Welcome to the Department of Chemistry

Department of Chemistry at Aarhus University is a frontier institute in its field with a strong tradition for excellence in research and teaching. We see chemistry as a central science and key for shaping the future society. The Department is characterized by an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching and a collaborative workplace culture.  

The Department has 35 scientific staff members, as well as strong administrative and technical support teams including local workshops. Research at the Department is at the highest level and benefits from world-leading infrastructure in several areas of chemistry. The Department offers educational BSc and MSc programs in Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry and contributes to teaching in several other programmes.

The Department is a leading European chemistry department with a broad research portfolio. Our research ranges from basic to applied research. The Department has a strong focus on research that targets the major societal challenges, e.g. improved future health, green transition and climate changes.

In addition to excellence in research, teaching and supervision, the Department of Chemistry values equal opportunities, a collegial atmosphere, and a student-friendly mindset.

The department has a high degree of external funding. Over the years, the department has hosted several larger research grants and centers, incl. Centers of Excellence, Villum Investigator and ERC Consolidator.

The department houses ~35 full, associate, and assistant professors, a support-staff of ~35 technical and administrative staff, ~100 PhD-students and ~50 postdocs and around 300 students.

Currently, the department is undergoing a generational shift, where we recruit young research talents.