The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, Denmark, is offering a postdoctoral position in wetland biogeochemistry for resilient ecosystem restoration, starting 01-03-2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position will be available for a 2-year period.
Wetland restoration is increasingly promoted as a nature-based solution to climate change and biodiversity loss. However, the long-term resilience of restored wetlands under pressures such as climate extremes and wildfires remains poorly understood. Biogeochemical processes governing carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycling, as well as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, play a central role in determining whether restored wetlands can deliver sustained climate mitigation, biodiversity support, and water quality improvement.
You will be part of a large international Horizon Europe research project focused on enhancing climate benefits and ecosystem services in forested and rewetted peatlands across Europe. Your task will be to investigate the biogeochemical mechanisms that underpin the resilience of restored wetlands, integrating field observations, laboratory experiments, and modelling approaches. You will explore how nutrient dynamics, hydrological variability, and disturbances (e.g., droughts, floods, wildfires) influence carbon sequestration, GHG fluxes, and ecosystem stability in restored wetlands. Your work will contribute to the development of robust indicators and strategies for resilient wetland ecosystems, supporting adaptive management and evidence-based restoration practices.
We expect that you will be an important part of the research environment and that you will contribute positively to the social working environment. We also expect that you will take part in our teaching activities and that you will report research results in high-impact scientific journals.

WHO WE ARE

At the Department of Agroecology, our main goal is to contribute to sustainable solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems within the areas of soil, plants, animals, humans, and the environment. We want to make a difference by contributing to both fundamental knowledge generation and the attainment of sustainable production systems via innovative research, contracted policy advice, and education. We offer professional laboratories, greenhouses, semi-field, and field-scale research facilities, advanced computing capacities as well as an extensive national and international researcher network. The department consists of nine research sections with around 350 highly skilled employees, of which approximately 50% are scientific staff. More information can be found here.
We believe in encouraging inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by employing staff who bring unique perspectives to our department.

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