PhDTalent Assistant / Associate Professor Logistics – Tenure Track – VU University Amsterdam (VU)

PhDTalent Assistant / Associate Professor Logistics – Tenure Track – VU University Amsterdam (VU) – Netherlands
You have a Ph.D. degree related to Business Administration, Information Systems,  or Business Informatics. You have a strong potential and ambition for teaching and research in distribution and service logistics. You have a background in business administration, economics, industrial engineering, logistics, operations management or operations research. You have research experience in distribution logistics, preferably with a focus on service industries, witnessed by international scientific publications.

For a position of associate professor we expect a strong publication record; an ability to initiate and build up a line of research, as shown for instance by a track record in PhD supervision and acquisition of external funding; and experience in teaching and curriculum management.

The assistant professor position is a tenure track position with an initial appointment for 2+4 years and the possibility of tenure. At the end of the second year a performance evaluation will take place deciding on the extension of the appointment for another 4 years. In the fifth year of the appointment the tenure decision will be taken. The associate professor position is initially for a period of two years and the possibility for an indefinite employment. For both assistant professor and associate professor we prefer a full time employee (1.0 fte) but we are prepared to discuss 0.8 fte.

The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel, and depending on experience, in the range of € 3.19,-5 up to € 4.970,- gross per month (salary scales 11 and 12 for Assistant Professor ) and in the range of € 4.428,- up to € 5.920,-  (salary scales 13 and 14 for Associate Professor) gross per month, based on a fulltime employment. You can find information about our excellent fringe benefits of employment at www.workingatvu.nl.

Contract type: Temporary 2+4 years

VU University Amsterdam invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor Logistics for the department Information Systems & Logistics within the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.

The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEWEB) seeks to combine high quality education with excellent research. The Faculty offers three Dutch taught Bachelor’s programmes (Economics and Business Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research and Business Administration), one English taught Bachelor’s programme (International Business Administration), eight English taught Master’s programmes and thirteen postgraduate programmes. The faculty has several research groups with an outstanding international reputation. FEWEB accommodates approximately 5000 students and 1500 postgraduate students. Over 500 staff members are employed at the Faculty.

The Bachelor- and Master studies in Business Administration are focused on the Service Industry. One of the seven specialisations is Transport & Supply Chain Management (TSCM). In the Bachelor we concentrate on logistics problems of individual companies like manufacturers, retailers or logistics service providers. In the master the cooperation between those partners in the context of Demand driven Supply Chain Management is the dominant paradigm in education and research. Within this context we offer a position.

Additional information

For more information about the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration see: www.feweb.vu.nl. or about the Logistics part of the department Information Systems & Logistics see: www.feweb.vu.nl/logistics.

For more information on the position, please contact dr. ir. K.S. de Smidt – Destombes, k.s.de.smidt-destombes@vu.nl , tel. +31 20 5986194.

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PhDTalent Postdoctoral researcher Atmospheric modeling and remote sensing

PhDTalent Postdoctoral researcher Atmospheric modeling and remote sensing Netherlands

You will exploit how satellite-derived measurements of trace gases in fire plumes can be used to characterize biomass burning episodes. Specifically, you will iteratively: 

1) Adjust an existing satellite-driven global biogeochemical model to better account for emissions of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide from biomass burning,

2) Use these new emissions estimates and a chemistry transport model to predict atmospheric concentrations of several trace gases, and

3) evaluate these predicted trace gases with those derived from satellite retrievals (SCIAMACHY, OMI, TES, IASI).  The overall goal will be to characterize fires in terms of magnitude and burning efficiencies on scales ranging from local to global, and to assess their atmospheric impact.

Requirements

We are searching for an excellent candidate with a PhD in atmospheric chemistry or physics and experience with chemistry transport models. The candidate should possess good communication skills to excel in a highly multidisciplinary and motivated research community. A proven track record of published and presented work is required.

Conditions of employment

The initial appointment will be for a period of 1 year. After satisfactory evaluation of the initial appointment, it can be extended to a total duration of 3 years.

You will be employed by the VU University Amsterdam but spend about 50% of your time at the Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Department of Applied Physics of the Eindhoven University of Technology.

The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel, and depending on experience, range from a minimum of € 2.977 gross per month up to a maximum of € 3.755 gross per month (salary scale 10) based on a fulltime employment, and includes a generous travel budget.

