Research and Employment Opportunities with Kiwa Water Research
- Geohydrology researcher
- Post-Doc Transboundary Water Management
- PhD position Water
- PhD Lake Victoria
- Water Quality Position
- Microbiological Ecologist
Kiwa Water Research is looking for a Geohydrology Researcher
(m/f)
(Utrecht), Kiwa Water Research
Job description
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Geohydrology Researcher
As hydrologist, you work on projects related to ground water
management, ground water level dynamics, well management and
well congestion, ground water modelling, real-time analysis,
risk analyses of ground water extraction, effects of ground
water extraction, storage and infiltration, ground water salinisation,
etc.
In addition, you develop new plans within (research) projects
related to water systems and work with others on integral studies
(interaction between water extraction and the surrounding environment).
Requirements
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You have an academic level of working and thinking, and possess
a Master’s degree in which ground water and geohydrology
feature as solid foundations.
You have a few years of relevant work experience in the areas
of:
- (geo)hydraulic modelling;
- hydrologic system analysis;
- programming, preferably in a MATLAB environment; and
- translating plans/customer questions into software and/or
tools.
You are a team player who, together with experts, is able to
carry out and report on assignments precisely and conscientiously.
You are customer-oriented, independent, have strong communication
skills, are goal-oriented and well able to quickly adapt to
new developments. In addition, you help to expand (geo) hydrology
within Kiwa Water Research at the technical level.
You operate both individually and in varying teams towards
this goal. You are pro-active, pragmatic and able to work in
a project-oriented manner.
You possess good oral and written communication skills in both
Dutch and English, can convince people and are well able to
effectively transfer knowledge to others.
Further, you have good analytical abilities and think along
the lines of (hydrological) systems.
Affinity with statistics, hydrological measurement networks
and hydrochemistry is to your credit.
Additional information about the job:
Partner in progress
Represents the way in which we work with our customers, but
also with our employers. Also for them, Kiwa Water Research
wants to be a partner who helps them to realise their ambitions.
Working for Kiwa Water Research
Means working in an organisation where you can achieve something.
There is much room for your own initiative; the number of decision
levels is small. Cooperation is key in our creative and solution-focused
atmosphere.
Organization
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Kiwa Water Research Water Systems
Kiwa Water Research: Safe drinking water, now and in the future
Clean drinking water is vital to everyone’s health. Kiwa
Water Research delivers the knowledge and technology necessary
for optimal quality in the supply and management of water. With
and for water companies, we develop and manage knowledge towards
the impeccable quality of drinking water both now and in the
future.
Mission
Kiwa Water Research is an international knowledge institute
for water and related environmental, natural and water systems
aspects.
The Geohydrology team is part of the Water Systems knowledge
group. The Geohydrology team performs research and specialised
consulting projects in the fields of hydrology and hydro- and
geochemistry.
Conditions of employment
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Additional conditions of employment:
An attractive position in a growing, innovative and dynamic
knowledge institute that positions itself as a developer, applier
and organiser of knowledge.
An informal work atmosphere characterised by motivated and
enthusiastic colleagues.
There is lots of room for personal and professional development
as well as a good balance between private life and work. Our
employees are the success factor and the capital of Kiwa Water
Research and are therefore central to our organisation.
Kiwa Water Research naturally offers a fitting salary with good
fringe benefits.
Additional Information
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Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Ir. Jan Willem Kooiman
Telephone number: +31 (0)30 606 9683
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the
following links.
About the organization
Application
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You can apply for this job by sending your application to:
Kiwa Water Research
S. Mous
Postbus 1072
3430 BB Nieuwegein
The Netherlands
E-mail address: mailto:sonja.mous@kiwa.nl?subject=Application
Geohydrology Researcher
We look forward to recieving your cover letter with a short
introduction as to your motivation for application, along with
your resume, by e-mail
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number
AT0704.
The short URL code for this job opening is: 00518-4.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code
to the URL http://www.academictransfer.org/00518-4
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Post-doc: Water Resource Management
Delft, (Zuid-Holland), 38 hours per week Technische Universiteit
Delft
Job description
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The TU Delft Water Research Centre (DWRC) brings various disciplines
together to cooperate in research on a wide scope of water resource
management and hydraulic engineering issues. Under the auspices
of the DWRC, the Policy Analysis section of the faculty of Technology,
Policy and Management is cooperating with the Civil Engineering
Water Management group in a research project on knowledge support
and knowledge use in adaptive river basin management. One objective
of the research is to learn more about ways to analytically
support adaptive water management in complex multi-actor settings.
