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Postdoctoral Researcher in Monitoring Tools for Assessing Animal Health and Welfare Aarhus University in Denmark
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Agriculture
Funding
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral position for two years (Dec. 1, 2026 to Nov. 30, 2028). Salary and terms are according to the Danish collective labour agreement and salary steps 4-8. No stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Sep 6, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
Aarhus University

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Postdoctoral researcher position at Aarhus University, Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (ANIVET), within the Management and Modelling research section.
The project focuses on monitoring tools for assessing animal health and welfare across major livestock production systems, including cattle, pigs, and poultry. The postdoc will evaluate data and monitoring tools, identify animal-based indicators for pig welfare for use in inspection, and help develop training and testing materials for European pig welfare inspectors.
This is a full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral position for two years, starting December 1, 2026 or soon thereafter, at AU Viborg in Tjele, Denmark. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary research, with collaboration among animal scientists, veterinarians, economists, statisticians, and anthropologists.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications and should have research experience in monitoring animal welfare, health, or production in cattle, pigs, or poultry. The application must be submitted in English and include a CV, degree certificate, publication list, future research plans, and teaching-related documentation if applicable.
Funding and terms: salary and employment conditions follow the Danish collective labour agreement; no stipend amount is listed. The role offers access to research infrastructure, laboratories, and animal-experimental facilities, plus an international and multidisciplinary environment.
Deadline: Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM CEST.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral position for two years (Dec. 1, 2026 to Nov. 30, 2028). Salary and terms are according to the Danish collective labour agreement and salary steps 4-8. No stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications. The preferred candidate should have research experience in monitoring animal welfare, health, or production in one or more major livestock production systems, especially cattle, pigs, or poultry. The application must be in English and include a CV, degree certificate, complete publication list, statement of future research plans, information about research activities, teaching portfolio, and verified teaching experience if any.
How to apply
Apply through Aarhus University’s recruitment system using the job advertisement page. Submit the required English application materials before the deadline. Shortlisting will be used, and selected applicants may be sent for expert assessment.
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