Aarhus University
The Department of Chemistry at Aarhus University invites applications for a 4-year Assistant Professor (non-tenured) position in the field of colloidal chemistry with focus on neutron and X-ray scattering of colloidal systems with applications in food-related and pharma chemistry. The position is part of a strategic initiative to strengthen neutron and scattering based interdisciplinary research across chemistry, biophysics, and food science, and is part of the collaborative framework of the ESS Lighthouse: Colloids and Interfaces in Food and Pharma (CaIFF). The Department of Chemistry at Aarhus University is a leading European chemistry department with a broad research portfolio. It is undergoing a restructuring and will have a permanent staff of 43 full, associate and assistant professors, a support staff of ~40 technical and administrative staff, ~150 PhD-students and ~100 postdocs and around 350 students. In addition to excellence in research, teaching and supervision, the Department of Chemistry values equal opportunities, a collegial atmosphere, and a student-friendly mindset of future colleagues. The position is available from September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The ESS Lighthouse: Colloids and Interfaces in Food and Pharma (CaIFF) The position is part of the ESS Lighthouse CaIFF, a recently established research center focusing on colloidal out-of-equilibrium multicomponent systems, their investigation by neutron-based methodologies, and their application in food and pharma. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to establish an independent research profile and for cross-disciplinary research in collaboration with other researchers in the CaIFF, as well as with collaborators, both at the Department of Chemistry and with external collaborators. CaIFF is centered around three group leader positions, where one is placed at the Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University. The group leader can expect to be able to benefit from the presence of other group leaders and established research groups in CaIFF. Scientific environment The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment and will have access to in-house small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and light scattering (LS) infrastructure at Department of Chemistry, as well as all other research infrastructure at the Department of Chemistry. The position involves cross-disciplinary research at the interface of soft matter physical chemistry, food colloids, and/or pharmacological science with opportunities for joint projects, shared supervision, and acquiring access to large-scale neutron facilities. The candidate is expected to participate in driving the Lighthouse’s research on non-equilibrium multicomponent colloidal systems preferably relevant to food or pharma systems. The work is expected to involve the application and development of neutron scattering and methodologies. This should be integrated with advanced data analysis, simulations, and/or mathematical modeling. The work involves close interactions with other employees in CaIFF and the principal investigators to foster methodological innovation and interdisciplinary synergy. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, collaborative research environment focused on translating fundamental insights into practical applications in food or pharma science. Profile and competences The candidate is expected to build an independent research group and conduct an active research program, which is internationally recognized and can attract external funding. The candidate should have experience with modelling and data analysis of scattering data as well as physicochemical studies of soft matter and/or food colloids. The candidate is expected to align with the Department ambition on increasing the societal relevance of our research, e.g. within improved future health, green transition and climate changes. Applicants for an Assistant Professor position must be able to demonstrate potential for excellent research and teaching. International experience and extensive postdoctoral training are expected. Interest and competence in teaching chemistry at all levels of university education is essential. Accordingly, a successful candidate must be able to teach all topics of introductory chemistry courses. Teaching can be in Danish and English, depending on the course. We offer didactic course to applicants who have not yet fulfilled such requirements, and we offer Danish courses, expecting non-Danish speaking colleagues to learn Danish in a 3–5-year time span. We expect our new colleague to value and participate in the general academic work at the Department of Chemistry. This includes serving on committees, solving tasks with colleagues, helping with and giving feedback to colleagues etc. Similarly, colleagues may help you as well, for example in relation to applications for external funding. At Aarhus University, we strive to improve gender balance. In particular, we encourage female researchers to apply for the position. Both women and men are welcome to apply for the position. No one will be given priority, and all applicants will be assessed in accordance with the requirement profile for the position. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity. Position Structure and Career Path This is a 4-year independent Group Leader position with the expectation of establishing a high-impact research program and securing external funding. Towards the end of the 4-year period, a tenure track assistant professor or associate professor position at the Department of Chemistry will be announced to which the Group Leader will be eligible to apply. As part of the position, the candidate is offered: access to research infrastructure capability development, including postgraduate teacher training a mentoring programme support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level. Contact and place of work For further information on the position, please contact Head of Search Committee Professor Jan Skov Pedersen , or Head of Department of Chemistry Thomas Vosegaard . The place of work is Department of Chemistry (Gustav Wieds Vej 14, 8000 Aarhus) and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. Work and life in Denmark and Aarhus All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. We see diversity as a strength. It is a priority that the successful candidate has a personality that promotes positive interactions with students and staff, as well as being a good colleague in general. Together, we define the future of the Department of Chemistry, both scientifically and with respect to thriving in our day-to-day work. Working in Denmark offers opportunities for a good work-life balance. In Denmark there is a system of guaranteed and affordable daycare. Education is free, including universities. English is widely spoken, though Danish is the common language off campus. A fraction of the courses at the Department of Chemistry is given in English. The majority of BSc and MSc thesis works are written in English, as are all PhD theses.We offer free Danish