Anna-Sofie Stensgaard

University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for a 2-year Postdoc position in environmental DNA (eDNA) , mosquito mapping , and citizen science / participatory science in Denmark. The post is based at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences , Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, and is part of the research group PARAENVI (Parasites, Vectors and the Environment) . The project investigates how land-use change and Denmark’s green transition may affect mosquito populations and vector-borne disease risk. The work combines eDNA metabarcoding of water samples, field sampling across landscape types, traditional mosquito trapping, and molecular species identification. This is an interdisciplinary project funded by a UCPH Convergence Grant . The postdoc will work closely with a second postdoc from the social sciences, as well as project partners at the Natural History Museum of Denmark and the Department of Food and Resource Economics . Research interests / keywords: eDNA, metabarcoding, mosquito ecology, vector ecology, disease ecology, biodiversity monitoring, bioinformatics, next-generation sequencing, citizen science, environmental science. Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD degree (or have submitted the thesis for assessment before the deadline). The ideal profile includes experience with DNA laboratory work, eDNA/metabarcoding, bioinformatics, statistical analysis of sequencing data, field work, and a driver’s license. Knowledge of mosquitoes, vector ecology, public engagement, and Danish language skills are preferred. Funding and terms: the position is fixed-term for 2 years and is funded by the UCPH Convergence Grant. Salary follows Danish academic agreements; a salary supplement may be negotiated. Application window: deadline is 9 August 2026, 23:59 CEST . Applications must be submitted online in English with a motivation letter, CV, PhD/MSc certificates (or supervisor statement if the PhD is not completed), publication list, and up to 3 references.