About this role
The Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Aarhus University, invites highly qualified applicants for a position as Tenure Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Animal Nutrition and Lactation Physiology from 1 February 2027. The position We seek a candidate with a strong background in nutrition and physiology of lactating animals, particularly lactating sows and suckling piglets. Research tasks The focus of the position is to: Build and lead an externally funded, interdisciplinary research group in sow nutrition and piglet survival, engaging national and international collaborators. Contribute to research on the development of nutritional strategies for sows and their piglets, targeting improved sow endurance and piglet survival and growth during the suckling period. Teach on lactating animals including livestock and companion animals. Conduct research-based advisory work for authorities to support regulatory and policy decisions and participate actively in knowledge exchange with society and industry. Further, you will be responsible for teaching and supervising students at bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels, as well as supervising technical staff within your area of expertise. Your profile as tenure track assistant professor You are a skilled researcher with a solid background in your specific field of research, and you possess: Documented research qualifications at a high international level Teaching and supervision experience To be assessed as qualified as tenure-track assistant professor, you must meet the academic criteria outlined here . Y our profile as associate professor You are established as a prominent researcher within your specific field of research, and you possess: The ability to carry out independent and well-organized research work, as well as work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Documented teaching qualifications at a high international level. Experience with project management In order to be assessed as qualified as associate professor, you must meet the academic criteria as outlined here The preferred candidate is expected to join and contribute to the development of ongoing research within the research group Monogastric Nutrition . What we offer A well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories, and access to shared equipment and animal experimental facilities An informal and multicultural research environment with high professionalism and close collaboration and networking activities A workplace characterized by equality and a good work-life balance, and open discussions across different fields of research. About us Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences is well-known for its skilled and very innovative interdisciplinary research environments with high international impact. We perform world-class research, which contributes with solutions to solve essential societal challenges within the green transition: food production and veterinary medicine – nationally and globally. The department generates novel research at the highest international level within sustainable food production, environment, climate, health and welfare for animals and humans. The activities form the basis for the research-based public sector consultancy and degree programs covering bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degree programs within animal science and veterinary medicine. We offer a lively, engaged and innovative learning and study environment, which is closely integrated into the research environment. Our department has unique and advanced animal experimental research facilities and technologies, situated in close connection to the research environment, and a comprehensive national and international research network and good industrial and professional collaboration. Please refer to Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (au.dk) for further information about the department; https://anivet.au.dk/en Contact information For further information please contact: Head of Research unit, Professor Jan V. Nørgaard phone: +45 5071 8795, email: [email protected] Place of work and area of employment The place of work is the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AU Viborg, Blichers Allé 20, DK-8830 Tjele, and the area of employment is Aarhus University (AU) with related departments. Living in Denmark Please visit the international staff website: https://internationalstaff.au.dk/prearrival/ for information about arriving to and living in Denmark for both the applicant and their potential family. Technical Sciences Tenure Track Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme. Highly qualified candidates are appointed as Assistant Professors for a period of six years with the prospect of performance- based advancement to a tenured Associate Professorship. The aim of the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to: attract outstanding talented individuals that are competitive at an international level to promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists to create transparency in the academic career path As part of the tenure track position, the candidate is offered: access to research infrastructure capability development, including postgraduate teacher training a mentoring programme support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level As part of the Aarhus University Tenure Track Programme, the University carries out a mid-way evaluation to review the progress of the tenure track candidate after three years, according to the same criteria used in the final tenure review. The final tenure review is conducted after five and a half years. If the review is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Associate Professor at Aarhus University. Please refer to the tenure track guidelines for the tenure review criteria and for the tenure review pr