Postdoc in the Field of soil stable isotope biogeochemistry

The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (IGN), University of Copenhagen is recruiting a three-year Postdoc in the Field of soil stable isotope biogeochemistry



The main objectives of the postdoc work will be contribution and development concerning ongoing as well as new activities addressing the biogeochemical dynamics of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) in soil. The research has a specific focus to utilize stable isotope analysis for explain the dynamics of isotopes in soluble and reactive components, e.g. TOC/TN, mineral N, and gaseous forms of N and C.

The work will include implementation of newly achieved isotope instrumentation for soluble C analysis as well as facilitation and improvement of gaseous isotope analysis. This work is linked to two ongoing projects (Land-CRAFT.dk) and “KlimaKalk” (Climate-chalk) and will be in a close collaboration with scientists from IGN-geography as well as national and international collaborators.

The candidate must have a strong background in soil CN-biogeochemistry and notably knowledge about stable isotope analysis will be considered favorable. An interest in working with advanced instruments (IRMS and isotope lasers) is expected for this position.

The postdoc’s duties will include research outlined above, as well as teaching and supervision of BSc-, MSc- and PhD-students.

Further information on the Department is linked at Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk).



Inquiries about the position can be made to professor Per Ambus ([email protected]).



The position is open from 1/2/2025or as soon as possible thereafter.

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

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

Application deadline

The deadline for applications is 3 November 2024, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.