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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="X-NONE">Dear colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="X-NONE">We are looking for a new member in our team at Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Belgium. The details can be found as follow or via the link:
<a href="https://jobs.vito.be/o/rd-climate-impacts-agriculture">https://jobs.vito.be/o/rd-climate-impacts-agriculture</a>. The application should be submitted online.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="X-NONE">R&D Climate Impacts Agriculture<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="X-NONE"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="X-NONE">Job description<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="X-NONE">As a researcher you will contribute to climate-robust developments and climate adaptation at the Flemish, European and international level in support of environmental and climate policy. Your activities will be mainly
focus on the link between climate change and ecosystems, especially on agriculture and crops.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You develop “climate services” for governments, (inter)national organizations and companies;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">Together with your fellow researchers you integrate your knowledge and expertise in projects;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">In collaboration with climate data experts, software engineers and developers, you coordinate the expansion of the existing CLIMTAGTM tool (Climate Information
Service and Tool for Agriculture) in view of further internationalization;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You manage projects and guide colleagues;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You process large amounts of climate data into customer-oriented applications;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You develop models to study the climate and the impact of climate change and help determine the impact of adaptation measures for agriculture, ecosystems and society,
as well as industry and health;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">Besides the development of the models, you are responsible for the analysis of the model results and the reporting to the customer or end user;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You report the results in workshops and conferences and publish in scientific journals.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="X-NONE">Job requirements<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You have experience in crop-modelling, in which you also incorporated climate and/or weather data;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You have experience in project management;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You have an affinity with, or experience, in the agricultural sector (in least developed countries);<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You are interested in urban agriculture and agro-forestry;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You have good scientific communication skills, both spoken and written;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You have a good command of English, spoken and written;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">Knowledge of French is a plus;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You master autonomous and self-responsible working, but have team working skills as well;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">Working in a multidisciplinary context with experts from other domains (health, agriculture, urban planning, etc.) does not scare you;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">You are good with deadlines;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="X-NONE">Foreign research experience or experience with policy support research are plus points.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="X-NONE"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="X-NONE">Offer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span lang="X-NONE">The unit Environmental Modelling is located in Mol. We work activity based. Our activities determine our workplace. On average we meet twice a week in our office
in Mol. The other days you can work from home, Mol or from a VITO satellite office (Antwerp-Berchem, Genk, Ghent, Ostend) depending on the needs of the activity.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span lang="X-NONE">A competitive salary with a range of benefits, including allowances, insurance and a modular package of vacation days.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span lang="X-NONE">Innovation is our core asset, therefore it goes without saying that we give our employees the opportunity to undertake additional training and keep up to date in
their field of expertise.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span lang="X-NONE">The chance to be part of an organization with an international reputation, known for its advanced technological research and scientific consultancy.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span lang="X-NONE">The possibility to actively contribute towards sustainable developments at local, national and global level<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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