Postdoc in Co-Creating Shared Narratives for Sustainable Sediment Management

Laplace Expert Ltd; Utrecht; Remoto; EUR 41.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Utrecht University, Department of Physical Geography, is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for the WadSED project to co‑create shared narratives and conceptual models for sustainable sediment management. The role includes designing participatory processes with researchers, experts, stakeholders and policymakers in the Western Scheldt and Wadden Sea.

The position is field-based with flexible time commitment and a monthly salary between EUR 3,706 and EUR 5,760.

Competenze

• PhD in social and environmental policy sciences or related discipline.
• Expertise in facilitating deliberative and participatory processes in social-ecological systems.
• Affinity with water management and demonstrable qualitative-research and scientific-writing skills.

Mansioni

• Design and facilitate participatory processes with researchers, experts, stakeholders and policymakers.
• Develop shared narratives and conceptual models around sediment budgets, habitat development, sea-level rise and human interventions.
• Organise workshops to strengthen science–society learning.

Conoscenze

Qualitative research

Participatory research

Co-creation methods

Conceptual modelling

Formazione

PhD in social and environmental policy sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

Postdoc in Co-Creating Shared Narratives for Sustainable Sediment Management

Utrecht University · Department of Physical Geography, Faculty of Geosciences

Netherlands

Apply by 25 Oct 2026

About This Opportunity

Utrecht University is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for the WadSED project to co‑create shared narratives and conceptual models for sustainable sediment management. Applications close on 25 October 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The postdoc will design and facilitate participatory processes with researchers, experts, stakeholders and policymakers in the Western Scheldt and Wadden Sea. The role develops shared narratives and conceptual models around sediment budgets, habitat development, sea‑level rise and human interventions, and organises workshops to strengthen science–society learning.

Role Details

Level Postdoc

Attendance Field-based

Time Commitment Flexible

Duration 24 months

Reference Code 5724

Field Participatory Sediment Management

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3,706-5,760 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold a PhD in social and environmental policy sciences or a related discipline.

Experience

Applicants should have expertise in facilitating deliberative and participatory processes in social‑ecological systems, affinity with water management and demonstrable qualitative‑research and scientific‑writing skills.

Technical Skills

• Qualitative research
• Participatory research
• Co‑creation methods
• Conceptual modelling

General Skills

• Stakeholder engagement
• Workshop facilitation
• Scientific writing
• Communication
• Cross‑cultural collaboration