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Green and Secure Transactional IoT

Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Electrical and Computer Engineering programme. The position is available from 1 June 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Title:
Green and Secure Transactional IoT

Research area and project description:
The Internet of Things fuels an evolution in information technology in which smart homes, smart cities, healthcare, industrial production, and smart grids can be realized with IoT technology. Some estimates approximate that 50 billion devices will be registered as IoT devices by 2030 and these will generate trillions of transactions every day to support business processes. 

The capability of IoT devices to perform transactions prompts their integration with distributed ledger technology such as blockchain as the next step. The blockchain exploits consensus mechanisms to alleviate the problem of mistrust of centralized authorities. The proposed research addresses the design of a blockchain for transactional IoT that provides a communication and control mechanism to dynamically and securely coordinate the interactions between IoT devices and application services. It supports the privacy-preserving settlement of transactions among interacting entities acting as buyers and sellers of information.

In essence, the PhD project is concerned with the challenges of providing secure IoT transactions with blockchain technology considering the constrained nature of IoT devices. It involves technologies such as distributed databases, applied cryptography, networks, protocols, and algorithms. The research in secure transactional IoT will be evaluated through a set of novel use cases within smart grids such as local energy trading and demand response.

The tasks undertaken by the PhD fellow include the following:

  • Construction of models and theories for transactional IoT networks.
  • Design of a lightweight distributed ledger technology (i.e., blockchain) to support green and secure IoT transactions.
  • Implementation of the proposed models.
  • Evaluation through experiments and analysis.
  • Assessment of the climate impact of the solution arising from reduced CO2 emission.
  • Contributions to a common project demonstrator in collaboration with external project partners.
  • Communication of research results to the scientific community.

The qualified applicant will have the opportunity to participate in academic work in the department including participation in teaching activities and curriculum development in relation to the research topic. The project includes industrial collaboration and collaboration with other academic institutions in Denmark.

  • 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 in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or similar. The applicant should have a background in computer networks, algorithms, and protocols. Strong analytical and programming skills are desired. Experience in Linux software development and network simulations is a plus. Excellent English verbal and written skills is required.

Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Katrinebjerg Campus, Helsingforsgade 10, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark

Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact: Professor Rune Hylsberg Jacobsen at rhj@ece.au.dk

How to apply:
Please follow this link to submit your application. Application deadline is 2 April 2023 23:59 Preferred starting date is 1 June 2023.

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

Please note:

  • 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

Read the job description at the university homepage

Apply

Post expires on Sunday April 2nd, 2023

Postdoctoral position in the ReBIAS research project

The Department of Management at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, invites applications for a two-and-a-half-year postdoctoral position offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new research project on using behavioral science to study public health problems. 

The starting date is 1 August 2023 or subject to mutual agreement.
 

The research project

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are substances that affect hormones in the body and are linked to health issues such as infertility, obesity, and cancer. Despite policy efforts, EDCs are still present in many consumer products. However, our exposure to EDCs also depends on our personal behaviors, such as the food we eat or the personal-care products we use. Unfortunately, due to cognitive biases (systematic errors in thinking), many people underestimate EDC risks compared to experts and do nothing to prevent them. To increase public response, we will use rebiasing (fighting cognitive biases with other cognitive biases). This project will pioneer interdisciplinary research on cognitive biases associated with EDCs and how we can use them to change EDC risk behavior. It will yield a conceptual framework for understanding EDC risk behavior through cognitive biases, a method to improve EDC risk perceptions, and a behavioral intervention expected to change people’s EDC risk behavior.
 

Job description

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the overall objectives of the project by being involved in all aspects of the research (e.g., literature review, formulating research questions and research designs, data collection, analysis, and writing manuscripts). 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: psychology, sociology, marketing, or behavioral economics. Candidates should ideally have proficiency in at least one programming language (R, Python, or Matlab) and competences with statistical analyses. Candidates with research experience related to judgment and decision making and/or to public health (endocrine-disrupting chemicals) are preferred.  
 

Who we are

The Department of Management is one of the six departments at Aarhus BSS– one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS unites the business and social science-related research fields and brings them closer together to reflect the close relationship between society and the business community. As part of a Top 100 university, Aarhus BSS and the Department of Management have 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, digitalisation, 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 project facilitator Sonja Perkovic, Tel.: +45 2545 0044, Email: sp@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.: +45 8715 3445, email: mgb@au.dk
 

Place of work

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

Deadline

All applications must be made online and received by 1 April 2023.

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: 2023-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Management – Aarhus BSS
Email: mailto:sp@mgmt.au.dk
Phone: +4587165282

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 1st, 2023

Postdoc position on hybrid- and virtual-testing and monitoring for the wind industry

Are you interested in helping the Wind Industry reach the next level in testing and monitoring wind turbines? Do you wish to gain experience in digital twin technologies? Then the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites you to apply for a 2.0-year Postdoc position funded by the EUDP project “Digital twin for large-scale test benches for the wind industry – DIGIT-BENCH.”

 

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 2.0–year position from 1 July 2023 or as soon possible.
 

Job description

You will develop a software platform for Digital Twins of large-scale test benches in collaboration with an industrial partner, world leader in test systems. The first part of the work will be on establishing the functional requirements of the platform. The second part of the work will be to prototype the platform and demonstrate it using two test benches available at the Dynamisk LAB of Aarhus University, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering.
 

Your profile

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. Degree related to the fields of digital twins, modelling and simulation, runtime monitoring, or internet of things, and have experience in two or more of the following requirements:
 

  • Software engineering at large (open source project development, source control, software testing, software architecture, continuous delivery)
  • IoT technologies (time series databases, message passing systems)
  • Programming languages and accompanying libraries (Python, Java/C#)
  • Experience in programming web sites (front and backend) or dashboards for visualization
  • Good communication and language skills (the project language is English).

Good teamworking skills (the project is carried out in a team of 4-6 people).
 

Who we are

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of four engineering departments at the Faculty of Technical Sciences at Aarhus University.

Our vision is to be a world-leading department for research, education and innovation in electrical and computer engineering, creating a positive and visible impact on society and the environment through interdisciplinary collaboration, excellence and diversity.

Many of our research and development activities are based on the specific innovation needs or specialist application areas of specific companies. We collaborate closely with the public sector and private companies to ensure that the knowledge and technology generated in the department’s research environments has a clear anchoring in reality and benefits society as a whole.

For more information about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, please visit https://ece.au.dk/

See more about our activities on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/au-ece/

You can read more about the Software Engineering and Computing System’s section.
 

What we offer

The department 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.
  • A workplace with many ongoing and new projects, potentially allowing the candidate to continue working in other projects beyond the current position timeframe.

 

Place of work and area of employment

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

 

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Dr. Giuseppe Abbiati, +45 93 52 17 51, abbiati@cae.au.dk
 

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than March 23, 2023.

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: 2023-03-23 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – Software Engineering & Computing systems – Faculty: Technical Sciences
Email: mailto:claudio.gomes@ece.au.dk
Phone: +4593522614

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday March 23rd, 2023

Postdoc position on digital twins for machines and structures

Are you interested in developing Digital Twin technology for machines and structures? Do you have experience with virtual/hybrid testing and/or structural health monitoring? Are you eager to bridge the gap between structural engineering and cyber-physical system engineering? Then the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering invites you to apply for a 1.0-year Postdoc position funded by the IFD project “Cyber-physical systems for machines and structures – CP-SENS.”

 

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 1.0–year position from July 1st or as soon possible.
 

Job description

You will develop a software platform for Digital Twins of machines and structures in collaboration with an industrial partner, world leader in sensing technology. The first part of the work will be on establishing the functional requirements of the platform from two application case studies. The second part of the work will be to prototype the platform and demonstrate it using two test benches available at the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering of Aarhus University.
 

Your profile

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. Degree related to the fields of virtual/hybrid testing and/or structural health monitoring, computational mechanics and dynamics.
 

  • Strong background in computational mechanics and numerical analysis.
  • Solid understanding of both theoretical and experimental aspects of structural mechanics.
  • Experience with sensing and control systems used for structural testing/monitoring.
  • Substantial experience in scientific computing and programming e.g., using MATLAB, Python, Julia.
  • Good communication and language skills (the project language is English).
  • Good teamworking skills (the project is carried out in a team of 4-6 people).
  • Highly interested in developing skills and competences in software engineering.

