DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Ecological Modelling

Tenue track in Ecological modelling of coastal ecosystems. We invite you to apply for a position focusing on development and applications of advanced process-based models for coastal ecosystem research, conservation and management.
Are you passionate about marine ecology and eager to make a tangible impact on management and restoration of coastal ecosystems? We are seeking a dedicated and innovative researcher in Ecological Modelling to join our team. If you have a strong background in ecological modelling with a focus on coastal ecosystems, pressure-impact relationships, and aquatic nature restoration, we have a lot of exiting challenges for you to engage in.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the departments competences within ecological modelling of coastal ecosystems and advance our understanding of pressure-impact interactions (e.g. eutrophication), ecosystem and habitat dynamics e.g., in relation to marine food production and restoration of coastal ecosystems.

You will work with nearby colleagues, and with both academic, public and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad. Your primary tasks will be to:

• Develop advanced dynamic models addressing key aspects of coastal ecosystem functioning
• Analyze interactions between pressures, coastal habitats and environmental conditions
• Advance our understanding of how food production incl. Low Trophic Aquaculture and coastal fisheries interacts with coastal ecosystems already affected by human pressures like eutrophication
• Improve models, methods and decision-support tools for coastal ecosystem management and restoration
• Predict impacts of different management strategies for coastal ecosystems under present and future conditions
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Be part of the sections team providing advice to public management and industry
• Teach and supervise at BSc and MSc level and be co-supervisor for PhD students

We also expect that you during the tenure track period require skills in fundraising.

You must be responsible for the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.

As formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) preferable within aquatic ecology, ecological modelling, environmental science, engineering or similar. Specific qualifications include:

• Experience with application and development of process-based ecological models
• Strong skills in scientific programming (Python, R, Matlab, etc)
• Preferable experience with model and software development
• Experience in data analysis and statistical tools
• Publications in high-ranking journals
• Preferably experience with advisory work and teaching
• Good collaboration and communication skills

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria:

• Experience and quality of teaching
• Research experience
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

This is a full-time position. Starting date is November 1st 2024 or as soon as possible.

The position is part of DTU's Tenure Track program. Read more about the program and the recruitment process here.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Karen Timmermann, or Head of section Jens Kjerulf Petersen,

You can read more about DTU Aqua at

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 September :59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• Vision for teaching and research for the tenure track period
• CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see )
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• Experience in and vision for public management advisory tasks
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Aqua – National Institute of Aquatic Resources – works for well-functioning oceans, rivers, and lakes where biodiversity can thrive. Our research, advisory service, and education contribute to the development of a sustainable blue bioeconomy, robust aquatic ecosystems, and reduced effects of climate change. We have a large national and international network and cooperate with research partners, public authorities, industry, and NGOs. We have state-of-the-art research facilities and Denmark's only ocean- and arctic-going research vessel. The Institute has 360 employees, one-half being scientific staff, including 50 PhD students. More than 35 nationalities are represented at the Institute, and we support an equal gender distribution. We are located in Lyngby, Hirtshals, Nykøbing Mors, and Silkeborg and have regular activities in Greenland. Learn more on

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