Application Deadline: 20th of March 2026
Possible start date: 1st of May 2026
Duration: 1+ years,
Job location: Waldeck Pyrmonthlaan 14, 6865HH Doorwerth
Bruto monthly salary: starting at €4,120 gross per month (with possible bonuses)
Job type: Project coordination & HR
Fields: project management, human resources, financial planning, econometrics, finances,
Employer: OpenGeoHub foundation
Job description
OpenGeoHub foundation is a not-for-profit research foundation with headquarters at Doorwerth (half way between Wageningen and Arnhem), the Netherlands. We aim to become world experts in producing global and regional spatial predictions of soil, vegetation and climatic variables. For this, we use high performance computing / optimisation and state-of-the-art machine learning.
OpenGeoHub foundation is looking for a project coordinator assistant / financial data analyst to help with preparing, implementing, managing and completing research and applied projects. You would primarily support the OpenGeoHub Executive board and help them produce higher quality project proposals and reports including financial assessment and financial simulations. You would work in Google workspace tools (Google Sheets) and then use the modern tools to help better manage deadlines, time-registry, and financial responsibilities. You would also support Human Resources work, preparing new staff for operational work, helping with on-boarding and with resolving administrative issues (with Immigration office / IND, Belastingdients). You would lead writing financial reports, book-keeping and producing progress reports and similar.
You would also support projects that are implemented by networks of researchers outside of OpenGeoHub. OpenGeoHub works closely with IIASA (Geo-wiki.org), Utrecht University, Wageningen University (Laboratory of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing), EURAC Research, The Woodwell Climate Research Center, Max-Planck-Institute for Biogeochemistry (Biogeochemical Integration Department), Institute for Geoinformatics (ifgi) / University of Münster, CNR IRPI, GFZ Helmholtz German Research Centre for Geosciences, GiLAB.rs, Technical University of Vienna, DLR, and many other organizations. Our clients / collaborating organizations also include: World Resources Institute, The Nature Conservancy, UNCCD, Conservation International and others.
“OpenGeoHub is best known for its strong advocacy and practical contributions to open source software, open geospatial data, and reproducible research in the fields of geosciences, remote sensing, and environmental monitoring. Join the vibrant team of young talented and creative researchers with high technical skills and high enthusiasm for innovation.”
Your profile
Minimum requirements:
- You have an BSc and/or MSc degree in the field of econometrics and/or human resources and/or economics.
- You have a minimum 5 years of work experience.
- You are familiar with Horizon Europe project applications.
- You are familiar with time-registration and project management systems.
- You know how to work with Google Sheets.
- You know how to organize medium-size production teams.
- You know how to automate processing of staff and financial data.
- You have a special eye for spotting potential errors in tabular data.
- You enjoy working with people with high neurodiversity.
- You are fluent in Dutch.
- You are fluent in English.
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
Questions:
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Tom Hengl, email: tom.hengl@opengeohub.org . Applications, including (1) a CV, (2) a statement of your interest and vision, and (3) a self-assessment based on the minimum requirements, should be uploaded via this link. Please prepare all documents as a PDF before starting the application.
Our offer:
We offer a full-time position for 1 year, with possible permanent position, within a very stimulating international innovation and research environment aiming at solving global and regional environmental problems at large scales. You will work in a dynamic work environment with enthusiastic colleagues usually from a variety of countries.
- Starting salary will be: starting from €4,120 gross per month with possible bonuses;
- A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary;
- Minimum of 29 holidays if in full-time employment;
- Professional and personal development programs.
We strongly encourage a high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with other colleagues. Flexi-hours and occasional remote working (1 day a week) are also possible upon agreement with the OpenGeoHub Management Board.