We also offer a pension scheme and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities. You can find information about our excellent fringe benefits of employment – including holiday allowances of 8 % per year – at http://www.workingatvu.nl

Contract type: Temporary 1 year

The Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences of the VU University in Amsterdam and the Fluid Dynamics Laboratory of Eindhoven University of Technology (the Netherlands) have a shared vacancy for a postdoctoral researcher. The position is offered for a period of three years, and is available immediately. The two research bodies offer top-level complementary knowledge on the modelling of the land surface and the atmosphere, aided by remote sensing.

The project is funded by a highly-ranked User Support Programme Space Research grant from the Netherlands Space Office to Dr. Guido van der Werf and Dr. Folkert Boersma.

For further information contact Dr. Guido van der Werf at guido.van.der.werf@falw.vu.nl or Dr. Folkert Boersma at k.f.boersma@tue.nl or visit www.falw.vu/~gwerf/ and www.knmi.nl/~boersma.

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PhD Position in Public Management, University of Twente, Netherlands 2011

PhD Position in Public Management, University of Twente, Netherlands 2011
Current research on public management is orientated towards large-N quantitative analysis of the relation between organizational structure and management instruments on one hand and the cost-effectiveness of public services on the other hand.


Local government is an important testing ground. Of particular interest is the impact of new management instruments such as outsourcing, benchmarking and public and private networks on performance.
Requirements
We are looking for candidates with excellent performance in internationally renowned Master programmes with a significant component of quantitative skills in econometrics, economics or other social sciences. You should be proficient in English and able to work independently as well as in collaborative projects.
Conditions of employment
You will be appointed to a full-time position for a period of four years, at the end of which you must have completed your PhD thesis. The gross monthly salary for a PhD position increases from € 2042,- in the first year to € 2612,- in the final year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition, the University of Twente offers additional attractive employment conditions. PhD candidates are also required to undertake a very limited amount of teaching related activities, such as supervising thesis work.
Organisation

University of Twente.
We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
The School of Management and Governance (SMG) strives to hold a leading position in the field of business and social sciences and to do joint education and research with the technical schools of the University of Twente. The school focuses on management, governance, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. In all these fields, the school provides bachelor, master and professional development programmes. In addition, scientific and applied research is carried out in various branches, such as health care, higher education, banking, and services business. Research is accommodated within the university research institutes: The Institute for Governance Studies (IGS), and the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT). The school has approximately 350 staff and 2,200 students.

The Department of Finance and Accounting offers an inspiring research setting, collaborating with other departments in the Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies (IGS) of the University of Twente. The department also cooperates with the Institute for Public Sector Efficiency Studies (IPSE) of the Delft University of Technology and the Center for Research on the Economics of Local Government (COELO) of the University of Groningen.
Information and application

For more information about this position please contact Prof. dr. Hans de Groot (phone: +31 53 4892825/3510, e-mail h.degroot(at)utwente.nl).


http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UT/vacancy/9988/lang/en/

PhD position in Public management, University of Twente Netherlands - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

PhD position in Public management, University of Twente Netherlands

We are looking for candidates with excellent performance in internationally renowned Master programmes with a significant component of quantitative skills in econometrics, economics or other social sciences. You should be proficient in English and able to work independently as well as in collaborative projects.

Conditions of employment

You will be appointed to a full-time position for a period of four years, at the end of which you must have completed your PhD thesis. The gross monthly salary for a PhD position increases from € 2042,- in the first year to € 2612,- in the final year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition, the University of Twente offers additional attractive employment conditions. PhD candidates are also required to undertake a very limited amount of teaching related activities, such as supervising thesis work.

Organisation

University of Twente.

We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.

The School of Management and Governance (SMG) strives to hold a leading position in the field of business and social sciences and to do joint education and research with the technical schools of the University of Twente. The school focuses on management, governance, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. In all these fields, the school provides bachelor, master and professional development programmes. In addition, scientific and applied research is carried out in various branches, such as health care, higher education, banking, and services business. Research is accommodated within the university research institutes: The Institute for Governance Studies (IGS), and the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT). The school has approximately 350 staff and 2,200 students.

The Department of Finance and Accounting offers an inspiring research setting, collaborating with other departments in the Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies (IGS) of the University of Twente. The department also cooperates with the Institute for Public Sector Efficiency Studies (IPSE) of the Delft University of Technology and the Center for Research on the Economics of Local Government (COELO) of the University of Groningen.

Information and application

For more information about this position please contact Prof. dr. Hans de Groot (phone: +31 53 4892825/3510, e-mail h.degrootutwente.nl).

