Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainability transitions and European soil research: Synthesizing research

Within the Soils for Europe project (EU-SOLO ), you will be responsible for the synthesis of work produced by thematic users groups and from published data on research needs with respect to soil health in Europe. In particular, your synthesis will bridge research needs and conceptual advancements between life sciences and social-economic sciences with respect to transition towards sustainable use of soils.

In addition, you will apply transition-oriented perspectives to explore how scientific knowledge, policy, innovation and societal practices can contribute to transformative change in European soil management. This work will contribute to developing an overarching roadmap that will help the European Commissions' Soil Mission to structure a new vision and policy agenda for the future of soil research, innovation, and regulation in the EU.

In order to achieve this goal, you will coordinate online and in-person sessions with project members from the synthesis work package and other work packages, and contribute to (online) workshops with practitioners and other stakeholders. These workshops in combination with literature studies and cross-thematic synthesis, will identify potential conflicts and opportunities across the different EU-Soil Mission Objectives and regions with respect to the development of new knowledge.

This work will be at the interface between natural and social sciences, society, and setting of policy agendas.

You have completed a PhD in natural or social sciences or an interdisciplinary field relevant to sustainability transformations, with knowledge of, or demonstrated experience with soil ecology, soils, or land management. You have demonstrated interest in integrating and synthesizing scientific and users' information in order to inform research policy. You are comfortable working with complex systems, identifying connections across thematic areas, and analysing synergies, trade-offs and potential pathways for change.

You are fluent in English, both in speaking and writing. Experience in European research projects or in working across different European research and policy contexts would be an advantage.

We offer a 10 months Postdoc position (1.0 fte) in the NIOO-department of Terrestrial Ecology among highly motivated and enthusiastic colleagues with strong multi-national background. You will get guidance from senior, mid, and early career researchers. NIOO works on biodiversity, climate change and sustainable use of land and water and there are regular meetings and seminars on these themes. You can become a member of the graduate school PE&RC (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

through which you can follow courses on ecological subjects, research methods, statistical analyses, and transferrable skills. Besides that, NIOO-KNAW offers various training opportunities to broaden your skill set during employment. Within the EU-SOLO project you will interact with researchers, users, and stakeholders, and actively contribute to the project meetings and workshops.

• Justine Lejoly, j.lejolyw.nl
• Wim van der Putten, w.vanderputtenw.nl

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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…