 

Who we are

At the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, we focus on sustainable design, construction, operation and maintenance of the built environment. This project is aligned with the strategic goals of the Structural Engineering Section, and in particular, with that of fostering digitalization of the construction industry.

 

What we offer

The department 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.

 

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is at the headquarter of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering of Aarhus University, that is, Navitas building, Inge Lehmanns Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C.

 

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Dr. Giuseppe Abbiati, +45 93 52 17 51, abbiati@cae.au.dk
 

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than March 30, 2023.

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: 2023-03-30 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering – Structural Engineering – Faculty: Technical Sciences
Email: mailto:abbiati@cae.au.dk
Phone: +4593521751

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday March 30th, 2023

Postdoc in crop physiology and sustainable production of field-grown vegetables at Aarhus University, Denmark

The Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a two-year Post doc position within sustainable production and crop physiology of vegetables.

We are looking for a successful candidate with a strong research profile within plant responses to agro-ecological conditions, who would like to work with a highly engaged and motivated staff in a dynamic working environment. The position is available from 15. May, 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
 

The position

The position is offered for a two-year period of employment. We are specifically interested in a candidate who has expertise within sustainable production and crop physiology of field-grown vegetables or other food crops. Development of this research area is a focal point and the candidate’s scientific competences are expected to contribute to further strengthening the research activities within the Department of Food Science. The position is aligned to the Science Team of Plant, Food & Sustainability. Current research is focused on field-grown vegetable physiology and management practices, including plant growth and soil fertility, fertilisation strategies, compost, cover crops and cropping systems, including conventional and organic farming, using measures such as root growth, nutrient use efficiency and soil enzyme activity. The Science Team activities also focus on sustainable fruit and legume production.

The successful candidate should have documented experience within plant physiology and production of field-grown vegetables or agricultural crops, and master state-of-the-art experimental and analytical methods in plant physiology and agro-ecological research.

You are expected to have research experience within two or more of the following areas:

  • Growth and development of  vegetable crops
  • Climate and environmental responses in plants
  • Development of future crops, cultivars, genotypes
  • Plant nutrition
  • Water uptake and irrigation strategies
  • Soil fertility
  • Conventional and/or organic production systems

Collaboration with industry, growers and advisory services, and the Danish Government is a natural part of the position.
 

Qualifications

  • PhD degree in Plant, Horticultural or Agricultural Science, postdoc experience is preferred
  • A proven publication record in international peer-reviewed journals
  • Experience in international research collaboration and networking
  • Write and speak English fluently
  • Experience in planning and conducting experiments in agro- or natural ecosystems is an advantage
  • A driving license is an advantage

The candidate will work with other staff members in the Science team of Plant, Food and Sustainability mainly on current research projects, and contribute to tasks for the Danish Ministries in vegetable production.
 

The Department of Food Science

The Department of Food Science is part of the Faculty of Technology, Aarhus University and includes research across the food value chain within the areas of Plant Production Systems, Biofunctional Food, Systems Biology, Food Chemistry and Technology, Food Quality, and Sensory and Consumer Science. The Department currently employs approx. 60 full time research staff and 80 PhD students and Postdocs, with an additional approx. 60 Master and Bachelor thesis-based students and visiting researchers, who together contribute to an international research environment where English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars.

We offer a challenging and independent job opportunity in an ambitious and inspiring research and education environment with an informal atmosphere. We are looking for a dynamic employee who is able to work independently and maintain an overview during periods of high workload. We expect that you are efficient at planning your time and organizing major tasks. You enjoy interaction with both scientific staff, students and technical-administrative staff and you have a flair for establishing collaborative relationships. The Department works in teams and therefore self-leadership, clear and open communication, success in mentoring, supervising and teaching are important qualities needed to be successful in the Department. In addition, the Department has a strong culture that is based on openness, equality, consultation and inclusion, and contributing to the Department strategy and working environment is viewed as important.

The Department is responsible for a Master’s programme in Molecular Nutrition and Food Technology, taught at AU, Denmark, and a Master’s programme in Food and Health at the Sino-Danish Center in Beijing, China. In addition, Department staff contribute to several other key interdisciplinary educations, including Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Agrobiology, and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering in Food Technology, Aarhus University. Staff also teach on a number of other educations offered at other Universities in Denmark and China.
The Department also conducts research-based advice of the Danish Government in the areas of plant production and food quality.

Please refer to http://food.au.dk/ for further information about The Department of Food Science and to https://tech.au.dk/en/and http://www.au.dk/en/ for information on Faculty of Technical Sciences and Aarhus University, respectively.
 

Place of Work and further information

The place of work is Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus North, Denmark.

For further information contact Science Team Leader Hanne Lakkenborg Kristensen, phone: +45 20698054, e-mail: hanne.kristensen@food.au.dk
 

Living in Aarhus / Denmark

Please visit the International Centre website (http://www.au.dk/en/internationalcentre/) for information about arriving, working and living in Denmark.
 

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: 2023-03-22 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Food Science – Plant, Food & Sustainability – Faculty: Technical Sciences
Email: mailto:hanne.kristensen@food.au.dk
Phone: +4520698054

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday March 22nd, 2023

Climate Constitutionalism – Postdoctoral fellow at Department of Law, Aarhus University

We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral fellow to work on the exciting project Climate Constitutionalism: Theory, Institutions and Challenges funded by Aarhus University Research Foundation. The project runs for 36 months, is led by Professor Ole W. Pedersen, the Principal Investigator, and involves conducting research into the relationship between constitutional norms and climate change.

During the project, you will provide assistance to the Principal Investigator and undertake independent research into the constitutional challenges posed by climate change, including in relation to theoretical and conceptual understandings of constitutionalism, institutional developments and adjudication. You will also provide assistance in organising workshops and advisory board meetings.

The post is for three years and represents a unique opportunity to acquire valuable research experience, to contribute to the development of an emerging field and to disseminate findings in form of publications and research briefings. The project is expected to start on 1 June 2023 or at a date agreed with the successful candidate.

Employment as a Postdoctoral fellow requires a PhD degree in law or a related field.

The ideal candidate holds the following qualifications:

  • Prior knowledge of and an interest in constitutional law, climate change and environmental law.
  • Ambition to develop high-impact and original publications.
  • Ability to integrate knowledge from across diverse areas of law.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • A track record of research publications appropriate to career stage.
  • A willingness to teach at bachelor´s and master´s levels in related subject
The successfull candidate is expected to be present in Aarhus.

Further Information

For further information about the position and the department, please contact Professor Ole W. Pedersen on owp@law.au.dk
If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR-supporter Cecilie Maria Hermansen,  e-mail: cemahe@au.dk

Place of work

Bartholins Allé 16, 8000 Aarhus C, 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: 2023-03-27 at 23:59
Unit: Law, Dept. of – Aarhus BSS
Email: mailto:owp@law.au.dk
Phone: +4593522749

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday March 27th, 2023

Postdoc in seismic mapping and glacial seismic stratigraphy around Greenland

The Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University, invites applications for a 2.5-year postdoc position offering applicants an exciting opportunity to work with seismic mapping and glacial seismic stratigraphy around Greenland in order to infer 1) long-term ice-sheet evolution and 2) quantify depositional volumes to assess glacial landscape evolution in Greenland.
 

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 2.5–year position from September 1st, 2023 or as soon possible.
 

Job description

The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a newly established research group working to assess and quantify long-term ice-sheet evolution and glacial landscape formation in Greenland since ice-sheet inception. More broadly, the project aims to understand the influence of erosion and deposition on solid-Earth deformation, ice-sheet stability, and sea-level change.
 

One of the main objectives of the research is to compile offshore sediment volumes around Greenland, from existing seismic interpretations and contributing with new seismic mapping. These offshore sediment volumes will be used in source-to-sink analyses to assess onshore erosion, the behavior of past ice sheets in Greenland, and glacial landscape evolution. Additional objectives in the research group relates to i) the influence of glacial landscape evolution for ice-sheet dynamics and ice volume, and ii) the influence of erosion and deposition on solid-Earth deformation and resulting sea-level changes in the Greenland region since ice inception. The position is funded by a Sapere Aude grant from the Danish Research Council.

The main duties of the postdoctoral researcher will be related to i) Greenland-wide compilation of existing seismic and acoustic data and interpretations, ii) new seismic mapping and interpretations relating seismic stratigraphy to ice-sheet variability, and iii) quantification of Greenland-wide depositional volumes. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to geostatistical interpolation schemes to evaluate the uncertainty of the depositional volumes. 
 

