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Postdoc in identifying soil extracellular enzymes for sustainable biomass production and greenhouse gas mitigation

Health/Life sciences

The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, Denmark, is offering a postdoctoral position in identifying soil extracellular enzymes for sustainable biomass production and greenhouse gas mitigation, starting 01-05-2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position will be available for a 3-year period.

You will be contributing to specifically the area of key soil microbial and plant traits related to biomass production and greenhouse gas emissions, with the goal of identifying keystone functional traits for a more sustainable agriculture. The main focus of your position will be the use of meta-analysis and field experiments to understand the interactions between cropping systems, nutrient cycling, and management practices.

We expect that you will be an important part of the research environment and that you will contribute positively to the social working environment. We also expect that you will take part in our teaching activities and that you will report research results in high-impact scientific journals.
 

Your profile

We are searching for a highly motivated candidate who has:

  • A PhD in ecology, soil microbiology, plant-soil feedbacks, or similar
  • Research experience in some of the areas of plant science, soil science, plant-soil-microbial interactions
  • Willingness to collaborate with others as part of a multi-disciplinary research team
  • Experience with handling large datasets and statistical analyses of experimental data
  • A fondness of taking the initiative and the desire to pursue a scientific career
  • Some knowledge of a programming language (e.g., R, Python)
  • Documented experience in scientific writing and publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Further, we will prefer candidates with some of the following qualifications:

  • Interest and preferably experience in developing competitive national and international research applications
  • Experience in planning and conducting meta-analysis or big data analysis
  • Insight into plant-soil-microbial interactions, nutrient cycling in agroecosystems, and greenhouse gas emissions

Who we are

At the Department of Agroecology, our main goal is to contribute to sustainable solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems within the areas of soil, plants, animals, humans, and the environment. We want to make a difference by contributing to both fundamental knowledge generation and the attainment of sustainable production systems via innovative research, contracted policy advice, and education. We offer professional laboratories, greenhouses, semi-field, and field-scale research facilities, advanced computing capacities as well as an extensive national and international researcher network.  The department consists of eight research sections with around 320 highly dedicated employees, of which approximately 50% are scientific staff. More information can be found here.
We believe in encouraging inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by employing staff who bring unique perspectives to our department.

What we offer

  • An informal and multicultural research environment with high professionalism, where accountability, commitment, helpfulness, flexibility, and close collaboration is a prerequisite solving the core tasks
  • A good social environment with activities and routines that make it possible to talk across and strengthen the inclusive relationship, and where mutual trust, respect, kindness, and professional sparring are emphasized
  • A flexible workplace with a good work-life balance
  • A workplace where we work actively with diversity, equity and inclusion
  • An exciting and varied working environment, where two days rarely resemble each other. We are often busy, and we work creatively for solutions to societal challenges

Special benefits when working in Denmark

  • Subsidized preschool childcare and a free education system from primary school up to university level
  • Universal health insurance as a resident of Denmark, including family members officially residing in Denmark
  • Five weeks paid holiday per year
  • In connection with childbirth: the right to have a total of 52 weeks shared maternal/paternal leave with full or partial salary pay

Place of Work

The place of work is Aarhus University, Campus Foulum, Blichers Alle 20, 8830 Tjele.  The affiliation will be with the Department of Agroecology.

More information can be obtained from Diego Abalos: d.abalos@agro.au.dk.

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 29 February 2024.
 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

 

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Agroecology – Climate and Water – Faculty: Technical Sciences
Email: mailto:d.abalos@agro.au.dk
Phone: +4520854336

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

SEASOUNDS: Moving animals in a variable soundscape

Engineering/it, Health/Life sciences

Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Ecoscience programme. The position is available from 01 November 2024 or later. You can submit your application via the link under ‘how to apply’.

Title:
SEASOUNDS: Moving animals in a variable soundscape

Research area and project description:
We are inviting strong candidates for a PhD project as part of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network SEASOUNDS, to start in autumn 2024. The overall aim of SEASOUNDS is to link the physical characterization of marine soundscapes with impact on marine organisms. This will be achieved by a joint effort by leading Europeans research groups and industry partners within underwater acoustics, ecoacoustics, bioacoustics and marine ecology.

The PhD project “Moving animals in a variable soundscape” at Aarhus University deals with linking noise exposure experienced by individual animals in the wild to the noise levels modelled by hindcasting soundscape models. Soundscape models are becoming the primary tool for assessment of continuous anthropogenic noise, in particular in relation to the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD criterion D11C2). At the same time a large amount of recordings from animal-borne recorders (D-tags) is available from a wide range of species, such as seals, porpoises and pilot whales. For this PhD project data will be available from the Horizon2020 project SATURN project and a large number of other projects with Aarhus University as lead/participant. The goal of the PhD project is to couple the recordings with soundscape models for the same area and time in order to answer the key question: “Does the soundscape map reflect the acoustic landscape experienced by the animal?”.

The PhD student will participate in compulsory PhD courses and workshops in the SEASOUNDS network and is expected to interact actively with the other partners and students. It is likewise expected that the PhD student undertakes a number of secondments at the other partners. Planned secondments are at SHOM, France (3 months) to learn about acoustical modelling and generate model data to be used for comparison with on-animal recordings; and Technical Univ. Delft (1 month) to study modelling of sound propagation of pile driving noise.

The PhD position will be in Aarhus at Department of Ecoscience (Professor Jakob Tougaard) in close collaboration with Department of Biology (Professor Peter T. Madsen). Further information about this project from J. Tougaard (jat@ecos.au.dk); about SEASOUNDS and the other nine projects at https://laboratoire-mecanique-acoustique.fr/actualites/1166-the-doctoral-network-seasounds-is-recruiting-10-highly-motivated-PhD-students.

