Enthusiastic scientist with a background in environmental chemistry and soil science, who combines excellence in research with strong teaching, communication and management skills. Research topics of interest include the dynamics of soils in general and in particular the molecular fate of soil organic matter in close relation to direct human impact and climate change to unravel the influence of land management and environmental change on (soil) ecosystems and their ecosystem services rendered.Specialties: Leading first-class research projects and communicating the results to peers and students, as well as societal stakeholder such as policy makers, NGOs and indeed the general public.
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Associate ProfessorUvaAmsterdam, Nh, Nl -
Associate ProfessorUva Jun 2017 - PresentAmsterdam, The NetherlandsTenured position in the Department of Ecosystem and Landscape Dynamics of the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA).Responsible for: research and education (BSc, MSc and Ph.D. level) in soil biogeochemistry, with an emphasis on the fate of organic matter in soils.
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Director Of The Graduate School Of Life And Earth SciencesUniversity Of Amsterdam Feb 2023 - PresentAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsResponsible for the Master Programs of Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Amsterdam.
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Editor In Chief Of The Scientific Journal Soil & Tillage ResearchElsevier Library And Information Science Jul 2019 - PresentAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsAs Editor in Chief I am responsible, together with my fellow editors, for the scientific direction of the journal as well as the acceptance and publication of scientific articles based upon rigorous independent quality control via peer-review.This is a paid role that I fulfill as Associate Professor, with permission of the University of Amsterdam. -
Director Of The Bachelor Program Future Planet StudiesUniversity Of Amsterdam - Institute For Interdisciplinary Studies Sep 2014 - Aug 2020Responsibilities include the management and strategic planning of the Bachelor program Future Planet Studies.
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Assistant ProfessorUniversity Of Amsterdam Dec 2008 - Jun 2017AmsterdamTenured position in the Department of Ecosystem and Landscape Dynamics of the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA).Responsible for: research and education (BSc, MSc and Ph.D. level) in soil biogeochemistry, with an emphasis on the fate of organic matter in soils.(Half-time position until July 2013 - full-time since then)
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Science OfficerUniversity Of Amsterdam Jan 2006 - Jun 2013AmsterdamResponsible for: policy development, stakeholder relations, dissemination of research results to society.(Half-time position)
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Postdoc ResearcherUniversity Of Amsterdam Feb 2004 - Dec 2008Project:Reconstruction of historic vegetation in the Ecuadorian Andes through a multi-proxy approach combining organic chemical biomarkers,fossil pollen, soil stratigraphy and vegetation relevees. Together with two PhD students.Responsible for: Analytical chemistry of plants and soils (a.o. GC/MS), and the management, co-ordination and integration of the three research lines.
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Board MemberDe Nationale Denktank Jan 2012 - May 2017Amsterdam, The NetherlandsThe Dutch foundation 'De Nationale DenkTank' aims to improve the cooperation and knowledge exchange between the academic, public and private sector, and contribute innovatively to society. Each year approximately 20 talented phd-students, recent graduates and master students from different academic backgrounds are selected to form a thinktank. Within three months the thinktank works on producing creative, visionary but also practical solutions for a social problem. -
PresidentNederlandse Bodemkundige Vereniging 2004 - 2010The Nederlandse Bodemkundige Vereniging (NBV) is the Dutch Soil Science Society; It is the official representative of the Dutch Soil Sciences in the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) and the European Confederation of Soil Science Societies (ECSSS). - In 2004 I was elected for a three year term as Vice-President- in 2007 I was elected for a three year term as President- I continue to serve the Society as Member of its General Board
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Young ProfessionalCap Gemini Oct 1998 - Jun 1999Responsible for the design and programming of websites for external clients in industry.
Boris Jansen Skills
Boris Jansen Education Details
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Soil Chemistry
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Environmental Chemistry
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Boris Jansen works for Uva
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Boris Jansen's current role is Associate Professor.
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Boris Jansen attended University Of Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Vu Amsterdam).
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Boris Jansen has skills like Science, Climate Change, Soil Science, Biodiversity, Environmental Science, Research, Ecology, Soil, Sustainable Development, Geomorphology, Scientific Writing, Sustainability.
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