Assistant Professor: Barley Genomics & Root Microbiome

Aarhus University (AU); Aarhus; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative international research

Inclusive workplace culture

Flexible working environment

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Relocation support

Job summary

Aarhus University, Department of Agroecology, invites applications for an assistant professor focused on interactions between the barley genome and root microbial assembly. The position will advance research on plant-microbe interactions, microbial ecology, and barley drought resilience at the gene-for-gene level.

It integrates barley genomics with root microbiome data and phenotyping. The appointee will contribute to teaching, report results in high-impact journals, and participate in a

Qualifications

• PhD in plant-microbe interactions or related field.
• Experience in scientific writing and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Teaching and supervision experience at BSc, MSc and PhD level.
• Experience with writing research proposals for external funding.
• Experience in plant genomics and microbiome analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching activities.
• Publish research results in high-impact journals.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Team participation

Genuine interest in microbiology

Scientific writing experience

Teaching experience

Funding proposals experience

Plant genomics knowledge

Networking experience

Education

PhD in plant-microbe interactions

Job description

Aarhus University, Department of Agroecology, invites applications for an assistant professor focused on interactions between the barley genome and root microbial assembly. The position will advance research on plant-microbe interactions, microbial ecology, and barley drought resilience at the gene-for-gene level.

It integrates barley genomics with root microbiome data and phenotyping. The appointee will contribute to teaching, report results in high-impact journals, and participate in a