The Department of Forensic Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in LC-QTOF-MS based metabolomics research within the Section for Forensic Chemistry and Bioanalytical Unit. The positions are fixed-term full-time positions for 2- and 3-years, respectively, with an intended start date April 1st, 2025 or as soon as possible.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
• Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
• The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
• Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
• Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff

As Postdoc in metabolomics and advanced data analysis your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance.

Your main tasks will consist of independent research of high international quality, this includes:

• Sample preparation for LC-QTOF-MS analysis (mainly the 3-year postdoc)
• Process and analyze data from untargeted LC-QTOF-MS analysis of biological samples using advanced data analysis methods
• Develop databases to handle metadata from the acquired samples
• Sum up results and interpret them in relation to biological questions
• Write articles and applications
• Contribute to the implementation of new analytical platforms at Section for Forensic Chemistry