Research assistant – Socioeconomic analysis of agriculture- and food systems Full-time

Research Assistant – Socioeconomic Analysis Of Agriculture- And Food Systems

Would you like to be part of an engaged team, that works with the social and political foundations for the green transition of agriculture and food production? We offer a position in an engaged and multicultural environment, where you have the opportunity to develop your skills in close collaboration with researchers, farmers and other agriculture and food production actors. The position is available from August 1st 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter at the Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University, Campus Viborg.

You will be employed in the section for Agriculture and Sustainability, where we are engaged in a series of national and international projects aiming at developing future sustainable food production through land restoration, transition to agroecological production, development of sustainable business models, the integration of stakeholder perspectives on landscape management as well as methodological foundations for green transition. We work with systems analysis, case studies and comparative studies of transition initiatives, policies and strategies across Europe. An important aim for this work is to advise decision-makers at local, national and international levels about the opportunities and barriers for advancing the green transition through the implementation of new production technologies, institutional arrangements, regulatory initiatives and decision-support tools.

Your Primary Tasks Will Include:

• Planning data acquisition on private farms
• Analysis and reviews of scientific and grey literature
• Completion of interviews, focus groups and surveys with organic and conventional farmers
• Data processing and analysis (experience with qualitative and quantitative methods is an advantage)
• Written and oral dissemination of results
• Optionally, teaching at bachelor and master level courses.

Qualifications

You have a Master's degree in, for instance, sociology, anthropology, geography, or political science with a focus on agriculture and food production, as well as relevant experience. You speak Danish fluently, and English at a high level. You bring a cooperative attitude and aim to support a healthy and constructive working environment.

Living And Working In Denmark

• Subsidised childcare and free education from primary school through university.
• Universal healthcare for you and your family as residents.
• Five weeks of paid holiday per year.
• Generous parental leave – up to 52 weeks shared between parents, with full or partial salary.

Place Of Work

You will be working at Campus Viborg, Blichers Alle 20, 8830 Tjele, at Aarhus University and associated institutions.

Additional Information

Additional information about the position can be obtained by making an enquiry with Associate Professor Martin Hvarregaard Thorsøe phone: 93522518, mail: martinh.thorsoe@agro.au.dk

Application Procedure

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website, June 15th at latest.

Questions About The Position?

Martin Hvarregaard Thorsøe Associate Professor, Department of Agroecology – Agricultural Systems and Sustainability martinh.thorsoe@agro.au.dk

Questions About Application And Process?

Nat-Tech Administrative Centre – Nat-Tech HR +4520968189 nat-tech.HR.team2@au.dk

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Deadline: Monday 15 Jun 2026 at 23:59 CEST