Project Coordinator within EU and entrepreneurship in food Full-time

Project Coordinator Within Eu And Entrepreneurship In Food

The Department of Food Science, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University (AU FOOD), is seeking applications for an academic employee (AC‑TAP). This 36‑month position is for an experienced project coordinator within entrepreneurial training programs aligned with HEU-funded initiatives. The position is available from 15 March 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, and runs until 14 March 2029.

This is a 3-year position from 15 March 2026 to 14 March 2029.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced project leader to coordinate initiatives involving European partners, PhD candidates, and early-stage ventures focused on empowering young researchers and entrepreneurs in food system innovation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational abilities and a proven track record in managing collaborative projects across multiple stakeholders, including start-ups and academic institutions. The role requires a proactive and highly motivated individual who thrives in innovative, fast-paced environments. You will collaborate closely with international entrepreneurial hub coordinators, mentors, and start-up teams, both virtually and at various locations throughout Europe. Preference will be given to applicants with direct experience in Horizon Europe (HEU) projects and familiarity with HEU reporting procedures. We offer a unique and engaging career opportunity suitable for a dynamic professional capable of working independently and maintaining oversight during peak workload periods. Strong time management and organizational skills are essential, as well as the ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, mentors, coaches, administrators, and academic staff.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinating and delivering on European projects
• Organizing international mobility activities, innovation workshops, bootcamps, and pitch events
• Liaising with European project partners, universities, research institutions, startups, mentors, and industry stakeholders
• Supporting participant recruitment for training programs, onboarding, and communication
• Overseeing reporting, budgeting, and documentation in accordance with requirements of different European programs
• Ensuring timely delivery of program milestones and high‑quality participant experiences

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management skills
• Documented experience with EU programs and entrepreneurship training
• Strong communication skills in English
• Ability to coordinate diverse stakeholder groups and deliver under tight deadlines

The Department Of Food Science

The Department of Food Science is part of the Faculty of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University and includes research within the areas Biofunctional Food, Systems Biology, Food Chemistry and Physics, Food Processing, Food Metabolomics, Sensory Science and Plant Production in the greenhouse and field environments. The Department currently employs 140 full time scientific staff, including approx. 70 PhD students and Postdocs, plus approx. 60 thesis-based Bachelor and Master students and visiting researchers who together contribute to an international research environment where English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The Department works in teams and therefore self-leadership, clear and open communication, success in mentoring, supervising and teaching are important qualities needed to be successful in the Department. In addition, the Department has a strong culture that is based on openness, equality, inclusion and contributing to the Department strategy and working environment are viewed as important.

Please refer to http://food.au.dk/ for further information about The Department of Food Science and to https://tech.au.dk/en and http://www.au.dk/en for information on Faculty of Technical Sciences and Aarhus University, respectively.

Place Of Work And Area Of Employment

The place of employment is Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

Living In Denmark

Please visit the International Centre website (http://www.au.dk/en/internationalcentre/) for information about arriving and living in Denmark

Contact Information

For further information contact Fundraiser and Scientific Coordinator Stella Spanou, phone: +45 93508393 e-mail: ss@food.au.dk

Application Procedure

The application must be in English and include curriculum vitae, degree certificate and a description of previous relevant experience. The application should include the names and e-mail addresses of three people who can provide a letter of reference.

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 15 February 2026.

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions or the relevant organization. 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.