Associate Professor in Insect Nutrition and Production

Aarhus University
📍 Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark 💼 Full-time position 🕒 Posted July 03, 2026

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 Date July 03, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 12, 2026