Salary, holiday payment, pension contributions and the like include all employer and employee’s taxes and contributions. Thus, figures are before taxes are paid, and taxes may differ depending on individual circumstances. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with applicable collective agreement, and salary is depending on seniority. Salary includes a non-pensionable PhD supplement. The allowances mentioned in the EU work programme (living allowance, mobility allowance and, if applicable, family allowance) will be part of the salary. Allowance rates can be found in the relevant EU Work Programme (under MSCA doctoral network – Applicable unit contributions), and country correction coefficient can be found in the same document.

Project description. For technical reasons, you must upload a project description. Please simply copy the project description above and upload it as a PDF in the application.

Qualifications and specific competences:
Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree (120 ECTS) in Bioacoustics, Engineering or similar and a strong interest in acoustics and the effects of sound on marine organisms. It is an advantage to have documented experience with quantitative data analysis on large data sets with Matlab, R, Python or similar software.

Good collaborative skills are required and you are expected to contribute fully to the large, diverse and highly active bioacoustics research group that you will become part of.

We also expect you to be able to communicate eloquently in both written and oral English.

Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work Dept. of Ecoscience, C.F. Møller’s Allé 3, building 1131, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark

EU eligibility requirements in Marie Curie Doctoral Networks:

  • Supported researchers must be doctoral candidates, i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.
  • Researchers must be enrolled in a doctoral programme leading to the award of a doctoral degree in at least one EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country, and for Joint Doctorates in at least two.
  • Recruited researchers can be of any nationality and must comply with the following mobility rule: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.
  • Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays and time spent by the researcher as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention75 are not taken into account.
  • Secondments are eligible for up to one third of the actual months spent implementing the research training activities under the action.
  • In case of industrial doctorates, doctoral candidates must spend at least 50% of their fellowship duration in the non-academic sector.’

Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact:

How to apply:
Please follow this link to submit your application.

Application deadline is 29 February 2024 at 23:59 .

Preferred starting date is 01 November 2024.

For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see our application guide.

Please note:

  • Only documents received prior to the application deadline will be evaluated. Thus, documents sent after deadline will not be taken into account.
  • The programme committee may request further information or invite the applicant to attend an interview.
  • Shortlisting will be used, which means that the evaluation committee only will evaluate the most relevant applications.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with applicable collective agreement.  

Read the job description at the university homepage

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Postdoc in Data Science in the area of statistical signal processing of greenhouse gas emission data from agriculture

Health/Life sciences

The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG), Aarhus University seeks a data science postdoc to work with sensor-based greenhouse gas emission (methane) data from livestock. The position begins on 1 June 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 2 years of employment and there are possibilities for extension.

Starting Date and Period

The position is for 2 years and is available from 1 June 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Job description

The “green transition” motivates sustainable food production. Among the number of sustainability factors, the level of livestock-derived methane emissions is one of the key factors to drive the climate change. To ensure sustainability in relation to methane emissions from dairy cattle, continuous emissions monitoring and diverse emission mitigation strategies are of great interest. In this context, a sniffers-based gas emission measurement technique plays a crucial role. Unfortunately, the quality and reliability of acquired data from sniffers are of great concern due to the faults associated with the technique’s hardware and data pipeline. A number of factors and their interplay form a complex unpredictable system of emission variations leading to an embedded noise that is constantly appearing in sniffer-sourced records.

The aim of this position is to advance the sniffers technique to allow high-capacity and high-quality operations and results. In particular, develop and validate a fully automated pipeline, enabling effective monitoring and treatment of methane emission records from sniffers, with software modules performing equipment faults detection, data filtering and quality control, to provide condensed reliable phenotypes records ready for quantitative genetic analysis, breeding value estimation and design of emission mitigation strategies.

Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Using statistical signal processing methodology to develop methods of fault detection for snifferes measurement system.
  • Develop methods of noise filtering for sniffer-sourced gas emission data.
  • Develop a mathematical model of methane emission phenotypes.
  • Implementation of developed methods in relevant software.
  • Summarize and publish the obtained results in relevant scientific journals.

Your profile

Applicants should hold (or be expected to hold) a PhD degree in electrical engineering, statistics, physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or other related fields with a strong statistical and programming background.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have the knowledge and experience, supported by the related scientific publication records, of developing models and/or automated data processing.
  • Have some experience in software development.
  • Knowledge in statistical signal processing is an advantage but not an absolute requirement.
  • Have effective communication skills in written and spoken English, for the presentation of their research to various audiences – from experts to the general public.

Personal qualifications/social skills (relevant to the position):

  • Have good interpersonal skills, are ambitious, takes ownership and are scientifically self-motivated and creative.
  • Can work both independently and in groups.

Possess good communication skills, being friendly, helpful and able to contribute to a good work environment.

Who we are

QGG is an international research center with more than 70 employees and visitors from more than 22 nations worldwide. We offer a dynamic research environment where we value ownership, responsibility and a respectful workplace culture. We conduct basic and applied research within quantitative genetics and genomics and our research is characterized by a very close collaboration with industry partners. Hence, you will be part of a research environment where results are put to practice and are used by industry and in public sector consultancy to facilitate the green transition.  QGG is part of Aarhus University (AU), a world class university. The city Aarhus is an exciting place to live with a strong student community and a high standard of living.
 

Place of Work

The place of work is C. F. Møllers Allé 3, 8000, Aarhus C, in the centre of the Aarhus University main campus, and neighboring highly related departments.. 
 

Contact Information

Further information about the position may be obtained from Center leader and Professor, Mogens S. Lund, e-mail: mogens.lund@qgg.au.dk, phone +45 20751222 or Viktor Milkevych, e-mail: vimi@qgg.au.dk

Deadline

Application deadline is 10 March 2024.

