Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Regional-scale Atmospheric Modelling

We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious researcher to strengthen regional-scale atmospheric modelling and environmental advisory capacity at Aarhus University. You will contribute to cutting-edge research on air quality and climate interactions, satellite data integration, and model development — while also playing a key role in Denmark's science-based environmental advisory services.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a permanent position from 1 March 2026 or as soon possible.

Job description

In this position, you will:

• Develop and apply regionalscale atmospheric chemical transport models like the DEHM model (Danish Eulerian Hemispheric Model), and operational air quality forecast systems like CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service)
• Integrate satellite observations and data assimilation techniques into modelling workflows
• Combine numerical models with machinelearning/data-driven approaches
• Contribute to operational and advisory tasks, including:
• National environmental monitoring programmes
• Scientific support for Danish authorities and ministries
• Contributions to European services (e.g., Copernicus CAMS)
• Participate in and colead research and advisory projects, including external funding applications
• Take part in developing and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration both internally and externally

Your profile

We expect that you have:

• A PhD in meteorology, physics, geophysics, mathematical modelling, chemistry, engineering or related disciplines
• Experience with regional atmospheric chemical transport models and with satellite data and data assimilation techniques
• Programming experience (e.g., Fortran, Python, shell scripting) and HPC workflows
• Experience working with operational forecasting systems and advisory tasks

We are looking for a researcher with a strong publication record relative to their career stage and a clear interest in interdisciplinary collaboration. Ideally, you also bring experience with machine-learning or hybrid modelling approaches, as well as proposal development and external funding. We value curiosity, independence and collaboration, and we are looking for someone who thrives in an environment that combines scientific excellence with societally relevant advisory work.

About the Department

The Department of Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary department within the Faculty of Technical Sciences at Aarhus University. Our research covers a wide range of fields, including physics, chemistry, microbiology, social sciences, geography, and environmental economics. We focus on major societal challenges such as pollution control, land and water management, climate change, biodiversity protection, and ecosystem services.

We have a highly collaborative work environment, where all employees contribute to securing the research and advisory projects that fund more than 70% of the department's activities. The department provides expert advisory services to ministries and authorities. While we do not run a master's program in environmental science, there are some opportunities for teaching and supervision. We value equality, diversity, and a strong work-life balance. Currently, about 140 staff, postdocs, and PhD students work in the department.

The Research Group

The selected candidate will join the Section for Atmospheric Emissions and Modelling in the Group of Atmospheric Modelling, focusing on air pollution processes. The group develops, tests, and applies models that cover various scales—global to local—and examines the environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts of air pollution and climate change. Close collaboration with other sections within the department is essential, particularly in areas such as atmospheric measurements, environmental economics, and geography.

In the group, we specialize in

• Atmospheric physics and chemistry, including numerical methods and computer science
• Air pollution modelling at regional (Northern Hemisphere, Europe, Denmark) and local scales (urban areas, point sources)
• Weather forecast models for various scales
• Integrated assessment modelling (impact on health, environment, and climate)
• Environmental noise modelling
• Climate modelling and its links to air pollution and health

Decision-support for policy makers on emissions, air quality, and health impacts

Work location

The place of work will be at Aarhus University, Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. The city of Roskilde ) is located approx. 30 km from Copenhagen. The area provides immediate access to a wealth of cultural and recreational pursuits.

International candidates may find information concerning living and working in Denmark at AU International Center offers a full range of services to make your transition to Denmark as smooth as possible ), and the department will assist foreign candidates with finding a suitable place to live.

Contact information

Further information may be obtained by contacting Head of Section; Emission and Atmospheric Modelling, Professor Peter Langen , , or Head of Department, Professor Carsten Suhr Jacobsen .

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 3 December 2025.

Technical Sciences Tenure Track

Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme. Highly qualified candidates are appointed as Assistant Professors for a period of six years with the prospect of performance- based advancement to a tenured Associate Professorship.

The aim of the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to:

• attract outstanding talented individuals that are competitive at an international level
• to promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists
• to create transparency in the academic career path

As part of the tenure track position, the candidate is offered:

• access to research infrastructure
• capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
• a mentoring programme
• support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level

As part of the Aarhus University Tenure Track Programme, the University carries out a mid-way evaluation to review the progress of the tenure track candidate after three years, according to the same criteria used in the final tenure review. The final tenure review is conducted after five and a half years. If the review is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Associate Professor at Aarhus University.

Please refer to the tenure track guidelines for the tenure review criteria and for the tenure review process.

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of reference

If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee's contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee's contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.

If you wish to add a referee after you have submitted your application, you must send this person's details (name, job title, place of work, and email address) as well as the name of the position you have applied for to:

Formalities and salary range

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.