Academic Employee in Soil Fertility
Aarhus Universitet
Technical Sciences, Aarhus University (Viborg), invites applications for a permanent Academic Employee position at the Department of Agroecology starting on 1 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.Research area The new colleague candidate will be part of a team leading a new large-scale initiative on the agronomic and environmental effects of biochar in Danish agricultural soils. The candidate will be responsible for planning, supporting and supervising four biochar long-term field experiments at different research stations in Denmark, including field work and interaction with technical staff at the research stations. The project partners conduct and disseminate research on soil biological, physico-chemical and hydrological processes related to biochar in soils, and the candidate will hold an overview of the trials and ensure cross-disciplinary collaboration. This will be anchored in a wider management group consisting of WP leaders. The candidate will direct and coordinate soil sampling campaigns and archiving, as well as data management. The candidate will also coordinate project meetings, reporting to the national funding agencies, and contacts to stakeholders, including activities such as public workshops/field days. The qualified candidate must have insight and interest in laboratory and field experiments on soil-related processes. You will be part of the Soil Fertility Section at AU Viborg and will interact closely with junior and senior scientists here and at partner institutions in Aarhus and Copenhagen. Likewise, the project will collaborate with international biochar initiatives and the candidate will be involved managing this scientific exchange.Required qualifications We seek a committed individual with the following professional and personal qualifications
We are looking for an outgoing, confident individual with enthusiasm and high collaborative skills who can contribute to a positive and productive working environment.Who we are At the Department of Agroecology, our main goal is to contribute to sustainable solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems within the areas of soil, plants, animals, humans, and the environment. We want to make a difference by contributing to both fundamental knowledge generation and the attainment of sustainable production systems via innovative research, contracted policy advice, and education. We offer professional laboratories, greenhouses, semi-field, and field-scale research facilities, advanced computing capacities as well as an extensive national and international researcher network. The department consists of eight research sections with around 320 highly dedicated employees, of which approximately 50% are scientific staff. More information can be found .
We believe in encouraging inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by employing staff who bring unique perspectives to our department.What we offer
Special benefits when working in Denmark
Place of Work and area of Employment
The place of work is Blichers Allé 20, Postboks 50, DK-8830 Tjele, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.Further information on the position may be obtained from professor Lars Elsgaard ( ).You can read more about the Department of Agroecology atFormalities and salary range Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.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 UniversityAarhus 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
Tjele, Midtjylland
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:04:57 GMT
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