 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
 

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
 

Formalities and salary range

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

 

Deadline: 2024-03-10 at 23:59
Unit: Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics – Faculty: Technical Sciences
Email: mailto:mogens.lund@qgg.au.dk
Phone: +4520751222

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoc in legume molecular genetics

Health/Life sciences

Applications are invited for a 3-year postdoc position in legume molecular genetics at the Department of

Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Denmark.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 3–year position from 01.05.2024 or as soon possible thereafter.
 

Job description

The work will focus on understanding the genetics that control legume seed protein content, quality and functional properties to support legume crop improvement for plant-based food use.
It will involve generating and analyzing bulk and single-cell seed transcriptomes from faba bean, and a diverse set of other grain legumes, to link genes to traits of interest.

The position offers an opportunity to join a leading research group in legume genetics and genomics with well-established basic and applied research programs. The project is associated with N2CROP – Legume Innovation for Future Agri-food Systems (https://mbg.au.dk/en/news-and-events/news-item/artikel/dkk-60-m-for-legume-innovation-to-drive-future-food-production) and will make use of state-of-the-art faba bean genetic and genomic resources (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05791-5).

Your profile
Documented experience with plant molecular biology and  fluency in written and spoken English is required. Publications in international journals, and/or high-quality published pre-prints, are expected. Experience with plant transcriptome profiling, GWAS, seed biology and bioinformatic data analysis using R and/or Python and is an advantage.
 

Who we are

You will be part of a dynamic environment at the Section for Plant Molecular Biology, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, where work is focused on the study of legumes. The research environment is cross-disciplinary with PIs specialized in bioinformatics, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics.
 

What we offer

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics offers:

  • a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
  • an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
  • a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
  • a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
  • a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark with top museums and dining available in a relaxed atmosphere (https://www.visitaarhus.com). The campus is located within walking distance of the city center, providing easy access to all the city has to offer.
 

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 

For further information, please contact: Professor Stig U. Andersen, sua@mbg.au.dk.
 

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than Feb 28th 2024.

 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
 

Deadline: 2024-02-28 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics – Plant Molecular Biology
Email: mailto:sua@mbg.au.dk
Phone: +4593508538

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoc in molecular microbial ecology and environmental risk evaluation, Aarhus University, Campus RISØ, Denmark

Health/Life sciences

The Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark invites applications for a two-year postdoc position in environmental molecular microbiology to be involved in the amoA project on Impact evaluation framework for nitrification inhibitors.

The postdoc will be part of a collaborative and innovative project with other partner institutions from academic and private sector. We look to recruit a postdoc two years to work with the amoA project on the field sampling campaign running for two years at two agricultural sites in Denmark. Samples will be subjected to Total RNA and chemical analysis. The postdoc will mainly be responsible for collection and treatment of sequencing and chemical data, as well as gather data from other work packages to enable the final evaluation of the environmental effects of applying nitrification inhibitors onto agricultural fields. The postdoc will also be expected to develop and implement their own research ideas within areas of research connected to or adjacent to the amoA project.

The candidate must have expertise in bioinformatics and/or molecular microbial ecology with experience in microbial community analysis. A background in terrestrial ecology, along with an understanding of agricultural practices or environmental fate of agrochemicals, is also desirable. The candidate should have published in international journals and given talks at national and international meetings. He/she will be expected to supervise students and to actively participate in a multi-disciplinary team of researchers at several different institutions as well as partners at private companies. Further, to present results and to publish them in the appropriate internationally peer reviewed literature.

The amoA project is funded by the Innovation Fund Denmark, to provide a much-needed evaluation of the environmental effects of applying nitrification inhibitors onto agricultural fields to reduce N2O and thereby GHG emissions from these. You can read more about the project here: https://projects.au.dk/amoa . Start date is subject to negotiation, but optimally will be 1st June, 2024.
 

Qualifications requirements (academic and personal):

The candidate should:

  • Have a PhD in a subject related to molecular microbiology and/or bioinformatics;
  • Be able to work independently on data analysis, interpretation, and visualisation
  • Have experience with data analysis in R, Qiime2, Python or similar
  • Have knowledge or interest in risk assessment of chemicals in the environment
  • Be comfortable collaborating with an interdisciplinary, inter-institutional research team
  • Have published in the international Peer reviewed literature, as well as presented research at National and International Meetings

The Department of Environmental Science

The Department of Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary department under the Faculty of Technical Sciences at Aarhus University. The expertise ranges from physics, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and mathematical modelling to social science, geography, economics and policy analysis. Both basic and applied research is conducted on some of the major challenges facing society, such as pollution and bioremediation, management of land, soil, water, air and biodiversity, protection of ecosystem services, climate change, and energy systems. Science-based policy advice within these areas is offered to ministries and other stakeholders. Currently, about 160 staff and PhD-students are working at the department. Further information can be found at https://envs.au.dk/en/

The section of Microbial Ecology conducts research and science-based policy advice targeted towards the understanding of the fate and role of microorganisms in ecosystems and interactions between bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa and microeukaryotes in glacial, terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric environments. Expertise within the section includes:

  • Microbiology in air, soil, ice, and rhizosphere
  • Microbial and microeukaryotic genetics and diversity
  • Biodegradation of persistent organic pollutants
  • Microbial and protist ecology
  • Risk assessment of pesticides and biocides impact on biodiversity and ecosystem functions
  • eDNA analysis and use in environmental monitoring
  • Plant-microbe interactions
  • Glacial Microbiology

We speak English on a daily basis at the department. The department value diversity and inclusion, and – despite we are nerdy scientist – also value a work-life balance that allows time for life with friends and family. The section of Microbial Ecology is 36 staff, the majority being PhD students and post docs.