Your profile

Applicants should hold a PhD in Earth sciences, geophysics or similar. The applicant should have proven research experience and academic publications within seismic mapping and seismic stratigraphy. The ideal candidate has experience with glacial seismic stratigraphy around Greenland or other ice-sheet settings. Furthermore, the applicant should have experience with seismo-acoustic data handling and interpretation software, such as Kingdom or Petrel. Experience with numerical methods and programming is beneficial, but not a requirement.
 

The applicant should have good proficiency in English, have good communication skills, and should be able to work as part of a team.

The postdoc work will be done in close collaboration with researchers in marine geology from the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), positioned within the Aarhus University Campus.

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to assist with the supervision of thesis projects for (under-) graduate students and the writing of larger grant applications.
 

What we offer

The department of Geoscience offers:

  • a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance 
  • a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
  • a well-developed research infrastructure, including high-performance seismic work stations.
  • The position provides excellent possibilities for publications in peer-reviewed journals. balance.

 

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, DK-8000, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 

 

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Assistant professor, Vivi Kathrine Pedersen, +45 21763885, vkp@geo.au.dk.
 

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than April 14th, 2023.

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.

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: 2023-04-14 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Geoscience
Email: mailto:vkp@geo.au.dk
Phone: +4593522295

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday April 14th, 2023

Postdoc position in microbial physiology and/or ecology of microbial biofilms

INTRO
The Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center at Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of microbiology. The position is affiliated with a new cross-disciplinary research project aiming to explore the use of fluctuating osmotic stress to limit biofouling in reverse osmosis systems.

The position is opened in parallel with a corresponding postdoc position at the Department of Biology at Aarhus University affiliated to the same research project (see here). Applicants are encouraged to concurrently apply for both positions.

START DATE AND DURATION
The postdoc position is a full-time, three-year, fixed-term position. The position is expected to start on May 1st 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The position aims at establishing biofilm model systems of single-species, mixed-species and complex bacterial communities and characterize the effects of fluctuating osmotic stress on their growth, activity, stability and composition. The obtained results will be used to inform operating regimes for further investigations in bench-scale reverse osmosis filtration systems. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with PIs and postdoctoral researchers engaged in the same research project at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, at the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University, and off campus at the project’s industry partners. The successful candidate is expected to carry out research of high international quality, leading to high-impact publications and presentation of the work at international scientific conferences. The candidate is also expected to engage in supervision of MSc and BSc students affiliated with the project.

QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking a talented and motivated microbiologist with a documented academic research background in microbial physiology and/or microbial biofilm ecology.

Qualification must include

  • Relevant university education and PhD degree
  • Solid background in microbiology
  • Ability to work and collaborate in a group, to develop new ideas, and to write and communicate in English

Experience with one or more of the following topics/techniques are considered relevant for the position: Microbial physiology, ecology, biofilms; cultivation of microorganisms including biofilms, confocal laser scanning microscopy; DNA/RNA-based microbial community profiling, microsensor/optode profiling of solute concentrations in biofilms.

WHO WE ARE
The successful candidate will join a strong interdisciplinary team involving both academic and industrial partners. The candidate will mainly work in the laboratories at iNANO.
iNANO (inano.au.dk) was established in 2002 and at present is a major research and education center based at Aarhus University hosting 60 senior scientists, ~100 Postdocs and ~100 PhD students. The center combines expertise and faculty from Physics, Chemistry, Molecular biology and Medicine to carry out world class interdisciplinary research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. The center gives access to a broad range of infrastructure, tools and expertise including clean-room facilities. With a 5-year undergraduate nanotechnology program and nanoscience graduate program (www.inanoschool.au.dk) the center provides a full educational environment. In addition to the large base of basic research, the center has a large number of ongoing industrial projects and partnerships.

WE OFFER

  • The possibility to work on a collaborative cross-disciplinary research project involving academic and industrial partners.
  • An international, vibrant, open-minded and informal research environment with longstanding traditions for collaboration with top international university partners.
  • Well-equipped laboratory facilities with state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
  • Highly qualified laboratory technicians to assist/supervise analyses.
  • Outstanding working conditions (https://international.au.dk/research/researcher-positions/working conditions).
  • Relocation service for international employees (https://internationalstaff.au.dk).

PLACE OF WORK
The place of work is the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, Aarhus University, Gustav Wieds Vej 14, DK-8000 Aarhus C., Denmark.

Aarhus city (population 300.000) offers easy access to beautiful nature, an exciting culture and city life as well as a safe environment for children. The city of Aarhus has everything you need within a surprisingly small area: exciting national and international jobs, delightful residential areas, a rich cultural life, and beautiful surrounding landscape of forests, lakes and coastline that make Aarhus a wonderful place to live and work. For further details on the city and the university please follow this link: https://international.au.dk/life/. Aarhus University campus is located in a beautiful park close to the city centre of Aarhus.

CONTACT
For further information, please contact: Assoc. Prof Rikke Louise Meyer (rikke.meyer@inano.au.dk)

HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted via the linked online Aarhus University application system.
The application must include a letter of motivation, CV and list of publications. Letters of reference are welcomed, but not mandatory.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background.
Please note that two positions are open, and we encourage all applicants to submit their application to both positions. You can see the other position here

DEADLINE
The deadline for application is March 30th 2023

 

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.

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: 2023-03-30 at 23:59
Unit: Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Cent.
Email: mailto:rikke.meyer@inano.au.dk
Phone: +4587156739

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday March 30th, 2023

Postdoc position at Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research

At Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences at Aarhus University, a 30-month postdoc position is vacant from June 1, 2023 or soon thereafter.

The postdoc position is linked to two projects at the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research. The first project, financed by Aarhus University Research Foundation, is called Drug Trafficking Careers: Examining life-course trajectories into drug smuggling. This project is headed by associate professor Thomas Søgaard and will apply registry data to analyze criminal- and life-course trajectories into smuggling of illicit drugs.

The second project is called Evaluating heroin-assisted treatment; a cross disciplinary and multi-thematic investigation and is run in collaboration with Norwegian Centre for Addiction Research. The Danish part of this project is headed by associate professors Morten Hesse and Birgitte Thylstrup. 

The postdoc’s job functions will involve coding of registry data and analysis from multiple registers, writing of journal papers, and dissemination of findings (nationally and internationally). It is preferable if applicants for the position have experience with conducting registry-based analysis, since both projects utilize such data.

The successful candidate holds a PhD within a social science discipline, such as anthropology, social science, psychology or sociology, and has, preferably, research experience within social science drug and alcohol research.

Who we are

At the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research we carry out social-science research in the alcohol and drug field. Our research projects concern the treatment, prevention, policy and recreational consumption. We conduct research in both legal and illegal drugs. The Centre is interdisciplinary and the employees are based on, among other things, anthropology, psychology, sociology, law and public health. Our task is to establish and conduct research projects, teach, communicate knowledge about alcohol and drug use, and collaboration with national players in the area as well as international research institutions.

You can read more about the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research: https://psy.au.dk/en/research/research-centres-and-units/centre-for-alcohol-and-drug-research

The Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences is one of six departments at Aarhus BSS – one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS unites the social science and business-related research fields and bring them closer together to reflect the close relationship between society and the business community. As part of a Top 100 university, Aarhus BSS and the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences have achieved the distinguished AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations.

Further information

Further information regarding the position may be obtained from Centre Director, Torsten Kolind, Ph. +45 871 65767, e-mail: tk.crf@psy.au.dk

If you need help uploading your application or have any question about the recruitment process, pleas contact HR supporter Charlotte Zingenberg,  Ph.: +45 87 16 53 62, e-mail: chg@au.dk

Place of work

Tuborgvej 164, bygning A, 2. sal 2400 København NV

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: 2023-03-20 at 23:59
Unit: Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Dept. of – Aarhus BSS
Email: mailto:tk.crf@psy.au.dk
Phone: +4551240570

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday March 20th, 2023

2-year postdoc on establishing the drivers and vulnerability of multi-taxa, multi-facet, and multi-scale biodiversity patterns

The Department of Biology, Aarhus University, invites applications for a 2-year postdoc position on establishing the drivers and vulnerability of multi-taxa, multi-facet, and multi-scale biodiversity patterns.
This postdoc project is part of the BIODIVERSA+ project (INTEGRADIV) funded by the Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD) and the EU. The INTEGRADIV project aims to develop an integrative and innovative approach to support the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems.
With a focus on Mediterranean forests and using a multi-taxon (trees, birds, butterflies), multi-facet (functional, phylogenetic and taxonomic) and multi-scale (local to regional) perspective, INTEGRADIV focuses on establishing the drivers and vulnerability of multidimensional biodiversity patterns.

