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Postdoc in Waterbird Ecology and Conservation at Aarhus University Aarhus University in Denmark
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral employment for 24 months (1 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2028). Salary and terms follow the Danish collective labour agreement and basic salary steps 4-8. No stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
Aarhus University

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Aarhus University is advertising a postdoc in waterbird ecology and conservation at the Department of Ecoscience, Section for Wildlife Ecology. The project focuses on the wintering ecology, site use, and movements of an endangered goose population (the Scandinavia breeding population of the taiga bean goose) using GPS-tracking, field studies, habitat-use analysis, and conservation-oriented modeling.
The postdoc will contribute to research on migratory waterbirds under global change, including the effects of land-use change, disturbance, climate, and energy infrastructure. The role also includes outreach to stakeholders, collaboration with the European Goose Management Platform, and organizing workshops for flyway-based collaboration and conservation.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD degree is required, along with a strong publication record. The department seeks experience in waterbird ecology, monitoring, computational analysis, large datasets (GPS-tracking, citizen science, spatial environmental data), project planning, coordination, fieldwork, and public outreach. English proficiency is required; Danish and German are advantageous.
Funding and terms: full-time, fixed-term employment for 24 months, starting 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary follows Danish university collective agreements; no stipend amount is listed.
Deadline: 14 September 2026 at 23:59 CEST. Apply via Aarhus University’s recruitment system using the official application portal.
Funding details
Full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral employment for 24 months (1 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2028). Salary and terms follow the Danish collective labour agreement and basic salary steps 4-8. No stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD degree and have an established publication record in peer-reviewed international journals. Desired background includes waterbird ecology, monitoring, computational methods, experience organizing and analyzing large datasets such as GPS-tracking, citizen science, and environmental spatial data, public outreach experience, interdisciplinary teamwork, project planning and coordination, and fieldwork experience. Strong English communication skills are required; Danish and German are an advantage. GPS-tracking and analytical skills and a background in waterbird population ecology are advantageous.
How to apply
Apply through Aarhus University’s recruitment system using the job advertisement link. Submit the application in English with a CV, degree certificate, complete publication list, statement of future research plans, information about research activities, teaching portfolio, and verified teaching experience if any.
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