Postdoc in Environmental Genomics and Microbial Biogeography

Do you want to work towards pushing the limits on data and metadata integration for metagenomics globally? 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 Postdoc. 

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, a position as Postdoc in environmental genomics and microbial biogeography is open for appointment from 01.02.2026 or soon hereafter. The position is for 2 years and 6 months. 

Your work tasks     
You will be establishing the framework for the retrieval, evaluation, and integration of metadata for metagenomic samples that will serve as a foundation for a global digital laboratory for microbial genomics and biogeography. This process will require textual, semantic, geographic, and sequence data analysis and integration. You will help establish standards for metadata quality based on semantic analyses and lead the automation of sample metadata quality and augmentation for metagenomics. In this effort, you will interact closely with local and international collaborators from various disciplines that will result in proposals for expanded community standards. It is expected that you will lead manuscripts describing both the automation efforts and the community standard proposals. Iterative FAIRification and Software documentation is also expected as part of the group’s efforts on Open and Reproducible Science.

Your competencies    
A master’s degree in ecology, geography, data science, biology, or a closely related field is an advantage. Research experience developed during a PhD in any of these areas, and a keen interest in microbial ecology are further assets. The applicant must be interested in working in an interdisciplinary research environment and must commit to upholding the highest ethical and academic standards.

 
Who we are     
At 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; Department of Chemistry and Bioscience.

Qualification requirements 
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level. 

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. Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences an Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
• 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 employment  
The 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.