The Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Aarhus University, calls for applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position in pig nutrition with focus on climate and environmental mitigation strategies. The position is available from 1 November 2026 or soon thereafter. The position is within the research section Monogastric Nutrition.
The position
We seek a highly qualified candidate with a strong background in animal science, veterinary science, or biology. The overall aim of the research is to evaluate feedstuffs and develop nutritional strategies and climate mitigation tools aimed at reducing enteric methane emissions from pigs. In addition, the research aims at generating fundamental knowledge on baseline methane production across different physiological stages of pigs, including growing pigs, gestating sows, lactating sows, and organically raised pigs.
The successful candidate will:
- Participate in ongoing research projects and contribute to the development of new projects focused on climate mitigation strategies for pig production.
- Quantify and document enteric methane emissions, nutrient digestion and retention from gestating and lactating sows and growing pigs.
- Evaluate the nutritional value of fermented rapeseed meal and seaweed products and assess their effects on nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) excretion, methane emissions, and pig health.
- Evaluate enteric methane emissions associated with feedstuffs, feed additives, and roughages used in organic pig production.
- Participate in knowledge exchange activities with public authorities and industry stakeholders.
- Contribute to teaching and supervision of students at the bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels.
Qualifications for the postdoctoral position
- Academic qualifications at PhD level in animal or veterinary sciences.
- Research experience in pig nutrition.
- Experience in conducting different types of animal experiments.
- Skills in the analysis of experimental data and the scientific communication of research results.
- For non-Scandinavian candidates, an effort to learn to read, write, and speak Danish is a requirement.
Contact
Further information on the position may be obtained from Professor Jan Værum Nørgaard, phone: +4550718795, email: janvnoergaard@anivet.au.dk
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, AU Viborg, Blichers Allé 20, DK-8830 Tjele, and the area of employment is Aarhus University (AU) with related departments.
Who we are
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, 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 in 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.
Please refer to Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (au.dk) for further information about the department: https://anivet.au.dk/en
Living in Denmark
Please visit the international staff website: https://internationalstaff.au.dk/prearrival/ for information about arriving to and living in Denmark for both the applicants and their potential families.
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.
Formalities and salary range
Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
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 and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.
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. Read more here. 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.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Viborg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Technical Sciences - Institut for Husdyr- og Veter, Blichers Alle, 8830 Tjele
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 08-09-2026;
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