Research Scientist Position

2 days ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Aarhus Universitet (AU) Full time

About the Department

Aarhus University's Department of Ecoscience is a leading research institution in aquatic biology and ecology, with a strong focus on Arctic environments and ecosystems. Our team conducts world-class research and advisory work, covering various biological subdisciplines.

As a postdoctoral researcher at our department, you will join a dynamic and internationally engaged scientific environment. The Section for Marine Mammal Research offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our understanding of toothed whale contaminant dynamics linked to environmental variability.

Job Description

This position provides a unique chance to collaborate with a strong research team that has gathered extensive data on marine mammal contaminant effects over three decades. Your tasks will include assessing key contaminant concentrations in harvested whales, improving knowledge on contaminant sources and pathways via isotopic tracers, and exploring compound-specific carbon isotopes to track PCB sources.

You will work closely with researchers and local organizations in Canada, the US, Denmark (Greenland and Faroe Islands), and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This international collaboration aims to address the question of how vulnerable communities reliant on whale consumption can adapt successfully to shifting marine resources due to climate change.

Responsibilities

  • Assessing contaminant concentrations in harvested whales
  • Improving knowledge on contaminant sources and pathways via isotopic tracers
  • Exploring compound-specific carbon isotopes to track PCB sources

Qualifications and Skills

We seek a highly motivated candidate with a PhD degree in biology, environmental chemistry, chemistry, or a similar field. Relevant experience includes working with contaminants like PCBs and mercury, fatty acids, stable isotopes, and modeling in R. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential for this role.

What We Offer

  • 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


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