项目介绍

2026年10月30日

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic research assistant for an 12-month position, to commence from the beginning of 2027.

The research assistant will be involved in research projects within pig nutrition with special focus on feed utilization, intact male production, milk production, body mobilization, and piglet growth and survival.

Information on the department can be found at: https://ivh.ku.dk/english/

Inquiries about the position can be made to Anja Varmløse Strathe (avst@sund.ku.dk).

The position is open from January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Job description
The research assistant will be involved in field trials including sampling of milk, urine, tissues and blood, data analyses and literature reviews. The work will include study design, data collection, laboratory work, data analysis and research publication and dissemination.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a master’s degree in animal science or veterinary science
• You have a driver’s license
• You hold a Laboratory Animal Science Function AD license to participate in animal experiments
• You have an active interest in pig nutrition, health and welfare
• You have an active interest performing field studies in pig farms
• You have an active interest performing data analyses
• You have an active interest performing literature reviews
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
• English skills written and spoken

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

Questions
For further information about the position please contact Anja Varmløse Strathe (avst@sund.ku.dk)

Application
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)
• Publication list
• Certificate for passing the Laboratory Animal Science Function AD course

The deadline for applications is 16 November 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry date of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held during week 49