Postdoc in Electroactive Microbial Ecology

Aarhus University (AU); Aarhus; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation services

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Career counselling for expats

Support for international researchers

Job summary

The Department of Biology at Aarhus University invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral position in environmental microbial ecology, starting 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The role combines FISH-based visualization, omics analyses and isotope probing in a European research team.

Salary follows Danish terms; applicants should have a PhD and strong English communication skills. Supervisory activities and some teaching may be expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology or related field, or expected before start date.
• Experience with advanced microscopy and molecular ecology methods.
• Strong Publication record relative to career stage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and visualize bacterial and archaeal cells on iron minerals.
• Combine FISH, imaging, omics, and isotope incubation experiments.
• Collaborate with German partners and supervise students where applicable.

Skills

Microscopy techniques

Molecular ecology

FISH

English communication

Education

PhD in biology or related field

Tools

FISH

Correlative microscopy

Omics data analysis

Stable isotope incubation

Job description

The Department of Biology at Aarhus University invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral position in environmental microbial ecology, starting 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The role combines FISH-based visualization, omics analyses and isotope probing in a European research team.

Salary follows Danish terms; applicants should have a PhD and strong English communication skills. Supervisory activities and some teaching may be expected.