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We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoc candidate to join two research projects in the Plant Nutrition group. Our research objective is to provide knowledge, which can be used to increase the sustainability of agriculture, by conducting both basic and applied research to increase the ability of plants to acquire essential plant nutrients. In the recent five years, the research group has worked towards this objective through fundamental studies on how nanoparticles can be tailored to interact with plant tissue and thereby improve the uptake and assimilation of essential mineral ions. The vision is to provide a scientific basis for the next generation of fertilizers to improve nutrient use efficiency in crops for the benefit of farmers economy, environment and climate.

The advertised position is focused on doing research within plant nutrition by nano-materials using our high-end analytical platform, including our top-notch laser ablation ICP-MS facility. The ideal applicant should have experience using laser ablation ICP-MS and should be skilled in the required sample preparation. The applicant should also have experience with plant cultivation and application and manufacturing of nano-particles. The candidate should be able to work independently, but also have experience working in larger research consortia where industrial partners are involved. The postdoc will be involved in two research project and will spend half of his/her time on each of the two projects. The first project is a Danish-funded project with industrial partners, where good communication skills are required to breach the gap between science and industry. The second project is a project funded by ERC, which requires a lot of sample analysis as well as indented work attitude.

Required skills:

-minimum two years of experience handling a laser ablation ICP-MS

-minimum two years of experience working in research project with commercial partners.

-experience working in a ERC project

-experience working on project financed by Innovations Fonden Denmark.

Further information on the Department is linked at Institut for Plante- og Miljøvidenskab – Institut for Plante- og Miljøvidenskab - Københavns Universitet. Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate Professor Daniel Pergament Persson.

It is a 1-year position open from 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
  • Research plan – description of current and future research plans
  • Complete publication list
  • Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers
The deadline for applications is 15 July 2025, 23:59 GMT+2

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

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