Postdoctoral Fellow

Language - Discover the best of nature at Naturalis. Step into the world of dinosaurs and stand face to face with T. rex Trix, or find out what The Netherlands looked like during the last Ice Age. - Our knowledge contributes to biodiversity preservation. - Together, we discover the richness of nature. - We are Naturalis Biodiversity Center. Through our impressive collection, knowledge and data, we record all life on Earth. This is important, as our future depends on biodiversity. Postdoctoral Fellow to study pattern formation in hot spring silica sinters under early Earth conditions (ERC project PROTOS) Have you completed your PhD? Are you eager to enrich knowledge on biodiversity as a postdoc? Then Naturalis in Leiden is the place for you. Pursuing a postdoc at Naturalis means working on research with a truly global impact - contributing directly to biodiversity. With state-of-the-art museum collections and lab facilities, many inspiring colleagues and access to our international network, Naturalis offers everything you need to strengthen your career as a scientist. Postgraduate degree Fulltime (36 hours per week) Fixed term € 3.768 - € 4.897 Apply now As a postdoctoral fellow... - You will conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of biodiversity, ecology, and coastal conservation, driving global-scale research within a major international consortium. - You will receive strong support, with access to our dedicated Research Coordination Office. - You will build valuable professional connections by participating in both the academic and social activities of our PhD- and postdoc community. Furthermore, through our collaborations with diverse partners, you will strengthen your international profile. This is what you'll be doing In this position you will focus on pattern formation in hot spring silica deposits. You will study fabrics in silica sinters from hot springs and geysers, using high-resolutio...