Senior Researcher, Long-read DNA Analysis & Environmental Samples

Do you want to work with the newest long-read sequencing technologies? And do you see yourself as a team player who is strong in collaboration? If yes, we look forward to reading your application to our position as Senior Researcher.
At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, a position as Senior Researcher in High-Throughput Long-read DNA Analysis of Environmental Samples is open for appointment from 1 June 2026 or soon hereafter.

Your work tasks     
The Senior Researcher is expected to maintain and develop the high-throughput DNA sequencing laboratory at Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at Aalborg University. This includes developing and maintaining the newest long-read sequencing technologies such as Oxford Nanopore and high-throughput downscaled library preparation for short-read sequencing. 
The position will be anchored in Center for Microbial Communities with approx. 50 scientists at various career levels, working with structure and function of microbial communities, primarily related to environmental microbiology and biotechnology. Additionally, there will be opportunities to establish and lead your own research activities. 
Some teaching may be included, primarily in the use of DNA sequencing in microbiology and environmental biotechnology, but also in other study-programs at the University.

Your CompetenciesThe successful candidate must have documented expertise in large-scale long-read metagenome projects within environmental genomics. This includes development of wet-lab protocols, sequencing, associated bioinformatics and usage of HPC SLURM clusters. Furthermore, the candidate must have excellent oral and written English communication skills and be highly motivated to work in an interdisciplinary research environment

Qualification requirementsAppointment as senior researcher requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of employment as researcher but may also be obtained in other ways.

It is a precondition that applicants have documented research at an international standard. In addition, applicants are assumed to have received supervision and pedagogical skills development and to have obtained a positive written assessment of their teaching qualifications.

Who we areAt the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience (BIO), our high-level research spans from basic to applied within both natural sciences and engineering. With approx. 150 employees, 75 PhD students, and 775 bachelor and master’s students at our campuses in Aalborg (main campus) and Esbjerg, we are a vital research and educational institution when it comes to creating new basic knowledge as well as contributing to solving the world’s challenges within biology, chemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, environmental science, and chemical engineering.

We continuously improve our department as an attractive place of work and study. We offer flexible hours, social activities throughout the year both at the department level and in each Section. We are inclusive and have respect for individuals, communities, and cultures. Our work culture is founded on openness, curiosity, transparency, and involvement. Come join us! 
Read more about the department here; Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience - en.bio.aau.dk - Aalborg University

How to apply  
Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of ten publications
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Engineering.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

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

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions?If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employmentThe employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.