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Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Genomics and Pollinator Health at Aarhus University Aarhus University in Denmark

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Villum Foundation funded postdoctoral position; fixed-term for 2 years. Salary and terms follow the Danish collective labour agreement and basic salary steps 4-8. No stipend amount is stated.

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

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Denmark

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Aarhus University

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Computer Science
Environmental Science
Biology
Landscape Ecology
Microbiome Research
Metabarcoding
Statistics
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About this position

Aarhus University is inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher in environmental genomics, microbiome ecology, pollinator health, biodiversity monitoring, and related areas.

The position is based in the Department of Ecoscience at Aarhus University and is funded by the Villum Foundation. The project explores how freshwater habitats influence pollinator microbiomes, physiology, and ecological interactions, with the goal of uncovering links between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

The successful candidate will lead interdisciplinary research combining field ecology, environmental DNA (eDNA), metabarcoding, metagenomics, bioinformatics, and biodiversity monitoring. Responsibilities include designing and coordinating multi-season field studies, processing environmental and insect samples for DNA sequencing, analyzing microbial communities, integrating molecular and ecological datasets, co-supervising MSc and PhD students, publishing in international journals, and participating in collaborations and conferences.

Applicants must hold a PhD in ecology, molecular ecology, genomics, microbiology, bioinformatics, environmental science, or a related field. Experience with pollinator or insect ecology, microbial ecology, R/Python, reproducible workflows, scientific writing, and microbiome research is highly relevant. The ad notes that no candidate is expected to meet all criteria, and applicants with complementary backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The position is located in Risø, Denmark, and starts on 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. It is a 2-year fixed-term postdoctoral appointment. The deadline for applications is 30 October 2026.

Applications must be submitted in English through Aarhus University’s recruitment system. Required materials include a CV, degree certificate, complete publication list, statement of future research plans, information about research activities, teaching portfolio, and verified teaching experience if applicable.

Funding details

Villum Foundation funded postdoctoral position; fixed-term for 2 years. 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 in ecology, molecular ecology, genomics, microbiology, bioinformatics, environmental science, or a related discipline. Preferred experience includes pollinator or insect ecology, microbial ecology, environmental DNA (eDNA), environmental genomics, metagenomics and/or metabarcoding, bioinformatics, high-throughput sequencing analysis, statistical analysis using R and/or Python, reproducible computational workflows, scientific writing, and microbiome research. A solid publication record relative to career stage and the ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams are expected; candidates with complementary backgrounds and interest in insect ecology, microbiome analyses, shotgun metagenomics, microbial functional annotation, and high-performance computing are encouraged.

How to apply

Apply through Aarhus University’s recruitment system via the job advertisement on the university website. 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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