Postdoc position in advancing nature-based restoration and sustainable management of freshwater lakes and wetlands

The Department of Biology University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a 3-year postdoc position within the field of nature-based restoration and sustainable management aimed at improving the ecological state and biodiversity of temperate freshwater habitats and their catchments.

The Department of Biology covers biology broadly including ecology ecotoxicology bioacoustics physiology biodemography biogeochemistry and Earth evolution. We welcome applicants who are prepared to participate in cross-disciplinary cooperation with the department. The applicant will be part of the Ecology group successful applicant is expected to have a research background in basic and/or applied research related to systems ecology with a focus on sediment and soil phosphorus and carbon transport and turnover between lakes and wetlands and terrestrial environments as well as on major organism groups (fish and macrophytes) associated with these habitats. The position will primarily involve pre- and post-monitoring of state-of-the-art conventional restoration approaches and the development of sustainable nature-based restoration approaches. Furthermore a strong background in measurement techniques for greenhouse gas production and emission dynamics as well as experience working with the ecophysiology of freshwater fish populations is a strong asset.

The position involves teaching responsibilities in freshwater ecology as well as supervision at the bachelors and masters levels. Teaching experience project management and project communication related to freshwater ecology to a broad audience will therefore be considered an advantage.

Appointment as a postdoctoral researcher presupposes scientific qualifications corresponding to the requirements of the position at the university level. The applicant is expected to hold a PhD demonstrate scientific innovation and excellence publish research outcomes in international peer-reviewed journals and have experience in teaching supervision and research funding applications.

The successful candidate will have access to a well-developed research infrastructure including laboratory space shared field equipment and modern core facilities such as imaging and computational resources. The department offers a research climate characterized by lively open and critical academic discussion within and across different fields as well as a strong network of early-career scientists.

Research activities will be evaluated based on actual research time. Applicants are therefore encouraged to specify periods of leave without research activities so these periods can be excluded when evaluating scientific productivity.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae a complete list of publications copies of all publications they wish to be considered a teaching portfolio and a brief overview of their most important research results and research plans for the next 3 years.

A valid drivers license is required for this position and experience with sailing and sampling from boats is a strong advantage.

Questions can be directed to Associate Professor Theis Kragh (tkragh@).

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The successful applicant will be employedin accordance withthe 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)andtaxation.

The application must include the following:

• A curriculum vitae including information onpreviousemployment with start and end dates

• A full list of publicationsstatingthe scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely

• Copy of PhD diploma ifPhddiploma has not yet been received please include statement from your supervisor

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Shortlisting may be used as part of the assessment process and an interview may be included in the overall evaluation of the applicants qualifications.

Applications must besubmittedelectronically using the linkApplynow.Attachedfiles must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you readHow to apply for a position at SDUbefore you apply.

Since not all members of the appointment committee areDanish-speaking it is recommended that your application issubmittedin English.

The University wishes our staff toreflectthe diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Further informationfor international applicants about entering and working in Denmark can be found on the Universitys website.

The position is available by April 1 2026 with the possibility of extension for 1 year.