Postdoc: National N2O Emissions Inventory Modeling (MRV)

Aarhus University; Roskilde; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University in Denmark invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral researcher position to develop a Tier 3 model-based national inventory of N₂O emissions from soil cultivation. The role is part of the SmartField project, combining modelling, data pipeline development, and cross-department collaboration.

You will build spatio-temporal soil datasets, simulate mitigation scenarios, and contribute to MRV reporting. Hosted by Land-CRAFT at AU with activity at Risø in Roskilde.

Qualifications

• PhD in agronomy, soil science, environmental sciences, agroecology or related field.
• Experience with models and large datasets.
• Documented publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Tier 3 model-based national inventory of N₂O emissions from soil cultivation.
• Develop data pipelines and update spatio-temporal soil and management datasets.
• Calculate and compare inventories; assess mitigation scenarios.
• Support MRV system development and collaboration with process models.

Skills

PhD required

Modelling experience

Scientific writing

English communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

PhD in agronomy/soil science/environmental sciences

Job description

Aarhus University in Denmark invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral researcher position to develop a Tier 3 model-based national inventory of N₂O emissions from soil cultivation. The role is part of the SmartField project, combining modelling, data pipeline development, and cross-department collaboration.

You will build spatio-temporal soil datasets, simulate mitigation scenarios, and contribute to MRV reporting. Hosted by Land-CRAFT at AU with activity at Risø in Roskilde.