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Associate Professor in Single-cell Microbiology and Chemical Imaging, Department of Biology, Aa[...]

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Aarhus, Denmark Aarhus Universitet Full time

The Position

We seek an associate professor to complement and expand our strong research profile in microbial ecophysiology, biodiversity, evolution, and biogeochemistry. The appointee is expected to develop single-cell microbiology research at the department with a focus on single-cell chemical and correlative imaging of microorganisms from various environments, including but not limited to freshwater and marine water columns, sediments, soils and technical systems. The appointee is also expected to establish an externally funded research program in this field and engage in developing and maintaining a state-of-the-art chemical imaging infrastructure at the department.

The candidate will become a member of the Section for Microbiology of the Department of Biology, Aarhus University, and should contribute to the section's scientific environment and teaching. The candidate is expected to contribute to the Department’s strategy, administrative tasks, and social environment. While our working language is English, the candidate must be able to communicate and teach in Danish within four years of employment.

The Candidate

We are looking for an internationally competitive researcher with an excellent academic track record in single-cell environmental microbiology and microbial ecophysiology, with a proven ability to address forefront research questions within this area. Specifically, we seek a candidate with expertise in prokaryotic single-cell imaging within mapping of elements and isotopes. The ideal candidate should have an active research focus within aquatic microbiology and microbial ecophysiology, including cell-to-cell microbial interactions, and extensive expertise in state-of-the-art single-cell imaging techniques.

  • Conduct research at the highest international level and publish in high-impact scientific journals
  • Establish and develop their own research group by raising third-party funding
  • Establish and develop a state-of-the-art core imaging facility on single-cell microbiology at the department
  • Raise substantial external research funding for infrastructure
  • Establish synergies between their own research and ongoing research activities at the section and department levels
  • Contribute to relevant teaching and supervision in the biology degree programs, including supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD students
  • Interest in contributing to the development of the scientific environment of the Department

Assessment criteria

The qualifications of each candidate will be evaluated according to the Criteria for evaluating candidates for scientific positions at AU Natural Sciences.

  • Research output, including high-level peer-reviewed publications
  • Research leadership experience
  • International research collaboration
  • Proven ability to attract external funding
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching
  • Supervision of students
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate and build working relationships

Place of Employment

The place of employment is Aarhus University, Department of Biology, Ny Munkegade 114-116, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

About the Department of Biology

The Department of Biology ( hosts research programs and teaching curricula that cover all major biological sub-disciplines. The Department currently employs approximately 40 tenured academic staff, 60 postdocs, 40 PhD students, and 60 technical staff. The Department hosts BSc and MSc study programs in Biology with about 400 students enrolled, as well as a PhD program. The Department offers 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 candidates of all backgrounds.

Further Information

For additional information, please contact Head of Section, Associate Professor Kasper Urup Kjeldsen ( ) or Head of Department, Professor Hans Brix ( ).

Deadline

Applications must be submitted online and received by October 1, 2024.

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