About this role
Logo of EURAXESS - JOB - Netherlands - Posted on: 3 September 2026 3 Sep 2026 Naturalis Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Environmental science » Global change Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Type of Contract Hours Per Week 36.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Postdoctoral Fellow studyingclimate-smart urban tree planting and soil biodiversity As a Postdoctoral Fellow... - You will develop guidance, frameworks, and open-source decision tools for the implementation of climate-adapted soil-smart urban tree planting and green-blue infrastructure. - 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. - You will receive strong support, with access to our dedicated Research Coordination Office. This is what you'll be doing Urban trees are important for the health, biodiversity, and climate resilience of cities. They provide essential ecosystem services, including cooling, carbon fixation, and water regulation, while also serving as key habitat for a diverse range of species. Yet the effective management of urban trees under changing climatic conditions is constrained by fundamental knowledge gaps, particularly regarding tree-soil interactions and the role of soil biodiversity in mediating resilience to drought stress. This postdoctoral position addresses these knowledge gaps within two nationally NWO (Dutch Research Council) funded transdisciplinary research programmes: Thirsty Cities (NWA DroBE - Drought in the Built Environment), focusing on developing action-perspectives for a climate-proof, drought-resilient, and water-sensitive built environment, and Ferti...