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Riikka Rinnan

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Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Volatile Organic Compounds and Biogeochemistry University of Copenhagen in Denmark

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Postdoctoral position for 2 years at the University of Copenhagen. Salary follows Danish academic agreements; salary supplement negotiation is possible. No stipend amount is stated.

Deadline

Sep 13, 2026

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Denmark

University

University of Copenhagen

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Keywords

Chemistry
Microbiology
Environmental Science
Biology
Statistical Analysis
Earth Science
Mass Spectrometry
Biogeochemistry
Statistics
Programming Language
Metabolomic

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Postdoctoral Researcher Position at the Center for Volatile Interactions (VOLT), Department of Biology, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen.

This postdoctoral opening focuses on biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs), volatile exchange, and process understanding in terrestrial ecosystems. The research environment is centered in Copenhagen and combines experimental field and laboratory work with modelling, including rate measurements, stable isotope experiments, and molecular analyses. The center works on VOC production, consumption, and transformations in soil, cryptogams, freshwater, seawater, glacial ice, plant leaf surfaces, rhizosphere microbial communities, and related ecosystem interfaces.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in biology, chemistry, or a related field and should have a strong publication record in biological VOC research, biogeochemistry, metabolomics, microbiology, or closely related areas. Experience designing and conducting hypothesis-driven experiments is required. Desirable experience includes VOC measurements using PTR-MS or GC-MS, isotope-based approaches, independent research, competitive funding, external grant applications, advanced statistics, and programming in R, Python, or similar tools.

The position is for 2 years and starts on 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications must be submitted in English via the online APPLY NOW portal by 13 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+2. Required documents include a CV, diplomas for Master and PhD degrees (or equivalent), a research plan of up to 3 pages, a complete publication list, and reprints of 3 relevant papers.

Contact person: Professor Riikka Rinnan, University of Copenhagen. The post is part of an international, collaborative, and well-equipped research center with laboratory facilities, climate chambers, and instrumentation for volatile compound analysis.

Funding details

Postdoctoral position for 2 years at the University of Copenhagen. Salary follows Danish academic agreements; salary supplement negotiation is possible. No stipend amount is stated.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in biology, chemistry, or a related field. A strong publication record in biological VOC research, biogeochemistry, metabolomics, microbiology, or related fields is required. Experience designing and conducting hypothesis-driven experiments is required. Experience with VOC measurements using mass spectrometric methods such as PTR-MS or GC-MS, isotope-based approaches, independent research, securing competitive research funding, contributing to external funding applications, and advanced statistical analyses/programming (e.g. R or Python) is desirable or an advantage.

How to apply

Apply online through the APPLY NOW portal. Submit the application in English with a CV, diplomas for Master and PhD degrees (or equivalent), a research plan of max 3 pages, a complete publication list, and separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers.

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