Postdoc in Microbial Ecology for Sustainable Soil Carbon

Aarhus University (AU); Denmark; On-site; DKK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised childcare

Free education

Universal healthcare

Five weeks of paid holiday

Generous parental leave

Relocation service

Job summary

The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University in Denmark is offering a postdoctoral position in soil microbial ecology starting 1 December 2026. The role focuses on carbon and nitrogen cycling, and candidates should possess a PhD in relevant natural sciences.

Details like scientific writing skills and research experience in soil microbial ecology are essential. The position aims to develop sustainable management practices related to soil carbon stocks.

Qualifications

• PhD in natural sciences like geology, soil science, or microbial ecology.
• Collaborative skills and ability to work effectively in teams.
• Experience in research on soil microbial ecology and climate change.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research in carbon and nitrogen cycling in agroecosystems.
• Perform soil molecular analysis and metagenomics.
• Participate in teaching activities and reporting research results.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Initiative

Scientific writing

Field-work planning

Laboratory work

Education

PhD in natural sciences

Tools

qPCR

16S rRNA/ITS amplicon sequencing

shotgun metagenomics

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Job description

The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University in Denmark is offering a postdoctoral position in soil microbial ecology starting 1 December 2026. The role focuses on carbon and nitrogen cycling, and candidates should possess a PhD in relevant natural sciences.

Details like scientific writing skills and research experience in soil microbial ecology are essential. The position aims to develop sustainable management practices related to soil carbon stocks.