MUMM is hiring

The Management Unit of the North Sea Mathematical Models (MUMM), department of the Royal Belgian Institute for Natural Sciences, is recruiting a

MARINE RESEARCHER

who will work on research projects in the field of marine ecosystem modelling.

This research has an initial duration of 2 years with probable extension to at least 4 years. Suitable candidates will have, in addition to a university science degree:

— talent for mathematical and computational work
— enthusiasm for research and an innovative spirit
— strong communication skills.

Experience in mathematical modelling, management of large computer programs and/or marine sciences is an advantage.

The ability to work in French or Dutch and in English is necessary.

The researcher will be based in Brussels (Woluwé Saint Lambert) with typically 5 days per year at sea and 5-15 days per year abroad for workshops, conferences and other meetings.

The salary is defined corresponding to the standard scale for government scientists as given by the Moniteur Belge/Belgisch Staatsblad (http://www.moniteur.be) Royal Decree 20.7.2005 (publication 10.11.2005), with current index = 1.4002.

Applications, including a curriculum vitæ, should be addressed to Dr. K. Ruddick, RBINS/MUMM, Gulledelle 100, 1200 Brussels before the 23rd February 2007 (12 am). More information can be obtained from Geneviève Lacroix (email: jobs@mumm.ac.be; tel: +32 (0)2 773 2100). A description of MUMM’s activities can be found at http://www.mumm.ac.be.