We have asked a number of our international staff members why they have chosen to join NERI. The answers give an impression of the values which individual employees prioritize most highly and the conditions you as a new employee would come to experience during the course of your work here at NERI.

One of the leading institutions in the field of aquatic ecology

“My association with NERI started few years ago as a PhD student in the Department of Freshwater Ecology. The position NERI offered me thereafter has provided the best conditions to continue and expand my research and academic activities; at the same time, with emphasis on international projects between Denmark and my home country Uruguay. In this way I can influence the research lines at home, while being part of one of the leading institutions in the field of aquatic ecology.”

Mariana Meerhoff, Uruguayan citizen, PhDin Freshwater Ecology, joined NERI's Department of Freshwater Ecology as Project Researcher, January 2007.

A good balance between work and free time

The offer of a position at NERI, with the many opportunities to further develop my career as a researcher, was an easy choice to make. The good working atmosphere within NERI together with its active positioning in the international research scene have confirmed that this was indeed the correct move. Furthermore, I have been pleasantly surprised by the Danish way of life, with its successful balance between work and family or free time.

Kilian Smith, PhD in Environmental Chemistry, dual British-German nationality, joined the Department of Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology as Senior Scientist in April 2008.

Ability to influence job content

"NERI offered a permanent position in my field of expertise where I could have significant influence on the future division of labour within the department and its strategy, and be given a high degree of responsibility. In addition the chances of finding a job for my girlfriend were good, since Denmark right now is hiring people."

Andreas Massling, German citizen, PhD in Natural Science, joined the Department of Atmospheric Environment as Senior Scientist, November 2007.

Opportunity to go into detail

“I am working with Geographic Information Systems. NERI gave me the opportunity to concentrate mainly on one project, Baltic Nest, in which we work on a decision support system for the Baltic Sea. The project has an international and multidisciplinary approach. Additionally I was glad to find a job in a medium-sized town as close to my home town (Kiel) as possible.”

Cordula Göke, German citizen, Engineer in Land Management and Environmental Protection, joined the Department of Marine Ecology (Baltic Nest Institute) as Academic Associate in September 2007.