Profesor asistente o asociado en biología computacional (Dinamarca, fondos start-up negociables)

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Bioinformatics and/or Computational Biology

Location: Aarhus, Denmark

Organization: Aarhus University, Section for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BiRC), Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG)

Contract Type: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (starting September 1, 2026)

Main Description:

BiRC seeks a highly motivated researcher in bioinformatics and/or computational biology to complement and expand current research portfolio and teaching activities. The position welcomes applicants within all areas of bioinformatics and computational biology with a strong focus on development of computational and statistical methods, particularly within machine learning and artificial intelligence.

As an assistant professor in a tenure track position, you are expected to develop an independent and competitive research program, and you will be offered local mentoring during the tenure track period. Start-up funds to establish a competitive research program are negotiable. In case of more senior applicants, a position as associate professor will be considered.

As a researcher at MBG, you will be part of a vibrant, collaborative and international research environment. Internal communication and teaching are primarily conducted in English and international candidates are therefore not required to learn Danish.

BiRC is an interdisciplinary research centre that employs about 40 researchers and PhD students as an independent section of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. The research at BiRC spans major areas of bioinformatics, and BiRC is involved in teaching and supervision of students on all levels from BSc to PhD. In particular, BiRC is responsible for the Master's program in Bioinformatics.

Requirements:

• PhD degree
• Demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship within bioinformatics and/or computational biology
• Strong focus on development of computational and statistical methods, particularly within machine learning and artificial intelligence

Expected responsibilities:

• Establish and lead own research team
• Define, conduct and deliver a competitive and innovative research programme at the highest international level
• Engage in collaborations with other researchers at the department
• Support translational and applied research in future applications, if relevant
• Manage, develop and undertake teaching in courses for students in Bioinformatics at the Master and PhD levels with a focus on computational and statistical subjects such as programming, algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
• Define and supervise projects for Master and PhD students
• Attract external funding from national and international funding bodies
• Show leadership by actively engaging in the administration and strategic development of the Department
• Mentor junior researchers with respect to applications for external funding and career development
• Disseminate research to the outside world and engage in research partnerships when relevant

Benefits/Conditions:

• Start-up funds to establish a competitive research program (negotiable)
• Local mentoring during the tenure track period
• Well-developed research infrastructure, including access to computational infrastructure
• Exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• Workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance
• Scientific and administrative support in relocation and onboarding for international applicants
• Aarhus University offers relocation service and career counselling to expat partners
• English is spoken with high proficiency by most Danes
• BiRC and MBG aim to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all, and view equality and diversity as assets
• Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations

How to Apply:

Application deadline: April 7, 2026

The application must be in English and include:

• A curriculum vitae
• A degree certificate
• A complete list of publications
• Information about current research activities and a statement of future research plans
• A teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching
• A description of any participation in committees and administrative forums
• A minimum of three references: name and contact information

Application procedure: Shortlisting is used. After the deadline, the head of department selects candidates to be evaluated with assistance from the assessment committee. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation.

Letter of reference: If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee's contact information when you submit your application. If you wish to add a referee after submission, send details to: HR.Nattech@au.dk

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system: https://nat.au.dk/en/about-the-faculty/vacant-positions-and-career/job/tenure-track-assistant-professor-associate-professor-in-bioinformatics-and-or-computational-biology-at-aarhus-university-denmark

For more information, contact:

Head of Department (MBG) Claus Oxvig Phone: +45 30362460 Email: co@mbg.au.dk

Head of Section for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BIRC) Christian Storm Pedersen Phone: +45 27782810 Email: cstorm@birc.au.dk

More information:

• BiRC: https://birc.au.dk/
• MBG: https://mbg.au.dk/
• Faculty of Natural Sciences: https://nat.au.dk/
• Aarhus University: https://www.au.dk/

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Assistants needed for a song evolution project

We are looking for one or multiple assistants to help process large numbers of audio recordings for a project on song evolution. The project is run jointly by Dr Javier Oñate Casado (Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence) and Dr Anna N. Osiecka (Humboldt University in Berlin, supervisor).

We are investigating the evolution of rhythmic structure in the songs of a globally distributed genus of songbirds with very different song structures, Anthus (pipits). By analyzing existing recordings from large open repositories, complemented by additional data on several pipit species contributed in collaboration with Dr Tereza Petrusková (Charles University), we aim to understand how geographic and phylogenetic distance have shaped the vocal evolution in this lineage.

