Core Scientist in Molecular Microbial Ecology Data analysis and Bioinformatics

Are you passionate about molecular microbial ecology and can you contribute to the continued development and operation of bioinformatics pipelines and data management routines in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Aarhus University? We are looking for a Core Scientist from February 2026 or as soon as possible.
 

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a permanent academic-technical position starting from February 2026 or as soon as possible.
 

Job description

You main tasks are:
  • Quality control data in collaboration with researchers at the department of Environmental Science at AU
  • Maintenance of current bioinformatics pipelines
  • Development of new automated pipelines for analyses of sequencing data of different sequencing platforms
  • Processing of metagenomics, transcriptomics, genomics and amplicon analyses
  • Assistance in setting up a data management plan
 

Your profile

 
  • A PhD in Environmental Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Data science or related fields is an advantage.
  • Experience in statistical methods for microbial ecology is required.
  • Experience with databases is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of programming in R, Python3, other languages is a requirement.
  • Experience with workflow management systems such as Snakemake and Nextflow, and GitHub and GitHub Actions is an advantage.
  • You are motivated by working as a core scientist in a collaborative environment where you will be working on different projects in collaboration with different project leaders.
  • A collaborative mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
 

Who we are

The Department of Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary department under the Faculty of Technical Sciences at Aarhus University. The expertise of the Department ranges from physics, chemistry, microbiology, social science, geography, economics, to policy analysis. Basic as well as applied research are conducted on some of the major challenges facing society, such as pollution and pollution control mechanisms, management of land, soil, water, air and biodiversity, protection of ecosystem services, and climate change. Advisory services within these areas are offered to ministries and other authorities. Currently, about 140 staff, postdocs and PhD students are working at the department. The Department believes in values of equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating an attractive work/life balance. Further information can be found at www.envs.au.dk.

The selected candidate will be affiliated with the Section of Environmental Microbiology. The section has expertise on a number of specific areas within microbial ecology: Arctic microbiology, environmental risk analysis of microorganisms and sustainable green biotechnology; including risk assessment of GMOs: human exposure to microorganisms in the environment; environmental assessment using microbes as bioindicators; microbial degradation of pollutants.
 
The department/centre offers:
  • a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared server.
  • an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
  • a work environment encouraging lively, open and critical discussion
  • a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
  • a workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance
 
The place of work will be at Aarhus University, Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. The city of Roskilde (www.roskilde.dk) is located approx. 30 km from Copenhagen. The area provides immediate access to a wealth of cultural and recreational pursuits.
 
International candidates may find information concerning living and working in Denmark at www.workindenmark.dk. AU International Center offers a full range of services to make your transition to Denmark as smooth as possible (http://www.au.dk/en/internationalcentre/ias/), and the department will assist foreign candidates with finding a suitable place to live.
 

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Professor Carsten Suhr Jacobsen (csj@envs.au.dk) or Professor Alexandre Anesio (ama@envs.au.dk).
 
Deadline
1/12/2025

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/

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Deadline: 01 December 2025
Academic contact person:
Carsten Suhr Jacobsen Institutleder, professor csj@envs.au.dk +4525377667 +4587158701
Vacant positions: 1
Hours per week: 37
Expected date of accession: 01 January 2026
AARHUS UNIVERSITET

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