Lab Technician Intern – Aarhus University, Institute of Ecoscience

Application deadline 25. Oct. 23:59 CET

Expected start 1. Feb.

• Institute for Ecoscience - Riparian analysis and environmental management C.F. Møllers Allé 3 8000 Aarhus C
• Fixed-term full-time position 1. Feb. 2027 - 31. Dec. 2027 ID: 170813

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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN INTERN – Aarhus University, Institute for Ecoscience

Aarhus University, Institute for Ecoscience in Aarhus is seeking a laboratory technician intern as of 1 February 2027. The lab internship lasts 11 months with the project part placed in the latter half of the internship period.

We offer a varied and exciting internship program. A large part of the work consists of chemical analyses, but there will be varying laboratory tasks across the institute's different sections. You will be attached to different sections for shorter or longer periods depending on the tasks. The institute conducts research on biological and chemical processes in freshwater and marine ecosystems, e.g. wetlands, lakes and fjords. In addition, our research contributes to the development of strategies for green transition as well as nature management.

Expected start date and duration

The laboratory internship lasts 11 months starting on 1 February 2027.

This is a fixed-term position with an end date of 31 December 2027

Job description

In the laboratory there will be opportunities to work with spectrophotometry, SEAL autoanalyzer, ICP-OES, total organic carbon analyzers (TOC) and chromatography (GC and IC). In addition you will have the opportunity to maintain insect cultures and participate in experiments with them, as well as learn to microscope and sort biological material.

You will often need to participate in various fieldwork such as collection of soil samples and water samples. Therefore you must also enjoy being out on the water (on lakes), and in general not be afraid to get dirt under your nails. There is often weekly fieldwork.

Your profile

You may be

• Positive, engaged, careful and organized
• Structured and flexible (as there can occasionally be a long day in the field)
• Good at collaborating
• Willing to work together with international researchers, where you communicate in English

and last but not least, you should be willing to go out into nature…… in all kinds of weather. A driving license for a regular car would be an advantage. We expect you, before you start, to have completed the theoretical part of the academic education within the laboratory field.

If your application captures our interest, we will invite you to a personal interview.

Who we are

Institute for Ecoscience (ECOS) conducts applied and basic research focused on nature and the environment at the highest international level. The institute's research covers marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems and additionally has special competencies within Arctic environment and nature. The institute contributes with research-based knowledge to solving societal challenges by advising authorities and through collaboration with industry.

There are approx. 300 employees at the institute, of which about 100 work in Roskilde, and the rest on AU Campus Aarhus

What we offer

• An exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial partners
• A professional climate that encourages lively, open and critical discussion within and across different research fields
• An work environment with close working relationships, networks and social activities
• An workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Workplace and employment area

The workplace is Institute for Ecoscience, C.F. Møllers Allé 3, 8000 Aarhus C.

The employment area is Aarhus University with related institutions.

Contact information

Further information can be obtained by contacting: Laboratory Technician Karina Bomholt Oest on telephone +452267 7815, or laboratory technician Malene Kragh on telephone +459352 2601.

On the institute's website (https://ecos.au.dk/) you can find more information about the Institute for Ecoscience and the research projects we work on.

Deadline

All applications must be received no later than 25/10-2026.

Formalities

Salary and terms of employment follow the Collective Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and Public Employees’ Organization - The State Sector (OAO-S collective agreement) and the organizational agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and HK/Stat for office workers, laboratory technicians and IT employees.

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

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and wishes a culture where each individual can unfold and develop. We see equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage all 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.

Questions about the position ?

Karina Bomholt Oest Laboratory Technician, Institute for Ecoscience - Riparian analysis and environmental management +4522677815 e-mail

Questions about the application and process ?

Administration Center Nat-Tech - Nat-Tech HR +4522140468 e-mail

Apply for the position Application deadline: Sunday 25 Oct. 2026 at 23:59 CET