We are seeking students or a professional annotator experienced in bioacoustics. Assistants will primarily work on song annotation tasks using Raven Pro or Luscinia. The work will involve identifying and annotating vocal elements to quantify rhythmic and structural aspects of songs across species.

The dataset comprises several hundred recordings spanning multiple species. Given the scale of the material and the importance of consistency in annotation, we ideally seek a candidate who can commit regularly over several months. However, the specific workload and timeline will be agreed individually and can be adapted depending on availability.

Clear annotation guidelines, initial onboarding, and regular discussions on project progress will be provided to ensure consistency and high-quality data generation throughout the collaboration.

While students will not be directly compensated, a research visit can be arranged to one of the supervisor’s institutions (e.g. via Erasmus+ traineeship, CEEPUS, or similar schemes) to financially support participation. If the student is not interested in a research visit but still wishes to contribute, a fully remote collaboration is possible, but not preferred.

This project provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in bioacoustics, vocal rhythm analysis, and song evolution research under close supervision. This is not a thesis project, but co-authorship in any resulting publications is guaranteed for both student assistants / professional annotators who make substantial contributions to the project.

A professional annotator will be considered under the following conditions:

1. The person has significant bioacoustics experience, preferably with substantial experience annotating multiple species, and with the ability to carry out annotation tasks independently and consistently, requiring only limited guidance.
   
   

2. They are able to fully take over the entire annotation dataset.
   
   

3. They can present a justified offer for evaluation by Humboldt University (including quota and completion timeline).
   
   

4. They are able to issue an official invoice. A European invoice is required, and a German one is preferred.
   
   

Knowledge of pipit songs is a strong advantage. Among applicants, the best combination of experience and price offer will determine the selection.

There is no fixed application deadline. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

If interested, please contact Dr Osiecka at o.a.n@tuta.io, enclosing your CV, a very brief explanation of interest and availability, and quota in case of professional annotation.

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Doctorado competitivo en genómica ecológica en Praga

PhD Position in Ecological Genomics of Convergent Adaptation to Whole Genome Duplication

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Organization: Group of Ecological Genomics (Filip Kolár), Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Charles University, and Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences

Contract Type: PhD position (start date negotiable)

Main Description:

When and under which circumstances does evolution repeat itself? Evolution is driven by a combination of deterministic forces and stochasticity, whose relative importance remains a matter of debate. Knowing how predictable evolution is can provide insights into predictive evolution of crops, pathogens or species under climate change.

This project will address genomic basis and phenotypic consequences of repeated genome evolution in response to whole genome duplication (WGD). WGD is a dramatic mutation that may provide evolutionary opportunity but also imposes severe stresses associated with cell division and homeostasis, to which a nascent polyploid has to adapt.

By leveraging the natural diversity of Brassicaceae plants which repeatedly underwent changes in ploidy level, the project aims at uncovering general mechanisms determining which portion of their genomes evolves in a predictable manner. The successful candidate will conduct detailed analyses of evolutionary history and genomic basis of WGD adaptation in several species using already available short- and long-read genome-wide data.

Development of spin-off projects in ecological genomics of selected species, participation in cytogenetic assays and/or additional field sampling campaigns in the Balkans is possible. The project builds on previous research in wild Arabidopsis (Konecná et al. 2021 Nat. Comms., Bohutínská et al. 2021 PNAS and 2024 Plos Gen, Vlcek et al. 2025 PNAS) but will extend well beyond this system in order to discern generality.

The project will involve close collaboration with other lab members and national and international project partners, including collaborators at SLU Uppsala (Levi Yant) and University of Calgary (Sam Yeaman).

