Senior Researcher in Plant Pathogen Biology and Crop Disease Prevention

4 days ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Aarhus Universitet Full time

Aarhus University is a top-ranked research-intensive university with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research, talent development, and international collaboration. We are committed to making a difference through our research and education.

Job Description

We invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position within epidemiology of agricultural crop diseases. The successful candidate will be part of the Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, Denmark.

The primary tasks of the position include conducting independent research, teaching, guidance, and examination of BSc and MSc degree students, as well as attracting external research funding. We are looking for a highly qualified researcher with a solid background in computational approaches in crop disease epidemiology or experimental plant pathology.

The ideal candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field and at least three years of professional experience. They should also demonstrate a clear potential to perform groundbreaking research, attract external funding, and contribute to the development of the department.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • PhD in a relevant field
  • At least three years of professional experience
  • Independent research-related qualifications at a high international level
  • Clear communication skills
  • Experience in supervision and teaching at BSc and MSc degree level

In addition, we prefer candidates with documented experience in data science approaches in crop disease epidemiology, experimental plant disease epidemiology, or teaching experience at BSc and MSc level.

Benefits

Aarhus University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including access to research infrastructure, capability development, and mentoring. The university also has a diverse and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for career development and networking.

The estimated annual salary for this position is approximately €73,000-€83,000 depending on seniority. The salary will be paid in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.



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