Academic employee at Section for Agricultural Biodiversity, Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University

Would you like to help support research and development in a supportive and collaborative environment?

The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University is seeking a new employee to support researchers in the development and implementation of large simulation models that describe ecological processes in the agricultural landscape as well as wider societal interactions, such as consumer behavior. The overarching framework of the work is the Danish Green Transition.

This fixed position is available with a starting date of 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is based on a 37 hour work week. Depending on the nature of the role and its responsibilities, periods of high workload may occur, during which overtime should be expected.

You will become part of Section for Agricultural Biodiversity , where you will work closely with researchers, and technical and administrative colleagues.

Your tasks

• Designing, coding and testing simulation models in close dialog with researchers
• Preparing visualisations and analyses of model outcomes to guide iterative model development
• Preparing reports to funders and contributing to grant applications with data, plots, analyses and writing

Your profile

We expect that

• You have an MSc or PhD in the Life, Technical or Social sciences
• You have experience with a project-oriented work schedule
• You have experience with scientific programming (e.g., in C++ and NetLogo)
• You have good English skills, and you thrive in an inclusive multi-cultural and diverse working environment
• You are motivated by working on projects, where the overall aim is to support the Green Transition
• You are able to work on your own

Who we are

At the Department of Agroecology, our main goal is to contribute to sustainable solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems within the areas of soil, plants, animals, humans, and the environment. We want to make a difference by contributing to both fundamental knowledge generation and the attainment of sustainable production systems via innovative research, contracted policy advice, and education.

We offer professional laboratories, greenhouses, semi-field, and field-scale research facilities, advanced computing capacities as well as an extensive national and international researcher network. The department consists of nine research sections with around 350 highly skilled employees, of which approximately 50% are scientific staff. More information can be found here .

We believe in encouraging inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by employing staff who bring unique perspectives to our department.

What we offer

• A collaborative, international research environment that combines high academic standards with an informal and supportive atmosphere. We value accountability, curiosity, flexibility, and teamwork in everything we do.
• An inclusive and respectful workplace culture, where mutual trust, kindness, and professional dialogue are part of daily life. We encourage open communication and develop a cohesive sense of community across teams and disciplines.
• A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance and individual needs.
• An active institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion – in recruitment, career development, and everyday interactions.
• An innovative and meaningful workplace where your work contributes to solving real-world challenges. No two days are alike, and we welcome creative thinking and new ideas.

Living and working in Denmark

• Subsidised childcare and free education from primary school through university.
• Universal healthcare for you and your family as residents.
• Five weeks of paid holiday per year.
• Generous parental leave – up to 52 weeks shared between parents, with full or partial salary.

Place of Work

The place of work is Ole Worms Alle 3, Department of Agroecology, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University.

Contact

Applicants seeking further information can contact Senior Scientist Niels Holst (e-mail: [email protected] )

Formalities

Salary and terms of employment follow the collective agreement for academics in the state. Depending on experience, the employment will be as an academic employee at basic salary level 4-8 or as a special consultant with remuneration in accordance with Appendix 4 of the collective agreement.

You can read more about salary levels in the state here.

Aarhus University wants to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for everyone, and we want a culture where everyone can develop and develop. We see equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage everyone interested to apply.

Applications are submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

About 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 for its 37,500 students, including PhD students, and has 9,000 employees (full-time equivalents) and an annual revenue of EUR 1.2 billion. Learn more at international.au.dk