We are looking to fill a postdoc position in marine trace metal geochemistry. We are interested in constraining trace metal budgets in the oceans focusing on a combination of establishing boundary fluxes and constructing an elemental map of the seafloor from a combination of literature analyses and new data.

The position will run for three years with starting date 1 November 2024.

The successful candidate will work on a Villum Investigator Project housed within the Nordcee group in the Department of Biology at SDU. Nordcee has a broad interest in exploring the interface between microbes and environment.

What we seek
We seek a strongly motivated trace metal geochemist with first-hand experience in running ICP-MS analyses.
The candidate should have completed a Ph D will a solid publication commensurate with their experience.
The research activities (and the workplace) are situated in Odense.

What we offer
The University of Southern Denmark is Denmark’s third largest university with campuses across the country. As part of the Faculty of Science, the Department of Biology is located in Odense, the university’s largest campus. Odense is the country’s third largest city and is centrally located with easy commutes to Copenhagen and Aarhus (approximately 1½ hour).

Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Don Canfield, e-mail: dec@biology.sdu.dk . For general questions regarding housing, taxes etc., the SDU’s International Staff Office can assist.

Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation .

The application must include the following:

• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment.
• A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely.
• Copy of Ph D diploma.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a Ph D or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

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