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PhD student “Dynamics of acidification in the North Sea” - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

PhD student “Dynamics of acidification in the North Sea” , Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) Netherlands
This may have effects on photosynthesis by algae and bio-calcification by shellfish. It is essential to verify if indeed acidification of the North Sea is going very fast. This will be assessed by very accurate measurements onboard research vessel Pelagia, interpretations also by computer simulation of biology-chemistry-physics interactions of the entire North Sea, and publication of articles in international journals. Implementation of the research will be developed by the team with significant freedom of choices.
Requirements
The successful applicant holds a BSc&MSc university diploma in natural science (chemistry, pharmacy, physics, biology) or engineering. Skills in modern computer-driven analytical chemistry, mathematics, simulation modeling, English writing, or sea-going experience would be an advantage but are not required. We expect that the candidates will successfully complete a PhD thesis.
Conditions of employment
We offer a full-time PhD position for 4 years, a pension scheme, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement for Research Institutes. Cost of relocation and help with housing is provided by NIOZ.
Organisation
The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) is the leading research institute in the Netherlands for the basic marine sciences. Five departments (Physical Oceanography, Marine Geology, Marine Organic Biogeochemistry, Biological Oceanography and Marine Ecology) carry out the multidisciplinary research of the institute. Approximately 250 persons are currently appointed at the NIOZ. NIOZ has a large variety of instrumentation and is operating modernly equipped research vessels for coastal and ocean studies. The institute is located on the Wadden Island of Texel, close to the mainland.
Additional information


Further information on the project and the position can be requested of project leaders Prof. Hein de Baar (Hein.de.Baar(at)nioz.nl) and Dr. Elizabeth Jones (Elizabeth.Jones(at)nioz.nl) or otherwise from Jolanda Evers, Human Resources (Email: Jolanda.evers(at)nioz.nl, phone +31-222-369371).
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University of Twente Netherlands, PhD position in Public management - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

University of Twente Netherlands, PhD position in Public management
The position requires performing high quality research leading to publications in peer-reviewed international journals as well as evidence-based recommendations for public policy and management. Current research on public management is orientated towards large-N quantitative analysis of the relation between organizational structure and management instruments on one hand and the cost-effectiveness of public services on the other hand. Local government is an important testing ground. Of particular interest is the impact of new management instruments such as outsourcing, benchmarking and public and private networks on performance.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with excellent performance in internationally renowned Master programmes with a significant component of quantitative skills in econometrics, economics or other social sciences. You should be proficient in English and able to work independently as well as in collaborative projects.

Conditions of employment

You will be appointed to a full-time position for a period of four years, at the end of which you must have completed your PhD thesis. The gross monthly salary for a PhD position increases from € 2042,- in the first year to € 2612,- in the final year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition, the University of Twente offers additional attractive employment conditions. PhD candidates are also required to undertake a very limited amount of teaching related activities, such as supervising thesis work.

Organisation

University of Twente.

We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.

The School of Management and Governance (SMG) strives to hold a leading position in the field of business and social sciences and to do joint education and research with the technical schools of the University of Twente. The school focuses on management, governance, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. In all these fields, the school provides bachelor, master and professional development programmes. In addition, scientific and applied research is carried out in various branches, such as health care, higher education, banking, and services business. Research is accommodated within the university research institutes: The Institute for Governance Studies (IGS), and the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT). The school has approximately 350 staff and 2,200 students.

The Department of Finance and Accounting offers an inspiring research setting, collaborating with other departments in the Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies (IGS) of the University of Twente. The department also cooperates with the Institute for Public Sector Efficiency Studies (IPSE) of the Delft University of Technology and the Center for Research on the Economics of Local Government (COELO) of the University of Groningen.

Information and application

For more information about this position please contact Prof. dr. Hans de Groot (phone: +31 53 4892825/3510, e-mail h.degrootutwente.nl).

To apply for this position, please visit AcademicTransfer for the original posting, and many other scientific vacancies.