INTEGRADIV is a three-year partnership between French, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Danish, and Dutch institutions, funded by the BIODIVERSA+ 2021 call on the development of decision support tools for the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems across land and sea.
 

Starting Date and Period

The position is for 2 years, with a possibility of a third year funded by the Natural History Museum of Aarhus (NHMA). Start date is June 1st, 2023, or soon thereafter.
 

Job description

This postdoc project will be part of the INTEGRADIV consortia and be hosted at the Section of Ecoinformatics and biodiversity (ECOINF) and the newly formed Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (ECONOVO). You will also be affiliated with the Natural History of Aarhus (NHMA).
This is a macroecological position focused on disentangling the processes behind biodiversity patterns, assessing its vulnerability to global changes, and predicting future trajectories and possible mitigations.
The study area is Mediterranean forests, and the study organisms are trees, birds, and butterflies. The position will address five critical questions:
1) What is the relative importance of past vs current environmental conditions in determining Euro-Mediterranean spatiotemporal biotic richness and evenness (which could cover tax/funct/phylo dimensions) for different taxa of organisms?
2) Determine if biotic interactions are more important than environmental factors as drivers of biodiversity and equitability patterns?
3) Is top-down or bottom-up forcing the strongest biological driver of diversity changes, or are these effects complementary?
4) How can we expect the Euro-Mediterranean biodiversity of trees, birds, and butterflies to change under alternative socio-economic change pathways?
5) What is the functional and phylogenetic vulnerability of trees, birds, and butterflies’ communities to land use and climate changes?

The postdoc is expected to contribute ideas and concepts to the project and lead at least two high-quality papers in this research area. It is also expected that the postdoc contributes to the project’s public outreach and teaching and collaborates with other team members within AU and the broader consortia, including students, sharing skills, and helping to solve problems in her/his area of expertise.
 

Your profile

Applicants must have a PhD degree in ecology, geography, or equivalent; and have submitted their PhD thesis for assessment before the application deadline. Expertise in macroecology is expected, combined with solid geospatial/statistical modelling, and data architecture/management skills. The project will cover plants, insects, and vertebrates, so experience with the ecology of these groups is an advantage. Expertise in the geographic area of the project Mediterranean Forests) is also an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to have strong collaborative skills, proven abilities to publish at a high international level, and good English command. 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 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

Assistant professor Alejandro Ordonez will be the main supervisor, with Professor & ECONOVO director Jens-Christian Svenning (Aarhus University) and Scientific Director Kent Olsen (Aarhus Natural History Museum) as co-supervisors. The postdoc will join both the ECOINF and ECONOVO team at the Department of Biology at Aarhus University.

ECOINF harbours strong expertise in macroecology, remote sensing, multitaxon ecology, and broadly in ecology and biodiversity. ECONOVO is a DNRF Center of Excellence focused on improving our insights into emerging novel ecological conditions and how to steer these conditions towards the most positive outcome possible. ECOINF and ECONOVO constitute an ambitious, collaborative, interdisciplinary, and highly international research community. Multiple local and international collaborators will be included where relevant. 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 the Section for Ecoinformatics & Biodiversity (ECOINF) and Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (ECONOVO), both located at the Department of Biology, Aarhus University, Ny Munkegade 116, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
You will also work on close collaboration with our partner at the Natural history Museum of Aarhus and other members of the INTEGRADIV consortia.
 

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:  Assistant professor Alejandro Ordonez, phone  +4587154347, e-mail: alejandro.ordonez@bio.au.dk
 

Deadline

March 27th, 2023. 

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.

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: 2023-03-27 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Biology – Center for Biodiversity Dynamics in a Changing World
Email: mailto:alejandro.ordonez@bio.au.dk
Phone: +4587154347

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday March 27th, 2023

READVERTISEMENT: Post doc position in algorithms and/or theoretical aspects of machine learning at Computer Science, Aarhus University

A post doc position in algorithms and/or theoretical aspects of machine learning is

available. The post doc is under the supervision of Professor Kasper Green Larsen, Aarhus
University, Denmark. The focus of the research project may be on
topics such as dimensionality reduction, sketching, and/or learning
theoretic questions, depending on the candidate's background.

The candidate is expected to work on theoretical research questions within the
above focus areas. The research is carried out in collaboration with
Kasper as well as Ph.D. students and post docs in the group. The
candidate is expected to have a strong theoretical background
to carry out proofs independently or with minor guidance. It is not
expected that the candidate will do implementations, however, if the
candidate wishes to do so, and it is natural in the project, then
implementation work is most welcome. In addition to research, there
may be minor teaching activities, such as presenting at seminars in
the research group or guiding Ph.D. students in joint projects.

Candidates must have expertise in theoretical computer science
and/or machine learning. Publications at top venues in
TCS, such as STOC, FOCS, SODA, ICALP or top ML venues such as ICML and
NeurIPS are appreciated.

The daily work will be carried out in the Algorithms, Data Structures
and Foundations of Machine Learning group at Aarhus
University, Denmark. The group is headed by Kasper Green Larsen and
also includes faculty members Professor Gerth S. Brodal, Associate
Professor Peyman Afshani and Assistant Professor Chris
Schwiegelshohn as well as Ph.D. students and post docs. The group also
closely collaborates with the Game Theory and Complexity group
consisting of faculty members Prof. Iannis Caragiannis,
Assoc. Prof. Srikanth Srinivasan and Assoc. Prof. Kristoffer Arnsfelt
Hansen.The project is funded by a Sapere Aude grant from
the Independent Research Fund Denmark.

The position is available from June 1st, 2023 or a later
start date may be negotiated. The position is for 2 years.

The application deadline for the position is April 1st,
2023. Applicants should apply online via our recruitment system by
sending a letter of interest and a CV, as well as indicate at least
two names of references for recommendations.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to
Professor Kasper Green Larsen (larsen@cs.au.dk)

The place of work will be Dept. of Computer Science, Aarhus
University, Aabogade 34, DK8200 Aarhus, Denmark.

Previously submitted applications will be taken into consideration unless they are withdrawn.

 

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.

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: 2023-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: Computer Science, Dept. of
Email: mailto:larsen@cs.au.dk
Phone: +4593522828

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 1st, 2023

Postdoc position in microbial physiology and/or ecology of microbial biofilms

INTRO
The Department of Biology at Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of microbiology. The position is affiliated with a new cross-disciplinary research project aiming to explore the use of fluctuating osmotic stress to limit biofouling in reverse osmosis systems.

The position is opened in parallel with a corresponding postdoc position at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center at Aarhus University affiliated to the same research project (See here). Applicants are encouraged to concurrently apply for both positions.

START DATE AND DURATION
The postdoc position is a full-time, three-year, fixed-term position. The position is expected to start on May 1st 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The position aims at establishing biofilm model systems of single-species, mixed-species and complex bacterial communities and characterize the effects of fluctuating osmotic stress on their growth, activity, stability and composition. The obtained results will be used to inform operating regimes for further investigations in bench-scale reverse osmosis filtration systems. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with PIs and postdoctoral researchers engaged in the same research project at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, at the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University, and off campus at the project’s industry partners. The successful candidate is expected to carry out research of high international quality, leading to high-impact publications and presentation of the work at international scientific conferences. The candidate is also expected to engage in supervision of MSc and BSc students affiliated with the project.

QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking a talented and motivated microbiologist with a documented academic research background in microbial physiology and/or microbial biofilm ecology.

Qualification must include

  • Relevant university education and PhD degree
  • Solid background in microbiology
  • Ability to work and collaborate in a group, to develop new ideas, and to write and communicate in English

Experience with one or more of the following topics/techniques are considered relevant for the position: Microbial physiology, ecology, biofilms; cultivation of microorganisms including biofilms, confocal laser scanning microscopy; DNA/RNA-based microbial community profiling, microsensor/optode profiling of solute concentrations in biofilms.

