Research Scientist Position

6 days ago


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

Aarhus University seeks a highly motivated and skilled researcher to join the Department of Ecoscience. As a research scientist, you will contribute to our understanding of how dynamics of toothed whale contaminant loads are linked to environmental variability.

The successful candidate will work with our team to assess concentrations of key contaminants and nutrients in harvested whales, improving knowledge on contaminant sources and pathways via isotopic tracers. Special focus will be placed on mercury isotopes to track sources and pathways as well as compound-specific carbon isotopes to track PCB sources.

This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to our department's advisory activities for the Danish Ministry of Environment, related to effects of Arctic contaminants. The researcher is also expected to co-supervise graduate students and help secure funding for new research projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research on toothed whale contaminant loads and their link to environmental variability
  • Develop and apply isotopic tracers to track contaminant sources and pathways
  • Collaborate with our team to improve knowledge on contaminant sources and pathways
  • Provide expertise to the Danish Ministry of Environment on effects of Arctic contaminants
  • Co-supervise graduate students and assist with securing funding for new research projects

Requirements:

  • PhD degree in biology, environmental chemistry, chemistry, or similar field
  • Experience with writing scientific publications
  • Experience in working with contaminants like PCBs and mercury, fatty acids, stable isotopes, and modelling in R
  • Talent for working with analytical instruments and exploring new techniques
  • Ability to work both individually and in small teams, and be self-motivating
  • Fluency in English (speaking and writing)
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral

What We Offer:

  • Well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories, and access to shared equipment
  • Exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international, and industrial collaborators
  • Research climate encouraging lively, open, and critical discussion within and across different fields of research


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