Aarhus University, Science and Technology, invites applications for a position as Academic Employee at the Department of Agroecology, starting 1st June 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for 3 years.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Specialist in Seed Science and Technology to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning and conducting various types of experiments on seeds of diverse crops. Experience of image analysis, and analysis of seed longevity and germination data will be an advantage.

You should have good organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities efficiently. You will be expected to support visiting scientists and students, including monitoring of experiments and collection of data. You will be expected to communicate results clearly to project collaborators. This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of fundamental and applied seed research.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD degree within seed science.
• Technical skills in setting up different types of seed experiments.
• Experience in advanced technologies applied to seeds.
• Relevant working experience in an international academic environment.
• Interest and skills in training of visiting scientists and students from different countries.

Who we are

At the Department of Agroecology, our main goal is to contribute to sustainable solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems within the areas of soil, plants, animals, humans, and the environment. We want to make a difference by contributing to both fundamental knowledge generation and the attainment of sustainable production systems via innovative research, contracted policy advice, and education. We offer professional laboratories, greenhouses, semi-field, and field-scale research facilities, advanced computing capacities as well as an extensive national and international researcher network.  The department consists of nine research sections with around 350 highly skilled employees, of which approximately 50% are scientific staff. More information can be found here.
We believe in encouraging inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by employing staff who bring unique perspectives to our department.

What we offer

• A collaborative, international research environment that combines high academic standards with an informal and supportive atmosphere. We value accountability, curiosity, flexibility, and teamwork in everything we do.
• An inclusive and respectful workplace culture, where mutual trust, kindness, and professional dialogue are part of daily life. We encourage open communication and develop a cohesive sense of community across teams and disciplines.
• A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance and individual needs.
• An active institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion – in recruitment, career development, and everyday interactions.
• An innovative and meaningful workplace where your work contributes to solving real-world challenges. No two days are alike, and we welcome creative thinking and new ideas.
• Support for international researchers and their families, including  Relocation Service and an Expat Partner Programme

Living and working in Denmark

• Subsidised childcare and free education from primary school through university.
• Universal healthcare for you and your family as residents.
• Five weeks of paid holiday per year.
• Generous parental leave – up to 52 weeks shared between parents, with full or partial salary.

Place of Work

The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Department of Agroecology, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Forsøgsvej 1, DK-4200 Slagelse, Denmark.
 

Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

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.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

 

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 37,000 students (FTEs) and 8.700 employees and has an annual revenue of EUR 1.106 billion. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/