Postdoc of Glaciology/Geoscience/Physical Geography

Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources
Faculty of Science

The Section of Geography is looking for a postdoc to fill a 36 month position within the field of glaciology for the AIR-project. The project aims at expanding data and knowledge of past Antarctic glacial response to climatic changes using a variety of historical and modern sources. The successful applicant should have experience with remote sensing of ice sheets and glaciers, and preferably have a research history within Antarctic glaciology. The position will be within a larger group of glacially-interested people working on various aspects of cryospheric changes in Greenland and Antarctica. The position will also offer room for the right candidate to pursue their own research ideas.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within geoscience/physical geography and in particular remote sensing of the cryosphere as well as co-supervision of students at master and phd-level. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Specific inquiries about the project and position can be made to Anders Bjørk ([email protected])

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/.



The position is open from 1 September 2024 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 Danish Ministry of Taxation 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)
• Motivation and description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list

The Deadline for application is 23 June 2024, 23:59 GMT + 1

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/.

Interviews will be held on 22 July 2024.