Senior Researcher in Natural Product Chemistry
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The Faculty of Engineering and Science Department of Chemistry and Bioscience Medical Biotechnology
Do you want to work with Chemical Analysis of Small Biomolecules And do you see yourself as a team player who is strong in collaboration If yes we look forward to reading your application to our position as Senior Researcher.
At the Faculty of Engineering and Science Department of Chemistry and Bioscience a position as Senior Researcher in Natural Product Chemistry is open for appointment from 1 June 2026 or soon hereafter.
Your work tasks
We are looking for an independent flexible motivated and service minded Senior Researcher who will primarily provide research support within biophysical methods with particular focus on mass spectrometry (MS). The position involves collaboration with researchers in various internally and externally funded research projects.
While the main focus will be on research support and the operation of advanced laboratory infrastructure the position also includes teaching responsibilities. Additionally there will be opportunities to establish and lead your own research close collaboration with colleagues across the department the position holder will contribute to maintaining and further developing an infrastructure that delivers state of the art technologies.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The work tasks will include among other things:
- Management and operation of the departments biophysical technology platforms including MS facilities
- Support for users (students staff and visiting researchers) with sample preparation measurements and data analysis
- Participation in maintaining laboratory safety including handling of equipment and chemicals
- Teaching duties relevant to the department
- Performing relevant administrative tasks
- Participation in daily laboratory operations including purchasing and other shared tasks that ensure a well functioning laboratory
- Establishment and leadership of own research activities
Your Competencies
The ideal candidate has:
- Experience with chemistry biotechnology or related fields.
- Practical experience in the use and maintenance of MS equipment.
- Experience in the analysis and interpretation of MS data.
- Experience in research and experimental planning.
- Experience in research funding or contributing significantly to funding applications
- Experience with other technological platforms at the department e.g. NMR CD ITC and protein purification.
- Excellent oral and written English language skills are a requirement
Qualification requirements
Appointment as senior researcher requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of employment as researcher but may also be obtained in other ways.
It is a precondition that applicants have documented research at an international addition applicants are assumed to have received supervision and pedagogical skills development and to have obtained a positive written assessment of their teaching qualifications.
Who we are
We continuously improve our department as an attractive place of work and study. We offer flexible hours social activities throughout the year both at the department level and in each Section. We are inclusive and have respect for individuals communities and cultures. Our work culture is founded on openness curiosity transparency and involvement. Come join us!
Read more about the department here; Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience - - Aalborg University
How to apply
Your application must include the following:
- Application stating reasons for applying qualifications in relation to the position and intentions and visions for the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas (masters degree diploma and PhD diploma)
- List of publications with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. Youmay attach a maximum of ten publications.
- Documentation of teaching qualifications. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Engineering and Science.
- Dissemination qualifications including participation on committees or boards participation in organisations etc.
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position
- References/recommendations
You can read more about the requirements for your application here.
The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.
Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.
Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.
Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here
The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.
The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.
Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).
Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).
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Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers students and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights new solutions to societal problems and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.
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