The job is centred around the ecology & evolution of gelatinous zooplankton with working in the field to attain samples, analyse and process those samples in the laboratory for molecular analyses and process/analyse molecular and genomic data.
We expect the candidate to be proficient in genomic analyses and experienced in field-work with gelatinous zooplankton. A strong team player spirit is needed as well as the willingness to perform field-work in Danish coastal waters.
We expect the candidate to have technical experience in:
- joining field work to collect gelatinous zooplankton samples following established protocols,
- processing samples from the field in the laboratory using common procedures established in our lab,
- running extractions to attain high molecular weight DNA for genomic analyses,
- preparing molecular samples for sequencing on different sequencing platforms.
An important component of the position will be to assist conducting molecular gut content analyses of fish for barcoding and metagenomic analyses following established protocols. Technical analyses of sequencing reads using different established bioinformatic pipelines and visualization is beneficial. The position focused on technical support tasks, no independent research tasks.
We offer an interdisciplinary working environment with strong focus on understanding mechanisms behind changing plankton communities in the face of global change at the Centre for Gelatinous Plankton Ecology & Evolution at DTU Aqua´s main campus in Kgs. Lyngby near Copenhagen. We offer an interesting job in an international atmosphere with the focus of DTU Aqua on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).
The position is a full-time fixed end position for a period of 1 year. Starting date is 1 August 2025 with an end date of 31 July 2026.
The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.
Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Wednesday, 30 July 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Cornelia Jaspers, leader of the Centre for Gelatinous Plankton Ecology & Evolution on +45-9351 1774 or coja@aqua.dtu.dk, www.cgpee.dtu.dk.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
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