Assistant Professor in Marine Ecology

The Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a three year temporary position as assistant professor within the field of benthic ecology in marine systems. The position is available from May 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. Application deadline: 21 February 2019.

The Department of Biology covers biology in a broad sense including ecology, ecotoxicology, bioacoustics, physiology, biodemography, biogeochemistry and earth evolution. We welcome applicants who are prepared to participate in the cross-disciplinary cooperation at the department. The successful applicant is expected to conduct monitoring and basic research associated to managed realignment with focus on benthic faunal and biogeochemical succession in agricultural soil after flooding with seawater.

The position involves, among other tasks, teaching in marine ecology and climate-change biology as well as supervision at bachelor and master level. The applicant will also be involved in a variety of tasks related to general university services.

Appointment as assistant professor presupposes scientific qualifications corresponding to the requirements of this position at university level. The applicant is expected to hold a PhD degree, and demonstrate scientific innovation and excellence through postdoc experience assuring an active contribution to the department’s mission and collegiality.

Questions should be directed to Professor Erik Kristensen (ebk@biology.sdu.dk) or Head of Department Marianne Holmer (holmer@biology.sdu.dk).

Application, salary etc.
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The application must include the following:
• A curriculum vitae
• A full list of publications
• Copies of all publications on which the applicant wishes to be evaluated
• A brief survey of the applicant's most important research results and research plans for the next three years.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Please note that applicants are expected to have completed their PhD.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply online". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.

Since not all members of the appointment committee are Danish-speaking, it is recommended that your application is submitted in English.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

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