Researcher (Tenure Track) in Marine Ecosystem Modelling

Aarhus Universitet; Roskilde; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for a full-time Researcher (Tenure Track) position focused on marine ecosystem modelling. You will contribute to research and advice for authorities on marine ecosystems, and develop the FlexSem framework with colleagues and stakeholders.

The role involves interdisciplinary collaboration, modeling coastal systems, and potential progression to a tenured Senior Researcher after evaluation.

Qualifications

• PhD in biological oceanography, marine ecology, environmental sciences, or similar.
• Expert knowledge on coupled 3D hydrodynamic-biogeochemical models and agent-based models.
• Very good skills in scientific coding and related analyzing tools (e.g., R, Phyton, MatLab).
• Publications in high-ranking journals.
• Good collaboration skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team within marine science.
• Very good knowledge of English (written and oral).
• Good communication skills (scientific community, the public, stakeholders, and managers).
• Experience in data analysis and statistical tools.
• Preferable experience with advisory work.
• Preferable experience with seeking funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide advice for authorities on marine ecosystems.
• Develop and apply the FlexSem model system for coastal marine dynamics.
• Collaborate with the model group and international partners; design scenarios with stakeholders for management.

Skills

3D hydrodynamic-biogeochemical models

agent-based models

marine physical processes

marine biogeochemical processes

scientific coding

R

Python

MatLab

publications in high-ranking journals

interdisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

data analysis

advisory work (preferable)

funding experience (preferable)

Education

PhD in biological oceanography, marine ecology or environmental sciences

Tools

R

Phyton

MatLab

Job description

Researcher (Tenure Track) in Marine Ecosystem Modelling

The Department of Ecoscience, Aarhus University, invites applications for a full-time researcher position (tenure track), focusing on marine ecosystem modelling.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a full-time position starting on 1 January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

You will contribute to research and advice for authorities on marine ecosystems. The work will consider the impacts of stressors to marine systems, such as climate change impacts, eutrophication, hypoxia, aquaculture, fishery, offshore platforms, invasive species and pollution and are often related to the EU and National Directives. You will be a part of the marine ecology group that covers research and advisory tasks across the marine environment mainly related to Danish and Arctic waters.

You will be involved in the further development and application of the FlexSem model system, which is a framework developed by the model group to describe the dynamics of coastal marine systems. These activities will be conducted in close collaboration with the model group and other colleagues at the department as well as international partners. Further, it is expected that you can collaborate broadly with stakeholders in the design of scenarios for management purposes.

Your profile

Applicants should hold a PhD in biological oceanography, marine ecology, environmental sciences, or similar. We expect that you have:

• Expert knowledge on coupled 3D hydrodynamic-biogeochemical models and agent-based models
• Expert knowledge of marine physical- and biogeochemical processes in coastal and/or open waters
• Very good skills in scientific coding and related analyzing tools (e.g., R, Phyton, MatLab)
• Publications in high-ranking journals
• Good collaboration skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team within marine science
• Very good knowledge of English (written and oral)
• Good communication skills (scientific community, the public, stakeholders, and managers)
• Experience in data analysis and statistical tools
• Preferable experience with advisory work
• Preferable experience with seeking funding

Who we are

The Department of Ecoscience is engaged in research programs and advisory work covering the major biological subdisciplines. We conduct world-class research in the areas of aquatic biology and ecology, Arctic environment and ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation biology and wildlife management. The Department currently employs approximately 300 academic and technical staff, as well as many PhD students.

The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and internationally engaged scientific environment at the Section for Applied Marine Ecology and Modelling (for more information see: https://ecos.au.dk/en/researchconsultancy/research-areas/applied-marine-ecology-and-modelling).

The department is, and wishes to continue to be, an active, dynamic and inspiring workplace with exciting challenges, enthusiastic colleagues and academic opportunities for development. The department wishes to support employees in creating a good balance between their work and home lives and to maintain and attract talented and committed staff, where freedom, creativity and respect for the long-term perspective are core values. For more information on the Department see: http://ecos.au.dk/en/.

What we offer

The department offers:

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Professor and head of section Marie Maar, [e-mail] [phone]

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 30 October.

Technical Sciences Tenure Track

Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme. Highly qualified candidates are appointed as Researcher for a period of six years with the prospect of performance- based advancement to a tenured position as Senior Researcher.
The aim of the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to:

• attract outstanding talented individuals that are competitive at an international level
• to promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists
• to create transparency in the academic career path

As part of the tenure track position, the candidate is offered:

• access to research infrastructure
• capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
• support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level

As part of the Aarhus University Tenure Track Programme, the University carries out a mid-way evaluation to review the progress of the tenure track candidate after three years, according to the same criteria used in the final tenure review. The final tenure review is conducted after five and a half years. If the review is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Senior Researcher at Aarhus University.
Please refer to the tenure track guidelines for the tenure review criteria and for the tenure review process.

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment.

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxationand the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here .
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website