Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Bioacoustic Physiology
Location: Aarhus University, Department of Biology, Building 1131, C.F. Møllers Alle 3, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
Organization: Institut for Biologi - Zoofysiologi, Aarhus University
Contract Type: Full-time tenure-track position leading to tenured associate professor after 4-6 years
Main Description: The Department of Biology at Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a tenure track full time position as assistant professor in the field of Sensory Physiology of Sound. We seek a highly motivated researcher to complement and expand our research and teaching activities within the field of bioacoustic physiology to study how animals - from insects to whales - sense with sound. We particularly welcome applicants who study how animals produce, use and hear sound to navigate complex sensory scenes and interact with their environment, and how these processes are affected by natural and anthropogenic noise.
You will be affiliated with the Section of Zoophysiology at the Department, with research strengths in sensory physiology, cardio-respiratory and metabolic physiology, and thermal physiology. As a researcher at the Department of Biology, you will be part of a vibrant, collaborative and international research environment, with access to advanced instruments and core facilities, including animal husbandry, acoustic calibration facilities and an an-echoic research laboratorium.
Requirements:
- PhD degree in a relevant field
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research at the highest international level
- Proven ability to be successful in attracting external funding
- Expected to communicate and teach in Danish within four years of joining (acquisition of sufficient Danish skills is a condition for permanent employment)
Benefits/Conditions:
- Tenure track assistant professorship leading to tenured associate professor position after 4-6 years
- Local mentoring during the tenure track period
- Access to research infrastructure
- Capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
- Mentoring programme
- Support to develop scientific networks and secure interdisciplinary research
- Mid-way evaluation after three years and final tenure review after five and a half years
- Broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website: https://www.au.dk/om/stillinger/job/tenure-track-assistant-professor-in-bioacoustic-physiology
Application deadline: September 15th, 2025, 23:59 CEST
Expected start: January 1st, 2026
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans (including funding strategy), information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any).
For more information, contact Head of Section of Zoophysiology Mark Bayley (mark.bayley@bio.au.dk) or Head of Department Jesper G. Sørensen (jesper.soerensen@bio.au.dk).
