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Aarhus University

Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Microbial Ecology Aarhus University in Denmark

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Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Two-year fixed-term postdoctoral position at Aarhus University, funded by the Villum Foundation's Villum Experiment programme. Salary and terms follow Danish collective agreements; no stipend amount is stated.

Deadline

Nov 29, 2026

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Denmark

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Aarhus University

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Chemistry
Microbiology
Environmental Science
Biology
Earth Science
Bacteria
Fish
Bacterial Physiology
Microbiome Research
Environmental Microbiology

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About this position

Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Microbial Ecology at Aarhus University, Denmark

The Department of Biology, Aarhus University, is inviting applications for a two-year, fixed-term postdoctoral position in environmental microbial ecology within the Section for Microbiology. The project investigates electrically conductive iron minerals in anoxic aquatic sediments and aims to identify and characterize the microorganisms associated with these minerals, with a focus on their phylogenetic identity and ecophysiology.

The research combines microbiology, microbial ecology, microbial physiology, electromicrobiology, advanced microscopy, FISH, correlative imaging, DNA- and/or RNA-based omics, and stable isotope incubation experiments. The postdoc will have considerable freedom to shape the methodological approach and develop ideas within the project framework, and will also contribute to supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students and possibly some teaching.

Applicants should hold a PhD in biology, earth and environmental science, biotechnology, or a related field, or expect to complete it before the start date. Required experience includes advanced microscopy and/or molecular microbial ecology methods, a strong interest in microbial physiology and electromicrobiology, a systematic approach to method development and testing, a publication record in international peer-reviewed journals, and excellent English communication skills. Experience with FISH, correlative microscopy, stable isotope probing, omics analysis, and sediment/environmental samples is desirable.

The position is funded by the Villum Foundation through the Villum Experiment programme. The workplace is Aarhus University, Ny Munkegade 114, Aarhus C, Denmark. The expected start date is 1 February 2027, and the application deadline is 29 November 2026.

Applications must be submitted through Aarhus University's recruitment system. The application should be in English and 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

Two-year fixed-term postdoctoral position at Aarhus University, funded by the Villum Foundation's Villum Experiment programme. Salary and terms follow Danish collective agreements; no stipend amount is stated.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in biology, earth and environmental science, biotechnology or a related field, or expect to complete it before the start date. A research background in microbiology or microbial ecology is required. Essential experience includes advanced microscopy and/or molecular microbial ecology methods, interest in microbial physiology and electromicrobiology, a systematic approach to method development and testing, a publication record in international peer-reviewed journals appropriate to career stage, and very good written and oral English. Desirable experience includes FISH, correlative microscopy, stable isotope probing, omics data analysis, sediment or other environmental samples, and microbial physiology/electromicrobiology.

How to apply

Apply through Aarhus University's recruitment system via the job advertisement page. 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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