Research Scientist for Marine Mammal Contaminant Studies

18 hours ago


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

Aarhus Universitet's Department of Ecoscience seeks a highly motivated Research Scientist to contribute to our understanding of marine mammal contaminant dynamics and their link to environmental variability. As part of our Section for Marine Mammal Research, you will join a dynamic team engaged in cutting-edge research programs and advisory work covering major biological subdisciplines.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing 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 the department's advisory activities for the Danish Ministry of Environment related to effects of Arctic contaminants. You will also be expected to co-supervise graduate students and help secure funding for new research projects.

We are seeking a candidate with a PhD degree within biology, environmental chemistry, chemistry, or similar. Experience with writing scientific publications and working with analytical instruments is essential. A talent for exploring new techniques, interest in data crunching, and strong communication skills are also required.

As a member of our team, you will have access to a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories, and shared equipment. You will also benefit from an exciting interdisciplinary environment with national, international, and industrial collaborators.

The department offers a workplace characterized by professionalism, equality, and a healthy work-life balance. We encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, enabling us to accurately evaluate scientific productivity.

Aarhus Universitet offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs. This program provides opportunities for professional growth and networking within the academic community.



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