BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Science and Technology, Aarhus University Foulum, invites applications for a permanent Academic Employee position at the Department of Agroecology starting on 1 Maj 2022.
Research area
The qualified candidate will be part of a team which conducts and disseminates research on soil physical, chemical and hydrological processes in an agricultural context. The research provides quantitative insight into the spatial distribution of soil characteristics on local, regional and national scales. The research goals focus on sustainable land management practices for protecting soil quality and minimising undesired impacts on the environment.
The relevant candidate will be required to set up and conduct both laboratory and field experiments on soil-related processes. A significant part of the daily work will involve handling and analysing of big datasets obtained from different research projects. You will be part of the Soil Physics and Hydropedology section interacting strongly with both junior and senior scientists. The group is very important in national and international research collaboration and coordinates several large experimental facilities and research projects in Denmark.
Required qualifications
We seek a committed person, who possesses the following professional and personal qualifications:
- MSc or PhD degree in agroecology, agronomy, environmental engineering or similar
- Technical expertise in setting-up and conducting laboratory and field experiments
- Experience in handling large datasets, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation of information related to soil processes
- Ability to develop research projects, conceptualize ideas and formulate hypotheses
- Experience with the acquisition and maintenance of research equipment
- High collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in diverse, multidisciplinary research teams
We are looking for an open-minded person with advanced communication skills, capable of contributing 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 here.
We believe in encouraging inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by employing staff- who bring unique perspectives to our department.
What we offer
- An informal and multicultural research environment with high professionalism, where accountability, commitment, helpfulness, flexibility, and close collaboration is a prerequisite solving the core tasks
- A good social environment with activities and routines that make it possible to talk across and strengthen the inclusive relationship, and where mutual trust, respect, kindness, and professional sparring are emphasized
- A flexible workplace with a good work-life balance
- A workplace where we work actively with diversity, equity and inclusion
- An exciting and varied working environment, where two days rarely resemble each other. We are often busy, and we work creatively for solutions to societal challenges
- Subsidized preschool child care and a free education system from primary school up to university level
- Universal health insurance as a resident of Denmark, including family members officially residing in Denmark
- Five weeks paid holiday per year
- In connection with childbirth: the right to have a total of 52 weeks shared maternal/paternal leave with full or partial salary pay
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 Mogens H. Greve: greve@agro.au.dk.
You can read more about the Department of Agroecology at http://agro.au.dk/en/
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than 31 January 2024.
Formalities 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 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:
Viborg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Blichers Allé 20, 8830 Tjele
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 31-01-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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