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Aarhus University

Fully Funded Postdoc in Soil Microbial Ecology and Biochar Effects at Aarhus University Aarhus University in Denmark

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Postdoc

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

Fully funded two-year postdoctoral position at Aarhus University. Salary and terms follow the Danish collective agreement and basic salary steps 4–8.

Deadline

Aug 30, 2026

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Denmark

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Aarhus University

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Soil Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology
Biochar

About this position

Two-year fully funded postdoctoral position in soil microbial ecology at Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Department of Environmental Science in Roskilde. The project focuses on the effects of biochar on soil micro-organisms in Danish agricultural soil, with strong links to soil health, climate change mitigation, and the Danish Biochar Long-Term Experiment.

The successful candidate will work across field and laboratory settings, collecting soil samples across Denmark, planning and executing experiments, analysing eDNA and eRNA, studying microbial interactions, biofilm formation on biochar particles, and the functional/genetic activity of microorganisms. The role also involves dissemination through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, plus collaboration in a multidisciplinary research team.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD in environmental microbiology, agronomy, environmental science, or molecular biology; experience in soil microbial ecology and soil health; strong field and lab skills; aseptic isolation and culturing of soil microorganisms; and a publication record in international peer-reviewed journals. Experience with interdisciplinary research and autonomous fieldwork is expected. A valid driver’s license is preferable.

Funding: fully funded postdoc with salary and terms according to Danish university agreements. Duration is two years, starting 1 October 2026.

Application deadline: 30 August 2026. Apply via Aarhus University’s recruitment system and include the required documents in English.

Funding details

Fully funded two-year postdoctoral position at Aarhus University. Salary and terms follow the Danish collective agreement and basic salary steps 4–8.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in a field related to environmental microbiology, agronomy, environmental science, or molecular biology. Required experience includes soil environmental molecular microbial ecology and soil health research, planning and executing fieldwork and laboratory work with minimal supervision, analysing soil eDNA and eRNA, aseptic isolation and culturing of soil microorganisms, and understanding climate-mitigating actions in agriculture. The ideal candidate should have published peer-reviewed ISI journal articles, presented original research at national and international meetings, worked in interdisciplinary teams, be curious and motivated for a scientific career, and be ready for autonomous field research. A valid driver’s license is preferable.

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Denmark

Research Interests

Soil Science

Virology

Environmental Microbiology

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Soil Microbiology

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University Name
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Denmark

Research Interests

Environmental Science

Biology

Soil Microbiology

Agriculture

Earth Science