Postdoc: In-Situ NH3 Imaging in Soils

Mikrobiologi; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year contract

Access to shared equipment

Interdisciplinary environment

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Aarhus University’s Sensor Laboratory, Department of Biology, invites applications for a 2-year postdoc position on optical sensing of NH3 emissions in biochar-treated fields.

You will develop in-situ imaging systems for NH3, advance optical NH3 sensors in lab and field, and participate in field campaigns in collaboration with Copenhagen University and AU colleagues.

Starting 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible; salary follows Danish scales; excellent facilities and international collaborations.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Chemistry or similar fields.
• Documented experience in optical sensing.
• Publication experience in leading discipline or interdisciplinary journals.
• Collaboration skills.
• Communication skills with different stakeholders.
• Danish language skills are an asset as the work also includes working with local stakeholders.
• High level of self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• You will be contributing to/establishing/developing an in-situ imaging system for NH3.
• You will be further developing optical NH3 sensors in the laboratory and in the field.
• You will be involved in field campaigns.
• These activities will be in close collaboration with project partners from Copenhagen University and AU.

Skills

Optical sensing

Collaboration

Communication

Danish language

Self-motivation

Education

PhD in Biology/Chemistry

Job description

Aarhus University’s Sensor Laboratory, Department of Biology, invites applications for a 2-year postdoc position on optical sensing of NH3 emissions in biochar-treated fields.

You will develop in-situ imaging systems for NH3, advance optical NH3 sensors in lab and field, and participate in field campaigns in collaboration with Copenhagen University and AU colleagues.

Starting 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible; salary follows Danish scales; excellent facilities and international collaborations.