Academic Technician at the Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University: Atmospheric Aerosols and Clouds

We seek applications for an academic technician (AC-TAP). The position includes use and development of technical and scientific equipment as well as user support within atmospheric and physical chemistry at the Center for Chemistry of Clouds, Department of Chemistry.

The position is 23 hours per week. The intended start date for this appointment is March 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. It is a time-limited position which ends on April 14, 2029.

The candidate is expected to contribute to: 

• Support, maintenance and further development instrumentation and setups for studies of bubble mediated aerosol formation
• Support and further development instrumentation and setups for studies of cloud formation, in particular ice cloud formation.
• Maintenance and management of instruments for aerosol physico-chemical properties (e.g. water activity and surface tension) including data-interpretation and analysis
• Compliance with ACTRIS standards and FAIR principles for calibration, operation and data-management
• Planning and realization of laboratory and field campaigns.
• Supervision of students and visitors on instrumentation and new developments,

The position is affiliated with the Center of Excellence, Center for Chemistry of Clouds (C3) . We offer a challenging and independent job in an ambitious, international and inspiring research and education environment. We value a good working environment with respect for the individual. 

The candidate will be part of a technical team with other academic technicians, which supports research in atmospheric, physical and analytical chemistry at the department, and which shares some of the daily duties in support, maintenance and continuous development of the suite of instruments within atmospheric chemistry and aerosol science.

Your profile

The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of atmospheric aerosols and processes. Furthermore, we seek a candidate with broad experience with relevant instrumentation and methods (i.e. scanning mobility particle sizer, sea spray tank, instrumentation to study cloud formation). The candidate should have a MSc or PhD in physics, chemistry, engineering, nano-science, environmental science or similar.

We are looking for a committed employee who takes responsibility in supporting our research and educational activities. We expect that you are efficient at planning your time and organizing major tasks. You enjoy interaction with both scientific staff, students, visitors and technical-administrative staff. You are a team player and contribute to a positive and engaging work environment.

Contact information 

For further information on the position please contact Prof. Merete Bilde, bilde@chem.au.dk (+45 24 44 71 38).

Place of work

The place of work is Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Deadline 

All applications must be received no later than November 30, 2025.
 

Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

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.

Aarhus University

Aarhus 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 www.international.au.dk/