Postdoc position in Sensory & Consumer Science Full-time

Postdoc Position In Sensory & Consumer Science

The Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a 24-month Post-doctoral position within Sensory & Consumer science. We are looking for a successful candidate with a strong research profile within Sensory & Consumer science who would like to work with highly engaged and motivated staff in a dynamic working environment. The position is available per 1st April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Post Doc will be connected to ongoing research activities conducted within the area of Sensory and Consumer Science. The candidate is also expected to take part in teaching and supervision at BSc and MSc level, and to take responsibility in grant application writing.

Considering the wider field of research, a background in Sensory- and Consumer Science would be central, as well as good teamwork and networking skills.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a PhD degree in a relevant field related to Sensory and Consumer science, from a University or an academic institution
• As the work will involve international research collaborations, experience with survey data collection in- and outside Denmark will be an advantage as well as the ability to write and communicate fluently in Danish and English
• Experience with self-directed coordination of research
• Field research experience, including planning, developing and execution of survey studies as documented by a Dissertation, participation in research projects, or scientific publications
• Experience in statistical analysis of data including univariate, multivariate statistics
• Science communication skills proven publication record in international peer-reviewed journals

The Department of Food Science

The Department of Food Science is part of the Faculty of Technology, Aarhus University and includes research across the food value chain within the areas of Plant Production Systems, Biofunctional Food, Systems Biology, Food Chemistry and Technology, Food Quality, and Sensory and Consumer Science. The Department currently employs approx. 60 full time scientific staff and 50 PhD students and Postdocs, with approx. 30 visiting staff and students contributing to an international research environment where English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. We offer a challenging and independent job opportunity in an ambitious and inspiring research and education environment with an informal atmosphere.

We are looking for a dynamic employee who is able to work independently and maintain an overview during periods of high workload. We expect that you are efficient at planning your time and organizing major tasks. You enjoy interaction with both scientific staff, students and technical-administrative staff and you have a flair for establishing collaborative relationships.

Application Procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities. Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here. Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.