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Why should I work for NERI?

Unique combination of strategic and applied research

NERI develops and maintains a unique combination of strategic and applied research, monitoring and advisory activities. See Tasks and objectives and NERI's Strategy 2008-2012.

Good infrastructure

We strive to attract the best scientists offering a good infrastructure with extensive IT-facilities and well-equipped laboratories. We have new, well-equipped and well-organised laboratory facilities. You will have the opportunity to do exciting field work. At NERI, personal safety has the highest priority.

Attractive workplace

We offer an informal and attractive workplace with good opportunities to form your own science within our strategy .

Internationally friendly atmosphere

We have an internationally friendly atmosphere with Danish as our primary language, English the secondary.

Danish welfare benefits

When you are working in Denmark , you benefit from the Danish welfare system. Among other benefits this includes an annual 6 weeks of holidays, free medical care and public schools, daycare if you have children. This is paid for by the taxes limiting your need for insurances. More information at workindenmark.dk

Favorable tax scheme for key employees

If you are a key employee or a researcher, you may be subject to the particularly favourable 25% tax scheme. More information at  skat.dk

Public holidays

Danish public holidays are by law set to be the same as the holidays defined by the Danish Church.  See Wikipedia 

Balance between work and family life

The working conditions at NERI give you the possibility to create a good balance between work and family life. Working hours are 37 hours a week, and everybody is entitled to 6 weeks holiday a year. At the same time, you have a lot of influence on their work, and work-related challenges and competence development are prioritized highly.Holiday rules

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