At The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aarhus...

At The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aarhus University, Department of Food Science, a posi-tion as senior researcher (head of research unit) in the research unit of Milk and Egg Science is va-cant to be filled as soon as possible. The research unit consists of 27 employees.Tasks• Conduct of personnel management of the research unit• Responsible for achievement of goals• Participation in the department management group• External representation of the research unit• Development of research and teaching strategies at unit and department levels• Conduct of project management for research projects• Applications for new projects• Guidance of students and PhD students• Teaching to a lesser extentQualificationsThe successful candidate should have:• A relevant academic degree from a university or an institution of higher education• A PhD degree or similar scientific qualifications• Knowledge of and experience with research within food science• A considerable number of publications and preferably experience with national dissemina-tion of scientific results• Experience with personnel management and be a good motivator• Documented considerable experience in applying for research funding and be interested in further development of the research unit of Milk and Egg Science to become leading within the research areaBriefly, we seek a committed and dedicated employee.Area of employment and place of workThe area of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Blichers Allé 20, DK-8830 Tjele (near Viborg), Denmark.Salary and terms of employmentSalary and terms of employment are according to current agreement for state-employed academics as well as the appointment structure of 2007 for scientific personnel at universities.A bonus will be paid regarding conduct of the function of head of research unit.Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact research director Jacob Holm Nielsen on tel. +******, e-mail: ******icationA written application should be marked ”IFK-09-16”. Four copies of the application including: mo-tivation letter, curriculum vitae, references, copy of 5 relevant publications and other relevant mate-rial should be sent to:University of AarhusFaculty of Agricultural SciencesDepartment of Food ScienceP.O. Box 50DK-8830 TjeleDenmarkApplications can also be sent to ****** deadline for applications is 1 September 2009 at 12.00 noon.Applications received after the deadline for applications will not be considered!The University of Aarhus encourages all, irrespective of personal background, to apply.The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences is a faculty at Aarhus University. The faculty employs approx. 1,000 staff members. The activities at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences are primarily carried out at Foulum (near Viborg), Aarslev (near Odense), Flakkebjerg (near Slagelse) and Sorgenfri (near Kgs. Lyngby). For further information: www.agrsci.org Aarhus University offers a good and inspiring education and research environment for 35,000 stu-dents and 8,500 members of staff, who produce academic results of a high international standard. The budgeted turnover for 2009 amounts to EUR 700 million. The university’s strategy and devel-opment contract are available at www.au.dk.