Opportunities

NOC is recruiting an Environmental Macro-Economist for research projects on marine restoration (including REDRESS), Blue Carbon, marine Natural Capital Accounting, offshore renewable energy and food security: https://careers.noc.ac.uk/vacancy/environmental-macro-economist-604880.html The institute recently launched its Sustainable Marine Economies Mission under the leadership of Nicky Beaumont, and this position will be closely linked to that initiative.

The position is based at the Benthic Ecogeochemistry Laboratory (LECOB), located at the Banyuls-sur-mer Oceanologcal Observatory and jointly affiliated with Sorbonne University and CNRS.

Biogeochemical and ecological impacts of offshore windfarms We are looking for candidates for a 2-year postdoctoral position at NIOZ, with plenty of field work on the North Sea, to determine how benthic nutrient cycles are altered by offshore wind farms

Apply to IRISCC current call, deadline 28 November 2025. If accepted, you will receive €2000 to cover full access to Kristineberg Center for Marine Research and Innovation, including travel and accommodation. As part of IRISCC, Kristineberg Center grants researchers Transnational Access (TNA) to our facility including natural coastal habitats, research vessels, diving facilities, sampling gear, laboratories, and experimental aquaria. The location is fabulous, on a rocky island in the mouth of the Gullmarn Fjord on the Swedish West Coast. The EU-funded initiative IRISCC (Integrated Research Infrastructure Services for Climate Change Risks) connects researchers to a network of advanced interdisciplinary European research infrastructures (RIs) that span both terrestrial and aquatic environments. These infrastructures provide observational platforms, experimental setups, modelling tools, and integrated data systems, all aimed at fostering innovation in climate change adaptation and mitigation. To apply for access, researchers are asked to prepare a concise proposal describing the research background, objectives, and reasons for selecting the specific access provider. Before submission, it is important to discuss the project idea with us to ensure that the planned work is practical and well supported. Each proposal will undergo evaluation, considering not only its scientific rationale and relevance, but also the feasibility of carrying it out within the available facilities. The application deadline is 28 November 2025. What is covered? €2000 to pay for full access Kristineberg, travel & accommodation. That equals 2-3 weeks of research at Kristineberg Center including lodging, depending on your preferences.

• IRISCC current call: https://www.iriscc.eu/article/2nd-open-call-for-access
• Kristineberg info: https://catalog.isia.cnrs.fr/catalog/20/installations/289
• List of all available facilities: https://www.iriscc.eu/catalogue-of-services

Interested applicants can contact Sahar Stevenson-Jones (sahar.stevenson-jones@ser-europe.org) for further information. We are seeking a highly skilled financial expert to assist in the development of a comprehensive financial blueprint and support Work Package 4 (WP4) of the REDRESS project, which focuses on financing deep-sea marine restoration initiatives. This role requires an individual with proven experience in the design and execution of financial strategies for large-scale environmental projects, particularly within the marine sector. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of innovative funding mechanisms, investment models, and financial instruments tailored to marine restoration, with a strong emphasis on deep-sea contexts.

• Key deliverable: A comprehensive funding blueprint built on detailed findings and summaries of outcomes from interviews with current deep-sea restoration funding mechanisms and stakeholder co creation workshops, including recommendations on the design of a systematic framework for generating funds for deep-sea restoration activities. If you have a robust background in finance, marine conservation, and experience with complex funding models, we invite you to apply and contribute to shaping sustainable finance solutions for deep-sea restoration. Please contact us to express your interest.
• Contact: sahar.stevenson-jones@ser-europe.org
• Deadline for applications: 18th April 2025
• Decision communicated by: 28th April 2025
• Start date: 5th May 2025
• Work to be completed by 5th August 2025 with 5th September absolute deadline for final report submission.

Interested applicants can contact Stefan Ragnarsson (stefan.ragnarsson@hafogvatn.is) for further information.