Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Biodiversity Research Using Genetics
The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) at Aarhus University (AU), Denmark, offers a position as a tenure-track assistant professor in population genetics, comparative genomics and/or bioinformatics applied to biodiversity monitoring and conservation biology.
Are you interested in contributing to, and shaping, our initiative on developing the use of quantitative genetics and genomics within biodiversity and conservation genetics research? QGG has recently established a new genetic agrobiodiversity unit leading several projects on biodiversity monitoring (so far, mostly covering remote sensing and phenomics). We are looking for an expert to help us extend our traditional methodological and application scope (genetics and genomics applied to agricultural production) to (agro)biodiversity and conservation genetics applied to wildlife and model organisms.
The selected candidate will contribute to this important transition by integrating our vibrant team and by engaging in collaboration both internally (e.g., bridging phenomics and genomics) and externally (e.g., with other departments and universities). As a tenure-track assistant professor, the selected candidate will build a group and develop an innovative and impactful research program, which includes, but is not limited to, population and evolutionary genetics, metagenomics, eDNA-based monitoring, and phylogenomics.
Within Biodiversity research, QGG is actively involved in collaboration with the departments of Ecoscience, Agroecology and Biology at AU, and plays an active role in AU-wide or National collaboration networks such as the AU Centre for Circular Bioeconomy (CBIO) and the Centre for Sustainable Agrifood Systems (START).
For further information contact Centre director, Professor Mogens Sandø Lund, phone +45 20751222, email: mogens.lund@qgg.au.dk or Tenure Track assistant professor, Quentin Geissmann, email: qgeissmann@qgg.au.dk.
The aim of the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to:
Please refer to the tenure track guidelines for the tenure review criteria and for the tenure review process.
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks 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 will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
If 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.
If you wish to add a referee after you have submitted your application, you must send this person’s details (name, job title, place of work, and email address) as well as the name of the position you have applied for to: HR.Nattech@au.dk
Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
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 found here.
Appointment 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 Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
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 here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
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Are you interested in contributing to, and shaping, our initiative on developing the use of quantitative genetics and genomics within biodiversity and conservation genetics research? QGG has recently established a new genetic agrobiodiversity unit leading several projects on biodiversity monitoring (so far, mostly covering remote sensing and phenomics). We are looking for an expert to help us extend our traditional methodological and application scope (genetics and genomics applied to agricultural production) to (agro)biodiversity and conservation genetics applied to wildlife and model organisms.
The selected candidate will contribute to this important transition by integrating our vibrant team and by engaging in collaboration both internally (e.g., bridging phenomics and genomics) and externally (e.g., with other departments and universities). As a tenure-track assistant professor, the selected candidate will build a group and develop an innovative and impactful research program, which includes, but is not limited to, population and evolutionary genetics, metagenomics, eDNA-based monitoring, and phylogenomics.
Candidate's profile
The position offers to:- Coordinate the development of a new research area
- Develop and maintain local and international interdisciplinary networks
- Create original research of the highest international standard
- Attract external funding to support research activities
- Communicate research outcomes through publication in high-impact international peer-reviewed journals
- Deliver research-based teaching, and (co-)supervise BSc, MSc and PhD students – though teaching duties may be low
- A PhD in relevant disciplines such as population or conservation genetics, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, or related fields
- Preferably a minimum of two years of relevant postdoctoral experience
- A solid background and ongoing contributions to research and publication in their field
- Good English communication skills (spoken and written)
- Experience in (contributing to) attracting funding (e.g., scholarships, fellowships and travel grants)
- Experience with leadership (including organising events, peer reviewing, supervision and outreach)
Who we are
The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) is an interdisciplinary center for research and education in quantitative genetics and genomics. QGG is an international organisation with approximately 70 employees and visiting researchers from more than 20 countries. We perform basic and applied research often related to domesticated species and humans, but increasingly also on other organisms. Our focus areas include quantitative genetics, deep learning, machine learning, population genetics, integrative genomics, and bioinformatics. Most of QGG's staff is located at the central campus in Aarhus (the second largest city in Denmark).Within Biodiversity research, QGG is actively involved in collaboration with the departments of Ecoscience, Agroecology and Biology at AU, and plays an active role in AU-wide or National collaboration networks such as the AU Centre for Circular Bioeconomy (CBIO) and the Centre for Sustainable Agrifood Systems (START).
What we offer
- A collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, where the candidate will be able to contribute to, and benefit from, complementary fields such as quantitative genetics, machine learning, bioinformatics, and population genetics, and their applications in an agricultural setting
- A modern dedicated computational infrastructure (CPUs & GPUs)
- Well-developed in-house grant application support
- Laboratories and field stations will be proposed depending on the study system(s)
- Starting package, including human and physical resources (will be negotiated)
Place of work
Offices are located on the main campus near Aarhus city center at C.F. Møllers Allé 3, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, which facilitates collaboration with neighbouring departments and laboratories at the Departments of Biology and Ecoscience.
Contact information
For further information contact Centre director, Professor Mogens Sandø Lund, phone +45 20751222, email: mogens.lund@qgg.au.dk or Tenure Track assistant professor, Quentin Geissmann, email: qgeissmann@qgg.au.dk.
Living in Denmark
Please visit the International Staff Office's website for information about arriving, working and living in Denmark.
Ensuring gender balance at the Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics is a high priority at Aarhus University, and we particularly encourage women to apply for this position. No candidate will be given preferential treatment, and all applicants will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications for the position in question.
Ensuring gender balance at the Center for Qualitative Genetics and Genomics is a high priority at Aarhus University, and therefore, we particularly encourage women to apply for this position. No candidate will be given preferential treatment, and all applicants will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications for the position in question.
Ensuring gender balance at the Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics is a high priority at Aarhus University, and we particularly encourage women to apply for this position. No candidate will be given preferential treatment, and all applicants will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications for the position in question.
Ensuring gender balance at the Center for Qualitative Genetics and Genomics is a high priority at Aarhus University, and therefore, we particularly encourage women to apply for this position. No candidate will be given preferential treatment, and all applicants will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications for the position in question.
Technical Sciences Tenure Track
Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme. Highly qualified candidates are appointed as Assistant Professors for a period of six years with the prospect of performance- based advancement to a tenured Associate Professorship.The aim of the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to:
- attract outstanding talented individuals that are competitive at an international level
- to promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists
- to create transparency in the academic career path
- access to research infrastructure
- capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
- a mentoring programme
- support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level
Please refer to the tenure track guidelines for the tenure review criteria and for the tenure review process.
Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks 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 will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Letter of reference
If 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.
If you wish to add a referee after you have submitted your application, you must send this person’s details (name, job title, place of work, and email address) as well as the name of the position you have applied for to: HR.Nattech@au.dk
Formalities and salary range
Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. 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 found here.
Appointment 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 Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
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 here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
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: 30 September 2025
Academic contact person:
Mogens Sandø Lund
Centerleder
mogens.lund@qgg.au.dk
+4520751222
+4587158024
Vacant positions: 1
Hours per week: 37
Expected date of accession: 01 February 2026