Research assistant in the areas of consumer research on novel foods at the Department of Management

Job title: Research assistant in the areas of consumer research on novel foods at the Department of Management

Company: Aarhus Universitet


Job description: The Department of Management, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University invites candidates to apply for a position as research assistant. The position is full-time with a fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2026, and the successful candidate is expected to take up the appointment from 1 September 2025, or subject to mutual agreement.Job description The research assistant will work in the project “Hybrid Dairy – CO2e reduction at scale”, funded by EIT Food and supervised by Marija Banovic and other relevant projects run by staff at the MAPP Centre. The research assistant is further expected to participate in research activities at the MAPP Centre ( ).Qualification requirements The qualification requirements for appointment as research assistant are:

• A master’s degree in food sciences or marketing.
• Prior experience in marketing research and preferably in areas of consumer research in novel foods.
• Fluent in spoken and written English. Knowledge of Danish is also desired, but not mandatory.
• Good knowledge of data analysis.
• Ability to work independently.

Who we are The Department of Management is one of the six departments at – one of the five faculties at Aarhus University. Aarhus BSS unites the business and social science-related research fields and brings them closer together to reflect the close relationship between society and the business community. As part of a Top 100 university, Aarhus BSS and the Department of Management have achieved the distinguished AASCB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations.The department’s research and teaching environment is highly international and culturally diverse with a mix of Danish and international academic staff members and PhD students. We employ more than 160 academic staff including researchers, PhD students, research associates and cover a broad range of disciplines within management, e.g. marketing, international business, organization, HR, strategy, management accounting, innovation management, entrepreneurship, project management, and information systems. We aim to conduct high-quality research, and we give high priority to publishing our research in leading academic journals and presenting it at recognised conferences. In addition, we have a dynamic exchange of international researchers, who stay at the department for short or long periods of time.For more information about the Department of Management, please visit: .Further information The Department of Management offers a stimulating international environment. The department conducts research and covers teaching in a broad range of areas in relation to marketing and management. More information about the department is available .Further enquiries on the position may be obtained from Associate Professor Marija Banovic, tel: +45 52609827, email:If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR supporter Charlotte Thomsen Tel.: +4587165362 Email:Place of work Aarhus BSS
Department of Management
Fuglesangs Alle 4
DK-8210 Aarhus V DenmarkDeadline All applications must be made online and received by June 15, 2025.Qualification requirements The qualification requirement for appointment as research assistant is a Master’s degree.International applicant?Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information here:Please find more information about research opportunities at Aarhus University here:Terms of employment The appointment is made in accordance with the as well as the circular on the (in Danish).
The job content and qualification requirements are described in further detail in the .Application procedure When you apply for this position it is mandatory to attach the following:

• Application
• Curriculum Vitae. You are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity, including, for example, maternity leave, since your research activities are assessed in relation to your actual research time
• Education (diploma for master’s, PhD and possibly higher doctoral degree)

In addition the following documents can be included in the application:

• List of publications (the enclosed publications must be clearly marked on the list of publications)

Publications. Up to three publications may be submitted. In the event of several authors the publications must be accompanied by a co-author statement concerning the applicant’s share of the collaborative work with the consent of the co-authors. .

• Teaching portfolio. The specific requirements regarding the documentation can be found

Materials which cannot be uploaded together with the application may be submitted in three copies to Aarhus BSS HR & PhD, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 16, DK-8000 Aarhus C.Read more about how to apply for an academic post at Aarhus BSSThe evaluation process After the application deadline, an assessment committee is appointed. Please note that the assessment of applicants is based solely on the material received prior to the application deadline. For further information, see .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

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Location: Aarhus, Midtjylland

Job date: Fri, 30 May 2025 02:03:59 GMT

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