Laboratory technician for Crop Health at the Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University, Slagelse

Would you like to support research and development in a professionally strong and collaborative environment?

The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, seeks a skilled and experienced laboratory technician for a full-time, two-year position in Natural Product Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry at Flakkebjerg, 4200 Slagelse. Start date August 1., 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

You will be part of the research section Crop Health, where you will work closely with researchers, technical/administrative colleagues and possibly students. The position provides the opportunity to contribute directly to the department’s core tasks and daily operations in an active research environment.

Your profile

We imagine that you:

• have good experience with sample preparation, HPLC, mass spectrometry (low- and high-resolution MS)
• would like to further develop your knowledge of chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques
• are able to organize your own work, have a problem-solving attitute, a good sense of order, and good collaboration skills
• have good IT skills and communicate fluently in English.

Your tasks will include

• planning, coordinating and carrying out tasks within plant sample processing, sample analysis, and teaching
• contribution to the development and optimization of workflows and processes
• practical and/or administrative tasks related to the department's activities.

Place of work

The place of work is Aarhus University, Campus Slagelse. The affiliation will be with the Department of Agroecology.

Who we are

At 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 and the attainment of sustainable production systems via innovative research, contracted policy advice, and education both national and international.

The department consists of nine research sections with around 350 highly skilled employees. More information can be found here.

What we offer

• Work with advanced analysis equipment
• An exciting interdisciplinary environment with close collaboration between laboratory technicians, researchers and students
• A workplace where you gain insight into how our chemical work supports projects that develop natural plant protection methods in agriculture
• A working climate that invites lively and open discussion of professional issues
• A workplace characterized by professionalism, equality, and a healthy balance between work life and private life

Contact

For further information, contact either Jawameer Hama (jawameer@agro.au.dk), Tenure Track Assistant Professor or René Gislum (rg@agro.au.dk), Head of Section , phone: +45 20542092.
 

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 37,000 students (FTEs) and 8.700 employees and has an annual revenue of EUR 1.106 billion. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/