Ecology Advisor – Flood Safety / Coastal Systems-260311-HKO-002

Job description

Location: Utrecht & Rotterdam (hybrid possible in consultation) Hours: 20 hours per week: Contract Duration: ASAP – February 28, 2027 (with possible 3-month extension) Education Level: HBO (Bachelor's level or higher) Employment Type: Contract role (no self-employed candidates) Job Overview: An Ecology Advisor is required to support multiple coastal and flood safety projects. The role focuses on ecological research, monitoring, and advisory work related to coastal management, sediment processes, and environmental impact assessments. Key Responsibilities: Develop research designs, methodologies, and planning for ecological monitoring Support sediment sampling initiatives across coastal and foreshore environments Conduct ecological analysis related to sediment characteristics and coastal morphology Contribute to studies on grain size, sediment shape, and ecological impacts Provide ecological advice for coastal management and nourishment projects Assist in developing and improving monitoring programs (e.g., shellfish, bird monitoring) Identify knowledge gaps and contribute to research agendas Deliver ecological assessments, datasets, protocols, and quality frameworks Participate in pr...