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Applications are invited for a position as professor
in the research field of population ecology of marine fishes. The professorship
is affiliated with the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua),
Section for Marine Living Resources located in Lyngby.
The research of the section addresses biology and
ecology of fishes, population genetics, stock structure and dynamics, development
of statistical modelling tools and applications for these areas, as well as
bio-physical modelling from an individual organism to complex population
dynamics. This includes research on the biological mechanisms behind population
fluctuations and development of appropriate mathematical models for assessing
the development of fish stocks, how they distribute and interact with each
other and the environment, how much they are fished, and the level of
exploitation they can sustain within a reasonable prediction horizon. It
combines analysis of individual traits in marine organisms, demography, and
spatial behaviour and links biological process knowledge with development of
statistically based models to interpret noisy data and produce reliable
management advice for the exploitation of marine living resources.
Responsibilities and tasks
The professor is expected to lead a scientific section,
implying academic, strategic, human, and other
resource management as well as active engagement in the department’s
leadership in helping to develop both other research sections and support
functions. The professor’s research field will be:
- nutritional and physiological
ecology in relation to predator and prey interactions and environmental
conditions
- investigation of key population
dynamic rates, such as growth and mortality
- life history characterization
and fitness optimization, and
- improvement of process
models and inclusion of their output into fish stock assessment and prediction
for development of the basis for management strategy evaluations.
The innovative focus lies on introducing new molecular biology and microchemical
methods for analysing individual metabolism, growth, reproduction and
adaptability to heterogeneous and dynamic environmental conditions. Research and
education activities are expected to be carried out in close cooperation with
other research sections in the department, other units at the university, and other
relevant university groups, primarily in Scandinavia and Europe.
A geographical focus will be to foster research, education, and training
in Greenland in cooperation with the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources
and the University of Greenland, which implies regular work and teaching stays
on Greenland. The professor should contribute to advice provision on the status
of fish stocks and the associated fisheries management to national and
international advisory bodies, management authorities, and other stakeholders.
The
professor is expected to take a lead role and to contribute substantially to
the development of education activities and strategies for the department on
BSc-/BEng-, MSc-, and PhD level, including supervision and training of PhD
students and postdocs. For international candidates, DTU offers Danish language
courses for the purpose of being able to teach in Danish within the first 2-3 years.
Qualifications
The position is intended for a candidate with an
internationally acknowledged track record in research addressing the ecology of fishes, from individual to population level, including
physiology, nutrition, migratory and feeding behaviour in relation to prey, predators,
and environment, employing novel combinations of micro-chemical and molecular techniques.
The candidate is expected to have experience in research on population traits considering
variations in environmental and climatic conditions as well as fisheries.
The candidate should have knowledge on the inclusion
of results from these research fields in population dynamic models, stock
assessment and advice on fisheries management. Employment
requires innovative research at high international level within relevant research
themes and a track record in research leadership, including i) visionary
strategic development of the research area, ii) leading multidisciplinary
research groups, and iii) planning, implementing, and running interdisciplinary
research projects. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to have extensive
experience in teaching and educational development at all academic levels,
including supervision and training of PhD students and postdocs and recruitment
of students at all levels.
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to:
- documented experience
and quality of teaching and curriculum development
- research impact and
experience, funding track record, and research vision
- societal impact
- documented innovation
activities, including collaboration with industry
- international impact
and experience
- leadership and
collaboration
- communication skills.
Consideration will also be given to:
- scientific production
at international level and research potential
- visions for the
research area
- ability to lead and
develop a large multidisciplinary research team including excellent
collaborative skills
- teaching experience at all academic levels and experience within
educational development of courses and study programmes, especially at MSc
level
- experience in supervision and training of PhD candidates and postdocs
- capability to
contribute to the development of research and education strategies as well as internal
and external cooperation
- ability to promote and
utilize research results and provide advice to public authorities and
international advisory bodies
We
offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally
recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation, and
scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international
environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized
by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary
and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the
Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed
upon with the relevant union.
Further
information
Further information may be obtained from Head of
Department Fritz Köster, +45 3396 3300, email: fwk@aqua.dtu.dk
or Head of Section Prof. Henrik Mosegaard, +45 3588 3461, email: hm@aqua.dtu.dk.
Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 11 March 2019 (local time).
To apply, please open the link "Apply
online", fill out the online application form. The following must be attached in English:
- Application (cover letter) addressed to the President
- CV
- A vision for future research
- Teaching and research statement, with a focus on the
“Assessment” bullet points listed above
- Documentation of previous teaching and research, as
related to the “Assessment” bullet points listed above
- List of publications indicating scientific highlights
- H-index, and ORCID (see e.g. http://orcid.org/)
- Diploma (MSc/PhD)
Applications and enclosures received after the
deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates
irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic
background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Aqua provides research, advice, and education
at the highest international level within the sustainable exploitation of
living marine and freshwater resources, the biology of aquatic organisms, and
the dynamics of ecosystems as well as their integration in ecosystem-based
management. DTU Aqua has 330 employees, of whom a third are scientific staff.
The other employees are assistant biologists, laboratory technicians,
administrative staff, ship’s crew, student assistants etc. The department is organized
into eight scientific sections, which carry out the research, educational, and
advisory activities. In addition, the department has a number of scientific and
administrative support functions, including the research vessels DANA and
HAVFISKEN. DTU Aqua has employees in Lyngby, Hirtshals, Nykøbing Mors, and
Silkeborg.
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