Marine Taxonomy Research Assistant (Phytoplankton)

Aarhus University (AU); Aarhus; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University, Department of Ecoscience, invites applications for a 2-year fixed-term Research Assistant in marine taxonomy focusing on phytoplankton, macroalgae and benthic fauna. Based in Aarhus, the position starts 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

You will work with experienced taxonomists and contribute to monitoring and research using methods such as eDNA and ROV-based surveys, with data handling and reporting to authorities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology, marine biology or related field.
• Experience identifying marine organisms, especially phytoplankton, macroalgae, or benthic fauna.
• Experience with marine field work.
• Experience with laboratory work and good laboratory practice.
• Experience with data handling, quality assurance and reporting.
• Good English skills, written and oral.
• Structured, careful, and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and quantify phytoplankton, macroalgae and benthic fauna in samples from field surveys.
• Manage data, QA, and reporting for the Danish EPA advisory work.
• Contribute to marine biodiversity research projects, including cultivated seaweed.

Skills

Marine species identification

Field work experience

Laboratory work

Data handling/QA/reporting

Written and oral English

Independent and teamwork

Education

Master's degree in biology or marine biology

Tools

eDNA methods

ROV imaging

R (statistics)

Job description

Aarhus University, Department of Ecoscience, invites applications for a 2-year fixed-term Research Assistant in marine taxonomy focusing on phytoplankton, macroalgae and benthic fauna. Based in Aarhus, the position starts 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

You will work with experienced taxonomists and contribute to monitoring and research using methods such as eDNA and ROV-based surveys, with data handling and reporting to authorities.