We seek a postdoc to explore the impact of oxygen concentrations, especially low oxygen, on algal physiology, with an emphasis on algal growth. Our aim is to explore the oxygen tolerance of a range of species with broad phylogenetic representation to reflect both the history of algal evolution as well as modern coastal ecosystems subject to both hypoxia and anoxia. Thus, the goal is twofold: to understand how evolving atmospheric oxygen concentrations over time might have impacted the history of algal evolution and to understand how modern climate change, as it impacts ocean oxygenation, might impact algal ecology. 

 The work will be conducted in the Villum Foundation-funded center EnBiE (Center for Environmental and Biological Evolution) with the Nordcee group (www.nordcee.dk) at the Department of Biology at the University of Southern Denmark. 

 The candidate is expected to have a solid background in geobiology, and preferably with a strong interest in algal physiology and in laboratory experimentation. A solid molecular biological toolkit is a plus.

The postdoc period is 2 years from December 1st, 2025 with a possibility of extension.

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 About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success.

Application deadline: 16 October 2025 at 23:59 hours local Danish time

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