BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
The department of Biology at Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a full-time senior researcher position in nature-based solutions for sustainable water management. The position opens on January 1st 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter, and is limited to a period of 4 years.
The position
The person hired must work with research and development of nature-based solutions for water management, in particular innovative plant-based wastewater treatment solutions. The senior researcher will be responsible for the departments contribution to several ongoing EU-funded projects, among others (i) the WATERRUN project which aims to develop an innovative methodology to contribute to the implementation of urban water runoff management plans in cities based on the Water-Sensitive Urban Design concept, (ii) the LIFE GREEN ADAPT project which aims to increase the resilience of EU waste infrastructures against climate change, and (iii) the LIFE INTEXT project which aims to develop innovative solutions based on a combination of INTensive and EXTensive technologies for dealing with wastewater treatment and reuse to tackle water scarcity in small communities. The projects are carried out in collaboration with research institutions and companies from Spain, Germany, Austria, France, Greece, The Netherlands, Slovenia, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, Jordan, India and Denmark. Part of the project activities take place in these countries, which is why the person employed must expect significant travel activities.
The appointee will contribute to teaching and supervision at all levels of education (BSc, MSc, PhD). Participation in and development of public outreach and/or in community engagement programs, as well as involvement in departmental and university services is an expected and integral part of all positions at the department.
The candidate
We are looking for an internationally competitive biologist or engineer with a PhD in a relevant subject and with experience in plant-based wastewater treatment. The work requires biological knowledge and experience with low-tech plant-based wastewater treatment as well as technical competence for setting up and operating experimental plants and analysing equipment. We expect a proven ability to collaborate with companies, including international project collaboration, as well as a flair for developing and pursuing new project ideas. Hence, the successful candidate is expected to have the following professional and personal qualifications:
- PhD degree in biology or a related field
- An outstanding, independent research profile relevant for the work area
- Proven publication record in international peer-reviewed journals
- Experience in international research collaboration and networking
- Experience of and interest in attracting extramural research funding
- Experience in teaching and supervision
- Ability to write and speak clear and fluent English
- Ability to write and speak Spanish is an advantage but not a requirement
Working Environment
The place of employment is Aarhus University, Department of Biology, Ole Worms Allé 1, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. The senior researcher will be part of the research group at the Section for Aquatic Biology. The section offers state-of-the-art analytical laboratories supported by a skilled staff of 3 laboratory technicians. Here the candidate will join a collaborative and complementary-skilled team of 3 professors, 6 associate professors and one tenure track assistant professor. Research at the section is supported by substantial external funding.
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 offers a vibrant and informal research environment with a long-standing tradition for collaboration with international university partners in the absolute elite. The working language is English, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Read about the Danish work-life balance and the services available when relocating to Aarhus University here.
The Aarhus University campus is located in a beautiful park close to the city centre (population 300.000). Life quality and time allocation to family life in Denmark is high, and international investigations usually report that no other nationality score higher in terms of life satisfaction. You can read more about the Department of Biology here.
Further information
For additional information please contact Head of Department Professor Hans Brix (hans.brix@bio.au.dk)
Deadline
Applications must be submitted online and received by: 16 October, 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 16-10-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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