Postdoc in narwhal population genomics and demography at Globe Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University ...
We are looking for a highly motivated, competent, independent, and dynamic researcher for a 2-year Postdoctoral fellowship, with demonstrated experience in relevant areas of population genomic research. The position will commence on 1 October 2025, or as soon as possible hereafter.
The full-time postdoc position is funded by the Danish Independent Research Fund (DFF) ‘BRIDGE -- bridging fundamental science and applied conservation in polar research’, as part of their 2024 thematic research call in ‘Arctic research – Climate change and sustainable arctic communities’.
Our research and work environment
This postdoc position is a joint project between the Globe Institute at University of Copenhagen and Molecular Ecology and Global Climate Change group at the Globe Institute is led by Professor Eline Lorenzen. The Lorenzen group integrates biomolecular data to understand patterns and drivers of eco-evolutionary change in mammal populations.We are an international group of PhD students and postdocs – currently from – China, Denmark, New Zealand, South Africa, and the US. Our work is interdisciplinary and highly collaborative, and we value a diverse, inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment that fosters creativity.
We are based in the Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution, one of six research sections at Globe Institute.
Professor Mads Peter Heide-Jørgensen from the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources has extensive experience in marine mammal studies in Greenland, including narwhals. Mads Peter is responsible for the biopsy sampling program for narwhals in Scoresby Sound, which has been conducted annually since 2005 and is the foundation of this postdoc.
Senior researcher http://www.globe.ku.dk/. The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. Check this part of our website for more information.
All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life, including parental leave schemes (up to 47 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year.
Terms of employmentThe average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is 1 November 2025 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,292 DKK/approx.4,800 EUR (April 2023 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
QuestionsFor specific information about the postdoc, please contact: Eline Lorenzen elinelorenzen@sund.ku.dk.
The university offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families. Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:
- Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
- CV incl. education, experience, language skills, and other skills relevant for the position
- A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
- List of publications.
Application deadline: 20 May 2025, 23:59 GMT+2
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Online interviews are expected to be held in second half of June 2025.
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
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