Postdoc in Experimental Atmospheric Physical Chemistry

The postdoctoral researcher will play a central role in the operation, development, and scientific exploitation of the University of Copenhagen's ACTRIS atmospheric research infrastructure. The successful candidate will carry out laboratory and field studies of atmospheric chemical processes, develop new experimental capabilities, and contribute to scientific publications, teaching, and research proposals, supporting the continued development of internationally competitive atmospheric chemistry research.

 

Key responsibilities include:

Experimental atmospheric chemistry

· Design and execution of laboratory experiments using atmospheric simulation chambers

· Investigation of gas-phase and multiphase atmospheric chemical processes

· Development of new experimental methods and measurement protocols

 

ACTRIS research infrastructure

· Operation, maintenance, and further development of the ACTRIS aerosol chamber facility

· Operation and quality assurance of the rooftop atmospheric monitoring station

· Development and implementation of new measurement capabilities and experimental infrastructure

 

Instrumentation and data analysis

· Operation, calibration, and maintenance of advanced atmospheric chemistry instrumentation

· Processing and interpretation of laboratory and field datasets

· Development of data analysis workflows and uncertainty assessment

 

Research and funding

· Preparation of peer-reviewed scientific publications

· Contribution to national and international research proposals

· Development of new research activities within the ACTRIS infrastructure

 

Teaching and supervision

· Supervision of MSc and BSc student research projects

· Contribution to teaching and laboratory instruction in general, physical and atmospheric chemistry

· Support for collaborative research projects within the Department

 

We are looking for a candidate with:

· PhD in atmospheric chemistry, physical chemistry, or a related discipline

· Strong experimental background in atmospheric chemistry

· Experience with laboratory instrumentation and atmospheric measurements

· Experience with atmospheric simulation chambers

· Experience in scientific programming and data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or R)

· Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals

· Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English

 

Preferred qualifications:

· Experience with ACTRIS or similar atmospheric research infrastructures

· Experience developing or maintaining advanced scientific instrumentation

· Experience supervising MSc or BSc students

· Experience teaching laboratory or university courses

· Demonstrated success in preparing research grant proposals

· Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to interdisciplinary collaborations

 

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 for postition 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 September 2026, 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 https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitmentprocess/.

· Interviews will be held the week of 41-42