Postdoc of Porcine Health Management

Job portal Faculty and academic p...Postdoc of Porcine Health ManagementDepartment of Veterinary and Animal SciencesFaculty of Health and Medical SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenWe are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a 12-month position, to commence 1st January 2026.The Postdoc will be involved in research projects within Porcine Health Management with a special focus on diagnostic strategies and antimicrobial reduction in pig production.Information on the department can be found at: https://ivh.ku.dk/english/Our researchOur research group works within different areas of Porcine Herd Health Management, including herd diagnostics, prevention of infectious and non-infectious diseases in pigs and prudent use of antibiotics.The group consists of professors, research assistants, postdocs, PhD students and residents of ECPHM.Your jobThe Postdoc will be involved in field trials, data analyses and literature reviews. The work will include study design, data collection, data analyses and research publication and dissemination. The position will also involve teaching within porcine health management and doing other tasks that fall within the scope of Porcine Health Management research group´s tasks.ProfileWe are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:Essential experience and skills:You have a PhD in Porcine Health ManagementYou are highly experienced performing field studies in pig farmsYou are highly experienced performing data analysesYou are experienced performing literature reviewsYou have an active interest in diagnostic strategies and reduction of antimicrobials in pigsProficient communication skills and ability to work in teamsExcellent English skills written and spokenDesirable Experience And SkillsExperience in publication of research in peer-reviewed international journals.Experience in research dissemination for different stakeholders.Place of employmentThe place of employment is at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.Terms of employmentThe 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.The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.QuestionsFor further information please contact Professor Ken Steen Pedersen; e-mail ken@sund.ku.dk; www.sund.ku.dkForeign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).Application procedureYour Online Application Must Be Submitted In English By Clicking ‘Apply Now’ Below. Furthermore, Your Application Must Include The Following Documents/attachments – All In PDF FormatMotivated letter of application (max. one page).CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.List of publications.Deadline for applications: 20 October 2025, 23:59 CET.We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.The further process After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.APPLY NOWPart of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.InfoApplication deadline: 20-10-2025Employment start: 01-01-2026Working hours: Full timeDepartment/Location: Institut for Veterinær- og HusdyrvidenskabSearch all vacanciesSøg