Postdoctoral Fellow in Spectroscopy

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• JOB - Netherlands - Posted on: 15 August 2026

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15 Aug 2026

Naturalis Research Field

Biological sciences » Biodiversity Biological sciences » Botany

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1)

Application Deadline

9 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)

Country

Netherlands

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

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

Offer Description

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.

As a postdoctoral fellow in Spectroscopy - You will conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of BioImaging, BioOptics, and seaweed ecology for species recognition with collection material. - You will develop a multimodal workflow on integrating hyperspectral imaging, X-ray fluorescence, and RGB images. - You will be given ample opportunity to apply for funding and grants in collaboration with Naturalis researchers and partners to further your research. You will receive strong support, with access to our dedicated Research Coordination Office.

This is what you'll be doing

As a postdoctoral fellow within the research group Marine Biodiversity, you will develop and validate a multimodal bioimaging workflow that connects sensor measurements with their biological meaning. The model will combine RGB images, hyperspectral imaging, and X...