Work location

The place of work will be at Aarhus University, Campus Risø outside Roskilde, Denmark. The city of Roskilde (https://www.roskilde.dk/da-dk/forside/ ) is located 35 km from Copenhagen. The area provides immediate access to a wealth of cultural and recreational pursuits. International candidates may find information concerning living and working in Denmark at https://www.workindenmark.dk/ . AU International Center offers a full range of services to make your transition to Denmark as smooth as possible (https://internationalstaff.au.dk/contact ), and the department will assist foreign candidates with finding a suitable place to live.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Associate Professor Lea Ellegaard-Jensen (leael@envs.au.dk), Associate Professor Martin Hansen (martin.hansen@envs.au.dk), and Head of department Professor Carsten Suhr Jacobsen (csj@envs.au.dk).
 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
 

Deadline: 2024-03-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Environmental Science – Environmental Microbiology – Faculty: Technical Sciences
Email: mailto:leael@envs.au.dk
Phone: +4593522535

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoc in Advanced Image Processing in Dentistry

Health/Life sciences

The Department of Dentistry and Oral Health at the Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of advanced image processing as per 1 June 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 2 years, with a possible extension of one more year.

As postdoc at the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, you will be employed at an internationally recognised department, where we conduct research on oral health and disease in the teeth, mouth and jaws. We offer an inspiring international research environment with specialised research laboratories, modern clinical facilities and advanced digital equipment throughout the department. Our degree programmes cover the orofacial team for societal healthcare services, divided into three professions: dentist, dental hygienist, and clinical dental technician. We create synergy between our degree programmes and educate students in prevention and treatment of disease and health promotion among the population. The Department has around 300 staff and 700 students. The focus of both our research and educational work is orofacial health as an integral part of general health, and our collaboration is built on respect, trust and recognition. You can read more about the Department here and the Faculty of Health here.

About the research project

Our group is part of a larger initiative to implement state-of-the-art data science principles into dental practice. While our primary focus is on the use of deep learning in (dental) imaging, our work expands into any type of data (e.g. language models) as well as various other algorithmic methods for data processing and analysis. 

Current projects within this scope include, but are not limited to:

  • Detection and classification of lesions
  • Segmentation of anatomical and pathological regions of interest
  • Image enhancement e.g. improving resolution, noise, artefacts etc.
  • Synthetic radiography

Your job responsibilities

As Postdoc in advanced image processing, your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance.

Your main tasks will consist of:

  • Conduct independent research of high international quality.
  • Publish findings in reputable scientific journals and present at international conferences.
  • Stay abreast of latest developments in the field and incorporate them into your research.
  • Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the lab.
  • Address and resolve any team conflicts or interpersonal issues.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
  • Help in the mentorship and supervision of undergraduate or graduate students in their research projects.
  • Participate in departmental seminars, workshops, and other academic activities.

You will report to Head of Department Siri Beier Jensen.

Your competences

You have academic qualifications at PhD level; candidates can have a background in a (bio)medical discipline (incl. medicine or dentistry), medical physics, computer/data science, electrical engineering, etc. Prior experience in (1) image processing, particularly for radiographic and computed tomographic data as well as mesh-type data, and (2) machine learning, particularly deep learning, will be considered as a significant advantage. Prior experience in Python programming is not strictly necessary, but the successful candidate will be expected to acquire intermediate or advanced programming skills on the job.

As a person you are highly motivated, inclusive, independent yet willing to collaborate with other team members and eager to develop a novel research program. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet these academic criteria.

Obtaining a children´s certificate is a prerequisite for employment in the position.

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Ruben Pauwels, email: ruben.pauwels@dent.au.dk, tel.: (+45) 87150003.

Your place of work will be the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Vennelyst Boulevard 9, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

We expect to conduct interviews in April 2024.

Terms of employment

Application

Your application must include the following:

  • Motivated application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Diploma
  • Template for applicant – postdoc
  • A list of publications
  • A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
  • A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional)
  • Research plan can be uploaded (optional)
  • Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
  • References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)

We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support. You can read more about these resources here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Deadline: 2024-03-31 at 23:59
Unit: Dentistry and Oral Health, Dept. of – Faculty: Health
Email: mailto:ruben.pauwels@dent.au.dk
Phone: +4520951816

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoctoral position in the “Understanding (mis)perceptions of economic inequality as a way to reduce it” research project

Social Sciences/Economics

 

The Department of Management at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, invites applications for a fulltime 3-year postdoctoral position offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new research project on (mis)perceptions of economic inequality. 

The starting date is 1st of July 2024 or subject to mutual agreement.
 

The research project

This project is funded by AUFF and aims to advance our understanding how specific cognitive biases might be hindering our understanding of economic inequality and contributing to a resistance against wealth redistribution. This project moreover aims to explore how cognitive debiasing can aid in increasing support for wealth redistribution, in turn decreasing economic inequality.

Global economic inequality has surged and led to deleterious societal consequences, including decreased social mobility, reduced economic growth, and increased political polarization. Paradoxically, support for policies mitigating economic inequality remains low, partly due to political differences and polarization. Could cognitive biases be hindering our understanding of economic inequality and contributing to resistance against wealth redistribution? In other words, can a clearer grasp of the scale of this inequality lead us to a more economically equal world?

Awareness of extreme inequality and ways to reduce it, has substantial societal implications. Identifying cognitive mechanisms causing underestimation of economic inequality and countering them can bolster public support for inequality-reducing policies. The research questions will be tested in a series of meta-analytical, lab, online, and field experimental studies. The project is expected to contribute to the fields of psychology and management and will be under the supervision of Assistant Professor Christian Truelsen Elbæk (Aarhus University).
 

Job description

We are looking for a self-motivated, highly active, and productive researcher. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the overall objectives of the project by being involved in all phases of the project, including formulating research questions, experimental designs, analyses, writing articles, and consulting other researchers of the Lab (currently 1 professor, 2 assistant professors, 2 PhD students, and several research assistants).

The position is research-oriented but may involve teaching assignments.
 

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a PhD relevant to the academic areas of the Department of Management, preferably within one or more of the following areas: Social Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Cognitive Psychology, or another relevant field.

