Tenure-Track Environmental Biotechnology Researcher

Tenure Track Assistant Professor In Environmental Biotechnology; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg University is seeking a tenure track assistant professor in environmental biotechnology within the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg, Denmark. The role emphasizes research and teaching in microbial ecology, environmental biotechnology, and process engineering, aligned with sustainability goals and AAU's strategy.

The successful candidate will lead independent research, supervise PhD students, publish internationally, and engage in grant proposals while contributing to the

Qualifications

• Academic qualifications at PhD level.
• High degree of autonomy in education and employment path.
• Strong research potential and scientific profile with interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience supervising PhD students (co-supervision).
• Academic experience from multiple universities/research institutions and international experience preferred.
• Skilled communicator capable of conveying complex scientific topics to researchers and practitioners.
• English proficiency at an academic level.
• Expectation to meet criteria for permanent associate professor position at end of tenure track.

Responsibilities

• The tenure track assistant professor will conduct theoretical and experimental research in environmental biotechnology, microbial ecology and process engineering.
• Teach and supervise student projects within AAU PBL approach.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration and external funding initiatives.
• Publish and communicate research findings at international venues.

Skills

Academic English

PhD supervision experience

Grant proposal experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching qualifications

Education

PhD degree

Job description

Aalborg University is seeking a tenure track assistant professor in environmental biotechnology within the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg, Denmark. The role emphasizes research and teaching in microbial ecology, environmental biotechnology, and process engineering, aligned with sustainability goals and AAU's strategy.

The successful candidate will lead independent research, supervise PhD students, publish internationally, and engage in grant proposals while contributing to the