Special consultant with expertise in biodiversity and nature conservation

The Department of Ecoscience (ECOS) at Aarhus University is seeking a highly skilled and motivated ecologist to join our team as special consultant. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background in biodiversity, with a focus on nature conservation, rewilding, and biodiversity monitoring. This role involves supporting scientific projects, contributing to advisory work and a coordinating role in the Topic Center for Biodiversity and the Terrestrial Environment.

Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a permanent position planned to start on June 1st 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Job description
We are looking for candidates to help strengthen our scientific and advisory work within the field of biodiversity and nature conservation:

Key responsibilities include:

• Experience in applied ecological research.
• Familiarity with monitoring schemes and biodiversity data methodologies, preferably with knowledge of the Danish National Monitoring program, NOVANA
• Previous experience with research-based policy support including digital tools and report writing.
• Competence in managing large and complex research projects with many participants.
• Coordination of research and advisory work, including collaboration with research teams.
• Public communication of research and advisory work, including written and oral presentations in both Danish and English.

Your profile
The ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• A PhD in ecology (or a closely related field).
• Extensive experience in project management.
• Strong Danish and English communication skills (written & spoken).
• Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with grant writing and securing research funding.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with GIS and other ecological modeling tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Commitment to promoting workplace values

Who we are
The Department of Ecoscience is engaged in research program­mes and advisory work covering the major biological subdisciplines. We conduct world-class research in the areas of aquatic biology and ecology, arctic environment and ecosystems, biodiversity and conservation biology. The Department currently employs approximately 250 academic and technical staff, as well as many PhD students.  The Special Consultant will be part of a dynamic, internationally engaged scientific environment, working in the Section for Biodiversity.

The Department of Ecoscience is a value-driven institution committed to making a significant impact on nature and the environment through high professionalism and curiosity, based on collaboration and trust. We strive to develop and maintain an attractive, open, diverse, and inclusive work environment with equal opportunities, where each individual feels a sense of cultural and environmental belonging.

What we offer
The Department offers a vibrant and informal research environment with longstanding traditions for collaboration with elite international university partners and with the Danish Ministry of the Environment.

The working environment at the Department is based on teamwork and close working relations. English is widely spoken and we welcome applicants from abroad. The Department has a strong work-life balance policy and seeks a good gender and age balance. Read more about the services available when relocating to Aarhus University at www.au.dk/work.

Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is C.F. Møllers Allé 8, Aarhus and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

Contact information
For further information, please contact:
Head of Section for Biodiversity Beate Strandberg +45 30183151, [email protected]
 

Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/