Description

The Danish Center for Hadal Research (HADAL) at the Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark, invites applicants for 7 postdoc positions in deep-sea biogeochemistry and microbial ecology. The positions are fully funded by the Danish National Research Foundation with complement from the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The respective projects are expected to be initiated during late summer or early autumn, 2026.

HADAL is a Center of Excellence that explores life and element cycling in the deepest oceanic realm. The Center was founded in 2020, engages about 35 students, technicians and scientists and has a large international network of collaborators. We seek committed candidates that can work focused and independently but that flourish in an international team having a strong, synergetic and multidisciplinary approach for solving new and important research challenges. The scientific approach is based on advanced theoretical and experimental studies, but international deep-sea expeditions are critical for our scientific advances. Candidates for the positions should be willing to undertake several weeks’ long international voyages. There are 7 available positions.

Application deadline: June 1, 2026

Program begins: late summer/early fall 2026

https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/12858785/postdoc-positions-in-hadal-biogeochemistry-and-microbial-ecology/