Dive into the heart of Polar research with a three-year postdoc position at Aarhus University’s Department of Ecoscience. This role offers a unique opportunity to explore carbon cycling and storage within marine vegetated habitats, focusing on the significant yet challenging to quantify role of macroalgae in blue carbon ecosystems. Your journey will involve intricate field and experimental analyses, including the use of eDNA and stable isotopes, to trace macroalgal detritus across Arctic marine sediments and reveal its contribution to carbon storage.
Ideal candidates possess a PhD in biology or environmental science, with demonstrated expertise in the ecology of coastal and marine vegetated ecosystems, experimental design, biostatistics, and scientific writing. Valuable skills include experience in Arctic fieldwork, eDNA analyses, bioinformatics, and remote sensing. Proficiency in English and a collaborative spirit are essential for integrating dynamic team and working on ambitious projects with wide-reaching impacts.
Joining the Department of Ecoscience means becoming part of a leading research institution that prides itself on an interdisciplinary approach, fostering lively discussions across various fields of study. We offer a supportive work environment, equipped with state-of-the-art research infrastructure and a network of national and international collaborators. This position not only aims to advance scientific knowledge but also to develop practical strategies for managing blue carbon habitats in the Nordic/Arctic region.
For further information, applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Dorte Krause-Jensen. With a deadline for applications set for April 1, 2024, Aarhus University warmly welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, especially encouraging women to apply, in pursuit of gender balance within the Department of Ecoscience. Join us in shaping the future of polar marine research and management.