Research assistant for hearing measurements in harbour porpoises
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Posted on:
23-10-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Department of Biology at SDU invites applications for a position as research assistant in harbour porpoise audiometry. The position is available for up to 1 year from the 1st of January 2026.
The research assistant will be responsible for assessing the effects on hearing on harbour porpoises from so-called vibropiling and other underwater sounds. Vibropiling is a new technology used to secure offshore windmill towers into the sediment. The effects on harbour porpoises is studied using the three specimen in captivity at Fjord&Bælt Kerteminde Denmark. Both behavioural reactions using playback as well as temporary threshold shifts in the hearing system are measured.
Specific tasks for the research assistant include
- Temporary threshold shift measurements and analysis by audory brainstem response as well as psychophysics;
- Performing playback studies and analysing behavioural response data;
- Calibration of sensors; and
- Participate in other projects on echolocation and hearing in odontocetes.
We seek a candidate with a . degree in biology environmental sciences or engineering experience with experimental work on marine mammals scientific programming skills as well as good organizational planning and communication skills.
About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark is Denmarksthird largest university with campuses across the country. As part of the Faculty of Science the Department of Biology is located in Odense the Universitys largest campus. Odense is the countrysthird largest city and is centrally located with easy commutes to Copenhagen and Aarhus (approximately 1½ hour).
Living and working in Denmark
Foreign applicants will be offeredDanish language trainingas part of the employment.International Staff Office(ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark. Among other things the staff answers questions concerningsalarytaxationhousingandaccompanying family. Additional information about working in Denmark can be found atWork in Denmark.
Contact person for further information: Associate Professor Magnus Wahlberg
Application salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).Please check links for more information onsalary(only available in Danish)and taxation.
Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.
The application must include the following:
- A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment
- A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to be evaluated
- Copy of relevant diplomas
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
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 now. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDUbefore you apply.
Further informationfor international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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