The position is available at DTU Environment from October 01, 2010. The position is renewable contingent on performance and fund availability.

Responsibilities and tasks
The main tasks are to propose, develop and utilize novel approaches to isolate soil microbes and consortia that are able to efficiently degrade pesticide at environmentally-relevant low concentrations. The Senior Researcher will be expected to take the lead on developing innovative systems that can recreate some of the physicochemical features of soil microhabitats while remaining directly observable via microscopy. Additionally, he/she will be expected to contribute to student supervision and, to a limited extent, to the departmental teaching offerings in environment microbiology/microbial ecology. The successful candidate might also be involved Public Sector Consultancy.

Qualifications
The candidate should hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Microbial Ecology as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding a post as Researcher or Postdoc, with documented research experience in the following areas:

-Microbial biodegradation of pesticides (specifically, phenoxy acids)
-Soil science
-Environmental modeling & biostatistics
-Advanced microscopy

The candidate must have the documented ability to design and develop novel experimental platforms or methods in the field of soil microbial ecology. The candidate must be able to work independently and in a research team, in an interdisciplinary, cross institutional and international research environment, and disseminate his/her findings in oral and written research communications. The candidate must also have an experience and aptitude for student supervision.

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidate consideration will be given to

-Scientific production and research potential at international level
-Innovative skills and the ability to generate new ideas
-The ability to communicate at all levels such as the provision of scientific advice to public sector authorities
-Experience in teaching and education
-The ability to promote and utilize research results develop successful research applications
-An all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
-The ability to contribute to development of the department's internal and external cooperation
-Pedagogical abilities

DTU offers
DTU offers an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. DTU is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Barth Smets, 45252230.

Application
The online application must be received 13 July 2010. Please apply for the position at www.dtu.dk/Vacancy. Please open the link "apply online" and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and a list of publications indicating scientific highlights and documentation for participation on teacher training course . Teaching materials and research publications to be considered in the assessment must be enclosed as well. The Application and enclosures should be in English.

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.