Associate Professor in Insect Nutrition and Production Full-time NEW

Associate Professor in Insect Nutrition and Production

The Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Aarhus University, invites highly qualified applicants for a position as associate professor in insect nutrition and production from 1 January 2027.

The position is to:

• Build and lead an externally funded, interdisciplinary research group in insect nutrition and production, engaging national and international collaborators.
• Lead research on nutrient requirements to optimize production efficiency and resource use in industrial insect systems, with emphasis on Tenebrio molitor and Hermetia illucens.
• Explore how different insect species have potential for industrial production based on sustainable or circular biomasses and byproducts.
• Conduct research-based advisory work for authorities, including risk assessment of substrates to support regulatory and policy decisions.
• Develop and apply methods to monitor metabolism and production performance in collaboration with industry partners.
• Support the strategic development of insects as a growing research area within the department.

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.

Qualifications for the associate professor level at Aarhus University must include postdoctoral training or employment as a researcher or similar with a relevant research profile and a strong scientific publication record in one or several of the areas as described above. This includes that you have:

• 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.
• Qualifications for appointment as associate professor, including fulfillment of 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.
• A position where the applicant can solve tasks of great importance for society and the agricultural sector.

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, and health and welfare for animals and humans. The activities form the basis for the research-based public sector consultancy and degree programs covering bachelor, master 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.