Ecology Advisor – Flood Safety Coastal SystemsHKO-002

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 (Bachelors 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 project meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Expected Deliverables

• Research plans and ecological monitoring strategies
• Ecological analyses supporting coastal interventions
• Monitoring datasets protocols and frameworks
• Risk assessments and ecological advisory reports
• Improved or newly established monitoring programs
• Contributions to long-term ecological knowledge planning

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Organizational and planning skills
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong networking capability

Requirements

• Knowledge of ecology in coastal and marine systems
• Demonstrated experience writing technical or scientific ecological reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of coastal nourishment sediment dynamics and morphology
• Experience with ecological monitoring impact assessments and research program design
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and ecological frameworks
• Experience collaborating with research institutions and environmental stakeholders
• Degree in ecology biology environmental science or earth sciences

Additional Notes

• Early applications are encouraged due to potential early closure
• Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet all requirements and preferences in their application
• A minimum one-month notice period applies in case of early termination