Laboratory Technician Intern – Aarhus University, Institute for Ecoscience

AARHUS UNIVERSITY, Institute for Ecoscience in Aarhus is seeking a lab technician trainee as of February 1, 2027. The lab technician traineeship lasts 11 months with the project part 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 in 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 and nature management.

Expected start date and duration

The lab technician traineeship lasts 11 months with a start on 1 February 2027.

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

Job description

In the laboratory there will be the opportunity 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 culture insects and participate in experiments with them, as well as learn to microscope and sort biological material.

You will often participate in varied fieldwork, e.g., collection of soil samples and water samples. You should therefore also enjoy sailing (on lakes), and generally not be afraid to get dirt under your nails. Fieldwork is often weekly.

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
• Prepared to work with international researchers where you communicate in English

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

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

Who we are

Institute for Ecoscience (ECOS) conducts applied and basic research focusing on nature and the environment at the highest international level. The institute's research covers marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems and also has particular competencies in 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 approximately 300 staff in total at the institute, of which about 100 work in Roskilde, and the rest at AU Campus Aarhus

What we offer

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

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 affiliated institutions.

Contact information

Further information can be obtained by contacting: Lab technician Karina Bomholt Oest at telephone +452267 7815, or lab technician Malene Kragh at 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 are working on.

Deadline

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

Formalities

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and Public Employees Organizations - The State Sector (OAO-S collective agreement) and the collective agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and HK/Stat for clerical staff, lab technicians and IT staff.

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

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for everyone and aims for a culture where each individual can develop and grow. We view equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage all interested to apply.

Applications should be 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 broad and research-intensive university with high quality in education and research, and a strong commitment to societal development nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring educational and research environment for 37,500 students and 9,000 staff with an annual turnover of DKK 8.9 billion. Read more at www.au.dk