Associate Professor in Environmental Chemistry Full-time

Associate Professor in Environmental Chemistry

The Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark, invites applications for a permanent position as Associate Professor in Environmental Chemistry. We seek a motivated and collaborative researcher who will contribute to improving and expanding our internationally recognised research and research-based advisory and teaching activities within environmental chemistry and related disciplines. The position is available from April 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University aims to expand and diversify its research, teaching, and advisory activities addressing current and future environmental challenges. We are therefore seeking an Associate Professor in Environmental Chemistry to contribute to the continued development of the Section for Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology.

The candidate is expected to establish and maintain a research profile while contributing to collaborative research activities across the department and with external partners. The position offers considerable freedom to develop new research directions within environmental chemistry and related disciplines under the responsibility to keep your group including yourself mainly externally funded.

The Associate Professor will contribute to: Development of an internationally strong and externally funded research programme. Research addressing the occurrence, fate, transport, transformation, exposure, and impacts of chemical contaminants in natural and engineered systems. Research-based advisory activities for Danish ministries, public authorities, and other stakeholders. Teaching and course development at Life Long education, MSc, and PhD levels. Supervision of MSc students, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and other junior researchers. Development of interdisciplinary collaborations across environmental chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, biotechnology, modelling, and data science. Knowledge exchange and collaboration with governmental agencies, industry partners, and international research networks.

The selected candidate is expected to contribute directly to both basic and applied research and to support the department's longstanding tradition of combining scientific excellence with societal impact through research-based advisory services.

Applicants hold a PhD in Environmental Chemistry or a closely related discipline. The selected candidate should have documented research experience within at least one area of environmental chemistry and demonstrate the ability to develop an internationally visible research profile.

Particular emphasis will be placed on: Scientific productivity documented through publications in international peer-reviewed journals. Ability to develop and maintain national and international research collaborations. Experience in obtaining external research funding, or clear potential to do so. Experience with university teaching and supervision. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Commitment to contributing to an inclusive and collegial research environment.