Other requirements include:

  • Publication experience in high-ranking journals in psychology and management
  • Experience with designing, analyzing, and reporting experimental or survey research
  • Experience with field studies, consumer panel surveys, lab experiments, and the combination of these (multi-methods studies)
  • Knowledge and expertise in one or many of the following areas: psychology, behavioral economics, and judgment and decision making
  • Excellent research skills, including advanced statistical and methodological knowledge (experience with programming of experiments, statistical methods such as individual models of preferences or models of decision-making processes, and programming skills in R and/or Python)
  • Experience in teaching
  • Experience in open science, preregistered experiments, and meta-analyses
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English, with a certified proficiency in English
  • Excellent knowledge of office and statistical software
  • Motivation to work independently as well as cooperatively in an international team
     

Deadline

All applications must be made online and received by April 30, 2024.
       

Who we are

The Department of Management is one of the six departments at Aarhus BSS, one of the four faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS unites the research fields of business and social sciences bringing them closer together to reflect the close relationship between society and the business community. As part of a Top-100 university, Aarhus BSS, and specifically the Department of Management, has achieved the distinguished AASCB, AMBA and Equis accreditations.
 
The department’s research and teaching environment is highly international and culturally diverse with a mix of Danish and international academic staff members and PhD students. We employ more than 160 academic staff including researchers, PhD students, research associates and cover a broad range of disciplines within management, e.g. marketing, international business, organization, HR, strategy, management accounting, innovation management, entrepreneurship, project management, and information systems. We aim to conduct high-quality research, and we give high priority to publishing our research in leading academic journals and presenting it at recognised conferences. In addition, we have a dynamic exchange of international researchers, who stay at the department for short or long periods of time. 

For more information about the Department of Management, please visit: http://mgmt.au.dk/. 
 

Further information

For further information about the position and the department, please contact Assistant Professor Christian Truelsen Elbæk, Tel.: +452013 1623, Email: chel@mgmt.au.dk   

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Maria Grauert Bodin Tel.: +458715 3445, Email: mgb@au.dk

International applicant? Find information about entering and working in Denmark here
 

Place of work

Aarhus BSS
Department of Management
Fuglesangs Allé 4
DK-8210 Aarhus V
Denmark

 

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information here:
https://internationalstaff.au.dk/relocationservice/

Please find more information about research opportunities at Aarhus University here: http://international.au.dk/research/

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here: 
http://talent.au.dk/junior-researcher-development-programme/
 

Terms of employment

The appointment is made in accordance with the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities as well as the circular on the Collective Agreement for Academics Employed by the State (in Danish).
The job content and qualification requirements are described in further detail in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of  Academic Staff at Universities.
  

Application procedure

When you apply for this position it is mandatory to attach the following:

  • Application
  • Curriculum Vitae. You are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity, including, for example, maternity leave, since your research activities are assessed in relation to your actual research time
  • Education (diploma for master's, PhD and possibly higher doctoral degree)
  • List of publications (the enclosed publications must be clearly marked on the list of publications)
  • Publications. Up to three publications can be included in the application. In the event of several authors the publications must be accompanied by a co-author statement concerning the applicant's share of the collaborative work with the consent of the co-authors. Please use this template
  • Teaching portfolio. The specific requirements regarding the documentation can be found here

 
Materials which cannot be uploaded together with the application may be submitted in three copies to Aarhus BSS HR & PhD, Aarhus University, Tåsingegade 1, 2nd floor, DK-8000 Aarhus C.
 
Read more about how to apply for an academic post at Aarhus BSS here
 

The evaluation process

After the application deadline, an assessment committee is appointed. Please note that the assessment of applicants is based solely on the material received prior to the application deadline. For further information, see Guidelines for Assessment Committee, Aarhus BSS.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

 

Deadline: 2024-04-30 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Management – Aarhus BSS
Email: mailto:chel@mgmt.au.dk
Phone: +4520131623

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdocs for new European research project at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aarhus University

Engineering/it

The Section for Electrical Energy Technology under the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Aarhus University invites applicants for a two-year postdoctoral position, offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a European research project with a focus on the development of the next generation of energy storage systems and microgrid applications.

The employment start date is 1 July 2024 or shortly after that.
 

The research project

You will be part of a European-funded project focusing on technology development for the next generation of electrochemical storage and microgrid applications to the decarbonize the energy and transportation sectors.

We design technologies that cover a wide range of applications, such as smart cities and residential self-consumption, backup power systems in isolated areas (such as copper mining), energy management, and grid balancing in renewable power production.
We perform research in projects that aim to develop and integrate technologies and processes to create a new concept of an intelligent, modular, and scalable battery pack for a wide range of electric cars used in urban electromobility services, from mid-size electric vehicles to electric buses

Other focus areas are the development of disruptive topologies for power converters using new semiconductor materials as well as cutting-edge digital technologies to improve architecture efficiency, power density, reliability, cost, and sustainability, targeting electric drivetrains of 1200V for zero emissions class N3 (carriage of goods > 12 tonnes) and O4 (trailers >10 Tonnes) heavy-duty vehicles.

Similarly, we work on microgrid applications to help developing countries meet their climate neutrality goals by combining photovoltaic systems with biomass combined heat and power technologies coupled with electrical energy storage systems optimized for specific applications.

We work in an international and multi-disciplinary setting in projects that integrate the expertise of different European partners in electrochemistry, electrochemical energy storage, electronics, process engineering, smart sensors, IoT, and solar power industries, aiming to decarbonize the energy and transportation sectors.
 

For more information, visit:

 

Your qualifications

For this project, we are looking for a highly qualified person with an electrical engineering background with a focus on power electronics for electrical energy storage systems, design of battery management systems or microgrid design, optimization and implementation.  The ideal candidate should be familiar with state-of-the-art standards and customized converter technologies for energy storage applications and have experience designing such systems, including component selection based on reliability, cost, simulations and testing. A background in the design of advanced battery management systems, controls and balance of plant is a plus.

