About Position/Job
Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Netherlands, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Socio-Environmental Data Integration within the Geo-information Science team at the Laboratory of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing. This postdoctoral position focuses on developing an innovative Socio-Environmental Spatial Data Infrastructure (SE-SDI) to support research on complex land systems.
The project addresses critical challenges at the intersection of human behaviour, environmental processes, and socio-economic drivers, integrating qualitative and quantitative data across spatial and temporal scales. The researcher will work under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Sytze de Bruin and collaborate with interdisciplinary experts in human geography, environmental science, geospatial analysis, and participatory research. The role combines methodological development, policy-aware data governance, real-world case studies, and close collaboration within a highly international research environment.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Socio-Environmental Data Integration
- Institution: Wageningen University & Research
- Department: Laboratory of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing
- Research field: Human Geography, Social Geography, Geo-information Science
- Location: Wageningen, Netherlands
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary, Postdoctoral
- Start Date (Anticipated): 2026
- Working Hours: 38 hours per week
- Salary Range: €3,546 – €5,538 gross per month
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Socio-environmental data integration
- Human–environment interactions
- Spatial data infrastructures (SDIs and SE-SDIs)
- Complex adaptive land systems
- Spatiotemporal analysis
- Participatory and behavioural data modelling
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Geo-information Science, Environmental Science, Human Geography, or a closely related field
- Proven experience in spatiotemporal data integration or human–environment systems analysis
- Knowledge of data governance, metadata standards, and data-sharing policies
- Demonstrated ability to publish scientific research
- Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams
- Excellent written and spoken English (C1 level)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Programming and data analysis experience (Python, R, SQL, GIS platforms)
- Experience integrating human-centred data such as surveys, interviews, or behavioural datasets
- Familiarity with stakeholder-engaged or participatory research
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a methodological framework for integrating heterogeneous socio-environmental datasets
- Define metadata standards and data-governance policies for sensitive human-centred data
- Collaborate with researchers to align the data infrastructure with broader land-system research goals
- Apply and evaluate the SE-SDI framework using real-world case studies
- Contribute to scientific publications and interdisciplinary research outputs
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit your application exclusively via the official recruitment platform. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Required Documents:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence of academic publications
- PhD certificate
Important Dates
- Application Opens: December 2025
- Deadline: 19 January 2026 – 22:59 (UTC)
- Interview Date: Shortly after the application deadline
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Wageningen University & Research
- Official Notification Link: click here
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