Vacant coordinator position for field work and data generation within the Ancient Environmental Genomics Initiative for Sustainability (AEGIS)

The Ancient Environmental Genomics Initiative for Sustainability (AEGIS) has a vacant position as coordinator for field work and data generation. The position is temporary (4 years) starting January 1st, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Background

AEGIS is a pioneering research centre headed by prof. Eske Willerslev. It brings together a highly interdisciplinary and international team of world-leading research groups with a shared vision of developing more robust, sustainable, and biodiverse crops and agricultural practices to mitigate the effects of climate change on global food production: https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/news/climate-resilient-crops-novo-nordisk-foundation-and-the-wellcome-trust-award-a-grant-of-up-to-dkk-585-million-to-the-ancient-environmental-genomics-initiative-for-sustainability/.

AEGIS combines the fields of ancient environmental DNA, genomics, metagenomics, informatics and biostatistics, evolutionary biology, ecology, geology, biodiversity, archaeology, plant engineering, and agricultural crop research. We will collect and work on geological sediments, bones, and fossils from approximately 200 different locations around the world to generate and analyse vast amounts of ancient environmental DNA and other ancient and modern biomolecular- data and associated metadata.

The position

We are employing a qualified, highly motivated and committed full-time coordinator of the AEGIS field work and data generation units and are looking for a candidate with solid project coordination experiences, preferably from high-throughput groups.

The position includes the following essential functions:

• Support the activities needed to ensure a continued and coordinated flow of the AEGIS field work i.e. outline, coordinate, align plans for the field work according to priorities, resources, time and deliverables in close collaboration with core members of the field operations, the ABS controller, the local site authorities or collaborators and other stakeholder such as data generation teams.
• Develop and ensure transparent documentation and access to information e.g. approvals for sampling, and metadata.
• Facilitate and maintain information flow and coordination between the teams involved in field work, sampling, and data generation.
• Undertake various ad hoc tasks that ensure smooth planning of the field work to ensure progression, overcoming of bottlenecks and unanticipated challenges.
• Participate in the preparation of project progression reports.

Required skills and qualifications

• Academic background (MSc or PhD), preferably within natural science or engineering.
• Documented experience of project coordination from large research projects.
• Strong planning and collaboration skills. 
• Self-motivated, responsible, proactive with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with a high professional ethical standard and excellent time management skills.
• Systemic understanding with focus on the processes and how activities tie into the overall deliverables.
• Understanding of structured data storage and curation. 
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.

Preferred skills and capabilities

• Domain experience in biology, geology or similar.  
• Familiarity with high-throughput operations.
• Knowledge of bioethics and international biodiversity conventions and legislations. 
• Experienced in local and community engagement.

Terms of employment).

Employment will be as an academic employee (special consultant) and will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Workplace

The workplace is at the AEGIS main hub hosted at the Section for GeoGenetics, Globe Institute, Øster Voldgade 5-7, 1350 Copenhagen K. 

We offer a highly dynamic work environment driven by creativity and high ambitions.

The position is an integral part of a growing team that coordinates, manages and supports the multi-disciplinary activities and projects across AEGIS headed by Line Olsen who is the program manager for AEGIS.

The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. See website for more information. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life, including parental leave schemes (up to 47 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year.

How to Apply

If you find the job interesting, please send an electronic application, CV and a certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education by clicking on “Apply Now” below. Only online applications will be accepted.

Application deadline: 31 October 2024.

For enquiries or further questions, please contact program manager Line Olsen, phone: +45 5363 4806, email: liol@sund.ku.dk or prof. Nicolaj Krog Larsen, phone: +4520693350, email: nicl@sund.ku.dk

UCPH is in the process of designing a new shared administrative organisation at UCPH, which is expected to lead to changes within the next 12 - 18 months. The purpose of the administrative reform is, among other things, to strengthen cross-organisational cooperation, increase efficiency, and ensure good career paths for administrative staff members at UCPH. The reform will lead to cutbacks on administration. You are encouraged to contact Line Olsen, phone: +45 5363 4806, email: liol@sund.ku.dkto learn more about the connection between this position and the administrative reform.