing, interpreting and reporting research data, and contributing to reports, (web) articles and newsletters;
• supervising interns and students.

Your team
You will be working alongside other colleagues involved in this area (5 research scientists, 4 higher vocational education researchers, and interns). This group forms part of the plant health team, which comprises 24 colleagues. You will be based in Bleiswijk, where we have modern laboratory and greenhouse facilities.

You will work here
The crop health team is part of Wageningen Plant Research, where over 100 other colleagues are actively working towards sustainable greenhouse horticulture, both at our site in Bleiswijk and in Wageningen.

Postdoc researcher: Food Waste - Practices and Societal Transformations

Are you excited to contribute to empowering citizens, retailers, municipalities, and policymakers to adopt and scale circular practices in the domain of food consumption? We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to conduct research and coordinate the project Food Waste: Practices and Societal Transformations.

In this project you will not only do research but also translate insights into strategies and toolkits to help reduce food waste. You will start by examining practices and behaviors of various stakeholders (people, restaurants, retail) together with partners from different European countries to identify practices related to food waste. For instance, various successful practices to prevent food may exist, and mapping these local practices will help to identify opportunities to prevent food waste at scale. Drawing on literature studies and empirical research you will uncover and map food consumption practices in different countries, and translate this knowledge into new innovative ways and practical toolkits to reduce food waste. You will be involved in designing and executing the research.

The project involves gaining a deep understanding of practices in different countries in Europe and identifying culturally appropriate, financially practical and feasible, leverage points to develop interventions. In plain words, to make sure that interventions at home, supermarkets or restaurants align with what people do and value and contribute to an understanding whether any identified interventions are scalable across different countries where different practices and eating cultures exist.

Your duties and responsibilities include:

• Study and map consumption patterns relevant for preventing food waste among different groups including citizens, retailers and policymakers;
• Examine whether and how effective practices to prevent food waste in one country can be translated to another country;
• Develop practical toolkits to facilitate the adoption of circular food consumption practices for various interest holders, and contribute to strategies of scaling these practices;
• Contribute sociological and behavioral expertise in a large international consortium;
• (Contribute to) management of a work package in a European Horizon grant.

Your team
The project is part of the HORIZON project “Empowering Equitable and Emotionally Intelligent Transitions to Circular Food Systems”.

You will be working closely with prof. dr. Harm Veling (behavioral scientist; chair of CHL) and dr. Hilje van der Horst (sociologist specialized in consumption). In their work, they aim to gain a deep understanding of behavioral patterns and consumption patterns drawing on psychological and sociological theories, and examine how this understanding can contribute to societal transitions that benefit human and planetary health. They will co-supervise this project to ensure insights from different disciplines are integrated.

PhD in Coastal Climate Change Adaptation

Job description

CORRAL is a European project that aims to support local and regional authorities in driving the socio-ecological-technological transformations required to build coastal resilience. The project will co-design and implement locally grounded, systemic solutions that address diverse climate risks while strengthening ecological integrity and community preparedness. The CORRAL consortium consists of 28 partners from 9 countries.

In particular, in collaboration with the municipality of The Hague, the TU Delft Green Village and Hydraulic Engineering department, CORRAL will develop a “Dune Park" in Scheveningen that consists of a "Growing Dune Landscape”. The plan is inspired by the Zandmotor pilot project and involves developing vegetation planting strategies to trap wind-driven sediment, leading to natural elevation of the local morphology providing functions to society. The hypothesis is that, as the sediment accumulates, vegetation growth and dune development will progress hand in hand, demonstrating how natural processes can generatively support coastal protection and provide a nature-based solution to combat sea-level rise.

In this ambitious plan, you will:

• Study the natural processes that govern the growth of coastal dunes in an urban coastal environment.
• Lead a fieldwork program to measure vegetation dynamics and morphological changes using GPS surveys, drones, and advanced remote sensing techniques.
• Simulate vegetation and dune evolution with the AeoLiS model.
• Disseminate observations and modelling results to stakeholders to showcase the site’s evolution and the potential of dune landscapes as a sustainable coastal defence strategy.

You will join the Department of Hydraulic Engineering, a collaborative and international team where curiosity, interdisciplinary research and scientific excellence are valued. You will also be part of the European project CORRAL. Our department closely collaborates with the other departments within our Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geoscience and many research groups around the world. We offer strong support for your professional growth, including mentoring, student supervision, training, and ample opportunities for international collaboration and networking.

Job requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inquisitive computational researcher who enjoys working in an international and multidisciplinary environment. You have:

• An MSc degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Physical Geography, Hydro-informatics or Civil Engineering (or in a related discipline).
• Demonstrated experience or deep interest in modelling and coastal engineering.
• Affinity with international collaborations that require travelling.
• Scientific and/or practical knowledge of coastal processes.
• Excellent programming skills (e.g. in Python, SQL, Java, PyTorch, etc.).
• A critical, creative and pro-active approach to research, with good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of English (oral and written).

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences.

Postdoc in AI tools for Coastal Climate Change Adaptation

Job description

HARCCA is a European project conceived to co-construct and demonstrate innovative solutions for coastal climate resilience. The HARCCA consortium comprises 22 European partners from 9 countries forming a large, experienced, diverse and multidisciplinary team. The team includes social scientists, coastal engineers, economists, ecologists, oceanographers, digital innovators, governance and policy experts, along with practitioners selected from local and regional authorities from coastal hotspots across Europe, from the North Sea and Baltic to the Mediterranean and Atlantic, including islands and outermost communities.

In particular, HARCCA will develop the DIGI-ADAPT AI-platform, integrating and visualising multi-hazard risk data and adaptation assessment.

For this challenging project we are seeking a motivated and talented person who is looking to take their next step in an academic career. We offer a 4-year Postdoctoral Researcher appointment.

In your role you will:

• Join the international HARCCA project consortium.
• Lead the development of the DIGI-ADAPT AI-platform in coordination with software engineers and the project consortium.
• Demonstrate DIGI-ADAPT as a user-friendly geoportal to visualise coastal risk and socio-economic values.
• Ensure compatibility of DIGI-ADAPT with European digital climate initiatives
• Organise workshops and coordinate stakeholder engagement (e.g. regular meetings, presentations, visits).

You will join the Department of Hydraulic Engineering, a collaborative and international team where curiosity, interdisciplinary research and scientific excellence are valued. Our department closely collaborates with the other departments within our Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geoscience and many research groups around the world. We value supporting your growth in the academic profession. This means mentoring, (PhD) student supervision, training, and ample opportunities for international collaboration and networking will be encouraged.

Job requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inquisitive computational researcher who enjoys working in an international and multidisciplinary environment. You have:

• A PhD degree in Computer Science, Hydro-informatics or Civil Engineering (or in a related discipline).
• Demonstrated experience in data management, software development and/or model-data interoperability.
• Affinity with international collaborations that require traveling.
• Knowledge of, or strong interests in scientific and practical knowledge of digital platforms, AI and geo-portals.
• Excellent programming skills (e.g. in Python, SQL, Java, PyTorch, etc.).
• A critical, creative and pro-active approach to research, with good problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience with writing scientific publications and preparing communications for scientific and technical meetings with project partners.
• Excellent command of English (oral and written).

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences.