Ecosystem Scientist Leader

3 days ago


Gentofte, Gentofte Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk Foundation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Ecosystem Scientist Leader to support activities within monitoring and modelling of biodiversity and ecosystem health. The ideal candidate will have a background in biodiversity, landscape ecology, environmental- or ecosystem sciences, or a related academic discipline.

As Ecosystem Scientist Leader, you will join the Agriculture team and report to the team leader. We value creativity, curiosity, common inspiration, teamwork and innovative thinking, while maintaining a relaxed and collegial atmosphere.

You will build and manage a portfolio of projects, funding calls, and grants that you will be responsible for, and when implemented you will support the grant holders during the entire lifetime of the project to ensure high quality outputs and maximal impact.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop strategic science-driven initiatives related to biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem science, and land-use change, incl. identification of gaps and opportunities, development of call text material and guidelines to applicants, and management of peer review processes.
  • Manage projects, including day-to-day operations and implementation of initiatives.
  • Manage and interact with internal and external stakeholders from academia, industry, government, international research institutions, and NGOs regarding development of projects.
  • Maintain a high level of domain knowledge within biodiversity, ecosystem science, monitoring technologies and related areas of relevance.

You will also support open competition programmes across the Novo Nordisk Foundation and maintain partnerships, build networks, and support communities within nature restoration research and the innovation ecosystem with a special focus on biodiversity.



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