Academic employee at Land-CRAFT, Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University

Would you like to help support research and development in a supportive and collaborative environment?

The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University is seeking a new employee for running lab-scale experiments with intact soil cores to assess the effect of different fertilizers and supplements, such as rock flour, on soil gaseous nitrogen losses and soil nitrogen leaching, with a starting date of 1st March 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for a fixed term of 18 months.

The position is based on a 37-hour work week. Depending on the nature of the role and its responsibilities, periods of high workload may occur, during which overtime should be expected.

You will become part of Land-CRAFT, where you will work closely with researchers, technical and administrative colleagues, and, where relevant, students. The position is directly linked to two ongoing GUDP projects: RockFlour and Opti-BioN, and it offers an opportunity to contribute to the department’s core activities and daily operations within an active and engaging research environment.

Your tasks

Designing and running soil core experiments

Measuring the soil physical and chemical properties, calculating greenhouse gas fluxes, processing and interpreting data

Project management tasks, including communicating with the project partners and organizing meetings

Preparing reports to funders and contributing to grant applications with data, plots, analyses and writing

Your profile

We expect that

You have an MSc in Agricultural, Environmental, Soil Sciences, or similar

You can demonstrate a minimum of two years' experience in designing and running soil experiments targeting greenhouse gas (GHG) balances and nitrogen (N) leaching.

You have experience of measuring the soil properties and calculating greenhouse gas fluxe

You have good English skills, and you thrive in an inclusive multi-cultural and diverse working environment

You are motivated by working on projects, where the overall aim is to support the green transition in agriculture

You are able to work on your own

Who we are

At the Department of Agroecology, our main goal is to contribute to sustainable solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems within the areas of soil, plants, animals, humans, and the environment. We want to make a difference by contributing to both fundamental knowledge generation and the attainment of sustainable production systems via innovative research, contracted policy advice, and education. We offer professional laboratories, greenhouses, semi-field, and field-scale research facilities, advanced computing capacities as well as an extensive national and international researcher network. The department consists of nine research sections with around 350 highly skilled employees, of which approximately 50% are scientific staff. More information can be found here.

We believe in encouraging inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by employing staff who bring unique perspectives to our department.

What we offer

A collaborative, international research environment that combines high academic standards with an informal and supportive atmosphere. We value accountability, curiosity, flexibility, and teamwork in everything we do.

An inclusive and respectful workplace culture, where mutual trust, kindness, and professional dialogue are part of daily life. We encourage open communication and develop a cohesive sense of community across teams and disciplines.

A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance and individual needs.

An active institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion – in recruitment, career development, and everyday interactions.

An innovative and meaningful workplace where your work contributes to solving real-world challenges. No two days are alike, and we welcome creative thinking and new ideas.

Support for international researchers and their families, including Relocation Service and an Expat Partner Programme

Living and working in Denmark

Subsidised childcare and free education from primary school through university.

Universal healthcare for you and your family as residents.

Five weeks of paid holiday per year.

Generous parental leave – up to 52 weeks shared between parents, with full or partial salary.

Place of Work

The place of work Ole Worms Alle 3, Department of Agroecology, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University.

Contact

Applicants seeking further information can contact Professor Klaus Butterbach-Bahl (e-mail: [email protected])

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 24 November 2026.

Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions. You will be employed as an academic staff member at basic salary grades 4–8.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.