Postdoctoral Researcher for Gaseous Emission from Fertilizers

Join a dynamic and hands-on research team investigating greenhouse gas and ammonia emission from manure systems. The work combines field experiments, laboratory analysis, and modelling to produce science that can change practice and reduce the climate and environmental footprint of agriculture. We are searching for a postdoctoral researcher for a 2-year full-time position, starting 1 November, 2026.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 2-year position from 1 November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Job description

We invite applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position. The successful candidate will lead field campaigns and data analysis to quantify ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions after fertilization. The role combines fieldwork, laboratory assessment, operation and maintenance of gas measurement systems, and integration of results into emission models and mitigation assessments.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and conduct field experiments.
• Operate and maintain gas measurement equipment and flux chambers.
• Process, analyze, and visualize large data sets using Matlab, R, Pyton, or similar tools.
• Contribute to scientific papers, project reports, and stakeholder outreach.
• Collaborate with farmer, technicians, and reserach colleagues.

Your profile

• Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field (e.g. environmental sciences, chemical or environmental engineering, or agroecology).
• Proven experience with gas flux measurements and instrumentation (e.g. chamber methods, or other techniques).
• Proven experience with validation of flux measurement methods (e.g., chamber methods, or other techniques).
• Strong data processing skills and experience with MatLab, R, Pyton, or similar.
• Experience with planning and executing short and long-term field measurement campaigns.
• Experience with managing other personnel in connection with execution of field measurement campaigns.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Valid driving license.

Who we are

Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering was established on January 1, 2021, in connection with Aarhus University’s reorganization of the engineering area. The department employs around 175 people and is responsible for research and education within the department’s scientific areas. We educate both Bachelors and Master of Science in Engineering and around 825 students are enrolled in our study programs. Furthermore, we also offer an ambitious PhD program. Our PhD students have high academic ambitions and deliver high-quality results for both the private and the public sectors.
At the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, focus is on living systems, the biology of organisms, efficient production, and transformation of chemicals, materials and energy. We translate knowledge within biotechnology, food technology, environmental technology, chemical engineering, industrial biotechnology, medical biotechnology and electrochemical engineering, and more into new technologies and value-creating solutions that can also be used in the business community.

Many of our research and development activities are based on companies' specific innovation needs or specialist application areas. Close collaboration with the public sector and private businesses ensures that the knowledge and technology generated in the department's research environments has a clear anchoring in reality and benefits the surrounding society. We also provide research-based public sector consultancy and advice on technology in agriculture and food.

What we offer

The department offers:

• A stimulating and supportive research environment with access to advanced instrumentation and field sites.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and participation in scientific conferences.
• Mentorship and career development support tailored to your research goals.
• The opportunity to shape research questions and studies according to your interests.
• Collaboration with an experienced team of researchers working at the forefront of agricultural emission science.
• A workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Gustav Wieds Vej 10D, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University, Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering.

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Tenure Track Researcher, Johanna Pedersen, Se telefonnummer på nature.com, Se e-mailadresse på nature.com .

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 24 July 2026.

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified 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 each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self.

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 .

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it 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.