WHO WE ARE
The successful candidate will join a strong interdisciplinary team involving both academic and industrial partners. The candidate will mainly work in the laboratories at the Section for Microbiology at the Department of Biology, Aarhus University. The section employs 9 professors with associated junior staff and 7 laboratory technicians. It hosts the associated center for Electromicrobiology (https://cem.au.dk) and has strong ties to the Aarhus University Center for Water Technology (https://watec.au.dk). Research at the section covers studies of microbial physiology, evolution, ecology, and biogeochemistry. It integrates basic and applied research addressing the role, ecophysiology and evolution of microorganisms in natural, technical and clinical systems (https://bio.au.dk/en/about-biology/sections/microbiology). The section hosts several international staff and students and English is the main spoken language at all joint meetings.

WE OFFER

  • The possibility to work on a collaborative cross-disciplinary research project involving academic and industrial partners.
  • An international, vibrant, open-minded and informal research environment with longstanding traditions for collaboration with top international university partners.
  • Well-equipped laboratory facilities with state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
  • Highly qualified laboratory technicians to assist/supervise analyses.
  • Outstanding working conditions (https://international.au.dk/research/researcher-positions/working conditions).
  • Relocation service for international employees (https://internationalstaff.au.dk).

PLACE OF WORK
The place of work is the Section for Microbiology at the Department of Biology, Aarhus University with the address Ny Munkegade 116, DK-8000 Aarhus C., Denmark.

Aarhus city (population 300.000) offers easy access to beautiful nature, an exciting culture and city life as well as a safe environment for children. The city of Aarhus has everything you need within a surprisingly small area: exciting national and international jobs, delightful residential areas, a rich cultural life, and beautiful surrounding landscape of forests, lakes and coastline that make Aarhus a wonderful place to live and work. For further details on the city and the university please follow this link: https://international.au.dk/life/. Aarhus University campus is located in a beautiful park close to the city centre of Aarhus.

CONTACT
For further information, please contact: assoc. profs. Kasper Urup Kjeldsen, email: kasperuk@bio.au.dk or Klaus Koren, email: klaus.koren@bio.au.dk.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted via the linked online Aarhus University application system.
The application must include a letter of motivation, CV and list of publications. Letters of reference are welcomed, but not mandatory.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background.
Please note that two positions are open, and we encourage all applicants to submit their application to both positions. You can see the other position here.

DEADLINE
The deadline for application is March 30th 2023

 

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.

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: 2023-03-30 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Biology – Microbiology
Email: mailto:kasperuk@bio.au.dk
Phone: +4526847120

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday March 30th, 2023

Two-year postdoc position focusing on the experimental study of transnational policy learning, Department of Political Science, Aarhus University

The Department of Political Science at Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join a research team studying how and why politicians learn from policies from abroad directed by Associate Professor

Roman Senninger.

The position will focus on (1) theorizing the mechanisms underlying politicians' selection and use of policies from other countries to understand how they reconcile competing considerations (2) causally examining the selection and use of policies from abroad through (online) field experiments, (3) and on turning this research into high impact publications that advance our understanding of how and why politicians learn from policies from abroad. The position also includes teaching the equivalent to one course per year.

The starting date is 1 September 2023 but can be flexible subject to mutual agreement.

The Research Project

The position is part of the research project “POLABROAD – How and Why Politicians
Learn from Policies Abroad” led by Associate Professor Roman Senninger and funded
by a grant from the Carlsberg Foundation.

Important societal challenges such as inflation, climate change, and pandemics do not make a stop at national borders. Because different countries face similar problems, policy solutions are often found abroad. But how and why do politicians select and use policies from abroad? Existing research studies international policy diffusion at highly aggregated levels (e.g., countries). Thus, academic and public debates lack a coherent understanding of the central actors who decide on the implementation of policies from abroad.

Broadly speaking, the project will seek to develop and test theoretical models that help us understand the mechanisms underlying politicians' selection and use of policies from other countries with a focus on how they reconcile competing considerations.

In particular, the project is interested in understanding to what extent politicians rely on heuristics (e.g., partisanship) and rationality (e.g., success). Methodologically, the project plans to use rigorous and causally credible research designs, including (online) field experiments.

The Job

The postdoctoral researcher will be employed as part of a research group and is expected to engage in collaborative research with Associate Professor Roman Senninger, as well as the other members of the research team.

The postdoc will be expected to take a leading role in developing, designing, coordinating research and publishing research in high impact journals. Moreover, as part of the research group, the postdoc is expected to provide support for project-related organizational and administrative tasks.

The successful applicant will be part of a cutting-edge research project and a vibrant and supportive research team. 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 a stay abroad, conferences, additional training, and good opportunities for developing a strong academic network.

In addition to the outlined research tasks, the position entails 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.

Your qualifications

Applicants are expected to hold (or being close to completing) a PhD in political science or another field relevant to the project. In addition to this the applicant should:

  • have experience in studying political elites
  • have an interest in understanding how politicians learn from abroad
  • have an interest in conducting collaborative research
  • have excellent command of spoken and written English
  • have experience with large-scale data management
  • have experience with programming (e.g., R or Python)
  • have experience with research designs for causal inference
  • have an interest in and the ability to acquire new methodological skills – (e.g., design of online field experiments)

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). In addition to this, you should provide a short research proposal (1-2 pages) that outline potential avenues for research related to the project. The proposal should be relatively concrete, specifying research design and data collection.

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 2020, the Department of Political Science at Aarhus University was ranked as the top department in political science in continental Europe, according to Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking.

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 50 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 strongly encouraged to contact Associate Professor Roman Senninger prior to submitting their application to learn more about the project and specific tasks, E-mail: rsenninger@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 motivating why you are interested in being part of the POLABROAD project (max. 1 page)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages) outlining potential avenues for research related to the project
  • 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: 2023-05-01 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Political Science – Aarhus BSS
Email: mailto:rsenninger@ps.au.dk
Phone: +4587165737

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday May 1st, 2023

READVERTISEMENT: 2-yr postdoc on: Impacts of rewilding on European biodiversity and climate mitigation using remote sensing

The Department of Biology, Aarhus University invites applications for a 2-year postdoc position on the WildE Horizon Europe project: climate-smart rewilding –ecological restoration for climate change mitigation, adaptation and biodiversity support in Europe.

Rampant climate change and biodiversity loss present the greatest challenges to the integrity of Earth’s biosphere. To avoid a catastrophe, large-scale and coordinated action is needed, including ambitious ecosystem restoration. This project aims to quantify how different implementations of ecosystem restoration and rewilding affect biodiversity and climate change mitigation in Europe. In the context of this project rewilding is defined broadly as ecosystem restoration that aims to reduce human control and increase natural dynamics, i.e. ranging from passive land abandonment to trophic rewilding with reintroduced megafauna.  

The position is for 2 years and is available from June 1, 2023, or soon thereafter.
 

Job description

The main aim is to quantify historical trajectories in relevant biodiversity and climate-related variables across Europe, primarily using remote sensing data (Landsat, supplemented with recent data from e.g. Sentinel and GEDI). These trajectories of change will then be linked to land use and ecosystem management strategies, including different forms of rewilding, and environmental variables in order to explain and attribute change in biodiversity and climate variables. There will also be scope to incorporate spatial biodiversity data, e.g. of plants and potentially other taxa.
 

Your profile

Applicants must have a PhD degree in ecology, geography or equivalent, or have submitted their PhD thesis for assessment before the application deadline. Strong expertise with quantitative ecology is expected, in combination with solid skills in spatial modelling and experience with remote sensing data. Strong coding skills are essential (at least one of R, Python, Google Earth Engine JavaScript).
 

The successful candidate is expected to have strong collaborative skills as they will work closely with internal and external collaborators. Candidates must have proven abilities to publish at a high international level and have excellent command of English. International applicants who do not have English as their first language must prove 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:

Assistant professor Robert Buitenwerf and Professor Jens-Christian Svenning will be the supervisors. The postdoc will join the Section for Ecoinformatics & Biodiversity (EcoInf) at the Department of Biology at Aarhus University. EcoInf harbors strong expertise in macroecology, remote sensing, and megafauna and vegetation ecology, as well as in ecology and biodiversity broadly. EcoInf constitutes an ambitious, collaborative, interdisciplinary, and highly international research community and currently hosts several centers of excellence including ECONOVO, a Center of Excellence focused on improving our insights into emerging novel ecological conditions and how to steer these conditions towards the most positive outcome possible. Local and international collaborators from within the wildE project will be included where relevant. 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 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: Assistant Professor Robert Buitenwerf, phone +45 52688455, e-mail: buitenwerf@bio.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

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.