Another objective is to better understand the mechanisms that
govern the development and sharing of water-related knowledge
in trans-boundary policy processes, and develop guidelines for
improvement based on the insights gained.
As of September 1, 2007, we have an opening for a two-year
research position at the post-doctoral level. The focus of this
research will be on the second objective, i.e., knowledge development
and sharing in a trans-boundary context.
The main task of the post-doctoral researcher is to perform
research in the indicated field, and present and publish the
results at appropriate meetings and conferences and in international
scientific journals.
Requirements
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Doctorate
We are looking for candidates who: 1) have research experience
at the post-doctoral level; a minimum requirement is an (almost)
finished PhD in a field relevant to the research outlined above;
2) are familiar with the world of water and environmental management,
and with theories and concepts related to policy and decision
making in multi-actor settings; 3) have developed a publication
record commensurate with their research experience; 4) have
the ambition and qualities to successfully develop an academic
career.
Organization
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Technische Universiteit Delft Multi-Actor Systems, Policy Analysis
Section
De Technische Universiteit Delft is een veelzijdige universiteit
die onderwijs aanbiedt en onderzoek oet van een internationaal
erkend niveau op het gebied van de technische wetenschappen.
Onderwijs, onderzoek en ontwerpen zijn sterk gericht op maatschappelijke
toepasbaarheid. De TU Delft ontwikkelt technologie voor volgende
generaties met focus op duurzaamheid, veiligheid en economische
vitaliteit. Bij de TU Delft werkt u in een omgeving waar technische
wetenschappen en de maatschappij elkaar ontmoeten. De TU Delft
bestaat uit 8 faculteiten, een ondersteunende Universiteitsdienst,
unieke laboratoria, onderzoeksinstituten en -scholen.
Conditions of employment
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Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 4000 - 4500
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 4190
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: This is a temporary position with
a 2-year contract (24 months).
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional Information
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Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Mirjam Koning
Telephone number: +31 (0)15 27 83651
E-mail address: mailto:m.e.koning@tbm.tudelft.nl?subject=Additional
information about the vacancy Post-doc: Water Resource Management
(Academictransfer)
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the
following links.
About the organization
Technische Universiteit Delft
Application
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You can apply for this job before 12-02-2008 by sending your
application to:
P.O. Box 5015, 2600 GA Delft, The Netherlands
E-mail address: mailto:m.e.koning@tbm.tudelft.nl?subject=Application
Post-doc: Water Resource Management
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number
ATTBM 07.024B.
The short URL code for this job opening is: 00367-1519.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code
to the URL http://www.academictransfer.org/00367-1519
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Kiwa Water Research is looking for a Ph. D. Student
geohydrology or geo-hydrochemistry
(Utrecht), Kiwa Water Research
Job description
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Ph.D. Position
You will contribute to the development of new, sustainable concepts
for the infiltration and storage of (drinking) water and the
development of monitoring techniques that detect quantitative
and qualitative changes in the water system.
Special attention will be given to (combinations of) Aquifer
Storage and Recovery, energy storage and geo-hydro chemistry.
The goal of the project in which you will be active is to assess
the hydrological and hydrochemical processes in underground
water storage (whether or not in combination with energy storage)
by means of field research, laboratory experiments and modelling.
Requirements
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You have an academic education (MSc) in geohydrology or geo-hydrochemistry
and are eager to develop new applications, techniques and instruments
that are practically applicable.
You are able to express yourself well, both verbally and in
writing (both in Dutch and in English).
Additional information about the job:
Partner in progress
Represents the way in which we work with our customers, but
also with our employers. Also for them, Kiwa
Water Research wants to be a partner who helps them to realise
their ambitions.
Working for Kiwa Water Research
Means working in an organisation where you can achieve something.
There is much room for your own initiative; the number of decision
levels is small. Cooperation is key in our creative and solution-focused
atmosphere.
