Scientific writer and communicator: from cutting-edge science to a sustainable biodiverse future Full-time

Scientific Writer and Communicator: From Cutting-Edge Science to a Sustainable Biodiverse Future

The Department of Biology invites applications for a Scientific Writer and Communications Specialist position. Start date: 1st of January 2027.

You will join the Center for Sustainable Landscapes Under Global Change (SustainScapes) and work closely with Professor Signe Normand and the centre's researchers to bring groundbreaking research to life. The centre investigates how biodiversity and landscapes are changing under global environmental pressures and develops new knowledge to support a more sustainable future.

As part of our team, you will help communicate the centre's scientific discoveries, visions, and impacts to diverse audiences. You will play a central role in translating complex scientific results into clear, engaging, and visually appealing stories that showcase the significance of our research and its relevance for society.

Your tasks will include:

• Leading the development of an inspiring coffee table book highlighting the centre's scientific journey, discoveries, people, and impacts.
• Assisting researchers in editing and refining scientific manuscripts, reports, and policy briefs.
• Working closely with researchers to identify and communicate emerging discoveries and societal impacts.
• Creating compelling stories around scientific breakthroughs, field campaigns, technological innovations, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Communicating research findings through interviews, news articles, visual storytelling, and multimedia content.
• Developing engaging content for the centre's website, newsletters, and social media channels.

We are looking for a creative and proactive communicator who combines scientific insight with exceptional writing skills. You should enjoy working in a dynamic research environment and be motivated by helping excellent science reach and inspire a broader audience.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an internationally ambitious research centre at the forefront of biodiversity science, sustainable landscapes, and global change research. Together, we aim not only to advance scientific knowledge but also to communicate that knowledge in ways that inspire engagement, understanding, and positive change.

We value a collegial and inclusive working environment and place strong emphasis on good relationships between colleagues and students. We therefore seek candidates with an open, constructive, and collaborative approach.

The Department of Biology provides a framework for research and teaching in all major biological subdisciplines. The department is especially known for its research contribution in biodiversity, global change and conservation biology, aquatic biology and ecology, arctic environment and ecosystems, genetics and evolution, microbiology and zoophysiology.

What we offer:

• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a work environment encouraging lively, open and critical discussion
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance

The place of employment is Aarhus University, Department of Biology, Section for Ecoinformatics and Biodiversity (ECOINF), Ny Munkegade 114, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with affiliated institutions.

The work involves some periods of field work away from Aarhus.

Applications must be received no later than 12 October 2026