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: 2023-04-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Biology – Ecoinformatics and Biodiversity
Email: mailto:buitenwerf@bio.au.dk
Phone: +4593508353

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

Postdoc position in Deep Learning for Automated Modular Computer-Aided Design

Applications are invited for a three-year Postdoc position at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Aarhus University. This position is for the project “AI-supported Modular Design and Implementation” supported by Thomas B. Thriges Foundation and the Industriens Foundation with cooperating partners from DTU and industrial beneficiaries.

The postdoctoral researcher will join our research group, Machine Learning and Computational Intelligence (MaLeCI), which is a dynamic and diverse team of talented and highly-motivated researchers conducting cutting-edge research in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Financial Data Analysis and Geometric Deep Learning. Our group is equipped with the high-performing computational resources (the best NVIDIA GPUs, embedded GPUs for light-weight deep learning, drones, etc) facilitating high-ending AI research. Checkout https://ece.au.dk/en/research/key-areas-in-research-and-development/signal-processing-and-machine-learning/machine-learning-and-computational-intelligence/people for more information about the MaLeCI group, researchers and the current research projects.
 

Expected start date and duration of employment

The position is available from June 1, 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
 

Job description

The main objective of this multidisciplinary project is to develop deep learning methods, including convolutional neural networks, transformers, and graph convolutional networks, for (semi)-automated CAD design, grouping, segmenting, and synthesizing CAD models, to support product design decisions by analyzing the similarity of CAD designs and providing the next step design suggestions to CAD engineers. Through cutting-edge research and collaboration with industrial partners, the team will develop high-performing methodologies and demonstrate their performance on both benchmark and real-world data.

Throughout this project, we will collaborate with researchers with both mechanical engineering and computer science/engineering background as well as relevant industrial case companies for testing and prototyping our proposed deep learning design assistance tool on real data and show the effectiveness of our methods in facilitating design process and implementing modularity in manufacturing.

 

Your profile

Applicants should hold a PhD in computer engineering, computer science, informatics, or other related disciplines. Moreover:

  • Solid understanding of Deep Learning algorithms and architectures.
  • Excellent programming skills in Python deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, etc, and proficiency in writing scripts for data preprocessing, deploying deep learning models, model training, and evaluation.
  • Experience with collaborative software development, such as Git and version control systems.
  • Familiarity with Geometric Deep Learning is a plus.
  • Strong publication record in high-profiled international journal and conference proceedings.
  • Good verbal and written English communication skills.

Who we are 

About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering:
Electrical and computer engineering are closely related engineering disciplines that focus on the development of hardware and software for intelligent units and networks. This includes hardware at system and component levels as well as many different types of software for controlling electronic devices and networks.
 

The research areas within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department support the development within this area. The outcome greatly influences our daily lives as advanced technologies are incorporated into an increasing number of products, for example in industrial processes, at hospitals and in information infrastructures.
 

What we offer

The department/centre offers:

  • A collaborative, supportive and friendly environment.
  • A well-developed research infrastructure, powerful computational resources and state-of-the-art equipment.
  • An interdisciplinary environment with many national, international, and industrial collaborators
  • The opportunity to co-supervise PhD and MSc students working in related topics
  • A workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

 

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Finlandsgade 22, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. The project includes meetings with cooperating partners from DTU and industrial beneficiaries.
 

Contact information

For further information please contact: Alexandros Iosifidis (ai@ece.au.dk).
 

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than March 24, 2023.

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: 2023-03-24 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – Sign. Processing & Mach. Learning – Faculty: Technical Sciences
Email: mailto:ai@ece.au.dk

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday March 24th, 2023

PhD Special Call: PhD position in Intoxication, Gender and Digital Sexualities at Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research

Aarhus BSS Graduate School, Aarhus University invites applicants for a PhD Scholarship in connection with the research project ‘Intoxicated Adolescent Relations’ at the PhD Programme Social Science and Business.

The PhD position is connected to the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences at Aarhus University and is in the field of Intoxication, Gender and Digital sexualities among adolescents in Denmark. The PhD position offers the opportunity to take part in an international and engaging research environment as the position forms part of a larger research project called ‘Intoxicated Adolescent Relations’ headed by Associate Professor Margit Anne Petersen and funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark (Sapere Aude). Included in the PhD position is one semester’s research stay at University of Edinburgh, UK, as well as co-supervision by Professor Angus Bancroft, who is part of the collaborative team along with three other internationally renowned scholars: Professor Geoffrey Hunt, Associate Professor Alexandra Bogren and Senior Researcher Marianne Cense.

The candidate must begin 1 September 2023. The PhD position is for three years.

The overall research project focuses on the role alcohol and intoxication plays in adolescent social and sexual relations with a particular focus on the boundaries between consensual and non-consensual sexual encounters. The project contains two subprojects; One on policy and the parental role for which an assistant professor is being recruited, the other, the PhD position advertised here. Both the PhD student and the assistant professor will be expected to take part in joint activities and collaborative efforts connected with the overall project. You can read more about the overall project here and here.

The PhD project, requirements and qualifications

Through focus groups with adolescents (14-17 years old) and digital ethnography, the PhD project specifically focuses on the ways in which use of social media, ‘sexting’ and other digital encounters and activities play out in or are related to physical intoxicated settings (for example parties, social gatherings, events) and situations (for example flirting, dancing, socializing) that adolescents participate in. The data collection is to take place in Denmark, so the PhD student must be fluent in Danish.

We are looking for a candidate with a social science background (Anthropology, Sociology or related fields). Experience with qualitative methods is required and related research experience or knowledge is an advantage but not required.

As part of the application, please send up to 5 pages (max 12,000 characters including spaces) with your methodological and analytical reflections and ideas related to the specific project and a motivation of up to 2,400 characters (including spaces).

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Margit Anne Petersen, E-mail: map.crf@psy.au.dk

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Maria Grauert Bodin, E-mail: mgb@au.dk

Place of work

Tuborgvej 164, bygning A, 2. sal, 2400 København NV

Who are we

At the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research we carry out social science research in the alcohol and drug field. Our research projects concern treatment, prevention, policy, and recreational use. We conduct research in both legal and illegal drugs. The Centre is interdisciplinary, and the employees are from the fields of e.g., psychology, anthropology, law, and public health. Our task is to establish and conduct research projects, teach, communicate knowledge about alcohol and drug use, and collaborate with national players in the area as well as with international research institutions. You can read more about the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research here.
 

The Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences is one of six departments at Aarhus BSS – one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS unites the social science and business-related research fields and bring them closer together to reflect the close relationship between society and the business community. As part of a Top 100 university, Aarhus BSS and the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences have achieved the distinguished AASCB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations.

Formal requirements

You can read more about how to apply in the application guide and find the rules and regulations of the PhD education here.

The following criteria are decisive in the assessment of the candidates:

  • the applicant’s academic qualifications (assessed on the basis of the qualifying degree)
  • the quality and relevance of the project proposal
  • the applicant’s level of academic aptitude and assessed ability to complete the project within the framework of the PhD programme

You can read more about the assessment procedure and committees appointed by the dean here. Please note that for applications to the programme for Psychology and Behavioural Science, the criteria for assessment are specified here.

Applicants are very much encouraged to supply documentation as to how they rank compared to their class (both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees). This may for example be in the form of a letter from your University stating either how you rank as an individual student compared to other students the year you graduated ("ranks as no. 6 out of 111" or "ranks as among the best 8 percent") or if that is not possible, general information from your University as to how grades were distributed in the year of your graduation, will be appreciated.

Please note that Aarhus BSS Graduate School reserves the right to evaluate the applications on the basis of the documentation received before deadline, and you will not necessarily be asked for further documentation. Furthermore, Aarhus BSS Graduate School reserves the right to reject application that do not comply with the limitations as stated in the application guide (see link above).

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.

Deadline: 2023-04-17 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences – Alcohol and Drug Research, CPH, Cent. F.
Email: mailto:map.crf@psy.au.dk
Phone: +4530241101

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday April 17th, 2023

Two PhD Fellowships studying the biosynthesis and biotechnological applications of antibacterial lasso peptides

Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Biological and Chemical Engineering programme. The position is available from 1 August 2023 or later.
 