Requirements:

• Strong motivation for interdisciplinary research at the border of evolutionary biology and population genomics
• MSc degree in Biology or related fields (must be obtained by early fall 2026 at the latest)
• Good spoken and written English; communication at the Department is fully in English

Desirable (not required):

• Experience with evolutionary history reconstruction/biosystematics
• Background in population genetics
• Experience with processing high-throughput sequence data

Benefits/Conditions:

• Creative and supporting atmosphere in an international team
• Membership to an international, diverse PhD student community at Department of Botany
• Additional interdisciplinary experience through international collaboration in polyploid evolutionary genomics and statistical genomics
• Competitive salary covered
• Fully covered health insurance and contribution to the social security system
• Support for establishment of foreign employees via the Staff Welcome Center of the University
• Work in the historical center of Prague, a vibrant cultural city

How to Apply:

Submit your CV (including contact details for two referees) and an approximately half-page motivation letter as a single PDF file via the registration form: https://forms.gle/LbDvGuSGWJBHvcJw9

Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2026 and will continue until the position has been filled.

For additional questions, contact: Filip Kolár (filip.kolar@natur.cuni.cz)

Further information: https://www.plantecologicalgenomics.cz/

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Trabaja con caballitos del diablo en una estación ecológica sueca

Project Assistant in Population Biology and Evolution

Location: Lund, Skåne County, Sweden (Stensoffa Ecological Field Station)

Organization: Lund University, Faculty of Science – Population biology, micro- and macroevolution research group, led by Professor Erik Svensson

Contract Type: Fixed-term seasonal employment, May 1 – September 15, 2026. 70% full-time, part-time position. Up to three positions available with flexible start and end dates within the specified period.

Main Description: Participate in and lead data collection within a long-term population study of damselflies ongoing since 2000. Work includes field experiments at Stensoffa Ecological Field Station, regular visits and re-visits to localities to estimate individual densities and marking of individuals in a mark-recapture study. During summer months, estimate population densities and colour morph frequencies in a standardized way. Laboratory work involves classifying captured individuals to phenotypic categories, collecting morphometric data registered in a database, and collecting specimens for later DNA-sequencing and molecular work. Additional responsibilities include administrative tasks, logistics coordination, and supervision of Swedish and foreign students.

Requirements: University education in ecology, evolution or conservation biology. Field work experience with insects required. Good knowledge of written and spoken English. Basic knowledge about insects, identification and capture techniques. Ability to work independently and in a group. Valid Swedish driver's license (car transport to field localities required).

Other Merits: Master's degree in biology. Broad experience of biological work with emphasis on field experience with insects. Good communicative and cooperative skills. Strong leadership skills and ability to supervise students. Administrative experience. Computer experience and excellent digital skills. Personal qualities valued: ambition, drive and independence.

Benefits/Conditions: Fixed-term contract May 1 – September 15, 2026. Monthly salary (amount not specified in posting). Position includes coordination with field logistics and student supervision.

How to Apply: Submit a cover letter stating your reasons for interest, how the position aligns with your qualifications, and how this experience will facilitate your future career trajectories. Include CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and supporting documents (grade transcripts, reference contact information, letters of recommendation, etc.). Submit through Lund University's recruitment system.

https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:895798/

Contact: Professor Erik Svensson Phone: +46 705 97 04 03 Email: erik.svensson@biol.lu.se

Reference Number: PA2026/211

Application Deadline: March 19, 2026

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Oferta de trabajo buceando en el Caribe

Lead Waterfront Assistant, SFS Center for Marine Resource Studies

Location: South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands

Organization: The School for Field Studies (SFS) - Center for Marine Resource Studies

Contract Type: Not specified

Main Description: The Lead Waterfront Assistant (Lead WA) provides support in the areas of program delivery, academics, research, group dynamics, logistics, program safety, risk management and site maintenance. The position assists faculty with various research projects, including planning, data gathering, analysis and report writing. The position also assists the Dive Safety Officer / Marine Operations Coordinator in the implementation of the dive and waterfront program. This includes assisting with the safe and prudent conduct of SCUBA, snorkeling, swimming, and boating activities conducted at the Center.

SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of complex environmental problems faced by local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain Turks and Caicos Island visa (SFS will assist with completing this process)
• BA/BS in Marine Ecology, Marine Resource Management or Marine Policy and Socio-economics
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Current, active PADI Instructor certification, including insurance
• Ability to provide own SCUBA gear, including service receipt for regulators
• Experience working with U.S. college-age students in a professional setting
• Small boat handling experience
• Small boat maintenance trouble identification
• Experience organizing and facilitating groups
• Clean driving record and ability to operate standard transmission vehicles and boats
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and independently
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues
• Willingness to work flexible hours and live on site at the field station with a small team of permanent staff, groups of US undergraduate students and visiting researchers or programs

Benefits/Conditions:

• SFS will assist with Turks and Caicos Island visa process
• Live on site at the field station
• Work with small team of permanent staff, groups of US undergraduate students and visiting researchers

How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experiences via the online application on the SFS Careers page at https://fieldstudies.catsone.com/careers/

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Prácticas remuneradas en sostenibilidad marina (La Haya | 6 meses | €500/mes)

 

Internship in Sustainable European Seaweed Sector Development

Location: The Hague, Netherlands

Organization: European Seaweed Association (ESWA)

Contract Type: Internship, 6 months, full-time (40 hours per week), Start ASAP

Main Description: The European Seaweed Association (ESWA) is the representative body for the European seaweed industry. ESWA 1) represents the sector, 2) supports its member network and 3) promotes the seaweed sector on behalf of more than 130 member organisations from across Europe.

As an intern at ESWA, you will immerse yourself in the world of seaweed and actively contribute to a variety of projects and activities in the seaweed sector, depending on your interests and background. Examples of your work may include:

• Supporting innovative seaweed farming projects
• Helping to organise events, knowledge workshops and campaigns
• Contributing to further development of the roadmap for the sector

You will work together with stakeholders across the seaweed value chain and with the ESWA team. ESWA manages the largest Offshore Test Site in Europe (twelve kilometres off the coast of Scheveningen) and operates NSF#1, the first seaweed farm in an offshore wind farm.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master student at a university or university of applied sciences
• Passion for sustainability and innovation
• Relevant study background and profile
• Proactive, hands-on attitude and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English
• Social and confident in approaching people
• Available full-time for six months, with at least two days per week at the office in The Hague

Benefits/Conditions:

• Gross internship allowance: €500 per month
• Inspiring and dynamic working environment at a unique organisation
• Valuable learning experience in diverse sustainability projects
• Opportunity to build a network in the seaweed sector
• Small organisation with highly motivated and enthusiastic team with a shared mission

How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to hr@northseafarmers.org

For more information: https://www.northseafarmers.org/jobs/stage

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Personal técnico en bioinformática (contrato 2 años, Asturias)

Personal técnico en bioinformática

Ubicación: Asturias, Principado de Asturias, España

Organización: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA)

Tipo de Contrato: Contrato de Personal Técnico en Bioinformática, 2 años. Incorporación: enero de 2027. Contrato sujeto a concesión por organismo financiador en el marco de la Acción Estratégica en Salud (AES).

Descripción Principal:

El ISPA busca un Personal Técnico en Bioinformática para reforzar su capacidad de soporte transversal a los grupos de investigación del Instituto.

Funciones principales:

• Prestación de servicios de bioinformática de manera transversal a los distintos grupos de investigación del ISPA.
• Apoyo técnico en el análisis, procesamiento e interpretación de datos ómicos generados en proyectos de investigación biomédica.
• Colaboración estrecha con investigadores clínicos y básicos, facilitando soluciones analíticas adaptadas a las necesidades de cada proyecto.

Requisitos:

Obligatorios:

• Titulación de Grado en Bioinformática o cualquier otra titulación universitaria de Grado acompañada de Máster oficial especializado en Bioinformática.

Perfil a valorar: Se valorará especialmente experiencia y/o conocimientos en:

• Análisis de datos ómicos: proteómica, transcriptómica/genómica y metabolómica.
• Procesamiento y análisis de datos de LC-MS y/o NGS.
• Uso de R y/o Python para análisis estadístico y visualización de datos.
• Fundamentos sólidos de estadística aplicada.
• Aplicación de Machine Learning a datos ómicos.
• Herramientas de análisis downstream: enriquecimiento funcional, análisis de rutas (pathway analysis) y análisis de redes.
• Integración de datos multi-ómicos.
• Entornos de computación de alto rendimiento (HPC).
• Perfil claramente orientado a servicio técnico y soporte a la investigación, no al desarrollo de líneas de investigación propias.

Beneficios/Condiciones:

• Contrato competitivo de 2 años de duración.
• Incorporación en enero de 2027.
• Integración en un entorno de investigación biomédica dinámico y multidisciplinar.
• Participación en proyectos competitivos de ámbito regional, nacional e internacional.
• Oportunidad de aplicar bioinformática avanzada con impacto directo en investigación en salud.