You should think out of the box, seek development opportunities, and love to be at the cutting edge of new technologies. Translating your knowledge and good craftsmanship into robust solutions is essential.

The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D. in electrical engineering (or equivalent), preferably with a specialization in the field of high power engineering or similar.
 

Required qualifications:

  • Experience in power electronics
  • Knowledge of control of power electronics (particularly DC/DC converters)
  • Knowledge of battery storage technologies and battery management systems 
  • Sound experience with scientific publication
  • Excellent English skills, both oral and written

 

Who we are

The Section for Electrical Energy Technology focuses on energy system integration and energy transition towards a more efficient, circular, and reliable energy system in the future. This includes coordinated planning and operation across multiple energy systems and renewable energy production, infrastructure, and consumption.

The section is undergoing rapid expansion concerning educational and research activities, including seven large projects. In recent years, it has become the most important place of study in Denmark for the electrical power engineering area at the Bachelor’s level.
The section has established the RESCUE laboratory, which researchers, students and companies use alike. The main goal of the laboratory is for researchers to gain practical experience with future energy systems based on the full integration of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biogas, and storage systems.
In addition, the group has expanded its activities to Aarhus University’s campus in Herning, where it has established the first “online” electrical energy technology degree programme, including a large energy technology laboratory.

You can also read more about ECE at our Job and Career website or on our LinkedIn.

Place of work

The place of work is at Finlandsgade 22, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 
 

Additional information

Further information about the position may be obtained from the project leader, Associate Professor Corneliu Barbu (phone no.: +45 9352 1325/email: coba@ece.au.dk).
 

Application deadline

The application deadline is 29 February 2024.

 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

 

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – Electrical Energy Technology – Faculty: Technical Sciences
Email: mailto:coba@ece.au.dk
Phone: +4593521325

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoctoral position in research project on harassment and stress in politics at Aarhus University

Social Sciences/Economics

The Department of Political Science at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, invites applications for one 2-year fulltime postdoctoral positions to join a new research project on working conditions of politicians in Denmark. The project is directed by professor, Helene Helboe Pedersen.

The starting date is May 1st, 2024 but can be flexible subject to mutual agreement.
 

The research project

The position is part of the project “POLPRESS”. In the 3-year project funded by Trygfonden (2.9 million DKR), we aim to describe the experiences of harassment and stress among Danish local and national politicians and to understand the consequences of such experiences for the individual politician and democracy. Unfortunately, political harassment and stress appear to be on the rise in many democracies. The experiences of harassment and stress are unequally distributed across politicians depending among other factors on gender, public visibility, and political attitudes. The prominence and uneven distribution cause concerns regarding democratic recruitment and representation. We will initiate a research that will develop ways to measure experiences of harassment and stress and to study how politicians are assisted in handling such experiences and thus how to potentially moderate the possible consequences of silencieng or pushing politicians out of politics.

Methodologically, the project plans to combine survey, biographical, and social media data to describe experiences of harassment and stress in politics and to understand variation across politicians and their coping strategies. Furthermore, we will run surveys among voters to study their perceptions of harassment and stress in politics and how this influence their willingness to participate in politics.

The project contributes to the general fields of research in representation, political parties, legislative behaviour, and political communication.
 

Job description

The postdoctoral researcher will be employed as part of a research group and is expected to engage in collaborative research with the research team. The applicant is expected to be present at the Department of Political Science at Aarhus University at least three days a week on average and participate in project meetings as well as be part of the broader research environment at the Department. 

The postdocs will be expected to take a leading role in developing, designing as well as coordinating research projects and publishing research in high impact journals.

Moreover, as part of the research group, the postdocs are expected to provide support for project-related research, organizational, and administrative tasks. Given the key importance of the survey among hard to reach politicians, experience with interacting with elite actors and designing surveys will be positively evaluated

As the empirical focus in on Danish politicians, the postdoc is expected to be able to communicate with survey respondents and organizational actors in Danish.

The successful applicants will be part of a research project of high societal and research relevance and of a vibrant and supportive research team with an informal atmosphere. There will be excellent opportunities for intellectual development and mentoring as well as developing an independent research agenda within the context of the project.

The project offers funding for conferences, additional training, and good opportunities for developing a strong academic network.

In addition to the outlined research tasks, the positions entail teaching the equivalent of one course per year. Depending on the applicants’ prior teaching experience and the need for the applicants’ teaching capacity in the relevant years, a one-year extension in return for additional teaching might be negotiable. This extension will be decided by the Head of Department no later than one year after employment. Salary is highly competitive and set according to the Danish pay schedule.
 

Your qualifications

Candidates must hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in Political Science or another field relevant to the project. In addition to this the applicant should
 

  • have an interest in understanding working conditions for political representatives
  • have an interest in conducting collaborative research.
  • have experience with designing and administering surveys and preferably some experience in quantitative content analysis.
  • have an excellent command of spoken and written English and Danish

As part of your application, you should attach a CV, proof of PhD degree (or the near completion of a PhD degree) and your best publication (could be an unpublished chapter of your dissertation, a working paper, or a published article).
 

Who we are

The Department of Political Science is one of the six departments at Aarhus BSS, one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. The department is among the largest and strongest political science departments in Europe, with particular strengths in the areas of political behavior, political psychology and political philosophy. In 2023, the Department of Political Science at Aarhus University was ranked as the top department in political science in continental Europe, according to ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects).

At the Department of Political Science, we emphasize a dynamic and flexible research and teaching profile characterized by pluralism and openness. With more than 100 academic staff members and 40 PhD students, we offer a lively, ambitious and highly collegial research and teaching environment with many international visitors and workshops and a clear international orientation. For more information about the Department of Political Science, please see: https://ps.au.dk/en.