Title:
Two PhD Fellowships studying the biosynthesis and biotechnological applications of antibacterial lasso peptides

Research area and project description:
Lasso peptides are intriguing natural products with pharmaceutical functions ranging from antibacterial to GPCR binders. They are encoded in bacterial genomes where small precursor peptides are co-transcribed with so-called macrocyclases that fold and lock the peptides into their unique lasso structure. The project will aim to study the details of biosynthesis and how genetic engineering can achieve new and improved products for pharmaceutical applications.

The candidates will be part of the Microbial Biosynthesis Lab in the section for industrial biotechnology. The candidate will work closely together but be individually responsible for separate and independent projects within lasso peptide biosynthesis. The Microbial Biosynthesis lab consists of experienced researchers, a research technician, master- and bachelor students all working on different aspects of natural product biosynthesis and their antibacterial properties.

We are looking for two curious persons that value teamwork and has a strong interest in natural product and their biosynthesis.

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:
The applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or similar or submit documentation that they will obtain one before 1st of August 2023.  Likewise, the candidates must be proficient in English both written and oral. Documented experience with the following topics will be considered an advantage:

  • Designing CRISPR-Cas9 gene genome editing strategies
  • Heterologous protein expression (in E. coli or Streptomyces spp.)
  • Investigating enzyme function in vitro
  • Cultivating Streptomyces or other filamentous microorganisms
  • Natural product purification and characterization (FPLC/HPLC, MS)
  • Bioinformatics (antiSMASH, sequence similarity networks, phylogeny)
  • Python programming

Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Gustav Wieds Vej 10, 8000 Aarhus C.

Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact:
Associate Professor Thomas Tørring, thomast@bce.au.dk

How to apply:
Please follow this link to submit your application. Application deadline is 1 April 2023 23:59 . Preferred starting date is 1 August 2023.

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

Please note:

  • 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

Apply

Post expires on Saturday April 1st, 2023

Postdoc in media and cultural studies and/or postcolonial studies

The School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in media and cultural studies and/or postcolonial studies. The postdoc position is affiliated with the research project

Playing with ghosts – affective ambivalence in decolonial art practices (2022-2025) funded by the Aarhus University Research Foundation.

The postdoc position is a full-time position lasting 18 months. The position begins on 01 June 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The School of Communication and Culture is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their personal background.

Project

Art and cultural practices continue to play a significant role in decolonial endeavours that fight colonial structures, racist practices and legacies that continue to haunt contemporary societies because art and culture open the way to sense new futures and bring them to live in the here and now. Playing with ghosts looks into whether decolonial art and cultural practices could work against polarisation in creating playful encounters and possibilities of co-habitation between different and diverse minority and majority groups in affectively ambivalent spaces on the basis of the assumption that colonialism is inherited through structural asymmetries. The project will 1) generate knowledge about playful practices, modes and moods in contemporary art, culture and activism from former and contemporary colonised spaces, in particular the U.S. Virgin Islands and Kalaallit Nunaat; 2) develop a digital artistic intervention with local artists and citizens; and 3) test this interactive artistic work on particular groups in order to conduct reception studies and detect the concrete transformative and empowering impact that engaging in critical-playful artistic practices may have on different groups. Playing with ghosts will be a significant contribution to postcolonial and decolonial studies in studying the modes, moods and impact of playful cultural forms and spelling out the capacities of practice-based artistic interventions in a-symmetrical and conflictual social environments for paving ways toward living together differently.

Postdoc position

We are looking for an applicant who is able to collaborate closely and effectively in a small interdisciplinary project group which connects perspectives from cultural and media studies, regional studies and practice-based art research. The applicant is expected to have a PhD degree (or equivalent qualifications) in, for example, cultural studies, media studies, postcolonial studies, development studies, critical Inuit studies, Greenlandic and Arctic studies or from a different relevant discipline. Experience of various qualitative – participatory, decolonial and/or creative – methods will be an advantage. Previous experience of doing research that involve citizens as research participants is also an advantage, but not a requirement. In terms of language requirements, empirical material will be in Greenlandic, Danish and English, and research should be written in English. Therefore, the applicant needs to be able to manage in a Danish-Greenlandic environment and also to be fluent in spoken and written English.

Your main tasks will be:

  • to be responsible for the collection of empirical material (for example digital texts, interviews, participatory reception studies) in close collaboration with the other participants
  • to be the first author of at least two research articles, and the co-author of one other research article, in close collaboration with the project participants
  • to take an active part in developing and fulfilling the different processes, meetings and events related to the project in close collaboration with the project participants

Teaching and Supervision

As postdoc in cultural and media as well as postcolonial research your position is primarily research-based, but it will also involve a small amount of teaching and supervision. To that end, the successful applicant will be expected to take part in the department’s teaching and supervision activities, and to teach and supervise courses on the Bachelor’s supplementary subject in the culture of events, Kandidatuddannelsen i nordisk sprog og litteratur (especially Norden i verden (both in Danish only)) and The Master’s Degree Programme in the Experience Economy (especially Cultural analysis and Design Project).

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD degree or must document equivalent qualifications in a relevant field related to cultural and media studies with a strong interest in postcolonial and decolonial issues. Applicants must be able to document, relevant to the position:

  • an internationally oriented research profile within cultural and media studies and/or postcolonial and decolonial studies (or another relevant field) as documented by a PhD dissertation and/or research publications
  • experience in the self-directed management of research projects and in various qualitative research methods
  • experience of publishing articles in international research journals
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills, in order to engage productively both within the research team and with external organisations and partners and diverse citizens

Furthermore, it will be considered an advantage if applicants can document

  • a track record of research publications of a high international standard, commensurate with the length of the applicant’s academic career
  • an innovative PhD dissertation (or equivalent qualification) in an area related to and relevant for the project
  • relevant teaching experience at university level
  • experience of participation in national and international research networks

Finally, applicants are asked to provide a proposal for research to be undertaken within the stated framework of the research project (max. 1-2 pages). This could include ideas for relevant articles and/or relevant topics to research further.

Please note that applications that do not include uploaded publications (maximum five) will not be considered.

Please do not include references or letters of recommendation with the application. Applicants who are invited to an interview may be asked to provide references.

Work environment

Active participation in the daily life of the department is a high priority, and we emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students. In order to maintain and develop the department’s excellent teaching and research environment, the successful applicant is expected to be present at the department on a daily basis.

We respect the balance between work and private life and strive to create a work environment in which that balance can be maintained. You can read more about family and work-life balance in Denmark.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU.

International applicants

International applicants are encouraged to read about the attractive working conditions and other benefits of working at Aarhus University and in Denmark, including healthcare, paid holidays and, if relevant, maternity/paternity leave, childcare and schooling. Aarhus University offers a wide variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including a relocation service and career counselling for expat partners. You can also find information about the taxation aspects of international researchers’ employment by AU.

The department

The place of employment is the Department of Scandinavian Studies and Experience Economy, Jens Chr. Skous Vej 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

The focus of the programme is Danish culture, traditionally divided into language, media and literature, but it also has a long tradition for interdisciplinary theoretical practice and development. Researchers at the Scandinavian studies programme are currently working on topics such as colonialism and its postcolonial aftermaths in the Nordic countries, narrative theory, rhetoric, digital health, the use of language in social media, gaming, affect theory, affect in media, art and heritage activism, Danish dialects, globalisation and genre studies.

Prospective applicants are invited to view the department’s website.

School of Communication and Culture

The school is a part of the Faculty of Arts. You will find information about the school and its research programmes, departments, and diverse activities on its website.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact the principal investigator, Professor Britta Timm Knudsen: norbtk@cc.au.dk

If you need help uploading your application or have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Arts HR support by email: hsi@au.dk.

Qualification requirements

Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.

Formalities

The Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order).

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

If nothing else is noted, applications must be submitted in English. The application deadline is at 11.59 pm Danish time (same as Central European Time) on the deadline day.

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.

Shortlists may be prepared with the candidates that have been selected for a detailed academic assessment. A committee set up by the head of school is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidates. See this link for further information about shortlisting at the Faculty of Arts: shortlisting

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is one of five main academic areas at Aarhus University.

The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.
With its 550 academic staff members, 240 PhD students, 9,500 BA and MA students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.

The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society and the Danish School of Education. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.

The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.

