Associate Professor of Food Science

Institution: University of Copenhagen – Department of Food Science & Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science (SCIENCE)
Position Type: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
Start Date: 1 April 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Application Deadline: 6 November 2025, 23:59 GMT+1

Position Overview

The University of Copenhagen is offering a position within the ESS Lighthouse: Colloids and Interfaces in Food and Pharma (CaIFF) center. This role focuses on neutron-based research of colloidal systems in food science, involving:

• Investigation of non-equilibrium multicomponent colloidal systems relevant to food.

• Use of neutron-based and other state-of-the-art physicochemical methods.

• Advanced data analysis, simulations, and modeling of scattering data.

• Design and development of experimental setups, including complex deuteration methods.

The position is anchored at the Department of Food Science but is a joint appointment with the Niels Bohr Institute, offering collaboration across both institutes and access to affiliated facilities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant field.

• Experience with neutron- and/or X-ray-based methodologies.

• Experience with soft matter or food colloid systems.

• Strong skills in modeling and advanced data analysis of scattering data.

• Excellent English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in small-angle scattering (SAS), QENS, reflectometry, or imaging.

• Strong background in soft matter and experimental colloid science relevant to food.

• Ability to work in teams and communicate across disciplines.

Duties

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor:

• Conduct internationally competitive research.

• Research-based teaching with examination obligations (limited).

• Demonstrate potential to attract funding and impact the field.

Associate Professor:

• University-level teaching experience with documented qualifications.

• Supervise and train students and research staff.

• Conduct original, internationally recognized research.

• Contribute to field development, grant applications, and research management.

Application Requirements

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor:

• Curriculum vitae (including international network, outreach, grants)

• Diplomas (Master & PhD)

• Research plan (current and future)

• Teaching and supervision documentation (if available)

• Publication list and up to 5 reprints

Associate Professor:

• CV (including external funding)

• Diplomas

• Research plan

• Documented teaching and supervision qualifications

• Publication list and 5 reprints

Deadline: 6 November 2025, 23:59 GMT+1

Selection & Recruitment

• Applications reviewed by the recruitment manager and interview committee.

• Interviews scheduled for 4 March 2026.

• Recruitment references:

  • 211-0246/25-2N – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

  • 211-0708/25-2E – Associate Professor

Contact

• Center questions: Assoc. Prof. Jacob Kirkensgaard, jjkk@food.ku.dk

• Department questions: Head of Department, Colin Ray, colin.ray@food.ku.dk

Further information: Department of Food Science, Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science, International Staff Mobility

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