BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
The Department of Ecoscience, Aarhus University, invites applications for a two-year postdoc position focusing on neural networks and predictive plant ecology. The position is linked to a collaborative project that explores the effects of a changing environment, e.g. climate and land use, on terrestrial ecosystems.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a 2–year position with an expected start in on 1. August 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Job description
The changing environment, including factors such as climate and land use, is anticipated to cause changes in terrestrial ecosystems. What ecological processes are most likely to dominate future ecosystem changes? How fast will the changes occur? It is a general scientific and societal requirement to be able to make credible ecological predictions. However, it is an open question what the boundaries of such a predictive approach are. To what extend is it possible to predict the future of ecosystems in a changing environment? In this project, we will examine the boundaries of quantitative ecological predictions considering available sources of spatial and temporal ecological data and the level of understanding of the underlying ecological processes.
A postdoc with experience with neural network methods is needed for developing vegetation classification methods. The postdoc will primarily be responsible for developing neural networks for classification of heathland vegetation. Furthermore, the postdoc is expected to collect drone picture data and to set-up a workflow from drone images to vegetation classification. The resulting time-series ecological data will be used to generate statistical and predictive plant ecological models.
Your profile
We are seeking a candidate with expertise in programming, neural networks, machine learning, and strong analytical skills. Experience in plant ecology and remote sensing with drones is an advantage.
The applicant is expected to hold a PhD in engineering or biology. Documented experience in working with large data sets and neural network methods is required. Fluency in spoken and written English is expected. In addition, the candidate should enjoy working as part of a team on collaborative projects and be capable of working independently.
Who we are
The Department of Ecoscience is engaged in research programs, teaching curricula and advisory work covering the major biological sub-disciplines. We conduct world-class research in the areas of aquatic biology and ecology, arctic environment and ecosystems, biodiversity and conservation biology. The Department currently employs approximately 275 academic and technical staff, as well as many PhD students.
What we offer
The Department offers a vibrant and informal research environment with longstanding traditions for collaboration with elite international university partners and with the Danish Ministry of the Environment.
The working environment at the Department is based on teamwork and close working relations. English is widely spoken and we welcome applicants from abroad. The Department has a strong work-life balance policy and seeks a good gender and age balance. Read more about the services available when relocating to Aarhus University at www.au.dk/work.
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is C. F. Møllers Allé 4, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
For further information, please contact: Professor Christian Damgaard, email: cfd@ecos.au.dk, mobile: +45 30183153
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than Monday, 11. March 2024.
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
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. 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.
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, C.F. Møllers Allé 4, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 11-03-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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