Position Title

Postdoctoral researcher in "Effects of acidification on marine phytoplankton and zooplankton".

Project Overview

The SAFESEA – Safeguarding from acidification: feedbacks and ecosystem services for European and Integral action – is a Horizon EU funded project that investigates how ocean acidification affects marine plankton and the resulting ecosystem impacts.

Research Focus and Responsibilities

The postdoctoral researcher will work at the Marine Biological Section, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Helsingør, Denmark. Key tasks include:
- Designing and conducting experiments on phytoplankton and micro‑zooplankton to generate single‑driver physiological performance curves.
- Identifying critical tipping points and thresholds where performance declines under pH changes.
- Developing theoretical frameworks that integrate performance curves for key physiological traits.




- Analyzing experimental data and meta‑analyses to produce models predicting organism responses to pH and other environmental drivers.
- Collaborating on multi‑driver experiments across sites to evaluate synergistic effects.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and demonstrate research potential. Preferred experience includes:
- Studies on ocean acidification and multi‑stressor environments.
- Methodological framework development and experimental work with marine organisms.
- Strong English language skills.

EEO Statement

The University welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Application Dates

Position starts on 01 October 2026. Application deadline: 24 July 2026, 23:59 GMT+2.

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