courses to all non-Danish speaking employees for helping in integration and for use in teaching. Aarhus University offers a wide variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including a Relocation Service and an Expat Partner Programme. Aarhus is Denmark’s second largest city and forms the center of the western parts of the country on the Jutland peninsula. It is situated beautifully at the Aarhus Bay near Mols National Park and the Lake District around Silkeborg. Recently, Aarhus has attracted international attention as a travel destination due to its unique combination of a thriving food-scene, high-quality museums, surrounding beautiful nature, a lively city due to the “young population”, and many cultural events including music festivals etc. See e.g. the recent recommendations by CNN (https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/aarhus-denmark-things-to-do/index.html) and Time https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2023/ Aarhus is easily reached through local international airports in Jutland within 1 hour of Aarhus, or through either Copenhagen or Hamburg Airports, both situated about a 3- hour train-journey from Aarhus. Aarhus University is consistently ranked as a top-100 university in the World and it houses both an engineering and a medical school, as well as divisions for the traditional natural sciences, business, social sciences, arts, and environmental and agricultural sciences. Application procedure Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks 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 will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants. Letter of reference If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration. If you wish to add a referee after you have submitted your application, you must send this person’s details (name, job title, place of work, and email address) as well as the name of the position you have applied for to: Formalities and salary range Natural 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. At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development. 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. The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
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Aarhus University
The Goesten Group at the Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, is seeking a candidate for a 12 months fulltime postdoctoral position, co-supervised by Prof. Yong Chen and Prof. Jill Miwa at the Department of Physics. The position is available from the 1st of May 2026, or as soon as possible hereafter. Job description Your research will look at a special class of porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that is based on redox-active organic building blocks. These building blocks enforce charge delocalization and give rise to exotic quantum states that relate to superconductivity. This project will focus on two types of phenomena: (i) Charge Density Wave (CDW) order in magnetic, lanthanide-based MOFs and (ii) electride-like, quasiatomic electron states that reside in the pores of certain MOFs. The aim of the project is to map these states with Scanning Tunneling Microscopy/Spectroscopy (STM/STS) and where possible, angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES). Your work will focus on the spectroscopy, and does not involve single-crystal synthesis. This project involves intensive international collaboration with multiple research groups. Your profile You hold a PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science. Preferably you have a background in STM/STS, photoelectron spectroscopy (ARPES, XPS) or Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Preferably you have experience with Ultra High Vacuum sample preparation, cryogenics and surface-science tools. You have strong communication and writing skills in English. You are a team player but also do not mind working independently. Who we are/ The Department The Department of Chemistry at Aarhus University (www.chem.au.dk) is one of the leading European chemistry departments with a broad research programs. It has a permanent staff of 35 full and associate professors, a support-staff of 30 people, 150 PhD-students and postdocs and around 400 students. Working in Denmark offers opportunities for a good work-life balance. English is widely spoken, though Danish is the main language of campus. English is the working language. Aarhus is Denmark’s second largest city, and forms the center of the western parts of the country on the Jutland peninsula. Recently, Aarhus has attracted international attention as a travel destination due to its unique combination of a thriving food-scene, high-quality museums, a surrounding beautiful nature, a very lively city due to the “young population”, many cultural events including music festivals etc. See e.g. the recent recommendation by CNN (https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/aarhus-denmark-things-to-do/index.html). Aarhus is easily reached through local international airports in Jutland within 1 hour of Aarhus, or through either Copenhagen or Hamburg Airports, both situated about a 3-hour train-journey from Aarhus. Aarhus University is consistently ranked as a top-100 university in the World, and it houses both an engineering and a medical school, as well as the traditional sciences, social sciences, environmental and agricultural sciences and arts. Place of work The place of work is Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments. Contact information Further information about the position may be obtained from Maarten Goesten, email: and Yong Chen, email: . 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. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants. Letter of reference If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration. If you wish to add a referee after you have submitted your application, you must send this person’s details (name, job title, place of work, and email address) as well as the name of the position you have applied for to: Formalities and salary range Natural 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. Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website, you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development. The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Postdoctoral Researcher - Reactor Design and Scaling for Electromethanogenesis The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University invites applications for an exciting postdoctoral position focused on reactor design and scaling for electromethanogenesis. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in microbial electrosynthesis technology at our main campus. Position Details Start Date: May 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter Duration: 2 years and 8 months, with possibility of extension Employment: Full-time position About the Role Join an interdisciplinary research project led by Drs. Lars Angenent and Alfred Spormann in collaboration with Prof. Bruce Logan at Penn State University. You'll work on developing microbial electrosynthesis technologies to convert CO2 and H2 at the cathode of microbial electrochemical systems into methane. The Angenent and Spormann laboratories at CORC, Aarhus University, have been leading the field in microbial electrosynthesis for over 10 years, with extensive expertise in electron transport between cells and cathodes, microbe-cathode interfaces, and innovative reactor design and prototyping. Key Responsibilities Design and engineer up-scaled microbial electrochemical reactors Support commissioning, operation, and testing of scaled reactor systems Maintain comprehensive experimental records and documentation Publish scientific articles and present research findings at conferences Collaborate with microbiology postdoctoral researchers on reactor operations with different microbial cultures Required Qualifications PhD in microbial sciences (preferably anaerobic), microbial electrochemistry, or related bioengineering disciplines Focus on anaerobic metabolism, electromicrobiology, or electrochemical reactor design and operation Strong problem-solving skills and scientific integrity Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams Passion for sustainable process development About Our Department The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, established in 2021, employs approximately 175 people and focuses on living systems, efficient production, and transformation of chemicals, materials, and energy. We translate knowledge in biotechnology, food technology, environmental technology, chemical engineering, and electrochemical engineering into innovative solutions for industry and society. Our research and development activities are closely aligned with industry needs and public sector requirements, ensuring real-world impact and application. What We Offer Access to advanced research infrastructure and pilot-scale experimental facilities Interdisciplinary research environment spanning chemical engineering, biotechnology, and Power-to-X technologies Collaboration opportunities with national and international academic and industrial partners Supportive culture encouraging innovation, open dialogue, and critical thinking Professional development opportunities through our Junior Researcher Development Programme Comprehensive services for international researchers, including relocation assistance Commitment to equality, diversity, work-life balance, and professional growth Application Requirements Applications must include: Curriculum vitae Degree certificates Complete list of publications Statement of future research plans Information about research activities Teaching portfolio and verified teaching experience (if applicable) Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 Applications are subject to shortlisting procedures, and all applicants will be notified of their application status. The recruitment process includes expert assessment committee evaluation for selected candidates. Location: Gustav Wieds Vej 10, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark Join us in shaping next-generation sustainable technologies and making a real-world impact in the field of microbial electrosynthesis.
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Postdoc Position in Single Molecule Fluorescence Imaging Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with experimental biophysics experience to join our single molecule biophysics and chemistry group at iNANO/Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University. This exciting opportunity is funded by Villum Fonden and offers a fixed-term 24-month position starting April 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Research Project This position focuses on groundbreaking single molecule fluorescence investigations examining how biomolecules fold and interact in space and time, with particular emphasis on capturing biomolecular dynamics information. You will contribute to developing cutting-edge single molecule fluorescence real-time imaging methodologies through both experimental and computational approaches. Key Responsibilities Conduct experimental research involving model nucleic acids, proteins, and DNA origami constructs Develop and implement computational procedures for advanced data analysis Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to decode single molecule imaging data Work closely with a second postdoc specializing in stochastic processes and statistical methods Required Qualifications PhD in biophysics, chemistry, nanoscience, or related field Strong background in experimental biophysics Hands-on experience in single molecule fluorescence spectroscopy experiments (preferred) Advanced computational data analysis skills (preferred) Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary environments Research Environment This collaborative project brings together expertise from the single molecule biophysics and chemistry group at iNANO/Department of Chemistry with the mathematical modeling group led by Prof. Hobolth at the Department of Mathematics. About iNANO The Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, established in 2002, is a premier research and education center at Aarhus University. Our community includes 60 senior scientists, approximately 100 postdocs, and 160 PhD students. We combine expertise from physics, chemistry, molecular biology, and medicine to conduct world-class interdisciplinary nanoscience research with access to comprehensive infrastructure and specialized equipment. About the Department of Chemistry As a leading European chemistry department, we maintain a broad research portfolio with 43 permanent academic staff, 40 technical and administrative support staff, 150 PhD students, 100 postdocs, and 350 students. We prioritize research excellence, exceptional teaching and supervision, equal opportunities, collaborative atmosphere, and student-centered approaches. Location Gustav Wieds vej 14, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, at the Department of Chemistry and iNANO center, Aarhus University. Important Note Effective August 1, 2026, iNANO's activities will transfer to faculty departments, and your employment will transition accordingly. Application Requirements Applications must be submitted in English and include: Complete curriculum vitae Degree certificates Comprehensive publication list Statement of future research plans Information about research activities Teaching portfolio and verified teaching experience (if applicable) Additional Information Salary determined according to collective agreements between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and Danish Confederation of Professional Associations Shortlisting process will be used for candidate selection Aarhus University promotes equality, diversity, and provides comprehensive support for international researchers and families Junior Researcher Development Programme available for postdoctoral career advancement Research activities evaluated relative to actual research time, with consideration for career interruptions Aarhus University is committed to creating an attractive, inspiring workplace where every individual can thrive and develop their full potential.