Laboratory and field technician/engineer in mechatronics at Land-CRAFT

Aarhus University (AU); Aarhus; Sur place; DKK 480 000 - 640 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Collaborative environment

Inclusive workplace

Flexible working

Diversity & inclusion

Innovative research

Résumé du poste

Aarhus University’s Department of Agroecology is seeking an engineer in mechatronics to support early career scientists in running laboratory and field experiments. You will design and build innovative measurement systems for quantifying soil greenhouse gas emissions, source and procure lab equipment, and maintain a network of environmental sensors across multiple sites.

Travel to experimental fields with a valid driver’s license is required, and fluent English and Danish are preferred for

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechatronics or related field.
• Experience connecting mechanical equipment to digital systems and ensuring continuous data retrieval.
• Experience with sensor technologies and developing environmental sensor networks.

Responsabilités

• Support early career scientists in running lab and field experiments.
• Design and build custom measurement systems for quantifying soil greenhouse gas emissions.
• Identify and procure lab and field equipment, including environmental sensors.
• Coordinate maintenance of equipment.
• Assist measurements of nitrogen balance and soil GHG fluxes at various sites.

Connaissances

Mechatronics engineer

Sensor networks

Digital systems integration

English

Danish language

Formation

Engineering degree in mechatronics

Outils

Environmental sensors

Gas analysers

Laser spectroscopes

Description du poste

Job description

Your main tasks are:

• Supporting early career scientists in running laboratory and field experiments
• Building/designing innovative custom-made measurement systems for quantifying soil greenhouse gas emissions
• Identifying and purchasing lab and field equipment like environmental sensors for soil‑environmental conditions, laser spectroscopes for trace‑gas analysis, etc.
• Coordinating the maintenance of the equipment
• Supporting the measurements of Nitrogen balance and soil greenhouse gas fluxes at, among other sites, SmartField site)

Your profile

We expect that you

• are an engineer in mechatronics, mechanical/electrical design or similar
• have experience with connecting mechanical equipment to digital systems, as well as assuring continuous data retrieval
• have experience with a wide range of sensor technologies and how to develop and program environmental sensor networks
• have good English and Danish skills (The language of research at the Center is English, while Danish will be needed to interact with farmers, local shops, etc.)
• are motivated by working on projects, where overall aim is to support the green transition in agriculture
• can work independently
• have a driver’s license, as you will need to visit the various experimental sites
• experience with gas analysers is a plus

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 nine research sections with around 360 highly dedicated employees of which approximately 50% are scientific staff. More information can be found here.

What we offer

• A collaborative, international research environment that combines high academic standards with an informal and supportive atmosphere. We value accountability, curiosity, flexibility, and teamwork in everything we do.
• An inclusive and respectful workplace culture, where mutual trust, kindness, and professional dialogue are part of daily life. We encourage open communication and develop a cohesive sense of community across teams and disciplines.
• A flexible working environment that supports work‑life balance and individual needs.
• An active institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion – in recruitment, career development, and everyday interactions.
• An innovative and meaningful workplace where your work contributes to solving real‑world challenges. No two days are alike, and we welcome creative thinking and new ideas.

Living and working in Denmark

• Subsidised childcare and free education from primary school through university.
• Universal healthcare for you and your family as residents.
• Five weeks of paid holiday per year.
• Generous parental leave – up to 52 weeks shared between parents, with full or partial salary.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a full‑time position (37 hours/week) and available from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Duration of employment: 3 years.

Deadline for application is 05. November 2026.

Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between:

Tthe Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions, where you will be employed as an academic staff member at basic salary grades 4–8

The Danish Ministry of Taxation and HK/Stat for clerical staff, laboratory technicians and IT staff

The Danish Ministry of Taxationand the Teachers' Central Organisation and CO10 – The Central Organisation of 2010 (The LC/CO10 collective agreement) and the organizational agreement for agricultural technicians/agricultural technologists in the state sector as well as research technicians at Aarhus University, where you will be employed as an agricultural technologist/agricultural technician with terms of salary and employment in accordance with the Circular on the organizational agreement for agricultural technologists/agricultural technicians in the state sector as well as research technicians at Aarhus University (https://cirkulaere.medst.dk/love-regler-og-aftaler/cirkulaerer/2025/april/048-25-cirkulaere-om-organisationsaftale-for-jordbrugsteknologerjordbrugsteknikere-i-staten-samt-forsoegsteknikere-ved-aarhus-universitet/).

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.

Om Aarhus Universitet

Aarhus Universitet er et fagligt bredt og forskningsintensivt universitet med høj kvalitet i uddannelse og forskning, og et stærkt engagement i samfundsudviklingen nationalt og globalt. Universitetet tilbyder et inspirerende uddannelses‑ og forskningsmiljø for 37.500 studerende og 9.000 medarbejdere med en årlig omsætning på 8,9 mia. kr. Læs mere på www.au.dk