Postdoc in chemical ecology of plant-nematode interactions
Aarhus Universitet, Flakkebjerg
The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, Denmark, is offering a postdoctoral position in Chemical ecology of plant-nematode interactions, starting 01-01-2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position will be available for a two-year period.You will be part of a research environment focusing on mechanisms of interactions between plants and the root-associated biota. You will be contributing to specifically the area of root metabolomic impact on the behaviour and infectivity of plant parasitic nematodes. The main focus of your position will be to design and direct experiments to elucidate the impact of selected root metabolites as well as whole root metabolomes on plant parasitic nematodes. You will be collecting and analysing data on nematode responses, root metabolites and plant parameters and communicating your results in scientific papers. The research may also include investigations of interactions between root microbiomes and nematodes. Your work will entail pot, field and in vitro experiments, and you should be prepared to conduct some of your experiments with our partners in Norway.We expect that you will be an important part of the research environment and that you will contribute positively to the social working environment. We also expect that you will take part in our teaching activities and that you will report research results in high-impact scientific journals.Your profileWe are searching for a highly motivated candidate who has
Further, we will prefer candidates with some of the following qualifications:
Who we areAt 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 eight research sections with around 320 highly dedicated employees, of which approximately 50% are scientific staff. More information can be found .
We believe in encouraging inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by employing staff who bring unique perspectives to our department.What we offer
Special benefits when working in Denmark
Place of WorkThe place of work is Aarhus University, Campus Flakkebjerg located near Slagelse. The affiliation will be with the Department of Agroecology.
More information can be obtained from Senior researcher Mette Vestergård .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.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.Formalities and salary rangeTechnical Sciences refers to the .The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be foundAppointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the .Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.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.Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark .Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it .The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.Aarhus UniversityAarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at
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