Associate Professor in Insect Nutrition and Production

Aarhus University

📍 Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark

Full-time position Life Scientists

Job Description

The Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Aarhus University, invites highly qualified applicants for a position as associate professor in insect nutrition and production from 1 January 2027.
The position
We seek a candidate with a background in entomology and experience in the nutrition of insects used for industrial insect production. 
Research tasks
The focus of the position is to:
Build and lead an externally funded, interdisciplinary research group in insect nutrition and production, engaging national and international collaborators.
Lead research on nutrient requirements to optimize production efficiency and resource use in industrial insect systems, with emphasis on Tenebrio molitor and Hermetia illucens.
Explore how different insect species have potential for industrial production based on sustainable or circular biomasses and byproducts.
Conduct research-based adv...
        

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Job Details

Location Aarhus, Central Denmark Region

Job Type Full-time position

Category Life Scientists

Posted July 04, 2026

Deadline August 13, 2026