Postdoc – Entomologist in Arable Crops
Aarhus Universitet
The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University in Slagelse, Denmark is offering a postdoctoral position as entomologist in Arable Crops, starting 1st January 2025. The position will be available for a period of 2-years.The position is part of the departments focus on promoting sustainability and environmentally friendly crop production systems. We conduct research on various aspects of crop health and our aim is to develop sustainable crop production systems with the promotion of ecosystem services, and application of biological control agents. The research should contribute to provide knowledge via ecological studies of insect pests, their interaction with beneficial insects and further provide a basis for developing preventive measures. The research should encompass the effects of climate, agricultural practices in mono- or mixed cropping systems and enhance biodiversity on local as well on farmscale levels.Research areaOur new colleague will be part of a team, which conducts and disseminates research on various aspects of crop management such as:
The candidate will be part of the Crop health research section, which focus is on cereals, grain legumes and seed crops. Most of our projects are cross-disciplinary and you will support the different research groups with your entomological expertise.Your profileWe seek a committed person, who possesses the following professional and personal qualifications:
Further, we will prefer candidates with some of the following qualifications:
We are looking for an open-minded person with good communication skills, who can work independently and at the same time has good collaboration skills and the ability to work in a diverse, multidisciplinary research team. Our work is seasonal dependent and requires flexibility especially during the growth season.What we offer
Special benefits when working in Denmark
Aarhus University’s vision is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to create a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicantsPlace of WorkThe place of work is Aarhus University, Campus Flakkebjerg, Forsøgsvej 1, 4200 Slagelse. The affiliation will be with the Department of Agroecology.
More information can be obtained from Section Manager René Gislum: or Professor Birte Boelt:Application procedureShortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.Letter of referenceIf you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Slagelse, Sjælland
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 22:50:39 GMT
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