Cómo Aplicar:

Contacto: guillermo.delriego@finba.es

Información completa: https://ispa-finba.es/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Oferta-Bioinformatico.pdf

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Especialista freelance en redes sociales para naturaleza y empresas (2.100-3.500 USD/mes, remoto)

 

Freelance Social Media & Content Specialist (remote)

Location:
Remote. Virtual team, can be based anywhere with right to work, but overlap with UK/Central Europe time zone is essential.

Organization:
Business for Nature

Contract Type:
Freelance. Ideally starting 16 March 2026 - end 2026 with potential for extension. Retainer range: USD 2,100–3,500 per month, depending on location and experience.

Main Description:
Business for Nature is seeking a creative, strategic, experienced and hands-on freelance social media specialist to work alongside the communications team as a copywriter, visual designer and strategic partner for our social media channels, especially LinkedIn. We're looking for someone to help us tell our stories on social, navigating the "ambition loop" where business action drives policy ambition and vice-versa for nature.

Role objectives:

• Boost our advocacy impact: create real change that drives business action for nature through government policy and ambitious advocacy from our corporate partners
• Ensure we remain a credible voice: position Business for Nature as a trusted, evidence-based leader on the business-nature agenda
• Insert Business for Nature in the right conversations: ensure participation and visibility in high-level global policy and business dialogues
• Engage our audience: grow a community of advocates and supporters who actively share and interact with our content
• Build awareness, reach and understanding of Business for Nature and our work among target audiences, including policymakers and senior business leaders (CEO, CSO)

Key responsibilities:

• Day-to-day delivery of our social media strategy, mainly using LinkedIn
• Write compelling copy that aligns with our values: Conversational yet professional, concise and jargon-free, bold and ambitious. Must be able to make complex policy topics simple and engaging in plain and simple American English and appeal to a broad political spectrum
• Take the lead on designing new assets: elevate our visual identity. Business for Nature is undergoing a brand refresh, so you'll be taking the lead on bringing our new brand to life through professional, visual assets and templates for content series. This might include carousels, quote card graphics, infographics, dynamic/animated text-based content and short-form video, which can be adapted by the comms team as needed
• Strategic implementation: Link content to our organizational priorities to influence business leaders and policymakers, including repurposing reports and website content, campaign coverage, thought leadership and sharing policy wins and publications
• Community management: Proactively engage with our 33K+ LinkedIn audience, 100+ partners and 1,500+ signatory companies, ensuring Business for Nature is at the center of the right conversations
• Report on content performance: Assist with light reporting through Hootsuite and KPI tracking to refine our approach and maximize reach
• Scheduling and posting/cross-posting: Manage post scheduling in Hootsuite, ensuring all posts adhere to our strict branding and formatting standards

Requirements:

• Experience creating content for LinkedIn to engage a business or government audience
• Ability to make complex topics engaging and clear: find the compelling story in technical, policy and sustainability topics to bring copy to life while adding a touch of light-heartedness where it makes sense
• Mastery of tone: ability to write in a conversational, inclusive, and professional voice that avoids "faceless" jargon
• Design excellence: advanced understanding of Canva and social design principles using the BfN brand guidelines
• Stylistic rigor: Work within the BfN style guide, including the use of American English
• Technical proficiency: Strong grasp of Analytics, capable of managing light reporting and data tracking
• Organization and professionalism: Maintaining clear timelines and structured workflows, communicating proactively and meeting deadlines consistently. You uphold high standards of accuracy and attention to detail

Nice to have, but not essential:

• Experience in corporate or advocacy spaces: demonstrated experience creating engaging, strategic social media content for a professional audience
• Paid Ads experience
• Video content creation skills

Benefits/Conditions:
Remote work from anywhere (with right to work). Retainer: USD 2,100–3,500 per month, depending on location and experience.

How to Apply:
Submit a CV, a cover letter, and a portfolio of LinkedIn-specific content to contact@businessfornature.org with the subject line "freelance social media specialist application" by Sunday, 1 March 2026.

Important notes:

• Candidates who applied through LinkedIn or other channels without a cover letter will NOT be considered
• We will only respond to candidates selected for the interview process, and we may close the application window early if oversubscribed

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