BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
The Department of Geoscience in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Aarhus University invites applications for Postdoc position in the field of Paleoclimatology starting May 1st 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
This position is part of a DFF-funded project called West African Rainfall Modulation by Eocene Shifts in Temperature (WARMEST). The aim of WARMEST is to improve our understanding of high-resolution climate and environment variability in the Sahel during extreme warm, high-CO2 conditions. The investigation will be carried out with biomarker analyses of terrestrial rainfall, vegetation, and fire from a unique sediment core covering the Eocene into the Oligocene. These new reconstructions of climate and environment will provide analogies for how we can expect the vulnerable and sensitive Sahel region to behave in today’s warming world.
Job responsibilities
In addition to contributing intellectually to an inclusive research group, the applicant’s main tasks would consist of:
- Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
- Sediment extraction, column chromatography, and analytical measurement of leaf wax and PAH biomarkers on GC-MS
- Leaf wax isotope analyses on GC-IRMS
- Data, time series analyses, and model output data comparison
- Lead impactful manuscript publications communicating findings
There will also be opportunities for mentoring of bachelors and masters students as part of WARMEST.
Qualifications
The applicant is expected to have experience with organic geochemistry and biomarkers as proxies for reconstructing past climate and environment. Experience with organic isotope analyses, including leaf wax isotopes, is advantageous, but not a requirement. Knowledge of time series analysis methods, scientific programming (Python, Matlab), and model output data are very useful. Candidates should hold a PhD degree (or complete one before Spring 2024) in Earth Sciences, Geochemistry, Paleoclimate or similar. The applicant should have good proficiency in English and should be able to work positively and communicatively in a team.
Deadline
The deadline for the application is February 15th, 2024. We expect to conduct interviews in late March 2024.
Application
The application must include the following:
- Cover Letter, including motivation for applying
- Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications
- One page statement of research goals
- Contact information (name, position, institution, email) for three references
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.
Place and conditions of employment
The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 2 years and will report to Assistant Professor Rachel Lupien.
Your place of work would be the Department of Geoscience, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.The Department of Geoscience prioritizes diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, including the Biomarker Lab, sediment processing labs, XRF core scanning, and a range of analytical equipment.
Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified 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 each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. 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.
Formalities and salary range
Natural 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. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.
At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 15-02-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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