A two-year postdoc position is available at the Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. The position will be associated with Carolin Löscher and is funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark.
The aim of the postdoc project is to understand how nitrous oxide is biologically removed from marine surface waters by a combination of isotope labelling experiments, genetic and metagenomic profiling and single cell techniques. Nitrous oxide is one of the strongest natural greenhouse gases, and its production has been subject to numerous studies over the last decades. Its consumption, or its sinks, are, however, not clear and will therefore be studied in the context of this project. The position should start on 1 January 2022. Application deadline: 1 November 2021.
The postdoc should be interested in combining field work, marine biogeochemistry, ecology and bioinformatics.
Qualifications/requirements
We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated and ambitious candidate with:
- A PhD in ocean science, climate science or ecology
- Experience with gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, trace gas analyses, molecular ecology
- Project management and project development skills
- Interest and will to travel and participate in field experiments nationally and internationally
- Strong communication and collaborative skills and an interest in working in an interdisciplinary environment
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
We offer:
- A two-year postdoc position in a stimulating and supportive, international young research team
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure
- Opportunity to interact with an extensive network of national and international collaborators
- A competitive salary and social benefits (e.g. health coverage, parental leave, social security etc.)
- Dedicated assistance and support with various practical, social, and legal aspects (housing, visa, administration, tax etc.), especially for international candidates through our international staff office (ISO) and department.
For further information please contact Carolin Löscher (cloescher@biology.sdu.dk).
Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
The application must include the following:
• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment.
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely.
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply online”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.
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Deadline 2021-Nov-01
You can apply for the job at Faculty of Science by completing the application form