AC‑TAP position – Greenhouse research at Aarhus University (i Aarhus)

The Department of Food Science, Aarhus University (Denmark) needs a new staff member to support our research in controlled environments and photosynthesis, so we are looking for new staff member that has excellent experience in planning and performing experiments in greenhouse research. 

The position is a full time position from 1 April 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

The research

Our research in the CEA facilities are very diverse using crops such as sweet potato and tomato and various herbs and vegetables, contributing broadly to more climate-resilient and resilient agriculture. 

Qualifications

• A MSc or Ph.d. in crop physiology or horticulture or similar experiences
• Have a good understanding of advanced physiological techniques
• A high level of verbal and written communication in English.
• Practical abilities to support our experimental research
• Expertise in gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence measurements
• Experience in supervising students
• Knowledge about commercial greenhouse production
• A good understanding of advanced physiological technique
• Experience in complex data handling and statistical analysis

Candidates who partially meet this profile are nonetheless encouraged to apply.

The Department of Food Science

Research takes place at a newly built 7000 m2 state-of-the-art research facility including greenhouses and controlled environments and physiological labs at the Department of Food Science, Aarhus University (AU FOOD). AU FOOD is in possession of the most advanced analytical research infrastructure. The position is aligned to the Science Team of Plant, Food & Sustainability. Current research is focused on field- and controlled environment grown horticultural crop physiology and quality, cropping systems and management practices, including plant growth and soil health, fertilisation strategies, peat replacement, use of compost and cover crops, including conventional and organic farming, using measures such as root growth, nutrient use efficiency and soil enzyme activity. Sustainable fruit, vegetable and legume production is in focus, and phenotyping and stress physiology.  

The Department currently employs approx. 140 full time scientific staff including PhD students and Postdocs. In addition, approx. 80 thesis-based Bachelor and Master students, visiting staff and students join us every year, together contributing to an international research environment where English is the main language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. Read more about the Department of Food Science at www.food.au.dk.

Place of work

The place of work is the Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N (Denmark).

Contact information

For further information about the position, please contact Carl-Otto Ottosen (hubbardelaineelizabethwalkercoo@bauer-rangeloconnortaylor-ricefood.au.dk).

Deadline

All applications must be received no later than 19 February, 2026.

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 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/