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stillingsbetegnelse: Assistant Professor in Geochemistry

jobbeskrivelse:
The Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in geochemistry.

We are especially interested in individuals using radiogenic and non-traditional stable isotope systems to study geological materials and trace the provenance of artefacts, bridging the disciplines of geoscience and archaeometry in a collaborative research. Experience in mass spectrometry, clean laboratory methods, including ion exchange chromatography, and laser ablation techniques is advantageous to fully utilize the Aarhus Geochemistry and Isotope Research (AGIR) platform. Applicants must have a relevant Ph.D.

The successful candidate will have a strong record of academic achievements at the international level and show potential to forge collaborations with Danish museums and engage in public sector consultancy. A demonstrated ability to attract external funding from national and/or international funding agencies is expected.

The appointee will teach courses at all levels in petrology, geochemistry and other relevant geoscientific disciplines as required by the general educational profile of the Department. Also expected is teaching in the new joint geoarchaeology degree program. Prior experience in teaching and student supervision at the university level is highly desirable. The appointee will be requested to attend mandatory pedagogical courses arranged by the University. A teaching portfolio must be supplied with the application.

The position is available from 1 June 2019 or earlier.

The place of work is the Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, DK-8000 Aarhus C.

For further information please contact Professor, Head of Department, Søren B. Nielsen, e-mail: sbn (at) geo.au.dk (sbn (at) geo.au.dk) / mobile phone: +45 2113 1499.

Science and Technology Tenure Track
Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Science and Technology Tenure Track Programme. Highly qualified candidates are appointed as [Assistant Professors /or Researcher] for a period of six years with the prospect of performance- based advancement to a tenured [Associate Professorship/position as Senior Researcher].

The aim of the Science and Technology Tenure Track Programme is to:

• attract outstanding talented individuals that are competitive at an international level
• to promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists
• to create transparency in the academic career path

As part of the tenure track position, the candidate is offered:

• access to research infrastructure
• capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
• a mentoring programme
• support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level

As part of the Aarhus University Tenure Track Programme, the University carries out a mid-way evaluation to review the progress of the tenure track candidate after three years, according to the same criteria used in the final tenure review. The final tenure review is conducted after five and a half years. If the review is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Associate Professor/Senior Researcher at Aarhus University.

Please refer to the tenure track guidelines (http://scitech.au.dk/om-science-and-technology/stillinger/vejledninger-til-ansoeger/) for the tenure review criteria and for the tenure review process.

Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants, including the main considerations emphasized during the selection process.

Formalities and salary range
Science and Technology refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. (http://www.au.dk/fileadmin/www.au.dk/Regelsamlingen/Bekendtgoerelse_nr__242_af_a3__MARTS_2012_-_ENGELSK_UDGAVE.pdf)

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here. (http://scitech.au.dk/en/about-science-and-technology/vacant-positions/application-form-guide/)

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities. (in Danish). (http://jobsys.au.dk/link2/stillingsstrukturnotatet_en)

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here (http://ias.au.dk/au-relocation-service/). Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here (http://international.au.dk/research/).

Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 39,000 students (FTEs) and 8,000 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 884 million. Learn more at http://www.au.dk/en

Application Deadline:
31 March 2019

 

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