BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic research assistant to support ongoing international research projects, primarily within the area of nature-based solutions in rivers and floodplains as responses to contemporary challenges such as biodiversity loss and climate change. The position will primarily involve data compilation and analysis, as well as collaborative synthesis of results with colleagues in the field.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a 3 year position from 1/1/2024 or as soon possible.
Job description
You will be working primarily with:
Gather and compile data from publications, reports, and similar sources.
Conduct field surveys to collect data.
Analyze and process data from field surveys and laboratory experiments.
Contribute to the preparation of research reports and scientific articles.
Participate in meetings and seminars related to the research projects.
Collaborate with other researchers and students involved in the projects.
Your profile
We are seeking a person with a relevant master's degree in biology or a related field.
Experience in analyzing and statistically processing complex datasets, including GIS analyses.
Experience in fieldwork and data collection in natural environments.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong written and oral communication skills in both Danish and English.
Interest in environmental conservation and sustainability.
Who we are
The Department of Biology hosts research programs and teaching curricula that cover all major biological sub-disciplines. The Department currently employs approximately 140 academic and technical staff and 40 PhD students. The Department hosts BSc and MSc study programs in Biology with about 400 students enrolled as well as a PhD program. The Department offer a vibrant and informal research environment with a long-standing tradition for collaboration with international university partners in the absolute elite.
You can read more about the Department of Biology here.
What we offer
An exciting opportunity to contribute to important research in the field of nature-based solutions.
The chance to work alongside experienced researchers and experts in the field.
A dynamic and inclusive working environment.
Competitive salary and favorable working conditions.
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is Dept. of Biology, Section for Aquatic Biology, Ole Worms Alle 1 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
For further information, please contact: Senior scientist Annette Baattrup-Pedersen, +452322 7100, abp@bio.au.dk, or Professor Tenna Riis, +456020 2641, tenna.riis@bio.au.dk.
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than 1/11/2023.
Application procedure
Short-listing 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.
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.
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, Ole Worms Allé 1, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 01-11-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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