Academic Employee at the Geology Section, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (IGN)
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Academic Employee at the Geology Section, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (IGN)
The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (IGN) at SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen, is seeking a motivated and skilled Academic employee to join the Metallomics Geobiology Laboratory, part of the Sedimentary Systems Research Group, Section for Geology. The position is available as soon as possible and for a period of 6 months.
About us
The Metallomics Geobiology Laboratory is a newly established facility dedicated to understanding the role of life in shaping Earth’s elemental cycles. We focus on developing innovative experimental approaches to trace metals, organometallic compounds, and metalloproteins in natural environments and the geological record.
The laboratory is embedded in the vibrant Sedimentary Systems Research Group, which brings together expertise in geochemistry, sedimentology, geochronology, and geomicrobiology. We provide a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting with access to state-of-the-art analytical facilities at the University of Copenhagen.
Your role
You will play a central role in developing and maintaining our analytical workflows for organometal extractions and compound separation.
Your tasks will include:
You will be responsible for the organic extractions in the clean lab and separation of organometal compounds and metalloproteins from environmental samples using High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography in-house
Your profile
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications and interests:
The employment and salary is made in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning academics in the state sector concluded between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
Employment will be as academic employee. The salary is based on seniority. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. The working hours are 37 hours per week on average. The working hours are flexible.
The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is in the process of implementing a new joint administrative organization and new workflows, which will bring changes in the coming years. For further information, you may contact Prof. Tais W. Dahl (+45 3532 2356). You can also read more here.
Your application
If you find the job interesting, please send an electronic application with attachment via Jobportalen (click on the link "Apply Now" at the bottom of the post) no later than 26 September 2025.
The University of Copenhagen seeks to reflect society and encourages applications irrespective of personal background.
Further questions
Any questions about the position may be directed to Prof. Tais W. Dahl (+45 3532 2356).
About us
The Metallomics Geobiology Laboratory is a newly established facility dedicated to understanding the role of life in shaping Earth’s elemental cycles. We focus on developing innovative experimental approaches to trace metals, organometallic compounds, and metalloproteins in natural environments and the geological record.
The laboratory is embedded in the vibrant Sedimentary Systems Research Group, which brings together expertise in geochemistry, sedimentology, geochronology, and geomicrobiology. We provide a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting with access to state-of-the-art analytical facilities at the University of Copenhagen.
Your role
You will play a central role in developing and maintaining our analytical workflows for organometal extractions and compound separation.
Your tasks will include:
- Establishing and optimizing routines for organometal extractions using Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)-HPLC.
- Maintaining the clean laboratory and HPLC facilities to ensure high-quality results.
- Developing and applying safe, efficient, and non-destructive analytical protocols.
- Testing and benchmarking metalloprotein extractions using reference materials and environmental samples.
- Collaborating with researchers and students to support experimental projects.
You will be responsible for the organic extractions in the clean lab and separation of organometal compounds and metalloproteins from environmental samples using High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography in-house
Your profile
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications and interests:
- MSc degree (or equivalent experience) in organic geochemistry, (bio)geochemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field.
- Strong laboratory skills and enthusiasm for hands-on experimental work.
- Experience with HPLC or related separation techniques is a necessity.
- Ability to manage laboratory routines and ensure high standards of safety and quality.
- Proactive approach to troubleshooting instruments, including collaborating with engineers and service providers.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to meet timelines.
- A progressive and pragmatic sense of resource use: knowing when to engage external support or acquire additional equipment in order to save time, optimize workflows, and achieve project goals efficiently.
- Takes ownership of tasks and contributes actively by suggesting solutions, ensuring challenges are met with a constructive and solution-oriented mindset
- A constructive and collaborative mindset, and enjoyment of working as part of a team.
- MSc level or equivalent in organic geochemistry, bio(geo)chemistry or releated relevant research field
- Working with strict timelines
- Managing lab routines
- Capacity to troubleshoot instruments and be proactive in resolving emerging issue with the help of engineers.
- Most time in the laboratory
- Laboratory skills
- Constructive and collaborative mindset
- A full-time position in a dynamic and growing laboratory at the University of Copenhagen.
- The opportunity to work with cutting-edge methods in organic geochemistry and metallomics.
- A supportive and collaborative research environment, where your work contributes directly to advancing knowledge of Earth’s biogeochemical systems.
- Training opportunities in advanced analytical instrumentation.
- Active participation in an international and interdisciplinary research group that values creativity, collaboration, and professional development.
The employment and salary is made in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning academics in the state sector concluded between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
Employment will be as academic employee. The salary is based on seniority. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. The working hours are 37 hours per week on average. The working hours are flexible.
The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is in the process of implementing a new joint administrative organization and new workflows, which will bring changes in the coming years. For further information, you may contact Prof. Tais W. Dahl (+45 3532 2356). You can also read more here.
Your application
If you find the job interesting, please send an electronic application with attachment via Jobportalen (click on the link "Apply Now" at the bottom of the post) no later than 26 September 2025.
The University of Copenhagen seeks to reflect society and encourages applications irrespective of personal background.
Further questions
Any questions about the position may be directed to Prof. Tais W. Dahl (+45 3532 2356).