Assistant/Associate Professor: Environmental Risk Assessment

Radboud University Nijmegen via AcademicTransfer; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

End-of-year bonus

Extra leave days

Pension plan

Job summary

Radboud University Nijmegen via AcademicTransfer seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor in Environmental Risk Assessment. You will develop multi-compartment models for emissions, fate, exposure and ecological effects, align with EU policies, and embed your research within a collaborative interdisciplinary setting.

You will contribute to Bachelor's and Master's programmes, supervise students, and take on management tasks within and beyond the Department of Environmental Science, shaping

Qualifications

• PhD in environmental risk assessment, environmental modelling, or closely related field.
• Ability to integrate environmental data with advanced computational approaches.
• Potential to develop an internationally recognised research profile.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply next-generation models for emission, fate, exposure and ecological effects of pollutants.
• Coordinate and teach courses and supervise BSc/MSc internships.
• Contribute to curriculum development and societal impact through research and outreach.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Collaboration

Communication

Research strategy

Education

PhD in environmental risk assessment

Job description

Organisation/Company Radboud University Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Environmental science » Global change Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 6 Dec 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 38.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Do you want to shape the future of environmental risk assessment and contribute to solutions for global sustainability challenges? Join the Department of Environmental Science at Radboud University and advance innovative research, inspire students, and help build a more sustainable future. The Department of Environmental Science is looking for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Risk Assessment with expertise in the modelling of emissions, fate, exposure and/or ecological effects of pollutants. Founded in 1991, the department conducts world-class scientific research to help society move towards greater sustainability. To achieve this, we develop predictive mechanistic, statistical and data-driven models capable of quantifying the impacts of human pressures on the environment, and apply these to explore and identify broad-scale solutions for the environmental sustainability challenges the world faces today. To complement our existing expertise, we seek candidates for advancing our research on environmental risk assessment. You will be expected to develop and apply next-generation (multi-compartment) models for the prediction of emissions, environmental fate, exposure and/or ecological impacts of pollutants, such as chemicals, plastics and nutrients, across spatial and temporal scales. There is an urgent need for these models within the context of several European policies such as the EU's zero pollution ambition for a non-toxic environment, the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) policy and the current policy to reduce animal testing (3R policy). The novel assessment models that you will develop should align with these policies. You will be expected to develop an independent research programme embedded in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. You will also contribute to the Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Biology, specifically through the coordination and teaching of courses (such as Human and Ecological Risk Assessment and Environmental and Ecological Modelling), the supervision of students during their BSc and MSc internships, and the further development and improvement of the curricula. As an Assistant/Associate Professor, you will take up management tasks within and beyond the Department of Environmental Science, and you will contribute to creating societal impact. Academic staff typically have a 40-40-20% distribution of research, education and management.

• You hold a PhD in environmental risk assessment, environmental modelling, or a closely related field.
• You have expertise in integrating environmental data, scientific knowledge, and advanced computational approaches that can contribute to environmental risk assessment.
• You have a demonstrated ability or clear potential to develop an internationally recognised research profile in environmental risk assessment, as evidenced by, for example, high-quality publications or invited lectures.
• You have a demonstrated ability or clear potential to attract competitive research funding.
• You have experience in university teaching and student supervision and are committed to contributing to the development of education.
• You possess strong communication, collaboration and leadership skills and are motivated to translate scientific insights into societal impact.

Additional Information

• We will give you a temporary employment contract of one year with the prospect of an indefinite contract.
• Your salary depends on your previous education and number of years of (relevant) work experience. You will be appointed as an Assistant Professor ( salary scale 11 or 12 ) or Associate Professor ( salary scale 13 or 14 ).
• You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus.
• You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20.

Additional employment conditions Work and science require good employment practices. This is reflected in Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions. You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself, for example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports subscription. And of course, we offer a good pension plan. You are given plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

Additional comments

The first interviews will take place on Wednesday 20 January. Any second interview will take place on Wednesday 3 February. You will preferably start your employment at 1 July 2027. Do you already work at Radboud University and have questions about making an internal move? Learn more about internal applications.