Further information

Applicants are encouraged to contact professor Helene Helboe Pedersen, prior to submitting their application to learn more about the project, the hiring process, and/or specific tasks, E-mail: helene@ps.au.dk. 

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR-supporter Line Møller Kristiansen Tel.: +4593522904 E-mail: lmkr@au.dk.

Place of work
Department of Political Science, Bartholins Allé 7, DK – 8000 Aarhus C

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information here:
https://internationalstaff.au.dk/relocationservice/

Please find more information about research opportunities at Aarhus University here: http://international.au.dk/research/

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here:
http://talent.au.dk/junior-researcher-development-programme/

Terms of employment

The appointment is made in accordance with the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities as well as the circular on the Collective Agreement for Academics Employed by the State (in Danish).
The job content and qualification requirements are described in further detail in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Application procedure

When you apply for this position it is mandatory to attach the following:

  • Application
  • Curriculum Vitae. You are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity, including, for example, maternity leave, since your research activities are assessed in relation to your actual research time
  • Education (diploma for master's, PhD and possibly higher doctoral degree)
  • List of publications (the enclosed publications must be clearly marked on the list of publications)
  • Publications. Up to three publications can be included in the application. In the event of several authors the publications must be accompanied by a co-author statement concerning the applicant's share of the collaborative work with the consent of the co-authors. Please use this template
  • Teaching portfolio. The specific requirements regarding the documentation can be found here

Materials which cannot be uploaded together with the application may be submitted in three copies to Aarhus BSS HR & PhD, Aarhus University, Tåsingegade 1, 2nd floor, DK-8000 Aarhus C.

Read more about how to apply for an academic post at Aarhus BSS here

The evaluation process

After the application deadline, an assessment committee is appointed. Please note that the assessment of applicants is based solely on the material received prior to the application deadline. For further information, see Guidelines for Assessment Committee, Aarhus BSS.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
 

Deadline: 2024-03-01 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Political Science – Aarhus BSS
Email: mailto:helene@ps.au.dk
Phone: +4587165606

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoc in Experimental Surface Science and Electrocatalysis

Physical sciences/Math

Two-year postdoc opening in a project that investigates the fundamental surface properties of electrocatalysts used in energy storage and conversion. We seek a postdoc candidate with experience in physical chemistry and surface science for a new experimental project at the Interfaces and Catalysis group at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University. The project takes place within the ‘Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery’ (CAPeX).

 

Expected start date and duration of employment

The position is for 24 months and is available from 1. June 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.
 

Job description

In the project, you will become part of a research team that investigates the surface structure and chemical properties of model systems for catalysis and electrocatalysis. The aim of this project is to develop new insight needed to understand new catalyst materials for example in water splitting electrocatalysis and for CO2 reduction to C2+ compounds.

As a postdoc you will develop and lead a research activity within experimental characterization of electrocatalyst model catalysts using synchrotron photoemission spectroscopy, including near-ambient-pressure XPS (NAP-XPS),  scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) in combination with in-situ and ex-situ electrocatalytic activity measurements.

During the project, you will interact with other research groups at Aarhus University and within the CAPeX center in Denmark, as well as the international partners of CAPeX. At Aarhus University, you will work in the experimental surface science group of Prof. Jeppe V. Lauritsen.

Publications on related topics:
 

  • J. J. Gammelgaard et al., A Monolayer Carbon Nitride on Au(111) with a High Density of Single Co Sites. ACS Nano 17, 1748917498 (2023).
  • Z. Sun et al., The Effect of Fe Dopant Location in Co(Fe)OOHx Nanoparticles for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction. ACS Nano 15, 1822618236 (2021).
  • Z. Sun, J. V. Lauritsen, A versatile electrochemical cell for hanging meniscus or flow cell measurement of planar model electrodes characterized with scanning tunneling microscopy and xray photoelectron spectroscopy. Review of Scientific Instruments 92, 094101 (2021).

Your profile

Applicants for the postdoc position should hold a PhD degree in chemistry, physics or nanoscience with a successful and documented scientific record.  A PhD in equivalent disciplines may also be considered, if documentation for skills matching the position is provided.

We are looking for an excellent and highly motivated candidate with experience in experimental surface science studies, such as photoemission spectroscopy and/or ultra-high vacuum (UHV)-based scanning probe microscopy.

Documentation of technical skills within handling of UHV equipment, synchrotron work or previous experience with surface science experiments will be seen as an advantage. Experience in electrocatalysis and catalysis-related surface science studies will be a plus but is not required.  

Who we are

The project will be carried out in the Interfaces and Catalysis group (Prof. Jeppe V. Lauritsen) at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University. The group commands a range of experimental surface science techniques including a leading facility on scanning probe microscopy. The group is also very active users of synchrotrons, including the local ASTRID2 light source at Aarhus University and for example the nearby MAX-IV facility in Lund, Sweden. The work will be carried out in collaboration with groups at other international and Danish universities within the CAPeX center.

CAPeX is a 13-year and 300 MDKK “Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery”, funded by Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the Danish National Research Foundation, the Carlsberg Foundation, the Lundbeck Foundation, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and the Villum Foundation. CAPeX  unites leading experts from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Aalborg University (AAU), University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, and the University of Southern Denmark with international partners from Stanford University, Utrecht University, and the University of Toronto to form a truly Pioneering Center on P2X. You can read more about the CAPeX research themes and X-trails, our organization, and the other open PhD and postdoc cohort positions at http://www.capex-p2x.com.  The position is one of the open positions in the 2024 CAPeX Postdoc cohort call

What we offer

The successful candidate is offered a 24-month postdoc position (with extension possibility) in a thriving and inspiring research group that investigates the fundamental properties of interfaces relevant for catalysis and renewable energy. The group has access to several state-of-the-art surface science platforms and infrastructure at iNANO that enable a strong microscopy and spectroscopy characterization of the materials. The research climate invites for lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research and a working environment with teamwork, close working relations, network activities among young scientists. The workplace is characterized by professionalism, equality, and a healthy work-life balance. Since the group also consists of PhD and MSc students, we encourage you to be involved in training and co-supervision activities.
 

