Assistant Professor of Ice core research
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Assistant Professor of Ice core research
A 3-year position as Assistant Professor is available in the Ice and Climate research group at the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, to commence on 1. February 2026.
The position is available for a strong candidate with a background in ice core research and geochemical ice core records with experience in ice core fieldwork, project managing and teaching.
The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within ice core research. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.
Our research
The position is part of the EC Horizon Europe project “ICELINK – Advancing Knowledge of North Atlantic Land ICE - LINKing Observations and Models” and the Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge center “PRECISE – Predicting Changes in Ice Sheets on Earth”. These research projects have a focus on ice sheets in the climate system, and on understanding their mass loss and contribution to sea level change with research based on paleoclimatic data from ice cores, remote sensing and in situ data from glaciers and ice sheets, as well as ice flow modelling.
The ICELINK and PRECISE projects are part of the section for Physics of Ice, Climate and Earth at the Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. The section includes research in ice core scienceand drilling, ice and climate modelling, geophysics and dynamical systems, and hosts a range of national and international research projects. The section has a dynamic and inclusive research environment with a large group of students and early career scientists.
Your job
You will work with development of ice core proxies and proxy-based synchronization of ice cores to different paleoclimatic archives using stratigraphic markers, between the Holocene and the last interglacial. The work involves laboratory-based geochemical research on ice cores as well as experimental techniques to improve/optimize methods to identify and measure particulate, aerosol and impurities. The research should address relations between volcanism and climate impacts with competencies demonstrated in techniques such as scanning electron microscopy coupled with EDS and EPMA or equivalent. You will further work with development of new ice core proxies based on environmental pollutants and organic matter in using ice cores, and you will contribute to fieldwork campaigns.
Your work will also involve administrative and management tasks related to the ICELINK and PRECISE projects. Together with the PI and management teams of these projects, you will be responsible for day-to-day managing tasks, project reporting, tasks related to outreach and dissemination, internal communication, and organizing and contributing to scientific workshops and events. These tasks are essential for work in the ICELINK and PRECISE projects, and you will have an important role in organizing these tasks together with the team.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, located in the Niels Bohr Building in Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories, ice field camps and HPC computing facilities.
Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .
Further information on the Department can be found on the Niels Bohr Institute and the section for Physics of Ice, Climate and Earth can be found at: https://nbi.ku.dk/.
Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Christine S. Hvidberg; email: ch@nbi.ku.dk.
The position is open from 1. February 2026 or 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
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/.
Interviews/trial lectures will be held in December.
Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0544/25-2A.
The position is available for a strong candidate with a background in ice core research and geochemical ice core records with experience in ice core fieldwork, project managing and teaching.
The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within ice core research. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.
Our research
The position is part of the EC Horizon Europe project “ICELINK – Advancing Knowledge of North Atlantic Land ICE - LINKing Observations and Models” and the Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge center “PRECISE – Predicting Changes in Ice Sheets on Earth”. These research projects have a focus on ice sheets in the climate system, and on understanding their mass loss and contribution to sea level change with research based on paleoclimatic data from ice cores, remote sensing and in situ data from glaciers and ice sheets, as well as ice flow modelling.
The ICELINK and PRECISE projects are part of the section for Physics of Ice, Climate and Earth at the Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. The section includes research in ice core scienceand drilling, ice and climate modelling, geophysics and dynamical systems, and hosts a range of national and international research projects. The section has a dynamic and inclusive research environment with a large group of students and early career scientists.
Your job
You will work with development of ice core proxies and proxy-based synchronization of ice cores to different paleoclimatic archives using stratigraphic markers, between the Holocene and the last interglacial. The work involves laboratory-based geochemical research on ice cores as well as experimental techniques to improve/optimize methods to identify and measure particulate, aerosol and impurities. The research should address relations between volcanism and climate impacts with competencies demonstrated in techniques such as scanning electron microscopy coupled with EDS and EPMA or equivalent. You will further work with development of new ice core proxies based on environmental pollutants and organic matter in using ice cores, and you will contribute to fieldwork campaigns.
Your work will also involve administrative and management tasks related to the ICELINK and PRECISE projects. Together with the PI and management teams of these projects, you will be responsible for day-to-day managing tasks, project reporting, tasks related to outreach and dissemination, internal communication, and organizing and contributing to scientific workshops and events. These tasks are essential for work in the ICELINK and PRECISE projects, and you will have an important role in organizing these tasks together with the team.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
- You have a PhD in geochemical research on ice cores.
- You are highly experienced in obtaining ice core proxies for ice core chronology and climate research.
- You have significant experience from project managing and reporting in EU funded projects.
- You have strong skills and experience in organizing and leading fieldwork campaigns in relation to ice core drilling projects
- Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
- Excellent English skills written and spoken
- You have published high-quality peer-reviewed papers in international journals
- You have a curious mindset with an interest in interdisciplinary collaborations within ice core research
- You are well-organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and efficiently in a collaborative team setting
- You have an interest in being part of an international and interdisciplinary team
- You can demonstrate a portfolio of teaching and student supervision experience
- You can demonstrate a commitment to teaching competency and pedagogical practice, through completed courses.
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, located in the Niels Bohr Building in Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories, ice field camps and HPC computing facilities.
Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .
Further information on the Department can be found on the Niels Bohr Institute and the section for Physics of Ice, Climate and Earth can be found at: https://nbi.ku.dk/.
Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Christine S. Hvidberg; email: ch@nbi.ku.dk.
The position is open from 1. February 2026 or 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
- If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:
- Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
- Teaching experience
- Formal pedagogical training
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers
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/.
Interviews/trial lectures will be held in December.
Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0544/25-2A.