Irena Czycholl

The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Animal Welfare for a 3-year, full-time position starting August 1, 2026. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a PhD in Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Behavioural Ecology, or related fields who are passionate about animal welfare, behaviour, and husbandry, particularly in production animals and horses. The successful candidate will focus on advancing the understanding of behavioural strategies in animals living in large, dynamic social groups. Responsibilities include finalizing and publishing manuscripts from existing datasets, developing interdisciplinary research grant proposals, creating and analyzing behavioural datasets (including sensor data), and collaborating with researchers across animal science, behavioural ecology, veterinary science, and data science. The role also involves presenting at international conferences, mentoring students, and contributing to the research environment of the group. Applicants should have a strong publication record or clear potential to publish, experience with statistical analysis of behavioural data, and excellent communication skills in English. Desired skills include experience with multiple species (especially production animals and horses), grant writing, quantitative analysis, and an interest in applying behavioural research to practical animal husbandry and welfare improvements. The position is salaried according to Danish academic staff agreements, with the possibility of salary supplement negotiation. Applications must be submitted electronically in English, including a CV, diplomas, research plan, publication list, and three relevant papers. The deadline for applications is April 12, 2026. For further information, contact Professor Irena Czycholl at [email protected]. For more details and to apply, visit the official job portal: University of Copenhagen Job Portal .

University of Copenhagen is advertising a 3-year postdoctoral 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. The postdoc will work across animal welfare , animal behaviour , animal husbandry , and related quantitative approaches. Core tasks include finalizing and publishing manuscripts from existing datasets, contributing to a major interdisciplinary research grant proposal, creating and analysing behavioural datasets (including social structure, resource use, and sensor data), collaborating internationally, presenting at conferences, and supporting the research environment through mentoring and teaching. Eligibility highlights: a PhD in Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Behavioural Ecology, or a related discipline; strong publication potential; experience with statistical analysis of behavioural data; excellent English communication skills; and the ability to work independently in interdisciplinary teams. Preferred experience includes multiple species, especially production animals and horses, plus grant writing and advanced quantitative analysis. Funding/terms: full-time postdoc under the University of Copenhagen’s academic employment agreement. Salary is according to the Danish state academic agreement, with possible salary supplement negotiation. No specific stipend amount is listed. Deadline: Sunday 12 April 2026, 23:59 GMT+2. Start date: 1 August 2026 or by agreement. Apply online through the university portal and upload the required documents: CV, diplomas, research plan, publication list, and three relevant reprints.