Researcher (Tenure Track) in Marine Ecosystem Modelling

Researcher (Tenure Track) in Marine Ecosystem Modelling

The Department of Ecoscience, Aarhus University, invites applications for a full-time researcher position (tenure track), focusing on marine ecosystem modelling.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a full-time position starting on 1 January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

You will contribute to research and advice for authorities on marine ecosystems. The work will consider the impacts of stressors to marine systems, such as climate change impacts, eutrophication, hypoxia, aquaculture, fishery, offshore platforms, invasive species and pollution and are often related to the EU and National Directives. You will be a part of the marine ecology group that covers research and advisory tasks across the marine environment mainly related to Danish and Arctic waters.

You will be involved in the further development and application of the FlexSem model system, which is a framework developed by the model group to describe the dynamics of coastal marine systems. These activities will be conducted in close collaboration with the model group and other colleagues at the department as well as international partners. Further, it is expected that you can collaborate broadly with stakeholders in the design of scenarios for management purposes.

Your profile

Applicants should hold a PhD in biological oceanography, marine ecology, environmental sciences, or similar. We expect that you have:

• Expert knowledge on coupled 3D hydrodynamic-biogeochemical models and agent-based models
• Expert knowledge of marine physical- and biogeochemical processes in coastal and/or open waters
• Very good skills in scientific coding and related analyzing tools (e.g., R, Phyton, MatLab)
• Publications in high-ranking journals
• Good collaboration skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team within marine science
• Very good knowledge of English (written and oral)
• Good communication skills (scientific community, the public, stakeholders, and managers)
• Experience in data analysis and statistical tools
• Preferable experience with advisory work
• Preferable experience with seeking funding

Who we are

The Department of Ecoscience is engaged in research programs and advisory work covering the major biological subdisciplines. We conduct world-class research in the areas of aquatic biology and ecology, Arctic environment and ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation biology and wildlife management. The Department currently employs approximately 300 academic and technical staff, as well as many PhD students.

The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and internationally engaged scientific environment at the Section for Applied Marine Ecology and Modelling (for more information see: https://ecos.au.dk/en/researchconsultancy/research-areas/applied-marine-ecology-and-modelling).

The department is, and wishes to continue to be, an active, dynamic and inspiring workplace with exciting challenges, enthusiastic colleagues and academic opportunities for development. The department wishes to support employees in creating a good balance between their work and home lives and to maintain and attract talented and committed staff, where freedom, creativity and respect for the long-term perspective are core values. For more information on the Department see: http://ecos.au.dk/en/.

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 workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Professor and head of section Marie Maar, mam@ecos.au.dk +45 21730711

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 30 October.

Technical Sciences Tenure Track

Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme. Highly qualified candidates are appointed as Researcher for a period of six years with the prospect of performance- based advancement to a tenured position as Senior Researcher.
The aim of the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to:

• attract outstanding tal