Organization
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Kiwa Water Research Water Systems
Kiwa Water Research: Safe drinking water, now and in the future
Clean drinking water is vital to everyone’s health. Kiwa
Water Research delivers the knowledge and technology necessary
for optimal quality in the supply and management of water. With
and for water companies, we develop and manage knowledge towards
the impeccable quality of drinking water both now and in the
future.
Mission
Kiwa Water Research is an international knowledge institute
for water and related environmental, natural and water systems
aspects.
The Integral Water Management Team is part of the knowledge
group ‘Water Systems’ and is concerned with innovative
integral (research) projects in the blue (water and use of the
underground) and green (nature and land use) environments.
Conditions of employment
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Additional conditions of employment:
An attractive position in a growing, innovative and dynamic
knowledge institute that positions itself as a developer, applier
and organiser of knowledge.
An informal work atmosphere characterised by motivated and
enthusiastic colleagues.
There is lots of room for personal and professional development
as well as a good balance between private life and work. Our
employees are the success factor and the capital of Kiwa Water
Research and are therefore central to our organisation.
Kiwa Water Research naturally offers a fitting salary with good
fringe benefits.
Additional Information
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Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Marc Balemans
Telephone number: +31 (0)30 606 9761
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the
following links.
About the organization
Application
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You can apply for this job by sending your application to:
Kiwa Water Research
S. Mous
Postbus 1072
3430 BB Nieuwegein
The Netherlands
E-mail address: mailto:sonja.mous@kiwa.nl?subject=Application
Ph.D. Position
We look forward to recieving your cover letter with a short
introduction as to your motivation for application, along with
your resume, by e-mail
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number
AT0705.
The short URL code for this job opening is: 00518-5.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code
to the URL http://www.academictransfer.org/00518-5
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Phd Drivers for ecosystem change in lake Victoria Tanzania
Wageningen, 6700 HB, (Gelderland), 38 hours per week Wageningen
University, Department of Animal Sciences
Job description
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The position is part of a new research project on “Exploitation
or eutrophication as threats for fisheries? Disentangling social
and ecological drivers of ecosystem changes in Lake Victoria,
Tanzania (SEDEC)” awarded by the WOTRO Science for Global
Development Integrated Programme of the Netherlands Organisation
for Scientific Research NWO.
Lake Victoria is the second largest freshwater lake and supports
the largest freshwater commercial fishery in the world. Eutrophication
and fisheries drive Lake Victoria’s changing ecosystem
with far-reaching consequences for exploitation patterns, livelihoods
and trade. The changes in Lake Victoria’s food web are
driven both by top-down (e.g. fishing influenced by trade and
management) and by bottom-up processes (e.g. eutrophication).
Both processes structure the food web and thus the resource
base of the fishery, yet no attempt has been made to link them
to understand feedbacks in food webs, resource use patterns
and trade. Our main objective is to unravel the social and ecological
drivers of ecosystem change and to develop long-term strategies
to deal with the combined risks of these ecosystem changes.
The responses of the fishery to changes caused by increased
eutrophication as well as the responses of Nile perch stocks
to the combined impacts of size selective fishing and eutrophication
will be researched in four inter-related projects that (1) analyse
social factors that drive decision-making processes of individuals
in the fishery; (2) analyse ecological factors, including size-selection,
that drive decisions about spatial effort allocation by fishermen;
(3) analyse the impact of eutrophication and Nile perch predation
on food web structure, and (4) model the interactions and feedbacks
resulting from eutrophication and fishery, as most likely factors
driving changes in Lake Victoria’s food web.
Requirements
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University Graduate
Aquatic ecology, Limnology, mathematical modelling.
• Master degree in Biology, Fisheries or Environmental
Sciences or related field of science
• Knowledge of fish/aquatic ecology, population and food
web dynamics
• Knowledge of experimental and statistical analysis
• Aptitude for experimental work
• Experience in field surveys is preferred
Fluency in written and spoken English is a prerequisite (IELTS:
7.0, with a minimum of 6.0 for each (academic) module; TOEFL:
600 points on the written TOEFL and 250 on the computer based
TOEFL: see http://www.wau.nl/phd/appl_index.html). A working
knowledge of Swahili, an ability to work independently and in
multi-disciplinary teams, the capacity to improvise in the field
and good communication skills are of great value.