Read more at arts.au.dk/en

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: 2023-03-30 at 23:59
Unit: School of Communication and Culture – Scandinavian Studies and Experience Economy, Dept. of – Faculty: Arts
Email: mailto:norbtk@cc.au.dk
Phone: +4587163183

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday March 30th, 2023

PhD Special Call: PhD position in substance use prevention and health promotion at the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research

Aarhus BSS Graduate School, Aarhus University invites applicants for a PhD Scholarship in connection with the research project Prevention of hazardous substance use and health promotion in youth at the PhD Programme Social Science and Business.

The PhD position is connected to the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences at Aarhus University and is offered as part of a large efficacy study aimed at preventing hazardous substance use and promoting well-being and health in high schools. You will be part of a highly motivated research group with renowned adolescent and health risk prevention researchers from Aarhus University, University of Southern Denmark, and University of Rhode Island (U.S.), at an interdisciplinary and stimulating environment at Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research.

The 3 year position is available from 1 May 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

The research project

The PhD-project is part of a large randomized controlled trial (RCT) examining the efficacy of two interventions aimed at preventing hazardous use of alcohol and drugs and promoting well-being and health among 1st-year students in Danish high schools (ages 15-18). The project is supported by TrygFonden. The interventions in the RCT study include: 1) a structural-level intervention including alcohol and drug policies, parent meetings and other efforts to enhance safe and healthy decisions e.g., around substance use, and 2) an individual-level intervention using motivational interviewing in groups of 5-7 students to support them in making decisions e.g., around substance use, that are in line with their values. Participants are followed via online surveys and registers to assess impact on hazardous substance use, well-being, health, and school performance. Furthermore, aspects related to implementation are examined via qualitative interviews with personnel at the schools and other stakeholders.

You will be working closely with Assistant Professor Lotte Vallentin-Holbech in refining interventions, preparing surveys, collecting data, and delivering interventions. Associate Professor Kristine Rømer Thomsen is the principal investigator (PI) and will lead the project together with co-PI Professor Sarah Feldstein Ewing (U.S). They will supervise all phases of the overall project as well as the PhD project (as main and co-supervisor). Furthermore, Professors Anette Søgaard Nielsen and Janne Tolstrup, University of Southern Denmark, will take part in meetings throughout the main project and help secure high scientific quality. We will meet regularly with our External Advisory Board, consisting of national and local community prevention and health experts, and young people representing the target group, who will help ensure feasibility of the project and potential future implementation.

Job description 

You will have an important role in organizing and planning data collection, collecting data, and delivering the interventions. You will also be part of refining the interventions. In terms of analysis and dissemination of findings, the focus of the PhD project will be on the short-term effects of interventions. This will ensure sufficient time to analyze and write articles within the three years, along with the other requirements for a successful PhD.

Your qualifications

To qualify, we require that you have a relevant master’s degree e.g. in psychology, public health, sociology or cognitive science. Furthermore, the candidate is required to speak Danish because of the role in delivering the interventions and communicating with schools. Experience with research or practice in alcohol/drugs, intervention, prevention, health promotion, adolescents, and/or quantitative methods is preferred, but not required.

To apply, please send up to 5 pages (max 12,000 characters including spaces) with your ideas and reflections related to the project. This could be related to methods (e.g., variables you think would be interesting to examine and why), theory that you think could be relevant to apply and why, ethical considerations, or other aspects you find relevant related to the project.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor, Kristine Rømer Thomsen, E-mail: krt.crf@psy.au.dk 

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Maria Grauert Bodin, E-mail: mgb@au.dk

Place of work

Bartholins Allé 11, DK-8000 Aarhus C.

About the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research

At the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research we carry out social science research in the alcohol and drug field. Our research projects concern treatment, prevention, policy, and recreational use. We conduct research in both legal and illegal drugs. The Centre is interdisciplinary, and the employees are from the fields of e.g., psychology, anthropology, law, and public health. Our task is to establish and conduct research projects, teach, communicate knowledge about alcohol and drug use, and collaborate with national players in the area as well as with international research institutions. You can read more about the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research here.

The Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences is one of six departments at Aarhus BSS – one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS unites the social science and business-related research fields and bring them closer together to reflect the close relationship between society and the business community. As part of a Top 100 university, Aarhus BSS and the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences have achieved the distinguished AASCB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations.

Formal requirements

You can read more about how to apply in the application guide and find the rules and regulations of the PhD education here.

The following criteria are decisive in the assessment of the candidates:

  • the applicant’s academic qualifications (assessed on the basis of the qualifying degree)
  • the quality and relevance of the project proposal
  • the applicant’s level of academic aptitude and assessed ability to complete the project within the framework of the PhD programme

You can read more about the assessment procedure and committees appointed by the dean here. Please note that for applications to the programme for Psychology and Behavioural Science, the criteria for assessment are specified here.

Applicants are very much encouraged to supply documentation as to how they rank compared to their class (both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees). This may for example be in the form of a letter from your University stating either how you rank as an individual student compared to other students the year you graduated ("ranks as no. 6 out of 111" or "ranks as among the best 8 percent") or if that is not possible, general information from your University as to how grades were distributed in the year of your graduation, will be appreciated.

Please note that Aarhus BSS Graduate School reserves the right to evaluate the applications on the basis of the documentation received before deadline, and you will not necessarily be asked for further documentation. Furthermore, Aarhus BSS Graduate School reserves the right to reject application that do not comply with the limitations as stated in the application guide (see link above).

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.

Deadline: 2023-03-21 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences – Alcohol and Drug Research, Cent. f.
Email: mailto:krt.crf@psy.au.dk
Phone: +4529916092

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday March 21st, 2023

Postdoc position in Neural Tissue Engineering

The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, invites qualified applicants for a two 2-year postdoc position offering applicants to join the research on neural tissue engineering at the research group Nanofiber Technology and Cellular Engineering.

 

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 2–year position from 1st of June 2023 or as soon possible.
 

Job description

De-myelination is the loss of the myelin sheath insulating the nerves, which disrupts the ability the nervous system to transmit signals, resulting in multiple sclerosis with over 2.5 million people affected world-wide and representing a serious health, economic and social burden with no long-term suitable treatment. The ongoing research on myelin repair is heavily dependent on re-myelination by glial cell transplantation, which often fails with disease progression leading to irreversible functional failure. The project aims to apply innovative electrospinning technology to recapitulate the myelinated nerve fibers to elucidate pathological mechanisms of multiple sclerosis on a single-nerve fiber scale as well as pursuing the novel diagnosis and therapy discovery.

You will be contributing to optimizing the microfluidic electrospinning parameters, working primarily with neural cells and characterizing their viability, proliferation and differentitation via colorimetric assays, immunocytochemical staining and confocal imaging.

You will be in close collaboration with biophysicists to examine electrophysiology using patch clamp, and to carry out pathological mechanistic study via single-molecular tracking on myelin. You will also be involved in supervision of bachelor and master thesis projects.
 

Your profile

Applicants should hold a PhD in neuroscience, medicine, biomaterials, stem cell biology, tissue engineering, biofabrication or related disciplines

Qualifications:

  • Experience in neuroscience, cell biology, electrosphyisology or similar.
  • Experience in microfluidics or biofabrication for tissue engineering applications.
  • Good skills in communication of research results internationally as evidenced by publications in excellent peer-reviewed journals.
  • Experience in supervising students and teaching at a high academic level.

 

Who we are

Biological and Chemical Engineering is a multidisciplinary research area. It includes disease and health, materials, environmental technologies, biorefining, energy technologies and food and ingredient technology. The research at the Biological and Chemical Engineering Department is based on both theoretical and experimental methods, and include the design, development, operation, monitoring, control, and optimization of chemical, physical and biological processes. Department of Engineering holds a special position of international strength in scientific activities related to biogas energy, biorefining, agricultural emissions, lipid technology, polymer and membrane technology, protein engineering and biosynthesis. The Biological and Chemical Engineering department is part of the Faculty of technical sciences and have an active role in the Interdisciplinary Centres of WATEC (water treatment technologies), CBIO (circular bioeconomy), CiFOOD (food technology), iMAT (advanced materials), iLIFE (biophysics and imagining), iClimate (climate change).
 

What we offer

The department offers:
a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and pilot/demonstration scale processing facilities 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.
 

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Gustav Wides Vej 10, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. 
 

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Associate Professor, Menglin Chen, +45 20289506, menglin@bce.au.dk

 

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 1st of April.

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: 2023-04-01 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering – Medical Biotechnology – Faculty: Technical Sciences
Email: mailto:menglin@bce.au.dk
Phone: +4520289506

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 1st, 2023