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Peter Sandøe

6 months ago

Postdoctoral Researcher in Animal Welfare at the University of Copenhagen University of Copenhagen in Denmark

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Agriculture

Funding

Three-year postdoctoral position. Funding details such as salary, stipend, or tuition coverage are not specified in the post.

Deadline

Expired

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Denmark

University

University of Copenhagen

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Keywords

Agriculture
Psychology
Biology
Veterinary Science
Animal Welfare
Post Doc

About this position

University of Copenhagen is advertising a 3-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in Animal Welfare at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. The project focuses on advancing understanding of behavioural strategies of production animals and horses living in large, dynamic social groups.

This opportunity is especially relevant for researchers with interests in veterinary science, biology, animal behaviour, and animal welfare. The post is announced by Professor Peter Sandøe of the University of Copenhagen, indicating an academic recruitment context.

The position is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2026 or after agreement. The application deadline is 12 April 2026. No funding specifics, stipend amount, or tuition information are stated in the post, but it is clearly a paid postdoctoral research appointment rather than a scholarship.

Applicants should review the vacancy page for full eligibility criteria and application materials. The post does not mention a PhD or master's opening; it is specifically a postdoctoral opportunity.

Funding details

Three-year postdoctoral position. Funding details such as salary, stipend, or tuition coverage are not specified in the post.

What's required

Applicants should have expertise relevant to animal welfare, behavioural strategies, and research on production animals and horses in large, dynamic social groups. The post is for a postdoctoral researcher position; no specific degree, language, or GPA requirements are stated in the post.

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Research Interests

Animal Science

Veterinary Pathology

Animal Welfare

Animal Breeding

Animal Ethics