Postdoc in Sensory Science and Consumer Behaviour
The position as Postdoc in sensory science and consumer behaviour is in relation to the EU-funded projects HortiFoodTrends and and HealthFerm. The tasks for the imcumbent centers around planning and execution of a food consumption behavioral experiment (HealthFerm) and a survey of consumer behaviour in relation to berry consumption (HortiFoodTrends). The candidate needs to have documented qualifications with both types of research activities.
The postdoc’s duties will include research within sensory science and consumer behavior as well as a limited amount of teaching. The position may also include performance of other duties.
Further information on the Department is linked at Department of Food Science – University of Copenhagen. Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate Professor Michael Bom Frøst.
The position is open from 15 August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is time limited and will terminate 31 March 2026. The weekly number of work hours is 33.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include
- Curriculum vitae
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Research plan – description of current and future research plans
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers
The deadline for applications is 4 July 2025, 23:59 GMT +2.
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Interviews will be held on 11 July 2025.
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