Additional information about the job:
Modelling study to unravel interactions and feedbacks resulting
from eutrophication or fishery as most likely factors driving
changes in Lake Victoria's food web integrating research in
the empirical studies of the first three PhD's. Dominant interactions
will be further explored to assess the risk of potential future
regime shifts. Scenario studies defined by stakeholders to show
at which trophic levels management measures are most effective
to reach desired societal goals with regard to eutrophication,
exploitation, food security, and trade.
Organization
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Wageningen University, Department of Animal Sciences Aquaculture
and Fisheries Group
Aquaculture and Fisheries Group, Law and Governance Group, Aquatic
Ecology and Waterquality Group), the Netherlands Institute for
Ecological Research (NIOO-Center for Limnology) and the Tanzania
Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI).
A detailed project outline can be found on:http http://www.afi.wur.nl/UK/Research/Victoria/
Conditions of employment
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Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2502
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
a full-time PhD position for an initial period of one year,
with the intent of extension to four years after an assessment
of proven abilities, that should lead to a dissertation and
PhD degree, with monthly salary starting at € 1956,- in
the first year to € 2502,- in the last year of appointment.
Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement
of the Dutch Universities and are supplemented with a holiday
allowance of 8 % per year. Start date: 1 March 2008
Additional Information
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Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof.dr. Martin Scheffer
Telephone number: +31 317 484039
E-mail address: mailto:martin.scheffer@wur.nl?subject=Additional
information about the vacancy Phd Drivers for ecosystem change
in lake Victoria Tanzania (Academictransfer)
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the
following links.
About the organization
About the function
for more information
http://www.afi.wur.nl/UK/Research/Projects_SEDEC/
Application
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You can apply for this job before 15-01-2008 by sending your
application to:
Wageningen University, Department of Animal Sciences
Marijkeweg 40, 6709 PG Wageningen
S.P. van Ee
Postbus 338
6700 AH Wageningen
Netherlands
E-mail address: mailto:sandra.vanee@wur.nl?subject=Application
Phd Drivers for ecosystem change in lake Victoria Tanzania
or submitted by e-mail to: office.FCF@wur.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number
AT DIE 2007-022.
The short URL code for this job opening is: 00363-2226.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the
code to the URL http://www.academictransfer.org/00363-2226
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Kiwa Water Research is looking for a Researcher of
Water Quality in Distribution Networks (m/f)
(Utrecht), Kiwa Water Research
Job description
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Researcher of Water Quality in Distribution Networks
The main tasks of this position are to carry out research and
advisory projects regarding water quality in the distribution
network.
Practical aspects, such as setting up and analysing measurements
and advising water companies about cleanup activities are inherent
to these tasks.
An integral part of this position is to participate in an international
research network.
Requirements
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We are looking for either an academic with a technical background
or someone who has a comparable level of thinking that can be
proven on the basis of his/her experience.
Experience in hydraulics and water quality and work experience
within the drinking water or waste water sector is a plus. You
work independently, are result-oriented and innovative. In addition,
you possess excellent oral and written communication skills
in both Dutch and English.
Additional information about the job:
Partner in progress Represents the way in which we work with
our customers, but also with our employers. Also for them, Kiwa
Water Research wants to be a partner who helps them to realise
their ambitions.
Working for Kiwa Water Research Means working in an organisation
where you can achieve something. There is much room for your
own initiative; the number of decision levels is small. Cooperation
is key in our creative and solution-focused atmosphere.
Organization
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Kiwa Water Research Water Technology
Kiwa Water Research: Safe drinking water, now and in the future
Clean drinking water is vital to everyone’s health. Kiwa
Water Research delivers the knowledge and technology necessary
for optimal quality in the supply and management of water. With
and for water companies, we develop and manage knowledge towards
the impeccable quality of drinking water both now and in the
future.
Mission
Kiwa Water Research is an international knowledge institute
for water and related environmental, natural and water systems
aspects.
The Water Infrastructures team is part of the Water Technology
knowledge group and works on research and consulting projects
in the field of water distribution networks. Spearheads of this
work are the determination of pipeline conditions, water quality
in the distribution network and the modelling of processes in
the distribution network.
