Senior Research Scientist

Senior Research Scientist in Marine Fish Habitats

Applications are invited for a position as senior research scientist with emphasis on research and advice in marine fish habitats, ecology and integrated management.

The Section for Ecosystem based Marine Management in Copenhagen has 35 employees and focuses on interdisciplinary research improving our understanding of marine ecosystems and how they are managed and offers an internationally recognised and highly dynamic scientific environment. The senior researcher will enter the research group Marine Habitats with a special focus on fish habitats and their management.

Responsibilities and tasks 
The successful applicant will contribute to strengthening the knowledge of the coupling between fish habitats, fish ecology and systems management and the research needed for advice in relation to the national marine coastal fish management programme, and to EU directives such as Water Framework Directive, NATURA2000 and Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).

The research tasks will focus on habitats for marine fish, factors and processes important for juvenile fish in coastal areas and the impact of human activities on coastal fish habitats and populations. More specifically, the first tasks will be to participate in national and international projects aimed at 1) exploring causes for declines in juvenile and adult fish in coastal areas, 2) developing tools for quantitative mapping of fish habitats including valuation of different fish habitats in inner Danish waters and 3) further developing Systems Approach for integrated management of coastal systems.

The successful applicant will engage in our existing extensive international collaboration with other research institutions as well as fishermen's organisations. Important tasks include the development of new research and management projects, including project applications. The position includes work on research surveys with the Institute's research vessels, fishing boats and field work. It also includes responsibility for disseminating research results in both popular journals and international scientific journals. Teaching at DTU courses is a possibility but not a requirement.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent as well as experience and academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding a position as Researcher or Postdoc for a period of no less than 3 years.

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates 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
•    the ability to promote and utilize research results
•    an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
•    the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation
In the assessment of the candidates, particular consideration will be given to:
•    Experience in coastal ecology and marine fish communities
•    Experience with field work in marine habitats and experimental laboratory work including planning of cruises
•    Experience in handling and statistically analysing data
•    Ability to work independently and conscientiously.
In addition, a track record of attracting external research funding, possession of a drivers licence and demonstration of initiative are considered.

We offer 
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on applied research as well as education and public-sector consultancy. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world. DTU Aqua is involved in research, education and counselling relative to the influence of human activities on the production of marine resources, changes that alter the structure and function of marine ecosystems and ecosystem robustness to climate induced changes.

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.

Place of employment will be at DTU Aqua, Section for Ecosystem based Marine Management, Charlottenlund Castle, Charlottenlund, Denmark.

Further information 
Can be obtained from research coordinator in Marine Habitats Josianne Støttrup, +45 3588 3442; email: jgs@aqua.dtu.dk or head of Section for Ecosystem-Based Management Anna Rindorf, +45 3588 3378; email: ar@aqua.dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Aqua on www.aqua.dtu.dk

Application
Please submit your online application no later than 15 December 2014. Apply via "Ansøg" 

Applications must be in English and must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:
•    Application (cover letter)
•    CV
•    List of publications
•    A summary of the applicant’s latest research results and a plan for future research (2-3 pages).

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

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