Place of Work

The place of work is the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO) at Aarhus University, Gustav Wieds Vej 14, Aarhus, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 

 

Contact Information

For further information please contact: Prof. Jeppe V. Lauritsen, jvang@inano.au.dk,

Tel: +45 2338 2369
 

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 29. February 2024.

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

 

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center – INANO-Fysik, iNANO-huset
Email: mailto:jvang@inano.au.dk
Phone: +4523382369

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

2-yr postdoc on Macroecological studies of ecosystem functioning under rising biosphere novelty

Health/Life sciences

The Department of Biology, Aarhus University invites applications for a 2-year postdoc position on: Macroecological studies of ecosystem functioning under rising biosphere novelty.

This postdoc project is part of the newly established Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (ECONOVO), funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. Overall ECONOVO aims to provide fresh perspectives on the future of the biosphere. Novel ecosystems (NEs) have species compositions or abiotic conditions without historical precedent, e.g., intercontinental species invasions and extraordinary warming. NEs are spreading fast and are expected to be globally dominant by the late 21st century. Key drivers include climate change, globalization, and the extirpation of large-sized organisms, resulting in ecosystems that deviate from anything seen for millions of years. The spread of NEs is likely to profoundly impact biosphere functioning, but our understanding of how remains limited.

Starting Date and Period

The position is for 2 years and is available from June 1, 2024 or soon after.

Job description

This postdoc project will assess the capacity of novel ecosystems to mitigate climate change (carbon pools and accumulation) and maintain ecosystem functioning (resilience) under ongoing global change. We will test if climate mitigation capacity and resilience are modulated by plant species richness in novel ecosystems, as has long been hypothesized for native plant communities. Additionally, we will explore if other aspects of ecological complexity, specifically megafauna-linked trophic complexity and geodiversity, further modulate these factors. The position will employ macroecological analyses using data from satellite remote sensing and existing data on plant and faunal communities to study these interactions and identify gradients of ecosystem novelty.  The position may also employ meta-analyses and field-based work in ECONOVO’s study areas in Europe and South Africa. The postdoc is expected to contribute ideas and concepts to the project and lead at least two high-quality papers in this research area. Furthermore, active participation in the project’s public outreach and teaching, along with collaboration with other team members, including students, is essential. This collaboration involves sharing skills and contributing to problem-solving within the postdoc’s area of expertise.

Your profile

Applicants must have a PhD degree in ecology or equivalent or have submitted their PhD thesis for assessment before the application deadline. Expertise with quantitative, spatial ecological modelling as well as experience with remote sensing data is expected, in combination with solid general skills in ecology. Experience with vegetation ecology, plant functional traits, and herbivory is an advantage, but not a requirement. The successful candidate is expected to have strong collaborative skills, proven abilities to publish at a high international level, and have good command of English. International applicants who do not have English as their first language must demonstrate excellent English language writing skills and fluency.

Application materials:

The application must be in English and include a motivation letter including a 1-page outline of your ideas for the postdoc research project, 2-page CV (including number of citations and H-index from Google Scholar), full list of publications, as well as educational documentation (copies of diplomas for Master and PhD degrees, in English or Danish).

Supervisor and collaborators:

Professor Jens-Christian Svenning will be the main supervisor, with assistant professors Elizabeth Le Roux and Robert Buitenwerf as co-supervisors – all key personnel at ECONOVO. The postdoc will join the ECONOVO team within the Section for Ecoinformatics & Biodiversity (ECOINF) at the Department of Biology at Aarhus University. Key international associates to ECONOVO will also be involved. Together ECONOVO and ECOINF constitute an ambitious, collaborative, interdisciplinary, and highly international research community. Postdocs and PhD students are encouraged to collaborate within the group, across departments, and with other universities.

What we offer

The successful candidate is offered:

  • an ambitious, creative, and friendly research environment, inviting lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
  • a working environment with teamwork, close working relations, network activities among young scientists and social activities
  • a workplace characterized by professionalism, equality, and a healthy work-life balance
  • access to a well-developed research infrastructure
  • office space, shared equipment

Place of Work

The place of employment and work is Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (ECONOVO) and Section for Ecoinformatics & Biodiversity (ECOINF), Department of Biology, Aarhus University, Ny Munkegade 116, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.  

About the Department

The Department of Biology hosts research programs and teaching curricula that cover all major biological sub-disciplines. The Department currently employs approximately 140 academic and technical staff and 40 PhD students. The Department hosts BSc and MSc study programs in Biology with about 400 students enrolled as well as a PhD program. The Department offer a vibrant and informal research environment with a long-standing tradition for collaboration with international university partners in the absolute elite. 

The working language is English, and we welcome applications from all genders of all backgrounds. Read about the Danish work-life balance, special opportunities for junior researchers, and the services available when relocating to Aarhus University here. The campus of Aarhus University is located in a beautiful park close to the city center (population 300.000).

Life quality and time allocation to family life in Denmark is high, and international investigations usually report that no other nationality score higher in terms of life satisfaction.

You can read more about the Department of Biology here.
 

Contact Information

Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact: Professor Jens-Christian Svenning, phone +45 28992304, e-mail: svenning@bio.au.dk.
 

Deadline

March 1, 2024
 

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

Formalities and salary range

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
 

Deadline: 2024-03-01 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Biology – Ecoinformatics and Biodiversity
Email: mailto:svenning@bio.au.dk
Phone: +4528992304

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.