PhD position Inferring the dimensional of cognitive processing - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

PhD position Inferring the dimensional of cognitive processing (1,0 fte), University of Groningen Netherlands
One of the major goals of psychological research is to elaborate latent processes that are necessary to explain specific psychological phenomena. Memory researchers, for instance, seek to determine what mental processes occur when remembering, or failing to remember, memoranda.
A fundamental question when analyzing behavioral data is how many processes are needed to explain the observed data. Is forgetting caused by interference alone, or do both interference and time decay play a role (Oberauer & Lewandowsky, 2008)?
Is there a separate perceptual process for face recognition, or do faces rely on the same perceptual process as all other stimuli (Loftus, Oberg, & Dillon, 2004)? These questions can be addressed through exploring the dimensionality of relevant behavioral data.
State-trace analysis (Bamber, 1979) is a technique used by researchers to make inferences about the dimensionality of data. The basic idea behind state-trace analysis is that data in two tasks, in which different variables have been manipulated, are plotted against one another. If a single, latent variable can explain performance in both tasks, then there must be a monotone curve that runs through all points. Although the logic of the state-trace method is fairly straightforward, formal inferential methods for state-trace plots- whether more than one dimension is needed to explain the data – have been slow to develop.
The goal of this project is develop Bayesian inferential methods for state-trace plots, especially ones which allow inferences across participants. At present, only inferences for single participants are possible, due to uncertainty about how to combine information across participants. Solving this problem in state-trace analysis would drastically increase the applicability of the method by enabling the accumulation of evidence across participants, and by enabling individual differences in processing to be studied.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, cognitive science, or statistics
- fluency in reading, speaking, and writing English
- solid background in research design and statistics methods with experience with Bayesian methods strongly preferred.
Conditions of employment
The University of Groningen offers a salary of € 2,042 gross per month in the first year to € 2,612 gross per month in the final year. The position will be on a temporary basis/four years. After the first year a formal assessment of performance will take place. If the outcome is positive, the position will be extended for the remaining three years. The successful candidate will be encouraged to learn Dutch for better social integration. The Faculty will pay for the necessary courses at the university’s language center.
Travel costs will be refunded.
Letters of application must include a statement of research interests and an academic curriculum vitae. Please provide the names of two academic references who may be contacted regarding your suitability for the position.
Organisation
Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Founded in 1614. One of the best universities in Europe and the world. A wide variety of disciplines. Internationally oriented. Rooted in the North of The Netherlands. Socially active. Our researchers and lecturers are inspired academics. Ambitious students. We respect the differences in talent, ambitions and performance of the 27,000 students and members of staff.
Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences is a centre of knowledge focussing on individuals and society. The faculty studies issues relating to human behaviour, the relationships between people, and society as a whole. This includes the study of how people function under normal circumstances, but also of the problems encountered by individuals or groups, and how these can be resolved or prevented.
Additional information


Prof. Rob Meijer
+31 50 3636366
r.r.meijer(at)rug.nl
Dr. Richard Morey
+31 50 3637021
r.d.morey(at)rug.nl
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Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, PhD student “Dynamics of acidification in the North Sea”

Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, PhD student “Dynamics of acidification in the North Sea”
Sea surface water pH has decreased already by 0.1 unit, and based on atmospheric CO2 scenarios, it is projected to further decline by 0.0015-0.002 unit per year over the coming century. However, observations in the North Sea show stronger decreases of 0.02 unit per year. The North Sea is apparently acidifying 10 times faster than global ocean model predictions.

This may have effects on photosynthesis by algae and bio-calcification by shellfish. It is essential to verify if indeed acidification of the North Sea is going very fast. This will be assessed by very accurate measurements onboard research vessel Pelagia, interpretations also by computer simulation of biology-chemistry-physics interactions of the entire North Sea, and publication of articles in international journals. Implementation of the research will be developed by the team with significant freedom of choices.

Requirements

The successful applicant holds a BSc&MSc university diploma in natural science (chemistry, pharmacy, physics, biology) or engineering. Skills in modern computer-driven analytical chemistry, mathematics, simulation modeling, English writing, or sea-going experience would be an advantage but are not required. We expect that the candidates will successfully complete a PhD thesis.

Conditions of employment

We offer a full-time PhD position for 4 years, a pension scheme, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement for Research Institutes. Cost of relocation and help with housing is provided by NIOZ.

Organisation

The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) is the leading research institute in the Netherlands for the basic marine sciences. Five departments (Physical Oceanography, Marine Geology, Marine Organic Biogeochemistry, Biological Oceanography and Marine Ecology) carry out the multidisciplinary research of the institute. Approximately 250 persons are currently appointed at the NIOZ. NIOZ has a large variety of instrumentation and is operating modernly equipped research vessels for coastal and ocean studies. The institute is located on the Wadden Island of Texel, close to the mainland.

Additional information

Further information on the project and the position can be requested of project leaders Prof. Hein de Baar (Hein.de.Baarnioz.nl) and Dr. Elizabeth Jones (Elizabeth.Jonesnioz.nl) or otherwise from Jolanda Evers, Human Resources (Email: Jolanda.eversnioz.nl, phone +31-222-369371).