Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economic Impact Assessment

Department of Food and Resource Economics invites applicants for an assistant professor position in agricultural economic impact assessment. Preferred starting date is 1st July 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position
Advanced autonomous farming systems and site-specific crop production technologies are introduced and used in agriculture. Examples are field robotics and precision farming technologies in crop farming. Decision support tools, including economic assessment methods, are being developed to quantify and demonstrate socio-economic and environmental impacts. This Assistant Professor position aims to further develop such adaptable Impact Assessment Tools with the aim to model the economic, environmental and social impacts of advanced autonomous technologies. The purpose is to support informed decision-making and promoting beneficial adoption of technologies and farming practices in agriculture. Careful consideration of sustainability objectives is required as part of this development. Moreover, there is a need for contributing to capacity building activities within this area through co-creation and training with key stakeholders.

The Assistant Professor’s duties will primarily include research within these topics within EU and Innovation Fund projects. The Assistant professor is expected to communicate the results in scientific papers and at conferences, and to participate in capacity building activities. To a limited extent, the assistant professor will also be asked to contribute to teaching and other tasks.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?
IFRO carries out basic and applied social science research and has educational and public sector advisory service responsibilities within its thematic fields.  IFRO is also characterized by a high involvement in interdisciplinary research at both international and national levels.

Who are we looking for?
The successful applicant is expected to have a PhD degree in Agricultural Economics or similar, as well as experience in socio-economic impact assessment and cost-benefit-analyses of technological applications in agriculture. Experience in multidisciplinary project collaborations and research in European context is an advantage.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory, but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.

Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate Professor Søren Marcus Pedersen, email: marcus@ifro.ku.dk; phone +45 35 33 68 82.

The position is a 2½ year fixed-term position. The position is open from 1st July 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of undergraduate and graduate  students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 2nd June 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/.

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0503/25-2A.