Research Assistant in Porcine Health Management
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Full Time
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The Research Assistant in Porcine Health Management position requires a candidate with a Master's degree in veterinary medicine and a strong focus on pig health and diseases. The role emphasizes expertise in porcine herd health management, including diagnostics, disease prevention, and strategies for prudent antibiotic use in pig production. Key competencies include designing and conducting field trials, performing data collection and analysis, and conducting comprehensive literature reviews. The candidate should have experience or interest in clinical and diagnostic approaches aimed at reducing antimicrobial use in pigs. Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team comprising professors, postdocs, PhD students, and veterinary residents are essential. Responsibilities also include contributing to research publications and dissemination activities, as well as teaching within the domain of porcine health management. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required to support research documentation and communication. The role involves active participation in study design and other research group activities, demanding organizational skills and attention to detail. The position is fixed-term for one year, based at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, and aligns with academic staff employment standards. Overall, the ideal candidate combines veterinary expertise with research skills in animal health management, data analysis, and antimicrobial stewardship in pig production systems.
About the role
Role Summary
- 1-year fixed-term position
- Start date: 15 March 2026 or by agreement
- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen
- Research focus: Porcine Herd Health Management, including herd diagnostics, disease prevention, and prudent antibiotic use
- Work with a team of professors, research assistants, postdocs, PhD students, and ECPHM residents
- More information: Department website
Responsibilities
- Participate in research projects on porcine health management
- Focus on clinical and diagnostic strategies for prudent antibiotic use in pig production
- Conduct field trials, data analyses, and literature reviews
- Involved in study design, data collection, data analysis, research publication, and dissemination
- Teach within porcine health management
- Perform other tasks related to the research group’s activities
Requirements
- Master’s degree in veterinary medicine
- Active interest in pig health and diseases
- Active interest in diagnostic strategies and reduction of antimicrobials in pigs
- Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
- Good written and spoken English skills
Terms of Employment
- Covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff 2025
- Appointment and payment according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State
- Possibility for salary supplement negotiation
How to Apply
- Application must be in English and submitted electronically
- Include:
- Curriculum vitae
- Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)
- Publication list
- Application deadline: Sunday 18 January 2026, 23:59
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
- For questions, contact Professor Ken Steen Pedersen: [email protected]
- Please mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
Recruitment Process
- After the deadline, applicants are selected for assessment by the recruitment manager and hiring committee
- All applicants are notified whether their application proceeds to assessment
- Applicants can comment on their assessment
- More information: Recruitment process
- Assessment follows Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012
- Applicants may be contacted for further documentation
- Interviews expected from week 6, 2026
Additional Information
- The University of Copenhagen encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background
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