Conditions of employment
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Additional conditions of employment:
An attractive position in a growing, innovative and dynamic
knowledge institute that positions itself as a developer, applier
and organiser of knowledge.
An informal work atmosphere characterised by motivated and
enthusiastic colleagues.
There is lots of room for personal and professional development
as well as a good balance between private life and work. Our
employees are the success factor and the capital of Kiwa Water
Research and are therefore central to our organisation.
Kiwa Water Research naturally offers a fitting salary with
good fringe benefits.
Additional Information
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Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Ralph Beuken
Telephone number: +31 (0)30 606 9758
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the
following links.
About the organization
Application
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You can apply for this job by sending your application to:
Kiwa Water Research
S. Mous
Postbus 1072
3430 BB Nieuwegein
The Netherlands
E-mail address: mailto:sonja.mous@kiwa.nl?subject=
Application Researcher of Water Quality in Distribution Networks
We look forward to recieving your cover letter with a short
introduction as to your motivation for application, along with
your resume, by e-mail
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number
AT0708.
The short URL code for this job opening is: 00518-8.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the
code to the URL http://www.academictransfer.org/00518-8
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Kiwa Water Research is looking for a Microbiological
ecologist (m/f)
(Utrecht), Kiwa Water Research
Job description
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Microbiological ecologist
Participate in research and advisory projects aimed at increasing
knowledge and insight in the area of the microbiological quality
of drinking water.
Set up, carry out, report on and present research into the
growth of micro-organisms in drinking water pipeline networks
and treatment facilities (membranes) and their mitigation and
control.
Requirements
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You have a Master’s degree with a specialisation in microbiology.
You have experience with the growth of micro-organisms in biofilms.
You have an affinity with the technology of water purification
and distribution. You are well able to work in a project-oriented
manner.
You can express yourself excellently both orally and in writing
(in both Dutch and English) for scientific as well as non-scientific
audiences. You can also work well together with other researchers,
analysts and client representatives.
Additional information about the job:
Partner in progress
Represents the way in which we work with our customers, but
also with our employers. Also for them, Kiwa
Water Research wants to be a partner who helps them to realise
their ambitions.
Working for Kiwa Water Research
Means working in an organisation where you can achieve something.
There is much room for your own initiative; the number of decision
levels is small. Cooperation is key in our creative and solution-focused
atmosphere.
Organization
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Kiwa Water Research Microbiological Water Quality & Health
Kiwa Water Research: Safe drinking water, now and in the future
Clean drinking water is vital to everyone’s health. Kiwa
Water Research delivers the knowledge and technology necessary
for optimal quality in the supply and management of water. With
and for water companies, we develop and manage knowledge towards
the impeccable quality of drinking water both now and in the
future.
Mission
Kiwa Water Research is an international knowledge institute
for water and related environmental, natural and water systems
aspects.
The Microbiological Water Quality & Health team performs
scientific research into the microbiological safety of drinking
water and the control and use of microbiological processes in
obtaining, treating and distributing drinking water.
In addition, molecular methods are developed and applied for
the detection and identification of (populations of) micro-organisms.
There is a well-equipped microbiology and molecular biology
laboratory
Conditions of employment
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Additional conditions of employment:
An attractive position in a growing, innovative and dynamic
knowledge institute that positions itself as a developer, applier
and organiser of knowledge.
An informal work atmosphere characterised by motivated and
enthusiastic colleagues.
There is lots of room for personal and professional development
as well as a good balance between private life and work. Our
employees are the success factor and the capital of Kiwa Water
Research and are therefore central to our organisation.
Kiwa Water Research naturally offers a fitting salary with good
fringe benefits.
Additional Information
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Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Gertjan Medema
Telephone number: +31 (0)30 606 9653
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the
following links.
About the organization
Application
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You can apply for this job by sending your application to:
Kiwa Water Research
S. Mous
Postbus 1072
3430 BB Nieuwegein
The Netherlands
E-mail address: mailto:sonja.mous@kiwa.nl?subject=Application
Microbiological ecologist
We look forward to recieving your cover letter with a short
introduction as to your motivation for application, along with
your resume, by e-mail
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number
AT0706.
The short URL code for this job opening is: 00518-6.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code
to the URL http://www.academictransfer.org/00518-6
