Tenure track assistant/associate professor in plant-based food production with a special focus on sustainable weed management

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Tenure track assistant/associate professor in plant-based food production with a special focus on sustainable weed management

Description of Duties

Are you motivated about future sustainable arable cropping systems for plant-based food production? Do you want to contribute to the green transition of Danish and European crop production? If so, the Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for an attractive position in the Crop Health section to perform team-based projects. You will have the opportunity to expand your research portfolio in integrated weed management and sustainable crop production to support reduced reliance on chemical herbicides, advancing innovative solutions for weed management, and promoting the production of plant-based food. The Crop Health section carries out tasks for the Danish authorities, and you will also be involved in policy support related to herbicides and crop production, including the assessment of herbicide and plant growth regulator efficacy dossiers submitted for pesticide authorizations in Denmark and the EU Northern zone.

To be assessed as qualified for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position, we expect you to:
Have a PhD in weed management, agronomy, plant ecology, or similar
Document experience in scientific writing with several papers in high-quality journals or other high-quality publication channels
Have established international research collaborations (e.g. joint papers and applications)
Show proficiency in working collaboratively and establishing meaningful relationships.

To be assessed as qualified for an Associate Professor position, you must:
Hold a PhD in weed management, agronomy, plant ecology or similar
Document experience in scientific writing with several papers in high-quality journals or other high-quality publication channels
Possess a good H-index (depending on research area and number of years after PhD degree)
Act or have acted as supervisor or co-supervisor of MSc and PhD students
Have spent time on long-term research stay(s) abroad at another internationally acknowledged university or research institution
Be skilled in working with others and possess the ability to form professional relationships.

Type of position

Tenure track assistant professor or associate professor

Salary

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations, but is roughly around 80,000 USD /year

Benefits

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.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